Welcome to the Boone County School District
Regular Board Meeting

Congratulations to Boone County Schools Custodian Francis Otity   Mr. Otity has been employed in the Boone County Schools warehouse division for three years.  In that time, he has made an impact all across the district.  There’s not a person that has encountered him that hasn’t had something wonderful to say about him as a person and his work ethic. He sets the example of what it means to Break The Mold.

The following students, teachers and administrator were recognized in April for their dedication and excellence in education during the annual Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education Dinner & Awards Celebration put on by the Northern Kentucky Education Council. Congratulations! As your names are read, please come to the front for pictures. 

Career and Technical All Stars:  Emma Scherff of IGNITE Institute and Samuel Stevens of Ryle High School

Receiving the Student Leadership Award:  Kanak Sahni of IGNITE Institute and Jennifer Hamilton of Ryle High

Receiving the Extraordinary Service Recognition:  Lindsay Chappell of Florence Elementary School

Receiving the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Scholarship:

From Boone County High School

Isobel Java

Rylee Thomas

From IGNITE Institute

Angelina Vera

This year 6 teachers in the Boone County School District received the region’s highest honor.

The following are our Golden Apple Award recipients:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George Canfield of Steeplechase Elementary

Kari Mathews of Stephens Elementary

Ashley Reusch of Mann Elementary

Andy Sherlock of Collins Elementary

HIGH SCHOOL

Melissa Hall of Cooper High 

Jessica Poe of IGNITE Institute

Lifetime Achievement Award: Kathy Reutman

The Florence Rotary Club recognized three Boone County School District teachers as Teacher of the Year recipients last month. Each teacher received a $500 check from Heritage Bank to donate to an education charity of their choice, a banner to hang at their school, a citation from the KY Senate presented by State Senator Rawlings, a Boone County proclamation from Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore naming Monday April 20^th  as those teacher’s day and the Kentucky Colonel Award signed by Governor Beshear. Congratulations to Boone County High School teacher Daniel Barnhill, Goodridge Elementary  School teacher Krishna Tanner and Stephens Elementary School teacher Jenny Aylor.

The Florence Rotary Club awarded $1,000 Scholarships to four deserving High School students from Boone County School District High Schools last week. Qualifying students must show high academic achievement, leadership and community volunteerism. Financial need was also a consideration.  hey also demonstrated courage, strength, and perseverance. Congratulations to the following students: Leeanna Teegarden of Boone County High School, Colin Davey of Conner High School, Autumn Barker of Cooper High School, and Marshall Brandt of Ryle High School. 

We areproud to recognize 24 outstanding Boone County School District seniors who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy this year. EL Coordinator Alisa Alcock will make this presentation:

ALISA: This distinction honors students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language through rigorous coursework and assessment. These students have developed valuable skills that prepare them to thrive in a global society, communicate across cultures, and contribute meaningfully in an increasingly interconnected world. This year’s recipients represent multiple schools across our district and have earned recognition in Spanish, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and American Sign Language. We commend their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Boone County High:

• Mayte Perez-Spanish
• Santianela Gonzalez-Spanish
• Andy Tomas-Ramirez-Spanish
• Nathalie Cruz-Spanish

Conner High School:

• Valeria Picazo-Spanish
• Alexa Sanchez-Spanish

Cooper High School:

• Aldin Pavlovic-German
• Ronan Joyce-Japanese
• Emerson Caravona-German
• Natasha Uraje-Spanish
• Jade Rios-Spanish
• Kiara Brown-Spanish

Ignite:

• Isabella Lucia Bustamante Rodriguez-Spanish
• Angie Nolasco Aguilar-Spanish

Ryle:

• Robert Benton-Spanish
• Ryota Kondo-Japanese
• Aki Lida-Japanese
• Jimena Galan-Spanish
• Remy Allen-Mandarin Chinese
• Makenzie Peters-American Sign Language/ASL
• Brayden Eichenberg-Spanish
• Karralea Montes-Nunez-Spanish
• Alexandra Vazquez-Lucas-Spanish
• Andrea Melendez-Spanish

An annual tradition at KSBA is the submission of school district banners from school districts all over the state.  Each district is encouraged to create a banner to reflect the conference theme. This year’s theme is “Built to Last” helping to launch KSBA’s 90 Anniversary celebration. The banner you are seeing was designed by Cooper High School student Izabella Candia.

Tonight, we recognize a truly special group of educators—Boone County Schools first cohort of Option 9 teacher certification candidates. Human Resources Director Eric Ball will make this presentation.

ERIC: The Option 9 alternative certification pathway allows para educators the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree through the completion of required training, coursework, and mentorship, all while continuing their full-time position as a para educator in the district.

