Boone County
January 16, 2025 7:00 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 Cooper High School Wind Emsemble
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III.A. The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students from New Haven Elementary School
IV. GOOD NEWS
IV.A. School Board Member Recognition
IV.B. January 2024 Break the Mold Recipient, Scarlett Crouch, Attendance Clerk at Goodridge Elementary
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Congratulations to Goodridge Elementary Attendance Clerk Scarlett Crouch! When you must go someplace unfamiliar you hope to be welcomed. And that’s exactly what Ms. Crouch does.  She greets and welcomes people who come through the doors of Goodridge Elementary. She is described as a solution-oriented leader who has a positive impact on everyone she encounters as you will see in this video.

IV.C. Boone County Education Foundation Grant Winners
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HIGH SCHOOLS

From Boone County High School
Andrea Leffler for Choir performance tops
Amanda Behne for Enhancing Biological Science Thru Use of Microscopes
Derek Vaske for Forensic Science Kits

From Cooper High

Craig Twehues for Coral Reef Biotope Display Aquariums

Hilary Lytle for Pear Deck Premium for Enhanced Engagement and Outcomes

From Ryle High School

Lauren Barnhill for Rock band class start-up

 

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

From Ballyshannon Middle School 
Kevin Dailey for Drop the Phones, Pick up the Drones

From Camp Ernst Middle School

Sarah List for Innovative Cardboard Construction Tools

Kari Kelly for Goalball for Visually Impaired

Katy Murray  for EL Window Garden

From Conner Middle School

Jessica Steffen for Snack Cart

Lindsay Bertsche for Art Display Infrastructure

From Gray Middle School                   

Nick Dorning and Krista Brassine for Gray Middle School News Crew

From Ockerman Middle School

Jennifer Davis for Stem Explorers Makerspace

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Collins Elementary

Dana Wilde for Restock Collins Coffee Cart

Erpenbeck Elementary

Jessica Klosinski for Algorithmic Thinking with Rubik's Cubes

Kelly Elementary

Kelly Hahlbeck for Robotics

Megan Wilson for Video Production

Kristen Ewing for Pottery Wheels

Mann Elementary

Anne Oney for Thinglink...Exploring Our Learning in 360!

Steeplechase Elementary School      

Heather Jones for Microscopes for Young Explorers

Stephens Elementary School

Brenna Aschermann for Ipad integration with new interactive touch panels

Katie Dankel for Building Math Thinking Classrooms

Caleb Robinson for Ukuleles

Katrina Centers for Social Skills Group Materials

Helen Potraffke for Whiteboard easels & poster walls for CKLA and Math

Chereste Rounds for Igniting Curiosity through Historical and Science Fiction Books

Thornwilde Elementary School

Jordan Scheid for Engaged, Empowered and Emotionally Regulated

Yealey Elementary School

Barbel Kyser for Inclusion. Communication & Sensory Enrichments

 

 

V. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.A. Mr. Wyatt Levi will give the Student Board Member Representative report.
VI. BOONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2025
VI.A. Election of Boone County Board Chairperson for 2025
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For the Board to Elect Boone County Board Chairperson for 2025, as presented.

VI.B. Election of Boone County Board Vice-Chairperson for 2025
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For the Board to elect  Boone County Board Vice-Chairperson for 2025, as presented.

VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VII.A. Standard 4: Human Resource Leadership
VIII. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VIII.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. • The Giving/Gifting of time to another person is not permitted.
IX. 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.

IX.A. Bill List
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IX.A.1. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 12, 2024
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For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of  December 12, 2024, as presented.

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

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IX.D. Reappointment of Board Secretary for 2025 Michelle Ashley
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For the Board to approve the Reappointment of Board Secretary for 2025 Michelle Ashley, as presented.

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IX.E. Appointment of Interim Board Treasurer for 2025 Katie Noonan
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For the Board to approve the Appointment of Interim Board Treasurer for 2025 Katie Noonan, as presented.

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IX.F. AIA Owner & Architect Agreement for BG 25-187, BG-186, BG 25-183, BG25-181
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For the Board to approve the AIA Owner & Architect Agreement for BG 25-187, BG-186, BG 25-183, BG25-181, as presented.

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IX.G. Petition for Waiver for Ignite Institute Reno, BG 24-432
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For the Board to approve the Petition for Waiver for Ignite Institute Reno, BG 24-432, as presented.

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IX.H. Request a Finding for Ignite Institute, Phase 2 Renovations
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For the Board to approve the Request a Finding for Ignite Institute, Phase 2 Renovations, as presented.

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IX.I. BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2025, BG 25-231
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2025, BG 25-231, as presented.

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IX.J. BG-1 for Cooper High School, Greenhouse Parking Lot, BG 25-227
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for Cooper High School, Greenhouse Parking Lot, BG 25-227, as presented.

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IX.K. Revised BG-1, Ryle High School Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183
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For the Board to approve the Revised BG-1, Ryle High School Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183, as presented.

