Kenton County Board of Education

KENTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEETING MARCH 7, 2011 7:00 P.M. SANITATION DISTRICT BOARDROOM 1045 EATON DRIVE, FT. WRIGHT, KENTUCKY

ADDENDUM

E. Recognition

Superintendent Tim Hanner recognized the Simon Kenton High School Football Team on its third consecutive 10-game winning record on February 18. He also presented Karen Arnold, Simon Kenton teacher, with the Teacher of the Month award on that same date. Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey recognized the Scott High School Soccer Team on its record breaking season and final four appearance on February 11.

VETERAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Mr. Harold Joseph Pike left Turkey Foot Middle School to serve his country. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs has made it possible for schools and school boards to not only thank veterans for their service but to bestow something very precious to veterans - a high school diploma. It is our great pleasure to present a Dixie Heights High School diploma to Mr. Pike.

NICHOLAS GREEN AWARD NOMINEE

Sabrina Collins, Twenhofel Middle School student, was nominated for the Nicholas Green Award sponsored by the National Association for Gifted Children. The award recognizes excellence in young children in grades 3-6 who have distinguished themselves in academics, leadership, or the arts. Sabrina was an excellent candidate for the award. She is an excellent student, gifted in the arts, and dedicated to community service. Her nomination brought distinction to her school and the district. Sabrina, the Board of Education congratulates you on your nomination and wishes you well on all future endeavors.

WHAT OUTSTANDING WORK AWARDS

Courtney Hertsenberg, James A. Caywood Teacher Nominated by a colleague

Courtney goes above and beyond with students. She impacts student learning and self esteem. She brings out the best in the students and makes them believe in themselves academically and socially. Her ability to instill confidence in children is a gift. I feel very fortunate and privileged to work with Courtney.

Pam Overby Fields, James A. Caywood Teacher Assistant

Nominated by a colleague

Mrs. O has been an absolute gift this year. She chimes in during teachable moments, and provides situations and stories from her personal life that interest the students. My class respects her implicitly and she can command their attention, too. I feel very fortunate and privileged to work with Mrs. O.

Mary Voelker, Kelly Dolwick, Lee Anne Ryan, and Becky Darnell, Crisis Team Members Nominated by a colleague

I I would like to nominate the following Crisis Team Members, Mary Voelker, Kelly Dolwick, Lee Anne Ryan, and Becky Darnell, for their assistance at Taylor Mill Elementary in the recent passing of a colleague. They provided listening ears, loving support, and guidance for our children in a confusing and difficult time.

Steve Reynolds, Bus Driver Nominated by a colleague

Mr. Reynolds demonstrates that he cares about the kids on his bus in numerous ways. He also shows the children that he values their education.

Melinda Boesken, River Ridge Teacher Nominated by a colleague

Melinda demonstrates a zest for using technology, and differentiating instruction that allows her students to experience engaging, innovative lessons to improve learning. As a veteran teacher, she has embraced the new available technology, which results in effective learning opportunities for her students.

Tina Holliday, Dixie Heights High School Teacher Nominated by a parent

Tina Holliday is an amazing teacher. There are no yawns in this class….as history comes to life through interesting hands-on projects and class debates. She harnesses the student’s higher-level thinking skills to discover the content’s relevance for them. Most importantly, she motivates the students to succeed through her positive rapport with them….her students appreciate and respect her because she is extremely kind, caring and encouraging. Students care how much Tina Holliday knows because they know how much she cares!

KENTON COUNTY BASIC DIPLOMA CONTRACT OF AGREEMENT FULFILLMENT

The following students have completed the requirements set forth in a Contract of Agreement between the school, the Board of Education and students (and his or her family when the student is under the age of 18) enabling the student to earn a Kenton County School District Basic Diploma.

Dakota Shane Casey – Scott Courtney M Jones – Dixie Matthew Alan Marshall – Dixie Jesse Neil McCulley – Dixie Jennifer Nicole Wolfe – Scott

IX. Information

C. Energy Report Enc.16

This month our district wide energy consumption is down 5% compared to our baseline year (2005- 2006). We used 271,259 kWh less than in February 2006, that is a reduction of 406889 lbs. of CO2. This is equivalent to removing 27 cars from the roads or planting 55 acres of trees. Weather was a large factor in energy consumption this month, especially natural gas and propane usage. Last month was 46% colder than in 2006.

