Boone County
May 11, 2023 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting Boone County Board of Education
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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  Welcome to the Boone County School District
Regular Board Meeting

II. NATIONAL ANTHEM
II.A. The National Anthem will be presented by Video
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III.A. The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students from Ockerman Elementary School
IV. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
IV.A. Mr. Heng Yang will give the Student Board Member Representative report.
V. GOOD NEWS
V.A. Student School Board Representative Recognition - Heng Yang
V.B. Break the Mold Winner - Corr Loring from Collins Elementary
V.C. 2023 NKY Excellence Dinner Award Recipients
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The following students and staff were recognized in April for their dedication and excellence in education during the Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education Dinner & Awards Celebration put on by the Northern Kentucky Education Council. Congratulations.

 

Academic All-Star:  Bilal Elayyadi of IGNITE Institute and Charlotte Webster of Boone County High School

 

Career and Technical Academic All-Star:  Ben Chenot of Boone County High School

 

Student Leadership honorees:  Alexandra Perry of IGNITE Institute and Katherine Schroder of Cooper High School

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Scholarship Recipients: Elaine Chan and Madison Messmer of IGNITE Institute, Ashley Downing and Emily Mahaney of Ryle High School, Claire Duncan and Rachel Herron of Conner High School and Cheyenne Turner of Cooper High School.

Golden Apple teacher award as well as the A.D. Albright Outstanding Teacher of the Year award both go to: Ashleigh Shields of New Haven Elementary School.

V.D. Florence Rotary Club High School Scholarships Winners
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Aiden Wagenlander of Cooper High School

Emma Akers of IGNITE Institute

Lillian Mullins of Conner High School

Sophie Vonderlage of Ryle High School

Alexis Kollar of Boone County High School.

V.E. Senior Exit Interviews
V.F. School Resource Officer Appreciation
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High Schools

Boone County High Deputy Bart White

Conner High School Deputy Ken Burcham

Cooper High School Deputy Steve Evans

Ryle High School Deputy Adam Kuhlman

IGNITE Institute Deputy Charlie Rolfsen

RISE Academy Deput Kevin Gilpin

Walton-Verona High Deputy Joe Gregory

 

Middle Schools

Ballyshannon Middle Deputy Mark Jump

Conner Middle Deputy Wayne Turner

Camp Ernst Middle Deputy Chad Riddell

Gray Middle Deputy Brad Ezell

Ockerman Middle Deputy Chris Saunders

 Jones Middle Deputy Kevin Schwartz

Elementary Schools

Burlington Elementary Deputy Roger Nelms

Collins Elementary Deputy Troy Hagedorn (retired May 1)

Erpenbeck Elementary Deputy John Lonaker

Florence Elementary Deputy Chris Combs

Goodridge Elementary Deputy Jeremy Reed

Longbranch Elementary Deputy Ben Booher

Kelly Elementary Deputy Dean Pattison

New Haven Elementary Deputy Scott Schwartz

North Pointe Elementary Deputy Mike Kappes

Ockerman Elementary Deputy Derek Boyd

Mann Elementary Deputy Mike Bales

Steeplechase Elementary Deputy Ryan Strange

Stephens Elementary Deputy Jim Hill

Thornwilde Elementary Deputy Scott Dhonau

Walton-Verona Elementary Deputy Tony Trimble

Yealey Elementary Deputy Amy Chapman

Deputy Alesa Collinsworth who fills temporary SRO vacancies

And last but not least, these great SRO’s are supervised by Major Ryan Walters who attends every school board meeting. 

V.G. Transportation Driver Safety Awards
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ONE YEAR

Kristine Abraham-Miller

Darryl (Scott) Behymer

Jeff Jacques

Carolyn Leeke

Steve Madden

 

FIVE YEAR

Wayne Berryman

Steve Cable

Carol “Annie” Casterline

Paul Dusing

Susan Elslager

Robert Marcelina

Connie Broyhill

William Sloan

 

TEN YEAR

James Cosmetis

Cathy George

Richard Sullivan

 

FIFTEEN YEAR

Tammy Conley

Brian Kirby

TWENTY YEAR

Robert Briggs

V.H. Camp Ernst Middle School Gets Distinguished Program Recognition
V.I. Community Problem Solving Team - Thornwilde Elementary School
VI. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VI.A. The board welcomes the opportunity to hear from the community and inform the board of your views on matters before the board, please keep in mind: • The Board of Education agenda is set and by statute, the board can only discuss the items that are present on the agenda. • The board cannot legally, nor would the board discuss an issue specific to an employee or student in respect to privacy. • Reminder: the meetings are streamed live on Youtube, please be respectful in your comments. • If you have a concern that you would like a response from the administration, feel free to leave your information as directed. • Keep comments to 2 minutes, so that all that wish to speak may speak.
VII. RECOMMENDED ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA
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I recommend the following Consent Agenda items for Board approval.    In voting, please list any disqualifications (i.e. bills) that are appropriate.

