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During the meeting the superintendent reported he had received a resignation letter from Gibson, who asked to step away for personal reasons. The board voted to accept the resignation by voice vote.

The superintendent told the board the next steps to fill the vacancy are governed by statute and district policy and that the board has a defined period in which to make an appointment before the matter would progress to the Kentucky Department of Education. The administration said it will publicize steps and timelines for interested applicants.

No details about potential applicants or timelines were provided at the meeting. The board will begin the vacancy process in accordance with the statutory and policy framework the superintendent cited.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 12th, 2025 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board accepted the resignation of board member Noah Gibson, effective May 12, 2025, and said statute and district policy outline steps to fill the resulting vacancy; the administration said it will publicize the process and timeline.","taxTitle","Fort Thomas Independent, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",58944,"location","Kentucky","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6238806,"Board accepts custodial-supplies bids and approves surplus property sales",260,3723000,3983000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56&start=3723&end=3983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56/thumbnail_3723000.jpg","/articles/6238806/Kentucky/Board-accepts-custodial-supplies-bids-and-approves-surplus-property-sales","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238806-94352df03e15bab710b393805ba0f662/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298671&Signature=NlUh9~wCWTYfEnj~PCaH4qJavDNA-0TPcDJu-4hfiexpc6Ub-3Au9TQJfl72VpJfrNMyVx-32QvkYRbmFNvOvrIcgW91HjONPovANotqdtE5cFJRZyCWHYRA-jg2ibhB24IXVuS~1~jwFk7tzoHy-ZNlWA~09e~JOKdYdQrr6Mcm5uPf6x8znXw8l8Yg7zveX6o7HFidkxif~n1p8IeJSeuaQRJZp3Zi19rd529iNFqEyN3go8VW45L~ifxBQZrDLs3hO7vYV-Np0aSEPLMGOVobLI9H-P~-F~QzmlYEmsZ0vZOSwLRlDB2zy3lC2J3SQrjWy3UJzzoqYs3mXRWA2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FORT THOMAS, Ky. — The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board on Monday accepted vendor bids for custodial supplies and approved declarations of surplus furniture and theater items.

The district solicited bids for custodial supplies and received 14 vendor responses, the most in recent history, officials told the board. Some vendors bid on only specialized items; district staff said Murphy Supply and Mailander received the largest shares of the awarded items. Staff noted respondents included price-change clauses tied to tariffs and reserved the right to refer to the next-lowest bidder if prices shifted during the year.

The board approved the accepted bids for custodial supplies for the 2025–26 school year by voice vote.

On surplus property, the district reported three responses to a surplus-furniture notice and said employees purchased 10 items, producing $225.60 in receipts. The board approved acceptance of the submitted bids and authorized disposal of remaining surplus items by the district's chosen means. Trustees also approved the declaration of additional surplus theater items, including costumes and sets from a recent production, and noted several schools had already expressed interest in purchasing a ","Trustees accepted bid tabulation for custodial supplies from multiple vendors, identified Murphy Supply and Mailander as primary vendors, and approved the sale or disposal of surplus furniture and theater items with estimated proceeds of $225.60.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6238811,"Board authorizes First Green cleaning contracts at Johnson, Woodfill and Highlands High for 2025–26",330,2784000,3114000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56&start=2784&end=3114","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56/thumbnail_2784000.jpg","/articles/6238811/Kentucky/Board-authorizes-First-Green-cleaning-contracts-at-Johnson-Woodfill-and-Highlands-High-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238811-1f3669c18041842006d43226ce88568e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298671&Signature=jxO6Mt0YlugnOMq~DXiMQZEi3TbtVM55Cy1LxOXxkf8Oj91PWzjSxN2K0784J0rjBfgX1FwK8n3FxjDhc9JWuBhpb46sXakSbwaLrveX1VKZVog-vgmd1h65Ft8truX1Y4HUYUg9WciezT9MXQBjWDfQk9euHS9h21jui0o3hE8Dff8m3sUKm60e81Rm70CsNOAzAjTWiRi-jEnOfbwpGvYS38vW6KBNzwfLu4Xih4sRVKfXaBWOvAedesCGZWJwCB~jtObHsBMW7lzCD4yATzXfT0tfT8l1enMLpqJDrt8wRE9K0wZATmUG7DcsVmSEzt7ienQOyYaDlYpeCaFgoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FORT THOMAS, Ky. — The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board on Monday authorized the superintendent to enter into cleaning services agreements with First Green Building Services at three campuses for the 2025–26 school year.

