Pursuant to KRS 160.270 the Covington Board of Education has been called to a special meeting by Mr. Alvin L. Garrison, Secretary to the Board, upon petition of Mr. Tom Wherry, Chairman of the Board.  The meeting will be held Thursday, June 18, 2020, 4:30 p.m., video conferencing via our website at www.covington.kyschools.us.

 
This notice was provided to all news media and an original copy was posted at the entrance of the School District Administrative Building on the date above.  Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(k), and KRS 156.557, portions of this meeting will be conducted in closed session.

Discussion and action at this meeting will be limited to the item(s) contained in this agenda.

Agenda

1. Open Meeting
2. Executive Session pursuant to KRS 156.557 and KRS 61.810(1)(k): KRS 156.557 provides that the Board and Superintendent’s discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent be in executive session
3. 2019-2020 Annual Superintendent Evaluation (open session)
4. COVID-19 Relief Funds Budget
5. Adjourn Meeting

Executive Session pursuant to KRS 156.557 and KRS 61.810(1)(k):   KRS 156.557 provides that the Board’s preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent be in executive session

Pursuant to CIPS Policy 02.14 Evaluation, the Superintendent is to be evaluated annually.

Like districts across the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the schooling of pre K-12 children in Covington Independent Public Schools. With so many unknowns, the district has grappled with what it would take to have in-person schooling in the fall. With the allocation of COVID-relief funds from the government, we have an opportunity to address some of our existing gaps as well as purchase equipment and materials to keep our schools safe for all.  

It is a given that we want to provide a sound, quality education for our Covington children, while at the same time protecting our students, teachers, administrators and staff. In addition, the district has to take into consideration national, state and regional guidelines and/or recommendations. After several rounds of discussions, district administration established a simple guiding principle – How do we continue learning? to help us establish spending priorities. Please note, that this is only a start, but with this guiding principle at the forefront, the district has established spending priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic that includes CARES Funds and KETS Funds.