KENTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEETING – June 1, 2015– 7:00 P.M.
Sanitation Boardroom, 1045 Eaton Drive
Ft. Wright, KY 41017
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
A. Call to Order Mrs. Karen Collins, (Chairperson) and Roll Call Mrs. Phyllis Schry, (Secretary)
B. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Recognition
KENTON COUNTY BASIC DIPLOMA
CONTRACT OF AGREEMENT FULFILLMENT
Last Name First Name Middle Name School
Arnold, Jr / Tommy / Ray / Simon KentonDavenport / Andrew / West / Simon Kenton
Day / Olivia / Louise / Simon Kenton
Enzweiler / Taeylor / Lee / Simon Kenton
Herald / Taylor / Nicole / Simon Kenton
Key / Jacob / Daniel / Simon Kenton
Prather / Andrew / Douglas / Simon Kenton
Wallace / Anthony / Luis / Simon Kenton
Ratcliff / Christopher / Jaden / NKYDC
WOW – What Outstanding Work
Rena Payne,
Nominated by a Teacher
I am nominating Rena Payne White’s Tower Elementary, for her above and beyond attitude and work. She consistently maintains high standards of cleanliness and professionalism at our school. She is tireless in her effort to keep our school in tip-top shape and I appreciate all she does. Rena is also friendly and professional with all visitors when they come through. She rolls with the punches and still gets everything in sparkling order for our arrival back to school in the mornings! She is an outstanding employee!
WOW – What Outstanding Work
Don Painone. Bus Driver
Nominated by a Parent
I am nominating my son and daughter's bus driver, Mr. Don Rainone, driver of bus #10, for his amazing work for all of the children in our district/on his routes.
Agenda – 6/1/15
"Mr. Don," as he is affectionately referred to by all of "his kids,"has been transporting my children to R.C. Hinsdale since 2013,and I am amazed on a daily basis how he continually goes above and beyond to serve the students of Kenton County. To simply call him a "bus driver" does not adequately describe his dedicationto children, his love and passion for his job, and his care and concern for each and every young personas if he/she were his own.
He is especially kind to the "little ones" who are nervous on the first few days of school. Just this year, two children on his morning elementary route, my daughter included, were experiencing "butterflies" about going in and meeting their teachers, making new friends, etc. Mr. Don was patient with them, gave each one individual reassurance, and even drove slowly from the parking lot so as to allow another parent and me to wave to our little ones and say "goodbye." He continued that tradition until each one felt secure, and now they both RACE to the bus each morning just to see and talk to "Mr. Don."
On March 25th, my son experienced a major asthma attack while in route to Hinsdale. Although his bus was full of students, Donnot only noticed my child's struggles, but stopped the bus to assess his breathing. When he saw that he was really exhibiting serious symptoms, he immediately radioed for paramedics and contacted his supervisors. The ambulance met the bus where it stopped, as did Ms. Paula Rust (another PHENOMENAL individual who serves Kenton County children in IMMEASURABLE ways!) and was immediately transported to St. Elizabeth for treatment.
My son spent the next 10 hours in the ER being treated for shortness of breath and uncontrollable wheezing. By the end of his time there, he hadNINE breathing treatments just in an effort to open up his airways enough to breathe on his own. It was honestly one of the scariest moments of my entire life. A short time after I arrived at the ER, and Don had finished his routes, he called my cell to check on him.
And I still can't thank him enough. Honestly. I have never met another bus driver who cares so completely for each and every student who is entrusted in his care. I am so grateful to him for his positive attitude, caring nature, and the comfort he gives in knowing that my children will be so well taken care of when I am unable to be with them during their day.
Thank you for allowing me to highlight "Mr. Don's" dedication and hard work, and I respectfully request that he be given every consideration for this award. He certainly embodies every aspect of the "WOW" Award.
