Covington Independent
October 22, 2020 5:00 PM
Covington Board of Education
I. Call to Order
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
II. Roll Call
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
III. Amend the Agenda
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair
V. Welcome and Board Chair Comments
VI. District Recognition and Presentations
Board Member
VI.1. Glenn O. Swing Elementary Student Recognition
Ms. Sherry Lindberg, Principal
Rationale

We would  like to recognize:

Jocelyn Eggleston

Tiyonna Frazier

Alenah Rice

Are to be recognized for bridging to the next level as girl scouts. 

Bridging is a beloved Girl Scout tradition that honors girls' achievements throughout the year and celebrates their “crossing the bridge” to the next Girl Scout level. 

 

We would also like to recognize:

Emily Coronado

Randy Hamlin

Drake Wooley

Ryleigh Kerns

Jacob Spradlin

Nicole Morris

Edie Spisak

Alivia Vorhees

Josie Foster

Aleah Fryman

Honesti Gillespie

Audrey Gilkey

Lilly Huffman

Saralynn Lackey

Lizzie Martin

Kenyanna Johnson

Chole Schaefer

Nakiah Cody

For moving up 5 levels in Lexia so far this year.  That is some awesome progress.

VI.2. Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Allie Flaugher
Board Member
VI.3. Classified Employee of the Month ~ Mr. DeMontez Taylor
Board Member
VI.4. Volunteer of the Month ~ Ms. Carol Weinel
Board Member
VII. Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1. Performance Services Energy Savings Report for CIPS
Bob Wede, Abby Vaal and Mike Lindsey
Rationale

Performance Services will present our annual savings report for our Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC).

VII.2. Glenn O. Swing Elementary Annual Update
Ms. Sherry Lindberg, Principal
Rationale

Glenn O. Swing Elementary School's administration and staff will report to the Board their annual report.

VII.3. Personnel Actions
Mr. Eric Neff, Director of Personnel
Rationale

The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting of September 24, 2020.

VIII. Report of the Treasurer
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
VIII.1. Monthly Financials ~ September
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
Rationale

Budget Narrative for September FY2021 monthly financial statement:

 

  1. General fund (fund 1) – as of 9/30/20, revenue received of 11.9 million with expenses of 7.1 million. 

  2. Special revenue (fund 2) – as of 9/30/20, revenue received of 1.4 million with expenses of 2.1 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. Capital outlay (fund 310) - as of 9/30/20, revenue received of $163,000 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. 

  4. Building fund (fund 320) - as of 9/30/20, revenue received of $298,500 with expenses of $0.  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. 

  5. Construction fund (fund 360) - as of 9/30/20, revenue received of 3.7 million with expenses of 1 million.  This fund is used to pay for the district’s construction projects. 

  6. Debt Service fund (fund 400) – as of 9/30/20, revenue received of $0 with expenses of $374,000.  See detailed explanation under capital outlay and building fund.

  7. Daycare fund (originally fund 50 – switched to fund 52 per KDE) – as of 9/30/20, revenue received of $234,000 with expenses of $47,100.  Revenue comes in throughout the fiscal year.

  8. Food service fund (fund 51) – as of 9/30/20, revenue received of 1.1 million with expenses of $336,500.

  9. School Activity Fund (fund 25) – as of 9/30/20 revenue received of 335,500 with expenses of -4,000.  This fund was set up end of FY20 due to a new GASB standard that went into effect.  All Redbook monies have to be entered into MUNIS.  This is the start of the fund therefore the expenses have a negative balance.  In FY21, it will balance out to not have negative expenses.

     

     

    Completed 10/1/20 by Annette Burtschy

VIII.2. Warrant Expenditure Report
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
Rationale

Pursuant to Policy 04.3111, the treasurer shall prepare warrants or "Orders of the Treasurer" to be acted upon at each regular Board meeting. The Board shall give subsequent approval to all budgeted disbursements made between meetings of the Board. Disbursements shall only be made on invoices for purchases made in accordance with District policy and procedures.

IX. Consent Agenda
IX.1. Approval of Minutes ~ October 7, 2020 Regular Meeting
X. Individual Approval Agenda Items
X.1. 2020-2021 Brighton Center Workforce Development MOU
Ms. Tina Philips, At-Risk Specialist/YouthBuild/Workforce POC
Rationale

Covington Independent Public Schools has partnered with the Brighton Center Workforce Development Program, for several years. This program provides opportunities for students who are not on a traditional path toward graduation. There is no increase in the overall cost of the program.

XI. Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
XII. Report of the Attorney
Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Board Attorney
XIII. Further Discussion and/or announcements by the Board of Education
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
XIV. Upcoming Events
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
Rationale

October 23 ~ Term 1 ends

October 28 ~ Flu Shot Clinic Drive Thru, Holmes Campus, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

October 30 ~ Term 1 Report Cards go home and posted to the parent portal

November 4 ~ Budget Committee Meeting, 2:30 - 4 p.m., in the Boardroom

November 5 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m., via video teleconferencing

November 18 ~ Budget Committee Meeting, 2:30 - 4 p.m., in the Boardroom

November 19 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m., via video teleconferencing

December 2 ~ Budget Committee Meeting, 2:30 - 4 p.m., in the Boardroom

December 4-5 ~ KSBA's 2020 Winter Symposium, Louisville Marriott Downtown

December 16~ Budget Committee Meeting, 2:30 - 4 p.m., in the Boardroom

Visit our District App for upcoming Athletic events and our website for District apparel online store.  

 

XV. Executive Session
Rationale

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

XVI. Adjournment
Mr. Tom Wherry, Board Chair