Covington Independent
October 22, 2026 5:30 PM ET (4:30 CT)
Covington Board of Education Regular Business Meeting
Return
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
Rationale

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. Report of the Treasurer
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
VI.1. Warrant Expenditure Report ~ October
Mrs. Annette Burtschy, Finance Director
Rationale

Monthly warrants.

Attachments
VI.2. Monthly Financial Report
Mrs. Annette Burtschy, Finance Director
Rationale

Budget Narrative for September FY2027 monthly financial statement:

 

  1. General fund (fund 1) – as of 9/30/26, revenue received of 13.4 million with expenses of 7.8 million.
  2. Special revenue (fund 2) – as of 9/30/26, revenue received of 1.8 million with expenses of 1.8 million.Many grants in fund 2 are on a reimbursement basis.Money is requested after the expenses have occurred.There is a delay on receiving fund 2 revenue.
  3. School Activity Fund (fund 25) – as of 9/30/26 revenue received of $238,300 with expenses of $676.71.This fund was set up end of FY20 due to a new GASB standard that went into effect.
  4. Capital outlay (fund 310) - as of 9/30/26, revenue received of $146,260 with expenses of $0. The state does not provide all the capital outlay funding until the end of the fiscal year.This fund is used to pay the district’s bond payments.Bond payments occur throughout the whole fiscal year under fund 400 (new for FY’13 per KDE).Money will be transferred out of capital outlay into the debt service fund throughout the fiscal year.
  5. Building fund (fund 320) - as of 9/30/26, revenue received of $738,264 with expenses of $553,829.This fund is used to pay the district’s bond payments.Bond payments occur throughout the whole fiscal year under fund 400 (new for FY’13 per KDE).Money will be transferred out of building fund into the debt service fund throughout the fiscal year.
  6. Construction fund (fund 360) - as of 9/30/26, revenue received of $826,324 with expenses of $834,888.This fund is used to pay for the district’s construction projects.
  7. Debt Service fund (fund 400) – as of 9/30/26, revenue received of $0 with expenses of $1,054,823.See detailed explanation under capital outlay and building fund.
  8. Food service fund (fund 51) – as of 9/30/26, revenue received of $191,753 with expenses of $495,454.
  9. Daycare fund (originally fund 50 – switched to fund 52 per KDE) – as of 9/30/26, revenue received of $14,643 with expenses of $59,443.Revenue comes in throughout the fiscal year.

 

Completed 10/2/26 by Annette Burtschy

 

 

Attachments
VII. Consent Agenda
VII.1. DECA Trip
Ms. Peyton Mullins, Holmes High School
Attachments
VII.2. 2026 Fall Surplus Sale Itemized List
Ms. Susan Marksberry, Purchasing
Rationale

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, newspapers advertising, and district wide email. After the ten-day window closes, bids received will be presented to the Board for approval. 

Attachments
VII.3. Leave of Absence Request ~ Employee #6507
Mr. Eric Neff, Director
Rationale

Employee #6507 is requesting FMLA beginning on 11/25/2026 and ending 2/22/2027. Leave will be partially paid. 

VII.4. Leave of Absence Request ~ Employee #6338
Mr. Eric Neff, Director
Rationale

Employee # 6338 is requesting FMLA beginning on 11/30/26 and ending 03/16/2027. Leave will be fully paid. 

VII.5. Leave of Absence Request ~ Employee #6946
Mr. Eric Neff, Director
Rationale

Employee #6946 is requesting FMLA beginning 11/02/2026 and ending 01/04/2027. Leave will be partially paid. 

VIII. Individual Approval Agenda Items
VIII.1. Estoppel Letter ~ John R. Green Lofts
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
Attachments
IX. Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
X. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Flucas
XI. Report of the Attorney
Ms. Aaren Meehan, Board Attorney
XII. Board Member Discussion/Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XIII. Upcoming Events
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
Rationale

October 22 ~ Trunk or Treat - Glenn O. Swing Elementary @ 4:30 to 6:30pm

October 22 ~ Covington Board of Education Meeting -25 East 7th Street, Covington@ 5:30pm

October 22 ~ Fall Festival - John G. Carlisle @ 5:45pm

October 23 ~ A Very Viking Boo Fest - Ninth District Elementary @ 7:00 - 9:00pm

November 2 ~ Staff Planning Day ~ Schools Closed

November 3 ~ Election Day ~ Schools and Offices Closed

 

Visit EventLink.com for all athletic schedules. GO BULLDOGS!

XIV. Executive Session
Rationale

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

XV. Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair