Stephanie Younger

The meeting featured several good news items, including the presentation of the 'Break the Mold' award to a district warehouse custodian. Other recognitions included the Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education award recipients, Rotary Club Teacher of the Year honorees, high school student scholarships, and the presentation of the state seal of biliteracy to various students for their proficiency in multiple languages.

The Strategic Plan Update for Boone County Schools outlines initiatives focused on enhancing its empowered workforce and improving support for English Language Learners. Key components include developing a comprehensive employee induction and retention plan, providing professional learning and a mentoring program for new employees, and offering Spanish for Educators and SIOP for Classroom Teachers programs, complemented by EL Endorsement Scholarships. These efforts aim to strengthen staff capacity and educational outcomes for students.

The meeting included the swearing-in of a student board member and the introduction of new administrators. The consent agenda covered a wide range of operational items, including financial reports, leave of absence approvals, various educational memoranda of understanding, technology and curriculum service agreements, facilities and maintenance contracts, and membership renewals. New business items addressed the tax rate levy and property assessment, as well as the first reading of a board policy update regarding graduation requirements. The meeting also included reports on human resources, worker's compensation, construction and energy management, and concluded with a closed executive session for the superintendent's evaluation.

The board meeting included student representative reports, various recognitions of staff and student achievements, and the approval of a comprehensive consent agenda. Key consent agenda items included financial reports, personnel leaves, surplus declarations, various facility-related agreements and construction contracts, and memoranda of understanding for educational programs and services. New business addressed the salary schedules and the tentative working budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The superintendent provided reports on the design of Steeplechase Elementary, an assessment analysis, and a mental health summit update. Information items included human resource actions, construction status, and energy management reports.

The board conducted an election of officers for the upcoming year, specifically selecting a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Key agenda items included the recognition of various award recipients and contributions to the school district, the provision of a Student Advisory Board report, and the handling of a comprehensive consent agenda covering financial reports, contract renewals, lease agreements, and construction bidding documents. New business matters addressed the extension and amendment of the Superintendent's contract, the revision of the district improvement plan, and a review of the draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board reviewed various informational items, including human resource actions, construction status reports, and a discussion regarding board member code of ethics and policies.