These individuals have balanced the demands of full-time employment with the rigor of certification requirements, all while making a meaningful impact on our students each day. Their dedication, resilience, and willingness to grow have helped pave the way for future educators who will follow this path.

To our Option 9 cohort: thank you for your commitment to our students and our community. You have set a strong foundation for those who come next, and we are proud to celebrate your accomplishments.

Please join me in congratulating these outstanding educators: Leonya Friemel, Amber Ulbricht, Ashleigh Walker and Rachel Jackson.

Boone County Schools is recognizing employees who have complete 30, 35 and 40 years of service in the Boone County School District.  Human Resources Director Eric Ball will make this presentation.

 For 30 years we have: Diana Alvey, Debra Hellmann, Karen Ellis, Jennifer Ruark, Julie Stewart, Genny Sullivan, Synthia Sutter, Shannon Wagner, Kimberley Zeis.

For 35 years we have: Teresa Bockhorst.

For 40 years we have: Kathleen Reutman.

May 16th is National Police Week. Tonight, we would like to acknowledge and especially thank all of our School Resource Officers from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. We want all of you to know we have a deep appreciation for each of you, and we understand the sacrifices you make to keep our schools and community safe. THANK YOU! Please step forward as we call your name

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 Deputy 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 Nick England

Ockerman Middle Deputy Chris Saunders

Jones Middle Deputy Scott Menefee

Walton Verona Intermediate

Deputy Troy Hagedorn

Elementary Schools

Burlington Elementary Deputy Roger Nelms

RETIRED Collins Elementary Deputy Kevin Schwartz

Erpenbeck Elementary Deputy John Lonaker

Florence Elementary Deputy Chris Combs

Goodridge Elementary Deputy Jeremy Reed

NEW Longbranch Elementary Deputy Scott Dames

Kelly Elementary Deputy Dean Pattison

New Haven Elementary Deputy Kevin Duncan

NEW North Pointe Elementary Deputy Eli Sautter

Ockerman Elementary Deputy Derek Boyd

Mann Elementary Deputy Mike Bales

Steeplechase Elementary Deputy Ryan Strange

Stephens Elementary Deputy Jim Hill

Thornwilde Elementary Deputy Scott Rassenfoss

Walton-Verona Elementary Deputy Tony Trimble

Yealey Elementary Deputy Pat Cottingham

Substitute SRO’s who fill temporary vacancies: Deputies Adam DeSalvo, Ki Ransdell and Mike Dehner

These great SRO’s are supervised by

Major Ryan Walters who attends every school board meeting. Major Walters is helped by his Assistant Commander Lt. Nate Becker.

We are singling out one specific SRO, Deputy Scott Menefee.  He is being awarded this year’s Region 4 School Resource Officer of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers. Deputy Menefee is assigned to Jones Middle School.  His work is vital in ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. SRO’s are not just school security. Their job also entails building trust within the school community while serving in many critical roles during the school day.  Deputy Menefee was nominated by Jones Principal Stacy Park.  He will receive his award June 9^th at the annual Safe Schools and Communities Conference in Georgetown, Kentucky. Congratulations Deputy Menefee!

The School Board would like to recognize A.J. Wyckoff for his year of service as the Student School Board Member Representative. A.J. you have done an outstanding job on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. We are confident this past year’s experiences will benefit you in your future endeavors.  Thank you for your service and leadership. Tell us a little about the future ahead for you. Where will you attend college and what you are studying?

I recommend the following Consent Agenda items for Board approval.    In voting, please list any disqualifications (i.e. bills) that are appropriate.

For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 16, 2026, as presented.

• April 16, 2026 Reg Board Mtg Minutes

For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of April 29, 2026, as presented.

• April 29, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes - BRM Withdrawal

• A. May 2026 Corp Bill List
• B. May 2026 FS Bill List
• C. May 2026 Subseq Bill List

• Treasurer's report will be posted on Wednesday 1

The following persons have submitted leave of absence requests for board approval:

• May 2026 LOA

For the Board to approve the AIA Owner & Architect Agreement for BCS Generator Integration, BG 26-345, as presented.

• A. Memo - AIA Owner & Architect Agreement for BCS Generator Integration, BG 26-345
• B. AIA Owner & Architect Agreement for BCS Generator Integration, BG 26-345

For the Board to approve the Schematic Design Drawing for Cooper High School Fieldhouse Addition, BG 26-212, as presented.