The board approved separate motions to authorize contracts at Johnson Elementary, Woodfill Elementary and Highlands High School. The agreements are proposed to begin Aug. 1; district materials presented monthly cost figures of approximately $8,650 per month for Johnson, roughly $8,750 per month for Woodfill, and about $20,750 per month for Highlands High School. The administration said First Green would provide consistent nightly cleaning crews and that the approach was budget neutral when compared to prior staffing costs after transfers and reassignments.

District leaders told trustees the contracts are intended to address evening coverage gaps, provide consistent substitute coverage for building supervisors, and improve cleanliness at the high school. Board members discussed retention and recruitment challenges for classified custodial staff and said the contracts were a way to stabilize services without reducing district employees.

Each motion to authorize the superintendent to sign the agreements passed by voice vote. The administration said First Green will provide summer services under alternate terms and that the district reserved contract flexibility to address vendor price changes during the year.","Trustees authorized the superintendent to sign cleaning services agreements with First Green Building Services for Johnson Elementary, Woodfill Elementary and Highlands High School starting Aug. 1, 2025, with the board told the monthly costs would be in the $8,650–$20,750 range depending on site.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6238815,"Board approves $980,761.50 pay application for Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park",237,2318000,2555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56&start=2318&end=2555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56/thumbnail_2318000.jpg","/articles/6238815/Kentucky/Board-approves-98076150-pay-application-for-Highlands-Athletic-Complex-at-Tower-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238815-1320c09a496bf3b688a822cda3375eec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298671&Signature=Hs-vi~68MSBi1FqNYNSibJ98k8YwmGX1M98JfVliBMrc51D5U1Frdy3xO8U7O6JDg0iI3IQ7Mt6s6bXhOUmnrbeO27h5k-gvu7YUaBDThAuKTGd~4D3apNEn8~DkIskTyC0KHcJ-EsDwFq9LD9Qr0cFAknYYVu~ihUjJ9JgEkWkw1InNEpsIKs7Gi6FJKBepxttNvYdTkLBdHKuKQg7Y0HXbOXeQKHhXBKXMY~EH54RiPDV7FOx2AK2xXFAwrk5dNMUzVEYMfFyJ9NUQfXRAMNzAq1vml4p2CwfbxWXMzos27sZrxB8Uk10Mh-DF83gkQyxXV9bEpcxtecxv3V7~mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FORT THOMAS, Ky. — The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board approved pay application number 10 in the amount of $980,761.50 to Morrell Construction Company for work on the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park.

District staff gave a construction update at the meeting, saying the project is advancing: storm drainage and stone base work had been installed for the track and field, curbing and curb nailer boards were being placed, framing and base roofs for the locker-room building were in progress, and excavation and proof rolling for the parking lot were scheduled. Staff estimated that the field could be used for soccer activities after the district's dead period and that building interior work could continue through the summer with occupancy phases expected later in the year.

The board voted to approve payment to Morrell Construction Company; the motion carried by voice vote.

The administration said the funds cover contractor work completed through the recent pay period and that construction will continue on site. No roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.","The board approved pay application No. 10 to Morrell Construction Company in the amount of $980,761.50 for work on the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6238819,"Fort Thomas board approves district improvement plan, continuation-of-learning assurances; district shares STAR growth data",318,3555000,3873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56&start=3555&end=3873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56/thumbnail_3555000.jpg","/articles/6238819/Kentucky/Fort-Thomas-board-approves-district-improvement-plan-continuation-of-learning-assurances-district-shares-STAR-growth-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238819-b26f8e3a7abadaae4ff92db5d2ce49ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298671&Signature=XNKDesnHygiW3wc1PM1wJaigRcZ9qozHj4uQEhUiX3onw9uCzTxOrYztD4gLzGPeVg~7CU~GIeCafuCC6BvJOa8ECzJ3iAhbFuQEp4qVXuUaBQn~TsHbm6TfZF9-wOu4yNkHSLGeoNr6nghkkJ7mlWGmgMV-LdL0Yb9VxU6EP~wJ1oSoPcrEFByJ2VEVks8-yo9qyzNechv97ZJNNUPLjTTrNglxNIHnTzCHAYQK2kTC86zDs~1x92tXfhHqo1tXKRAHjkQQm323Volfsy7bg6ftKN99NsSbfUlrwLOTdkc1cudvw6gHqguDgSpi3qkJg9v5AuAzo0aREz1dIirxXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FORT THOMAS, Ky. — Fort Thomas Independent Schools on Monday approved the district's Comprehensive District Improvement Plan for 2025–26 and the district continuation-of-learning assurances that govern nontraditional instruction if needed.

