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I.
Call to Order
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. The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 4:30 p.m., by 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 below. Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(f) portions of this meeting may be conducted in closed session.
Discussion and action at this meeting will be limited to the item(s) contained in this agenda.
II.
Roll Call
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
IV.
Election of Board Chair for 2021
The Superintendent shall conduct the election of chairman. The Superintendent shall call for nominations and seconds for the office of chairman, and the member receiving the majority vote of the members present at a roll call vote shall be declared the chairman. The Board member so elected shall assume the chair immediately upon his/her election. The chairman shall serve one (1) year terms beginning immediately following their election.
V.
Election of Board Vice-Chair 2021
Following the election of the chairman, s/he shall call for nominations and seconds for the office of vice-chairman, and the member receiving a majority vote of the members present at a roll call vote shall be declared the vice-chairman. The vice-chairman shall serve one (1) year terms beginning immediately following their election.
VI.
Appoint Board Secretary
The Board Chair will call for a motion to approve Mr. Alvin Garrison being appointed as Board Secretary.
VII.
Appoint Board Treasurer
The Board Chair will call for a motion to approve Ms. Annette Burtschy being appointed as Board Treasurer.
VIII.
Appoint Board Attorney and Legal Contract
Effective December 14, 2020 Adams, Stepner, Woltermann, & Dusing, PLLC changed their firm's name to Adams Law, PLLC. Adams Law, PLLC provides unique professional legal services arising out of specialized knowledge and skill involving mental and intellectual knowledge, analysis, and experience. As such, this is a professional services contract that is exempt under the Kentucky Model Procurement Code.
Mary Ann Stewart, Esq. of Adams Law, PLLC will continue to provide general counsel services to the Covington Independent Public School Board. She along with the other attorneys in that Firm are valued team players for the District. Their expertise and efficient assistance in the complexities of school law and other legal areas continues to be an invaluable, essential, and reliable asset to the operation of the School District.
The Law Firm shall continue to bill all services rendered for general counsel purposes, including litigation and litigation support, risk management, etc., at the reduced rate of $180.00 per hour. This rate recognizes that the School District is a governmental entity with limited resources. All attorney time spent preparing for and attending Board meetings, including, ARC meetings shall be billed at a further reduced rate of $175.00 per hour.
IX.
2021 Board Member Committee Selections
Selections for will be open to serve on the following committees for the 2021 school year:
- Budget Committee
- Covington Education Foundation Committee
- TEAM Foundation Committee
- Calendar Committee
- Student Code of Conduct
X.
2021 CIPS Board of Education Meeting Schedule
Attached is the draft schedule for the 2021 Covington Independent Public Schools Board Meeting Schedule. The location of each meeting, in-person or virtual will be determined based on COVID-19 restrictions.
XI.
CIPS Board of Education Travel FY2021
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 01.821 Board Member Expense Reimbursement, it is necessary to obtain Board approval of all out-of-district travel by CIPS Board Members for 2021. All Board travel will qualify for Kentucky School Board Association yearly professional development hours.
XII.
Adjournment
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