D. Presentations
1. Rhonda Whitaker, Duke Energy
2. Mr. Tom Arnzen, Director of Student Engagement will present information on the Kenton County School District Goal 3
II. Information
A. Monthly Reports
a. Attendance Enc. 1
b. Energy Enc. 2
c. Finance Enc. 3
d. Student Nutrition/Summer Program Enc. 4
Agenda – 6/1/15
B. Personnel
CERTIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS:
Tracy Adkins Summit View Elem/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Danielle Andrew Kenton/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Jennifer Ball River Ridge/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Rachel Bauer Kenton/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Phillip Chapman Simon Kenton/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Kara Gilvin Piner/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Jill Holthaus Scott/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Asher Khan Scott/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Kasey Litzinger Dixie/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Bryce Miller Scott/ Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Kristine Molony Dixie/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Ashley Prince Ft. Wright/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Lynne Poston Dixie/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Sabrina Roberts River Ridge/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Shane Rogers Scott/Assistant Principal Eff. 7/01/2015
Kimberly Rust Ft. Wright/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Ryne Smith Woodland/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Evelyn Stetter Ryland/Nurse Eff. 8/17/2015
Jillian Sturgeon Caywood/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Mary Teegarden Piner/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Samantha Tolbert Ryland/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
Deandra Wagner Scott/Teacher Eff. 8/17/2015
CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDATIONS:
Gail Barnhill Caywood/Secretary Eff. 7/01/2015
Kacy Corbit Scott/Instructional Assistant Special Education Eff. 8/17/2015
Becky Dozier Dixie/Instructional Assistant Special Education Eff. 8/17/2015
Tina Evans Scott/School Secretary Eff. 7/01/2015
Julie Milligan Kenton/Cafeteria Monitor 3 hours Eff. 8/17/2015
Amy Milburn Fort Wright/Instructional Assistant Special Education Eff. 8/17/2015
Jason Plitzuweit Scott/Instructional Assistant Special Education Eff. 8/17/2015
Karen Smith Dixie/Instructional Assistant Special Education Eff. 8/17/2015
CERTIFIED RETIREMENTS:
Jane Bush Central Office/Gifted and Talented Coordinator Eff. 7/01/2015
Janette (Cookie) Flower Summit View Elem/School Psychologist Eff. 7/01/2015
Vicki Phillips Ft. Wright/Teacher Eff. 7/01/2015
Mark Toennis Central Office/School Psychologist Eff. 7/01/2015
CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS:
Jamie Gastright Twenhofel/Guidance Counselor Eff. 6/13/2015
Brandon Tolliver Simon Kenton/Teacher Eff. 5/01/2015
Merissa Waddey River Ridge/Teacher Eff. 6/04/2015
CLASSIFIED RETIREMENTS:
Laura Lee Transportation/Bus Driver Eff. 7/01/2015
Kathleen Smith Transportation/Bus Monitor Eff. 7/01/2015
Agenda – 6/1/15
CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS:
Jackie Brown Simon Kenton/Building Operations Support Eff. 5/07/2015
Joseph Rakes White’s Tower, Twenhofel, Bus Garage/
Building Operations Support Eff. 5/16/2015
Katrina Wellman Kenton/Instructional Assistant Eff. 7/01/2015
CERTIFIED CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Rachel Mercer Fr: Summit View Middle/Guidance Counselor
To: Turkey Foot/Guidance Counselor Eff. 7/01/2015
Karen Ratliff Fr: Summit View Middle 6-8th grade 203 days Eff. 7/01/2015
To: Summit View Middle/Consultant Level II – 220 days Eff. 7/01/2015(Voluntary)
Allison Schumpp Fr: River Ridge/1.0 Teacher
To: River Ridge/.6 Teacher Eff.8/17/2015
Martha Setters Fr: Central Office/Director of Leadership and Learning
To: Executive Director of College and Career Readiness Eff. 7/01/2015
Lesley Smith Fr: Summit View Principal – Kdg.-5th Grade
To: Summit View Principal - Preschool – 8th Grade Eff. 7/01/2015
Kathryn Vandiver Fr: River Ridge/1.0 Speech and Language Pathologist
To: River Ridge/.6 Speech and Language Pathologist Eff. 8/17/2015
Tracy Whitney Fr: Hinsdale/.6 Speech and Language Pathologist
To: Hinsdale/.8 Speech and Language Pathologist Eff. 8/17/2015
CLASSIFIED CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENTS:
Billie Bishop Fr: Transportation/Bus Monitor 7.25 hours(revised)
To: Transportation/Bus Monitor 5.75 hours Eff. 7/01/2015
Darrell Collett Fr: Transportation/At Will Sub Driver
To: Transportation/At Will Sub Monitor Eff. 5/18/2015
Tabitha Deaton Fr: Transportation/At Will Sub Monitor
To: Transportation/At Will Sub Driver Eff. 5/04/2015
Dianna Ferguson Fr: Fort Wright/Secretary 197+5 days (revised)
To: Fort Wright/Secretary 180+5 days Eff. 7/01/2015
Heather Graziani Fr: Summit View Elem/Inst. Asst 2 hrs/Non Inst Asst 1.5 hours/
Non Licensed Health Tech 2.5 hours
To: Summit View Elem/Instructional Asst 6 hours Eff. 7/01/2015
Misty Jones Fr: RC Hinsdale/Secretary 197 days 7 hours
To: RC Hinsdale/Secretary 197+5 days 7.5 hours (revised) Eff. 7/01/2015
Kimberly MoriconiFr: Transportation/At Will Sub Monitor
To: Transportation/At Will Sub Driver Eff. 5/04/2015
Mary Panko Fr: Transportation/At Will Sub Monitor
To: Transportation/At Will Sub Driver Eff. 5/04/2015
Tifani Reed Fr: Transportation/At Will Sub Monitor
To: Transportation/At Will Sub Driver Eff. 5/04/2015
Matthew Stanchek Fr: Dixie/Building Operation Support
To: Summit View/Building Operations Support Supervisor Eff. 5/11/2015
UNPAID PD HOURS MAKE UP FOR 2014-2015
Certified
Marilyn Draud Dixie/Teacher 2 hrs.