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IX.L. BG-1 for Kelly Elementary School, Roof, BG 25-230
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For the Board to approve the BG-1 for Kelly Elementary School, Roof, BG 25-230, as presented.

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IX.M. Design Development Drawing, BG-3 for BCS LED Upgrades 2025, BG 25-187
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For the Board to approve the Design Development Drawing, BG-3 for BCS LED Upgrades 2025, BG 25-187, as presented.

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IX.N. Design Development Drawings, BG-3 for Ryle High School Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183
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For the Board to approve the Design Development Drawings, BG-3 for Ryle High School Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183, as presented.

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IX.O. BG-4 for Boone County Schools, Drainage Improvements, BG 23-264
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For the Board to approve the BG-4 for Boone County Schools, Drainage Improvements, BG 23-264, as presented.

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IX.P. BG-4 for Boone County High School Addition and Renovations, BG 20-183
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For the Board to approve the BG-4 for Boone County High School Addition and Renovations, BG 20-183, as presented.

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IX.Q. BG-4, Cooper High School Greenhouse, BG 23-467
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For the Board to approve the BG-4, Cooper High School Greenhouse, BG 23-467, as presented.

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IX.R. BG-4 for Yealey Elementary School, Roof, BG 23-208
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For the Board to approve the BG-4 for Yealey Elementary School, Roof, BG 23-208, as presented.

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IX.S. Bus Request with the City of Florence
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For the Board to approve the Bus Request with the City of Florence, as presented.

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IX.T. Facility Use Agreement for Boone County High School and Beechwood High School
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Boone County High School and Beechwood High School, as presented.

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IX.U. Facility Use Agreement for Cooper High School and Sahasra Deepika Foundation for Education
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Cooper High School and Sahasra Deepika Foundation for Education, as presented.

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IX.V. Facility Use Agreement for Erpenbeck Elementary School and David McFarland Basketball
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Erpenbeck Elementary School and David McFarland Basketball, as presented.

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IX.W. Facility Use Agreement for Mann Elementary and Special Olympics Basketball
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Mann Elementary and Special Olympics Basketball, as presented.

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IX.X. Facility Use Agreement - Thornwilde Elementary School and Girl Scouts
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Thornwilde Elementary School and Girl Scouts, as presented.

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IX.Y. Field Trip - Ryle High School TSA to NKU with Charter
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School TSA to NKU with Charter, as presented.

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IX.Z. Field Trip - Ryle High School to Orlando for Cheer with Airlines
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School to Orlando for Cheer with Airlines, as presented.

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IX.AA. Memorandum of Understanding - Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES), Arts in Mind Grant
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES), Arts in Mind Grant, as presented.

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IX.BB. Fieldtrip & Contract for Ignite Institute / PiBiotics FRC to Huntsville, Alabama with Executive Charter
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For the Board to approve the Fieldtrip & Contract for Ignite Institute / PiBiotics FRC to Huntsville, Alabama with Executive Charter, as presented.

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IX.CC. Fieldtrip & Contract for Longbranch Elementary School to Conner Prairie, Indiana with Executive Charter
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For the Board to approve the Fieldtrip & Contract for Longbranch Elementary School to Conner Prairie, Indiana with Executive Charter, as presented.

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IX.DD. Contract - Between Burlington Elementary School and Toshiba for Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Between Burlington Elementary School and Toshiba for Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement, as presented.

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IX.EE. Elevator Maintenance Agreement with TK Elevator
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For the Board to approve the Elevator Maintenance Agreement with TK Elevator, as presented.

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IX.FF. Surplus Equipment - Facility Management
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For the Board to approve the Surplus Equipment - Facility Management, as presented.

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IX.GG. School Nutrition Annual Wellness Report
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For the Board to approve the School Nutrition Annual Wellness Report, as presented.

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IX.HH. Settlement Agreement Case No. 2:23-cv-00093-DLB-CJS
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For the Board to approve the Settlement Agreement Case No. 2:23-cv-00093-DLB-CJS, as presented.

X. RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
X.A. No Old Business
XI. RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
XI.A. Policy update 01.11 - First Read
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For the Board to approve the Policy update 01.11 First Read, as presented.

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XI.B. 2024-2025 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
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For the Board to approve the 2024-2025 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan, as presented.

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XI.C. 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
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For the Board to approve the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, as presented.

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XI.D. Allocation Formulas for the 2025-2026 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Allocation Formulas for the 2025-2026 School Year, as presented.

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XII. INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
XII.A. Human Resource Actions
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XII.B. Worker's Compensation Claims
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XII.C. Overtime Report
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XII.D. Construction Status Report
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XII.E. Energy Management Report
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XII.F. Board Member Committee Reports
XII.G. FYI: Field Trips and Fundraisers Approved at Superintendent or Principal Level List
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XII.H. Olivia Amlung, Board Attorney, Board Member Review
XIII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810
XIII.A. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(c) Proposed or Pending Litigation Involving a Public Agency
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For the Board to approve the CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(c) Proposed or Pending Litigation Involving a Public Agency, as presented.

XIV. ADJOURN