Congratulations to this month’s winners:

Simon Kenton H.S. – 24.2% Twenhofel Middle – 28.7% Summit View Elementary – 22.6%

D. Monthly Reports (a) Attendance Enc. 17

E. Personnel

CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS : Tara Bacon Summit View Middle Eff. 2/25/2011 Brad Daniels Twenhofel Eff. 3/18/2011 Brandon Rolf Woodland Eff. 2/25/2011

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS: Kelley Bohman Transportation/Driver Eff. 8/1/2011 Roy Pitts Transportation/Driver Eff. 3/4/2011

CLASSIFIED RETIREMENT: Steve Reynolds Transportation/Driver Eff. 2/28/2011

LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT COMPENSATION

CERTIFIED Sharon Fritz Taylor Mill/Teacher Personal 4/4/2011 & 4/5/2011 Rebecca Wallace(revised) Beechgrove/Teacher Maternity 2/4/2011-4/22/2011

CLASSIFIED Valorie Rump(revision)Transportation/Monitor Medical 1/13, 1/18, 1/19(2.5 days), 1/24/2011-3/31/2011 (40 days) Patricia Sams Piner/Cafeteria Medical 3/2/2011-3/11-2011

X. Consent Agenda

H. Field Trips

5. Field Trip Request – Success Academy– State Archery Tournament

The Success Academy requests permission for 50 students to travel to Louisville, KY on March 28- 29, 2011 for the State Archery Tournament. The students qualified on 2/26/2011. Supervision will be provided by staff at a ratio of 1:5. Transportation will be by Kenton County bus and meals will be provided by staff at the KY National Guard. Lodging will be in the barracks at the National Guard Training Center in Louisville, KY. Cost per student is $40. Funds have been secured for indigent students.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.

6. Field Trip Request – Twenhofel Middle School– Archery Tournament

Twenhofel Middle School requests permission for 7-20 students to travel to Lee County, KY on March 19, 2011 for the Lee County High School Archery Tournament. Supervision will be provided by staff at a ratio of 1:2. Transportation and meals will be provided by parents. Cost per student is $5.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.

I. Professional Travel

Date Location Name School Substitute Reimbursement Funding Source Deaf/Hearing *2/19/2011 Indianapolis, IN Propes, Carly River Ridge No Impaired *3/2-3/2011 Lexington, KY Metz, Joyce River Ridge No River Ridge PD *3/7/2011 Lexington, KY Childers, Melody Piner Yes Piner PD *3/7/2011 Lexington, KY Thompson, Emily Piner Yes Piner PD *3/7/2011 Lexington, KY Endicott, Bethany Piner Yes Piner PD *3/7/2011 Lexington, KY Cary, Jennifer Piner Yes Piner PD *3/7/2011 Lexington, KY Jefferds, Christi Piner No Piner PD .3/8/2011 Frankfort, KY Culross, Richard C.O. No District Travel

.3/10- Ashland, KY Molenda, Margaret C.O. No 11/2011 Title 1 PD .3/10- Louisville, KY Alexander, Jacki C.O. No 11/2011 Title 1 PD .3/10- Louisville, KY Snelling, Karen C.O. No 11/2011 Title 1 PD .3/10- Louisville, KY Miller-Horn, Jenny C.O. No 11/2011 Title 1 PD .3/10- Louisville, KY Frazier, Jason Turkey Foot No 11/2011 Title 1 PD .3/12- Lexington, KY Warford, John B. Turkey Foot No 14/2011 Turkey Foot PD .3/16/2011 Frankfort, KY Brown, Kathy River Ridge No Title 1 PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Harney, Shawna River Ridge No River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Conner, Kelly River Ridge No River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Joseph, Joan River Ridge No River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Waddey, Merissa River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Montello, Nicole River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Buckner, Renee River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Guenther, Elizabeth River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Beiting, Cheri River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Foster, Diane River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Currin, Tory River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Boesken, Melinda River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Crable, Kim River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Cruey, Dominique River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17/2011 Shelbyville, KY Wolfe, Megan River Ridge Yes River Ridge PD .3/17- Bowling Green, Summit View Summit View Desmond, Clarissa No 19/2011 KY Middle PD Oldham County, .3/24/2011 Culross, Richard C.O. No KY District Travel