• A. Memo - Schematic Design Drawing for Cooper High School Fieldhouse Addition, BG 26-212
• B. Schematic Design Drawing for Cooper High School Fieldhouse Addition, BG 26-212

For the Board to approve the Schematic Design Drawing for Ryle High School Fieldhouse Addition, BG 26-214, as presented.

• A. Memo - Schematic Design Drawing for Ryle High School Fieldhouse Addition, BG 26-214
• B. Schematic Design Drawing for Ryle High School Fieldhouse Addition, BG 26-214

For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2026, BG 26-262, as presented.

• A. Memo - Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2026, BG 26-262
• B. Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2026, BG 26-262

For the Board to approve the BG-1, Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classrooms, BG 26-369, as presented.

• A. Memo - BG-1, Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classrooms, BG 26-369
• B. BG-1, Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classrooms, BG 26-369

For the Board to approve the BG-3 and Construction Document, Boone County Early Childhood Center, BG 26-051, as presented.

• BG-3 and Construction Document, Boone County Early Childhood Center, BG 26-051
• Memo - BG-3 and Construction Document, Boone County Early Childhood Center, BG 26-051

For the Board to approve the BG-4 - Ryle High School Flooring Upgrades, BG 22-255, as presented.

• A. Memo - BG-4 - Ryle High School Flooring Upgrades, BG 22-255
• B. BG-4 - Ryle High School Flooring Upgrades, BG 22-255

For the Board to approve the Change Order #11 - Yealey Elementary Renovations, BG 23-207 with an increase of $15,129.00, as presented.

• A. Memo - Change Order #11 - Yealey Elementary Renovations, BG 23-207
• B. Change Order #11 - Yealey Elementary Renovations, BG 23-207

For the Board to approve the Contract- Burlington Elementary School to Purchase Laptops.260363, as presented.

• A. Memo - Contract - Burlington Elementary School to Laptops.260363
• B. Contract- Burlington Elementary School to Purchase Laptops.260363

For the Board to approve the Contract - Longbranch Elementary School with Dell/Encore Technologies to Purchase Computers.260358, as presented.

• A. Memo - Contract - Longbranch Elementary School to Purchase Computers.260358
• B. Contract - Longbranch Elementary School to Purchase Computers.260358

For the Board to approve the Contract - Stephens Elementary School with Dell/Encore Technologies to Purchase Computers.260362, as presented.

• A. Memo - Contract - Stephens Elementary School to Purchase Computers.260362
• B. Contract - Stephens Elementary School to Purchase Computers.260362

For the Board to approve the Food Service - Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate & Procurement Certification.26-27, as presented.

• A. Memo - Food Service - Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate&Procurement Certification.26-27
• B. Food Service - Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate&Procurement Certification.26-27

For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School with Boone County Parks.Summer2026, as presented.

• A. Memo - Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School with Boone County Parks.Summer2026
• B. Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School and Boone County Parks.Summer2026

For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School and Caleb Flanagan.June1-Aug15.2026, as presented.

• A. Memo - Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School and Caleb Flanagan.June1-Aug15.2026
• B. Use Agreement - Conner High School and Caleb Flanagan.June1-Aug15.2026

For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Matthew Johnson-Jags Wresting.5-20-26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Matthew Johson-Jags Wresting.5-20-26
• B. Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Matthew Johson-Jags Wresting.5-20-26

For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and William Clarke-WCE Training.6.13-14.26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and William Clarke-WCE Training.6.13-14.26
• B. Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and William Clarke-WCE Training.6.13-14.26

For the Board to approve the  Facility Use Agreement - Camp Ernst Middle School and Loose Films.5-21-26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Facility Use Agreement - Camp Ernst Middle School and Loose Films.5-21-26
• B. Facility Use Agreement - Camp Ernst Middle School and Loose Films.5-21-26

For the  Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ockerman Middle School and KY Rise.May-Aug2025, as presented.

• A. Memo - Facility Use Agreement - Ockerman Middle School and KY Rise.May-Aug2025
• B. Facility Use Agreement - Ockerman Middle School and KY Rise.May-Aug2025

For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Boone County High School YSC to NKU with Charter.4-24-26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Field Trip - Boone County High School YSC to NKU with Charter.4-24-26
• B. Field Trip - Boone County High School YSC to NKU with Charter.4-24-26

For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ignite Educator Rising to Nationals Portland OR 6.19-6.24.26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Field Trip - Ignite Educator Rising to Nationals Portland OR 6.19-6.24.26
• B. Field Trip - Ignite Educator Rising to Nationals Portland OR 6.19-6.24.26

For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School Cross Country to Michigan State University.9.10-13.26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Field Trip - Ryle High School Cross Country to Michigan State University.9.10-13.26
• B. Field Trip - Ryle High School Cross Country to Michigan State University.9.10-13.26

For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School FBLA to San Antonio TX with Airlines.6.29-7.3-26, as presented.

