Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
March 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
I.B. Pledge to the Flag
II. Presentations
II.A. Construction and Facilities Update
Mr. Onkst
II.B. Health Services
Mrs. Dowdy
II.C. Families in Transition
Mrs. Werner
III. Reports
III.A. Schools, District Personnel, and Department Supervisors
III.B. Student Board Member Report
III.C. Personnel Report
III.D. Transportation Report
III.E. Fundraising Report
IV. Individuals Desiring to Speak to the Board
V. Approve February 12, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the February 12, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Jamie Apgar and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VI. Approve February 17, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the February 17, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VII. Approve February 19, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the February 19, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mr. Marvin Townsend.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VIII. Approve February 26, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the February 26, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
IX. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
IX.A. Authorize Treasurer to Pay Bills from General Funds and Special Programs
IX.B. Authorize Treasurer to Pay March Salaries
IX.C. Approve Detailed Monthly Report and Balance Sheets for February 2026 To Be Posted on the District Website For a Six-month Period (House Bill 154)
IX.D. Approve the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Official FY2026 KETS Offer of Assistance
IX.E. Approve Certificate for Payment No. 9 - Lloyd Phase 4 (BG #25-122)
IX.F. Approve Construction Document with accompanying BG-2 and BG-3 - Howell Roof & Masonry (BG #26-128)
X. Discussion and Action Agenda
X.A. April Board Meeting Date
Discussion

After discussion, it was determined that there will be no change on the date for the April 2026 BOE meeting.

X.B. Select a Date for a Special Meeting for a Presentation on the DRAFT Tentative Budget
Discussion

After discussion, the BOE selected March 30, 2026 for a special meeting to discuss the draft tentative FY 27 budget. 

XI. Motion to enter executive session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss matters which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Motion to enter executive session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss matters which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

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

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Re-enter Open Session passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

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