Ft. Thomas Independent
August 06, 2026 4:30 PM ET (3:30 CT)
Board of Education Working Meeting
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein opened the meeting at 4:34pm.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Executive Session - Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency
Brian Robinson
Actions Taken

Order #2770 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into Executive Session at 4:35pm per KRS 61.810(1)(c) passed with a motion by Mr. David Russell and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mr. David Russell Yes

Order #2771 - Subsidiary Motion Passed:  Approval to exit Executive Session at 5:22pm per KRS 61.810(1)(c) passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mr. David Russell Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Julie Kuhnhein
III.A. Preview of Agenda Topics for Board Meeting of August 10, 2026
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Discussion

The Board previewed and discussed the agenda for the August 10, 2026 meeting.

III.B. Items Pertaining to the 2026-27 School Year
Brian Robinson
Discussion

Items discussed included:


  • Back to school events (dates and times)

  • Staffing updates

  • Enrollment updates

  • Facility updates

  • District leadership updates

  • Tax rate and hearing

  • KSBA Regional Meeting

  • Opening Day video

  • Discussion and prep for working budget

IV. ADJOURNMENT
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein closed the meeting at 6:45pm.