John Guthrie River Ridge/Teacher 1 hr.
Daniel Hooper Dixie/Teacher 2 hrs.
Agenda – 6/1/15
Christopher Lackner Dixie/Teacher 4 hrs.
Matthew Wilhoite Dixie/Teacher 3 hrs.
Classified
Jacklyn Bishop White’s Tower/Instructional Assistant 5 hrs.
Kacy Corbit Scott/Instructional Assistant 2 hrs.
Rebecca Dozier Dixie/Instructional Assistant 4 hrs.
Lori Hacker Simon Kenton/Instructional Assistant 4 hrs.
Sheila Kelley Scott/Instructional Assistant 1.5 hrs.
Beth Koth River Ridge/Instructional Assistant 10.5 hrs.
M Laurie Linnemann Scott/Instructional Assistant 4 hrs.
Karen Paolucci Dixie/Instructional Assistant 1 hr.
Jason Plitzuweit Scott/Instructional Assistant 6 hr
April Roberts Kenton/Instructional Assistant 18 hrs.
Karen Smith Dixie/Instructional Assistant 1 hr.
Michelle Smith Summit View Middle/Instructional Assistant 5 hrs.
Sharon Smith Simon Kenton/Instructional Assistant 9 hrs.
Laura Vando River Ridge/Instructional Assistant 2 hrs.
Howard Wehrle Dixie/Instructional Assistant 4 hrs.
Kristina Woodard Summit View Elementary/Instructional Assistant 1.5 hrs.
UNPAID SNOW DAYS MAKE UP FOR 2014-2015
Certified
Mary Martin Turkey Foot/Teacher 3 days
Classified
Rebecca Dozier Dixie/Instructional Assistant 2.25 days
Lori Hacker Simon Kenton/Instructional Assistant 3 days
Suzanne Kerr Dixie/Instructional Assistant 1.50 days
Beth Koth River Ridge/Instructional Assistant 1 day
Mary Pat Kunz Scott/Instructional Assistant 1 day
Katherine Long Central Office/Instructional Assistant ESL 2 days.
Tracey McCaffrey Central Office/Instructional Assistant ESL 2 days
Kristi Woodard Summit View Elementary/Instructional Assistant 2 days
Diana Yunker Turkey Foot/Instructional Assistant 1 day
Unpaid Days
Certified
Sarah Ackel Caywood/Teacher 4/28/2015 .5 day
Robin Brown Turkey Foot/Teacher 5/8/2015 .25 day
Thomas Clark Scott/Teacher 5/8/2015 1 day
Karen Hendrix Dixie/Principal 4/28/2015 .25 day
Adrienne Kocin Turkey Foot/Teacher 5/5, 5/6, 5/7/2015 1.75 days
Melissa Martin Simon Kenton/Teacher 5/4/2015 1 day
Bryce Miller Scott/Teacher 4/30/2015 1 day
Rachel Retherford Turkey Foot/Teacher 4/30, 5/01/2015 2 days
Jackie Theissen Taylor Mill/Teacher 5/7/2015 1 day
Ashlee Webster Summit View Middle/Teacher 5/5/2015 1 day
Patti Westerfield Dixie/Teacher 4/30, 5/1/2015 2 days
Ann Wolfzorn River Ridge/Teacher 4/28/2015 .5 day
Agenda – 6/1/15
Classified
Michelle Arnold Turkey Foot/FRYSCoordinator 4/28/2015 1 day
Kathleen Boemker Beechgrove/Instructional Assistant 4/30, 5/01/2015 1 day
Colleen Bracke Caywood/Non Instructional Assistant 4/28, 4/29, 4/30, 5/01, 5/04, 5/08/2015 6 days
Jackie Brown Simon Kenton/Building Operations Support 5/01, 5/05, 5/06/2015 3 days
Pamela Cain Piner/Instructional Assistant 5/4, 5/5/2015 2 days
Kimberly Dorman Scott/Cafeteria Worker 5/4/2015 1 day
Cindy Jones Twenhofel/Building Operations Support 5/5, 5/7, 5/8/2015 2.25 days
Beth Koth River Ridge/Instructional Assistant 5/4/2015 1 day
Kristin Niehues Woodland/FRYSCoordinator 5/1/2015 1 day
Heather Parlette Dixie/Cafeteria Worker 4/27, 4/28, 4/30, 5/08/2015 3 days
Danita Pickett Transportation/Bus Driver 4/30/2015 .5 day
Tammy Pugh Central Office/Due Process Coordinator 5/5/2015 .75 day
Amanda Seibert Transportation/Bus Driver 5/4, 5/5/2015 1.75 days
