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I.
Call to Order
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
II.
Roll Call
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members
IV.
Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
V.
Public Input
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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: Comments 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.
VI.
District Recognition and Presentations
Board Member
VI.1.
Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Christina Smith
Board Member
VI.2.
Classified Employee ~ Ms. Camia West
Board Member
VI.3.
Volunteer of the Month ~ Ms. Kristi Pickens
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Ninth District Elementary Annual Update
Ms. Rachel Jenkins, Principal
Ninth District Elementary administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.2.
2024 Great City Schools Conference Update
Ms. Nadine Long, Holmes Middle School Counselor
Small City School, Big City Problems: Ideas and Insights from the 2024 Great City Schools Conference
Equity Committee Team Members Nadine Long & Kareem Simpson will give an update on the Great City Schools Conference they attended in Austin, Texas from October 16 - October 20, 2024.
VII.3.
Monthly Attendance Reports (First and Second Months)
Ms. Jessica Duty, Director of Pupil Personnel
This is a monthly agenda item used to keep the Board and Administration up to date on attendance and enrollment figures. This report contains the membership and percentage of attendance for students by grade, by school and compares to the last five year’s monthly enrollment figures.
VII.4.
School Council Meeting Minutes ~ October
Pursuant to Policy 02.423, School Council Meetings (SBDM), a copy of the minutes of each council meeting shall be forwarded by the Principal to the Superintendent who shall keep the Board informed of the council actions.
VII.5.
Personnel Actions
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting of October 10, 2024.
VIII.
Consent Agenda
VIII.1.
Approval of Minutes ~ October 24, 2024 Regular Business Meeting
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 01.4, Meetings; the minutes of Board meetings shall constitute the official written record of Board deliberations and actions. Board minutes shall only become official after they have been approved by the Board at a subsequent meeting and immediately thereafter have been signed by the secretary and the presiding officer. However, prior to approval of the minutes, the Board may amend or correct them in order to assure they are accurate.
VIII.2.
2024 Fall Surplus
Ms. Susan Marksberry, Purchasing Coordinator
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 04.8 Disposal of School Property. Items listed are to be sold as surplus. Bids will be open to the public for ten days by website, newspaper advertising, and district wide email. After the ten-day window closes, bids received will be presented to the Board for approval.
VIII.3.
Leave of Absence Request ~ Employee #5371
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee #5371 is requesting a leave of absence (FMLA) beginning 01/06/2024 and returning 03/31/2025. Leave will be partially paid.
VIII.4.
Leave of Absence Request ~ Employee #6315
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee #6315 is requesting a leave of absence (FMLA) beginning 11/06/2024 and returning 12/20/2024. Then employee #6315 is requesting intermittent for the remainder of the 24-25 school year. Leave will be partially paid.
VIII.5.
Leave of Absence Request ~ Employee #5781
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee #5781 is requesting a leave of absence (FMLA) beginning 10/28/2024 - this request is for intermittent FMLA for the 2024-2025 school year. Leave will be partially paid.
IX.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
X.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
X.1.
Additional English Language (EL) Teacher Request
Dr. Susan Pastor-Richard, Director of Exceptional Children
The Superintendent and Director of English Language Services, Dr. Susan Pastor-Richards, recommends increasing support for English Language Learners by adding staff. We are requesting one additional EL teacher at the elementary level, who will be shared between Latonia Elementary and Ninth District Elementary. The English Language Learner population at Latonia Elementary has increased from 0 to 20, while Ninth District Elementary's population has grown from 60 to 70.
XI.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
XII.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Aaren Meehan, Board Attorney
XIII.
Board Member Discussion
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XIV.
Board Member Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XV.
Upcoming Events
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
November 12 ~ Community Advisory Team (CAT) Meeting, 6 p.m. at Latonia Elementary
November 21 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E. 7th Street
November 22 ~ Mid Term Reports go home and posted the the Parent Portal
November 27 ~ Professional Development Day
November 28 ~ Thanksgiving Day, Schools and Offices Closed
November 29 ~ Schools and Offices Closed
December 6-7 ~ KSBA Winter Symposium, Galt House, Louisville
February 21-23, 2025 ~ KSBA 2025 Annual Conference, Galt House, Louisville
March 21-23, 2025 ~ COSSBA National Conference, Atlanta, GA
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XVI.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XVII.
Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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