Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
June 11, 2026 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT)
Regular Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
Return
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
I.B. Pledge to the Flag
II. Presentations
II.A. Construction and Facilities Update
Mr. Onkst
III. Recognition
III.A. Linda Crosthwaite, Retirement
III.B. Tammy Hughes, Retirement
III.C. Stephen Neace, Retirement
III.D. Tonia Rhodes, Retirement
IV. Reports
IV.A. Schools, District Personnel, and Department Supervisors
IV.B. Personnel Report
IV.C. Transportation Report
IV.D. Fundraising Report
V. Individuals Desiring to Speak to the Board
VI. Approve May 14, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the May 14, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross 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 the Absence of Superintendent Molley for June 12 through June 30, 2026
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Absence of Superintendent Molley for June 12 through June 30, 2026 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
VIII. Appoint Mr. Matt Engel Acting Superintendent June 12, 2026 through June 30, 2026
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Appoint Mr. Matt Engel Acting Superintendent June 12, 2026 through June 30, 2026 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
IX. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter 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
IX.A. Authorize Treasurer to Pay Bills from General Funds and Special Programs
IX.B. Authorize Treasurer to Pay June Salaries
IX.C. Approve Detailed Monthly Report and Balance Sheets for May 2026 To Be Posted on the District Website For a Six-month Period (House Bill 154)
IX.D. Approval of Estimated Fund Balances for Restricted Categories as of 6-30-2026 Based on Requirements of GASB 54 (Government Accounting Standards Board)
IX.E. Approve KDE District Funding Assurances for FY27
IX.F. Approve the Amendment to the Young Scholars Academy (YSA) Program Memorandum of Agreement for 2026-2027
IX.G. Approve the Recommended Renewal Quotes for Property and Casualty, Workers Compensation, and Cyber Liability for 2026-2027 School Year
IX.H. Approve the Contract with Education for the Extraordinary, Inc. for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.I. Approve the Contract for Therapy Services with Pediatric Therapy Specialists DBA Empower House for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.J. Approve the Contract for Public Relations Counsel and Services with Cindy Bruestle
IX.K. Approve Contract with Liana Tyree for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for 2026-2027
IX.L. Approve $1750.00 payment to Kentucky Association of School Superintendents (KASS) for Matt Engel’s 2026-2027 Annual Membership Dues
IX.M. Approve $897 payment to Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) for Matt Engel’s 2026-2027 Annual Membership Dues
IX.N. Approve the Blanket Order for Anticipation of 75 Emergency Certified Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.O. Approve the Blanket Order for Anticipation of 5 Emergency Certified Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.P. First Reading of Revised Policies 03.1233 and 03.2233 Parental Leave Options
IX.Q. First Reading of KSBA Policy Revisions/Updates for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.R. Review of KSBA Procedure Revisions/Updates for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.S. Approve Administrative Assignments for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.T. Approve Requests for FMLA for the 2025-2026 School Year
IX.U. Approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
IX.V. Approve Tichenor MS – HVAC Renovations (BG #23-227) – Final Certificate for Payment No. 14
IX.W. Approve Tichenor MS – HVAC Renovations (BG #23-227) – BG-4
IX.X. Approve Tichenor MS – Bleacher Replacement (BG #26-219) – Certificate for Payment No. 1
IX.Y. Approve Lloyd HS – Phase 4 (REH #127-1223 / BG #25-122 / PO 260121): Certificate for Payment No. 12
IX.Z. Approve Lloyd HS – Phase 4 (REH #127-1223 / BG #25-122 / PO 260121): Change Order No. 6
IX.AA. Approve Howell Elementary School - Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor (REH #127-925/BG #26-128)
X. Approve entering into Executive Session for the Purpose of Preliminary Discussions Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board or Between the Board and the Superintendent Prior to the Summative Evaluation in Compliance with 704 KAR 003:345, Superintendent Evaluation and KRS 156.557(6)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(k)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into Executive Session 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
XI. Approve to Re-enter Open Session
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Re-enter Open Session passed with a motion by Mrs. Jamie Apgar 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 Adoption of the Superintendent Summative Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Adopt the Superintendent Summative Evaluation 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
XIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment 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