Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
February 19, 2026 5:30 PM
Special Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
II. Motion to Enter Closed Session for the Purpose of Review and Discussion of Individual Applications, Conducting Interviews, and Potential Personnel Hiring for the Superintendent Position in Compliance with KRS 61.815, KRS 61.810(1)(f), KRS 61.810(1)(k), and KRS 61.878(1)(a).
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to Enter Closed Session for the Purpose of Review and Discussion of Individual Applications, Conducting Interviews, and Potential Personnel Hiring for the Superintendent Position in Compliance with KRS 61.815, KRS 61.810(1)(f), KRS 61.810(1)(k), and KRS 61.878(1)(a) 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
III. Approve Re-entering Open Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to Re-enter Open Session 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
IV. Motion to Select a Superintendent for the Erlanger-Elsmere Schools Beginning July 1, 2026
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  A Motion to Select Mr. Matt Engel as Superintendent for the Erlanger-Elsmere Schools Beginning July 1, 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
V. Discussion of Next Steps in the Superintendent Selection Process
Discussion

The Board discussed the notification of other candidates, announcements, and contract negotiations.

VI. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to Adjourn 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