Covington Independent
June 14, 2012 5:00 PM
CIPS Board of Education Meeting
I. Call to Order
Glenda Huff
II. Roll Call
Glenda Huff
III. Invocation and Pledge
Glenda Huff
IV. Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Huff
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Glenda Huff welcomes staff and community members attending the meeting. 

V. Public Input
Staff / Community Members
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This is an opportunity for the community to provide input and comments on district business.

Members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda.  No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board.  Please note: Speakers are asked to refrain from personal remarks in which an individual is named. Comments are limited to two minutes unless extended by the board chair. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District’s complaint procedures.  Questions and concerns will be addressed by the Board through various venues, including, but not limited to, the district website and e-mail.  In addition, copies of the meeting rules and procedures will be provided at every board meeting.

VI. District Recognition and Presentations
Board Member
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Staff recognition and student achievement.

a.    Ms. Dyanne Coates, District Instructional Math Coach -
       Certified Employee for the Month of June.

b.    Mr. Dan Koch, District Electrician -
       Classified Employee for the Month of June.

c.    Ms. Natalie Westkamp, District Fitness Coordinator - 
       Classified Employee for the Month of June.

d.    Ms. Donna Eggemeier, Finance Department - 
       Classified Employee for the Month of June.

e.    Covington Adult High School Graduates
 

VII. Informational Items
Lynda Jackson
Rationale

These items are for information only.  They do not require board action.

VII.1. SREB Technology Centers That Work Contract
Murray
VIII. Individual Approval Agenda Items
Lynda Jackson
Rationale

Items X- through X- are items Upon Which You Will Need to Vote. 

VIII.1. Spring Disposition of Surplus Equipment
Rationale

In May 2012, CIPS identified the attached list of surplus items.  The bid was distributed and posted.  Sealed bids were opened and received.  The Indicated items are recommended for award, with a total revenue of $935.90 added to the general fund.

Attachments
VIII.2. KSBA Legal Policy Amendments - First Reading
Jackson
Rationale

The Kentucky School Boards Association provides updates on the legal policy amendments that must be made to our policies annually.  These amendments are based on changes with the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) and legal opinion.  This is the first reading for these policy amendments.

VIII.3. KSBA Recommended Policy Amendments
Jackson
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The Kentucky School Boards Association recommends policy amendments annually.  These amendments are recommended changes.  This is the first reading for these policy amendments.

IX. Addendum Agenda
Jackson
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Agenda items that were added after the regular agenda was published. 

X. Report of the Attorney
Mary Ann Stewart, Board Attorney
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Updates on litigation.

XI. Further Discussion and/or announcements by the Board of Education
Glenda Huff
XII. Upcoming Events
Glenda Huff
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June 18-July 27   2012 Covington Summer Program All CIPS Elementary Schools
                              8:30 – 12:30, All current K-4 students are eligible. 

June 28                7 pm., CIPS Board of Education Meeting

July 2-6                All CIPS Facilities will be closed Offices will re-open on July 9

July 9–August 2   Holmes Summer Youth Program Covington Community Learning Center
                             10 a.m. – 2 p.m., M-Th, Students entering grades 6-12 are welcome to attend.
                             Transportation and lunch provided.

July 26                 7 pm., CIPS Board of Education

August 8               District-wide Professional Development Day

August 9               5 pm., CIPS Board of Education Meeting

August 20             Opening Day for Staff

XIII. Executive Session
Lynda Jackson
Rationale

Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c)(f) the Board may go into executive session.

XIV. Adjournment
Glenda Huff