Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
May 19, 2025 6:30 PM
Special Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
II. Presentations
II.A. Construction and Facilities Update
Mr. Onkst
II.A.1. Approve Revised BG1 and Recommended Award for LMHS Phase 4 Renovation (BG#25-122 /REH#127-1223)
Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Revised BG1 and Recommended Award for LMHS Phase 4 Renovation (BG#25-122 /REH#127-1223) passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mr. Marvin Townsend.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
II.A.2. Approve a Resolution to Request Waivers of the KDE Handbook for Construction for the LMHS Phase 4 Renovation
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Resolution to Request Waivers of the KDE Handbook for Construction for the LMHS Phase 4 Renovation passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
II.A.3. Approve Recommended Award for Asbestos Abatement to Environmental Demolition Group for the LMHS Phase 4 Renovation
Actions Taken

Order #2025-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Recommended Award for Asbestos Abatement to Environmental Demolition Group for the LMHS Phase 4 Renovation passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
II.B. FY26 Tentative Budget
II.B.1. Approve the FY26 Tentative Budget
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY26 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
II.B.2. Approve Service Agreement with Southeast Service Corporation
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Service Agreement with Southeast Service Corporation passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
III. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
III.A. Approve Certified Salary Scale for 2025-2026
III.B. Approve Classified Salary Scale for 2025-2026
III.C. Approve Food Service Salary Scale for 2025-2026
III.D. Approve the Substitute Salary Schedule for 2025-2026
III.E. Approve the Administrative Salary Index for 2025-2026
III.F. Approve the FY26 Payroll Schedule
III.G. Approve the Extra-service Salaries for 2025-2026
III.H. Approve Indirect Cost Rates for FY26
III.I. Approve the Fidelity Performance Bonds for FY26
III.J. Approve the Pledge of Collateral for Public School Funds
IV. Discussion Agenda
IV.A. Discussion of Board Policy 05.3 and related procedures 05.3 AP.1, 05.31 AP.21, and 05.32 AP.1
Discussion

Board members, the Board Attorney, and the Superintendent discussed the referenced policy and procedures and the possibility of opening the track facility at LMHS to the public. Obstacles and possible solutions were also discussed. 

V. Approve Entering Into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Proposed or Pending Litigation Against the District in Accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(c)
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Entering Into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Proposed or Pending Litigation Against the District in Accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(c) passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VI. Approve Re-entering Open Session
Actions Taken

Order #2025-8 - Motion Passed:  Approval to re-enter open session passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #2025-9 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Adjourn passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mr. Jeffrey Miller Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes