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I.
Call to Order
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
II.
Roll Call
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
IV.
Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
V.
Public Input
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
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
VI.1.
Sixth District Elementary Students of the Month
Mr. Brian Walz, Principal
VI.2.
Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Heather Gillman
VI.3.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Ebony Gary
VI.4.
Volunteer of the Month ~ Ms. Amy Clendenin
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Sixth District Elementary Annual Update
Mr. Brian Walz, Principal and SBDM Council
Sixth District Elementary School's administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.2.
2018-2019 Data Release KDE
Mr. Bill Grein, District Assessment Coordinator
The 2018 2019 test scores were released to the public on October 1st, 2019. Bill Grein met with the board members individually or in teams of two prior to the public release. The purpose of the meetings and todays board presentation is to share the latest test results from the Kentucky Department of Education and explain the new accountability system.
The new system uses multiple academic and school quality measures, not a single test or indicator. The new accountability model is made up of six indicators, including:
• Proficiency
• Separate Academic
• Growth • Graduation
• Transition Readiness
• Quality of School Climate and Safety (2019-2020)
Schools and districts will be assigned an overall rating of 1-5 stars based on these indicators. Achievement Gap is no longer identified as an indicator in the accountability system. However, if significant achievement gaps are found in schools and local education agencies (LEA) earning a 4 or 5 star rating, the star rating will be reduced by 1 star.
VIII.
Consent Agenda
VIII.1.
Non-Resident 2020-2021 Contracts
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Director of Pupil Personnel
Each year surrounding districts except Bellevue, Campbell County, and Silver Grove agree to reciprocity on any/all non-resident students. Bellevue, Campbell County, and Silver Grove agree only on a case by case situations.
VIII.2.
Summer Surplus Bids
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
In September of 2019, the summer surplus items were recognized and advertised to all staff and out-of-district businesses. Nine bidders participated and the items awarded as indicated. Total bid award to be collected is $379.00.
VIII.3.
Approval of Minutes ~ September 26, 2019 Regular Meeting
VIII.4.
Fundraiser Request ~ Ninth District Elementary Book Fair
Mr. Eddy Bushelman, Principal
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.33 Fund Raising Activities, Board approval is required for all school-wide fundraising activities. Ninth District Elementary is requesting approval for a Book Fair to promote family literacy.
VIII.5.
Fundraiser Request ~ Glenn O Swing Walk-a-thon
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.33 Fund Raising Activities, Board approval is required for all school-wide fundraising activities. Glenn O. Swing Elementary is requesting to organize a Walk-a-thon to raise money for the school activity fund.
IX.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
IX.1.
Salary Schedule Supplement Recommendations
Mr. Eric Neff, Director of Personnel
Per the request of the Covington Board Of Education, please review the highlighted extracurricular supplement recommendations. Increases for each position were based off of salary schedule data from surrounding districts and the salary study completed by Barnes Dennig.
The additional highlighted instructional supplements are request from building administration and new regulations/policies regarding the support of SB1, school safety and security additional responsibilities.
IX.2.
21st Century Community Learning Center Applications
Ms. Stacie Strotman, Director of Community & Family Engagement
Board approval is requested to write the following 21st Century Community Learning Center grant applications due November 18, 2019:
Holmes Middle School and Sixth District, in partnership with Covington Partners, will write a continuation grant in the amount of $100,000 in years one, two and three, and $95,000 in years four and five. This funding will allow the school to continue current programming that meets the academic and social needs of the school and the community. Programming will include academic assistance, youth development activities, and family engagement opportunities.
John G. Carlisle, in partnership with Center for Great Neighborhoods, will write a continuation grant in the amount of $100,000 in years one, two and three, and $95,000 in years four and five. This funding will allow the school to continue current programming that meets the academic and social needs of the school and the community. Programming will include academic assistance, youth development activities, and family engagement opportunities.
IX.3.
School-Related Student Trip ~ Youth Advocates for Mentoring Program
Ms. Stacie Strotman, Director of Community and Family Engagement
Pursuant to CIPS policy 09.36 School Related Student Trips, board approval is requested for an educational trip.
Youth Advocates for Mentoring Training Session, October 25-27, 2019, and July 2020 Washington, D.C. *
Student Kyndall Miller to be chaperoned by mentor Christy Burnette, with father Mike Miller’s written consent.
Estimated Expenses
All airfare, hotel, training expenses for mentor and mentee to be paid by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership
The estimated expenses for mentor and mentee to attend EACH (2 total) national trainings include:
Ground transportation $100
Food $150
Total estimated expenses $250
*MENTOR will train 12 young leaders on advocacy, policy, and grassroots organizing skills in order to create positive change in their communities and nation. MENTOR believes that young people must be at the forefront of addressing systemic issues and that this comprehensive training program will provide young people the real life skills they need to communicate with elected officials, address issues in their communities, empower their peers into action, and advocate for the power of mentoring. MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership is a non-partisan organization that seeks to fuel the quantity and quality of mentoring relationships for America’s young people and to close the mentoring gap.
X.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
XI.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Board Attorney
XII.
Further Discussion and/or announcements by the Board of Education
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
XIII.
Upcoming Events
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
October 11 ~ NKEA Day, Schools Closed
October 14 ~ PD #2, Schools Closed
October 15 ~ ITEAM District Curriculum Development, Middle and High School, 3:30 p.m.
October 18 ~ JGC Bully Free Parade, 9 a.m.
October 24 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m. @ Central Office
October 25 ~ Term 1 ends
October 31 ~ Term 1 Report cards go home and grades posted to the parent portal
April 4-6 ~ NSBA 202 Annual Conference, Chicago
XIV.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XV.
Adjournment
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
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