• A. Memo - Field Trip - Ryle High School FBLA to San Antonio TX with Airlines.6.29-7.3-26
• B. Field Trip - Ryle High School FBLA to San Antonio TX with Airlines.6.29-7.3-26

For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School Dance Team to Hawaii.04-2027, as presented.

• A. Memo - Field Trip - Ryle High School Dance Team to Hawaii.04-2027
• B. Field Trip - Ryle High School Dance Team to Hawaii.04-2027

For the Board to approve the Contract - 26-27 Amplify CKLA - 14 Elementary Schools, as presented.

• A. Board Memo - 26-27 Amplify CKLA - 14 Schools
• B. 26-27 CKLA Contract - All Elementary Schools (1)

For the Board to approve the  Field Trip, RHS to Orlando, FL, with Air Travel - 4.22.27 - 4.26.27, as presnted.

• A. Board Memo - Field Trip, RHS, Culinary Class to Orlando, Florida, 4.22.27 - 4.26.27
• B. Fieldtrip - RHS, 11-12 Culinary Class, Walt Disney World Orlando,FL---4 22-4 26 27 (1)

For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for UpSpring Summer 360 Program, as presented.

• a. Board Memo - UpSpring, Mou for Summer 360 Program
• b. UpSpring, 26-27 MOU for Summer 360Program

For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Big Brothers, Big Sisters High School Bigs Program, as presented.

• A. Board Memo - 2026-2027 Big Brothers Big Sisters
• B. MOU - 26-27 Big Brothers Bid Sisters

For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Ethan's Purpose for School-Based Services 2026-2027, as presented.

• A. Board Memo - Ethan's purpose 26.27 school year
• B. Ethans Purpose 2026-27 MOU (1)

For the Board to approve the NKU  Agreement for "Pathways to Progress - Transition to High School" Program, as presented.

• A. Board Memo - NKU, Pathways to Progress, Transition to High School (2)
• B. NKU Pathways to Progress V4 - signed (1)

For the Board to approve the Pledge of Collateral, Depository Bond for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Year, as presented.

• A. Board Memo - Pledge of Collateral 2026-2028
• B. Pledge of Collateral Agreement

For the Board to approve the Rebid of Gym Floor Refinish, as presented.

• Board Memo- Gym Floor Refinishing FY26

For the Board to approve the Independent Auditor Services, as presented.

• A. Board Memo-Independent Auditor Services
• B. Independent Auditor Services

For the Board to approve the Schools' Activity Fund Principal's Combining Budgets 2026-2027, as presented.

• A. Board Memo- Schools' Activity Fund Principal's Combining Budgets
• B. Schools' Activity Fund Principal's Combining Budgets

For the Board to approve the KY Chamber 2026-2027 Membership, as presented.

• A. Board Memo Ky Chamber 2026-2027 Membership, JH
• B. Invoice KY Chamber 26-27 Membership Dues, JH

For the Board to approve the NKCES Letter of Intent to Participate 2026-2027, as presented.

• A. Board Memo NKCES 26-27 Membership and Regional School Programs Intent
• B. NKCES & RSP Letter of Intent

For the Board to approve the Tentative Working Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, as presented.

• A. Board Memo-Tentative Working Budget for 2027 Fiscal Year
• B. FY27 Tentative Budget- Board

For the Board to approve the 2026-2027 Salary/Wage Charts & Indexes, as presented.

THIS IS THE FIRST READING SO NO ACTION IS TAKEN

• A. Board Memo - Revision to Policies 03.125, 03.225, 03.13214, and 03.23214
• B. Board Policy 03.125 - Expense Reimbursement
• C. Board Policy 03.225 - Expense Reimbursement
• D. Board Policy 03.13214 - Use of Personal Cell PhonesTelecommunication Devices
• E. Board Policy 03.23214 - Use of Personal Cell PhonesTelecommunication Devices

For the Board to approve the Response of the Formal Level IV Appeal to Boone County Board of Education OF A classified Employee, as presented.

• Level IV Formal Grievance Response

• HR Actions APRIL 2026 (MAY 2026 Board Meeting)

• APRIL 2026 WC REPORT

• OT ANALYSIS

• Construction Status Report - May 2026 Board Meeting

• A. Board Memo MAY 2026
• B. Board Energy Management Report MAY 2026

For the Board  to approve the Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810, Section (1)(k), meetings specified by law to be conducted in private which is pursuant to KRS 156.557, Section 4 discussions of superintendent's evaluation, as presented.