District staff presented the final phase of the CDIP and asked the board to approve goals the district will track over the next five years. Among the targets presented were a proposed combined reading and math indicator increase from 89 to 94 by 2030 and a proposed rise in science, social studies and writing indicators from 75 to 80 over the same period. A separate, one-year goal cited in the plan seeks to raise the graduation cohort rate from 98.4% to 99%.

Alongside the plan, staff asked the board to approve continuation-of-learning assurances designed to ensure the district can move to nontraditional instruction (NTI) if unforeseen circumstances require it. Presenters described the plan as a set of assurances and operational readiness items — technology, communications and instructional resources — to sustain instruction off-site if necessary. The board approved both items by voice vote.

District staff also presented the 2025 spring STAR assessment data and the district professional development plan. The spring STAR snapshot highlighted that 91% of Highlands High School ninth-graders assessed demonstrated proficiency or better in reading, and that each elementary school scored above the 90th percentile on the district's cited measures. Staff emphasized Student Growth Percentile (SGP) data: in the elementary grades roughly three-quarters of students posted SGPs at or above the 35th percentile, which STAR defines as roughly a year's worth of expected growth.

The administration said the professional development plan will move away from a one-size-fits-all model and toward cadres and sustained learning aligned to school goals; signups for summer workshops will close next Friday. The board approved the CDIP, continuation-of-learning plan, and related assurances during the meeting.","The board approved the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) and a continuation-of-learning (NTI) assurance for 2025–26, and district staff presented professional development plans alongside spring STAR assessment results showing high proficiency and growth.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6238824,"Fort Thomas board approves tentative 2025-26 budget and 3% salary raise plan",640,4047000,4687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56&start=4047&end=4687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3346404-416be38ed059c9e3d13cca3696d5db56/thumbnail_4047000.jpg","/articles/6238824/Kentucky/Fort-Thomas-board-approves-tentative-2025-26-budget-and-3-salary-raise-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238824-896a1a4acf10a99722870c69b9aafc36/orig.mp4?Expires=1770298671&Signature=Md7aRUT6F27FTIPLMPXDNM74sIewGGV8EjwwgL9XM21liPuclH07voyo3bWuoRFqFlYdkMtmAZXyGOEiCW0nhwvbVW0mwyZl~bYxTIO1HBtNNNe89Pduj5nONcslg9Lz48jJ8~JiKA-t3J2ihkIr1tF0312Ia~D2P-jAE9TowSXwMdrX9UVLiSac6cVw14kWjE8U0FscDG56HrvTtMzTx5wuwNwaJ3M97w8y8-uPh2w4Q-MMgxp3QWJlxHbmOi2ImSdYHPER10Sq4Et2dwiGC4w1MHYga9AmrrYb70evl9GVTk~habxP1fJORPK9MBDte2s2A8j-qWObfMv3OxQhNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FORT THOMAS, Ky. — The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a tentative budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year and a recommended salary schedule that the district said will provide at least a 4% raise for most staff after step increases.

The board approved the tentative general fund budget in May, the administration said, as well as a salary schedule recommendation that includes a 3% increase for every block on the certified and classified salary schedules and annual step increases for certified staff. District officials also recommended a one-dollar-per-hour increase in each cell of the cafeteria hourly pay grid to reduce local disparities.

District leaders told the board the tentative budget is conservative and closer to the January draft than in past years because more staffing and revenue details are now known. The budget vote in May establishes the working baseline that is usually carried into the final budget adoption in September.

Superintendent-level presenters and district finance staff said the raise package aims to keep Fort Thomas competitive in the region; the district currently ranks fourth in the state for average teacher salary, they said. The administration said the package was designed to be sustainable and to avoid cuts to staff or essential classroom resources.

Board members thanked staff for the years-long effort to balance raises and program continuity. The board approved the salary schedule and tentatively adopted the budget by voice vote.

Next steps: the district will finalize figures during the summer and return for final budget adoption in September when state and enrollment numbers are confirmed.","The Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board approved a tentative budget for fiscal 2025–26 and a recommended salary schedule that includes a 3% across-the-board raise plus step increases and targeted hourly increases for cafeteria staff.","actionData","errors"]

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