VII.A. Minutes of the regular board meeting of April 13, 2023
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For the board to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of April 13, 2023, as presented.

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VII.B. Bill List
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VII.C. Treasurer's Report
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VII.D. Leaves of Absence
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The following persons have submitted leave of absence requests for board approval:

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VII.E. BG-1 for Conner High School Athletic Field House, BG 23-470
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for Conner High School Athletic Field House, BG 23-470, as presented.

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VII.F. BG-1 for Cooper High School Greenhouse, BG 23-467
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for Cooper High School Greenhouse, BG 23-467, as presented.

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VII.G. BG-1 for Ignite Institute Reno, BG 23-468
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for Ignite Institute Reno, BG 23-468, as presented.

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VII.H. BG-2, BG-3 & Bidding Documents for LSS Data Room Relocation, BG 23-343
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For the Board to approve the BG-2, BG-3 & Bidding Documents for LSS Data Room Relocation, BG 23-343, as presented.

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VII.I. Schematic Design Drawings for Yealey Elementary Reno, BG 23-207
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For the Board to approve the Schematic Design Drawings for Yealey Elementary Reno, BG 23-207, as presented.

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VII.J. Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Paving 2023, BG 23-342
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Paving 2023, BG 23-342, as presented.

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VII.K. Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Boone County Schools Drainage Improvements, BG 23-264
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Boone County Schools Drainage Improvements, BG 23-264, as presented.

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VII.L. Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Ryle High School Flooring, Phase 2, BG 23-271
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Ryle High School Flooring, Phase 2, BG 23-271, as presented.

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VII.M. District Facility Plan, Finding No. 2 - Minor Changes to Ignite Institute
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For the Board to approve the District Facility Plan, Finding No. 2 - Minor Changes to Ignite Institute, as presented.

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VII.N. Facility Use Agreement for Camp Invention to use Goodridge Elementary
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Camp Invention to use Goodridge Elementary, as presented.

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VII.O. Facility Use Agreement for Boone County Parks to use Erpenbeck Elementary, Summer of 2023
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Boone County Parks to use Erpenbeck Elementary, Summer of 2023, as presented.

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VII.P. Field Trip - Thornwilde Elementary to University of Massachusetts - Amherst for Academic Team International Finals
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Thornwilde Elementary to University of Massachusetts - Amherst for Academic Team International Finals, as presented.

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VII.Q. Field Trip - Cooper High School to Denver, CO for FCCLA National Leadership Conference Using Airlines
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Cooper High School to Denver, CO for FCCLA National Leadership Conference Using Airlines, as presented.

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VII.R. Field Trip and Contract for Ryle High School Girls Soccer to Gatlinburg with Queen City Transportation
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip and Contract for Ryle High School Girls Soccer to Gatlinburg with Queen City Transportation, as presented.

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VII.S. Field Trip and Contract for Ryle High School to Australia and New Zealand with EF Educational Tours
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip and Contract for Ryle High School to Australia and New Zealand with EF Educational Tours, as presented.

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VII.T. Field Trips
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For the Board to approve the Field Trips, as presented.

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VII.U. Bus Request from Boone County Parks for Summer of 2023
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For the Board to approve the Bus Request from Boone County Parks for Summer of 2023, as presented.

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VII.V. Contract - Ryle High School with Great American Ball Park for Senior Dinner Dance, 2024
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Ryle High School with Great American Ball Park for Senior Dinner Dance, 2024, as presented.

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VII.W. Contract - Cooper High School with Receptions for Boys Lacrosse Banquet
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Cooper High School with Receptions for Boys Lacrosse Banquet, as presented.

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VII.X. School Sales Campaigns
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For the Board to approve the School Sales Campaigns, as presented.

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VII.Y. Contract - Boone County Schools with Stand Energy Corp. for Gas Purchase
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Boone County Schools with Stand Energy Corp. for Gas Purchase, as presented.