Michelle Smith Summit View Middle/Instructional Assistant 5/8/2015 .5 day
Kelly Spencer River Ridge/Instructional Assistant 4/30/2015 1 day
Angelique Sulfsted Transportation/Bus Driver 5/6/2015 1 day
Sheila Traylor Transportation/Bus Driver 4/30/2015 .5 day
Diana Webster Simon Kenton/Instructional Assistant 5/5/2015 .5 day
SUBSITUTES
Emergency
Natasha Arias
Emily Bohn
Jessica Coots
Sarah Knobloch
Ashley Loudermilk
Zane McQueary
Therese Miller
Transportation
John Weiss
June 2015 Leaves of Absences without CompensationCertified
Emily Booher (rev) / RY / Teacher / maternity / 5/1 (.5), 5/7, 5/8/2015, 5/12-5/15, 5/20/2015, 6/1, 6/2/ 6/3/2015 11.5 days
Gina Brockman / DX / Teacher / medical / 4/28, 4/27/2015 2 days
Meghan Cooper / HINS / Teacher / maternity / 4/16-5/15/2015 22 days
Lisa Dickerman / RR / Teacher / maternity / 3/24-3/27/2015, 4/7-5/15/2015, 5/18/2015 34 days
Stefanie Durrett / RR / Teacher / personal / 6/3/2015 1 day
Ann Flesch / Kenton / Teacher / maternity / 5/21/2015-6/3/2015 9 days
Emily Grooms / WD / Teacher / maternity / 3/23-3/27/2015, 4/7-4/24/2015 19 days
Patricia Kiefer / HINS / Teacher / maternity / 4/20-5/28/2015 26.5 days
Kendilynn Madden / SVM / Guidance Counselor / maternity / 5/06-5/8/2015 3 days
Michael McDonald / SK / Teacher / maternity / 5/8/2015 .50 day
Ashley Milar (rev) / FW / Teacher / maternity / 2/19 ,2/20, 3/4, 3/5, 3/18-3/27/2015, 4/7-5/18/2015, 5/20-5/22/2015, 5/26-5/28/2015 48 days
Kristine Molony / DX / Teacher / medical / 4/30-5/18/2015, 5/20-5/22/2015, 5/26-6/3/2015 23 days
Allyson Murray / TM / Teacher / maternity / 5/7-5/21/2015 9.5 days
Amanda O'Harra / WD / Teacher / maternity / 5/4-5/18/2015, 5/20-5/22/2015, 5/26-5/29/2015 18 days
Ashley Prince / FTW / Teacher / maternity / 5/5-5/18/2015, 5/20-5/22/2015, 5/26-5/29/2015 16.5 days
Kathryn Thiel (rev) / SK / Teacher / personal / 6/1, 6/2, 6/3/2015 2.5 days
Chelsey Vallandingham / TF / Teacher / maternity / 4/28-6/03/2015 25 days
Classified
Evangeline Ainsworth / Trans / Bus Monitor / personal / 5/8/2015 1 day
Tim Holmes / SV / Building Operations Support / medical / 5/15/2015 1 day
Julie Milligan / Kenton / Non-Instruc. Assistant / personal / 5/29/2015 1 day
Jamie Myron / DX / Instruc. Assistant / medical / 4/13-5/18/2015, 5/20-5/22/2015, 5/26-6/3/2015 36 days
Rachel Retherford / TF / Instruc. Assistant / personal / 4/30, 5/1/2015 2 days
Kerri Schultz / TF / Cafeteria Worker / Medical / 6/2, 6/3, 6/4 & 6/5/2015 3.5 days
C. Stallings Plunkett / TF / Instruc. Assistant / medical / 4/23/2015 1 day
Tara Summe / CAY / Instruc. Assistant / personal / 5/4, 5/5, 5/6/2015 3 days
C. 2014-15 Kenton County School District Gifted Student Population Enc. 5
The Kenton County School District Gifted Education Program identification process for the 2014-15 school year has been completed and entered into Infinite Campus as official documentation for all identified students in our school district. The information is required by the Kentucky Department of Education and will be used for state data collection in July 2015. The chart identifies each school’s percent of students identified in the PTP (Primary Talent Pool) for grades kindergarten through third and the percent of students in all categories of formal gifted identification in grades four through twelve. Once