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VII.Z. Contract - Cooper High School with Dell Financial Services for Teacher Laptop Lease
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Cooper High School with Dell Financial Services for Teacher Laptop Lease, as presented.

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VII.AA. Transportation Surplus Vehicles
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For the Board to approve the Transportation Surplus Vehicles, as presented.

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VII.BB. Memorandum of Agreement Between Boone County Schools and Northern Kentucky University
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between Boone County Schools and Northern Kentucky University, as presented.

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VII.CC. 2023-2024 Calendar Waiver Exchange Request
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For the Board to approve the 2023-2024 Calendar Waiver Exchange Request, as presented.

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VII.DD. Contract - Boone County Board of Education with the Fiscal Court to Fund the Transportation of Non-Public Students
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Boone County Board of Education with the Fiscal Court to Fund the Transportation of Non-Public Students, as presented.

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VII.EE. 2023-2024 Fidelity Bond on the Treasurer: Commonwealth Risk Solutions
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For the Board to approve the 2023-2024 Fidelity Bond on the Treasurer: Commonwealth Risk Solutions, as presented.

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VII.FF. Technology Declaration of Surplus
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For the Board to approve the Technology Declaration of Surplus, as presented.

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VII.GG. Barnes and Dennig Auditing Services Renewal 2023-2024
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For the Board to approve the Barnes and Dennig Auditing Services Renewal 2023-2024, as presented.

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VII.HH. The School's Student Activity Fund Principal's Combining Budgets for 2023-2024
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For the Board to approve the The School's Student Activity Fund Principal's Combining Budgets for 2023-2024, as presented.                             

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VII.II. Memorandum of Agreement with Northern Kentucky University for Option 9
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Northern Kentucky University for Option 9, as presented.

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VII.JJ. Memorandum of Understanding Between Boone County School District and University of Cincinnati College of Education
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Boone County School District and University of Cincinnati College of Education, as presented.

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VII.KK. Agreement Between Houchens Insurance Group and Boone County Schools for Employee Optional Benefits Plan Vendor and Section 125 Administrator
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For the Board to approve the Agreement Between Houchens Insurance Group and Boone County Schools for Employee Optional Benefits Plan Vendor and Section 125 Administrator, as presented.

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VII.LL. KASA 2023 Annual Conference in Louisville on July 26-28, 2023
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For the Board to approve Matt Turner attend the KASA 2023 Annual Conference in Louisville on July 26-28, 2023, as presented.

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VII.MM. 2023 KASS Superintendent Summit in Lexington June 12-13, 2023
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For the Board to approve Matt Turner attend 2023 KASS Superintendent Summit in Lexington June 12-13, 2023, as presented.

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VII.NN. Funding Request Invoice for FRYSC FY 2024
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For the Board to approve the Funding Request Invoice for FRYSC FY 2024, as presented.

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VII.OO. Bid Award for Cooper High School Greenhouse Purchase and Installation **Bid Open on 5/8/23**
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award for Cooper High School Greenhouse Purchase and Installation, as presented

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VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
VIII.A. No Old Business
IX. RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
IX.A. Tentative Working Budget FY-2024
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For the Board to Approve the Tentative Working Budget FY-2024, as presented.

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IX.B. District Technology Plan 2023-2025
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For the Board to approve the District Technology Plan 2023-2025, as presented.

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IX.C. District School Fees, Admission Fees and Meal Prices for 2023-2024
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For the Board to approve the District School Fees, Admission Fees and Meal Prices for 2023-2024, as presented.

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IX.D. 2023-2024 Salary Schedule
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For the Board to approve the 2023 -2024 Salary Schedule, as presented.

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IX.E. Instructional Consultant New Job Descriptions Consolidation
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For the Board to approve the Instructional Consultant New Job Descriptions Consolidation, as presented.

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IX.F. Strategic Plan
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For the Board to approve the Strategic Plan, as presented.

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X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
X.A. Dr. Jim Detwiler, Deputy Superintendent CAO, Academics Reports
X.B. Eric McArtor, Deputy Superintendent, COO, Operations Report
XI. INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
XI.A. Human Resource Actions
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XI.B. Worker's Compensation Claims
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XI.C. Overtime Report
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XI.D. Construction Status Report
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XI.E. Energy Management Report
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XI.F. Board Member Committee Reports
XI.G. Procedure Review and Revisions
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XII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810
XII.A. No closed session
XIII. ADJOURN