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I.
Call to Order
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair
II.
Roll Call
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair
IV.
Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair
V.
Public Input
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair
This is an opportunity for the community to provide input and comments on district business. To submit public input, for scheduled virtual meetings email Becky Egan, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent by 3 p.m., one day prior to the scheduled meeting at becky.egan@covington.kyschools.us
Please include in the email:
- Full name
- Address
- Comments you would like addressed to the Covington Board of Education
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.
District Recognition and Presentations
Board Member
VI.1.
Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Ellen Reinhart
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board vice-chair
VI.2.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Jill Gosney
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board member
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
James E. Biggs Annual Update
Ms. Elizbeth Miller, Principal
James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.2.
CEA Report
Ms. Deb Winkler, CEA President
Ms. Deborah Winkler, CEA President will provide the Board with a Covington Education Association (CEA) Monthly Report.
VII.3.
Spring Surplus Award
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
In April of 2021, the spring surplus items were recognized and advertised to all staff through email and the CIPS website. Four bidders participated and the items awarded as indicated. Total bid award to be collected is $2,646.00.
VII.4.
SB128 Supplemental Year Applications
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
The Supplemental School Year Program was created March 24 when Gov. Andy Beshear signed into legislation Senate Bill 128, which gives students the option to repeat the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students had until May 1 to decide whether they want to retake the 2020-2021 school year or supplement courses they have already taken. By statue, school boards are not allowed to make decisions on an individual basis. School boards have until June 1 to decide whether to accept all or none of the requests.
There are a total of fourteen applications received since May 1, 2021:
2 ~ Kindergarten
3 ~ 1st Graders
2 ~ 5th Grader
1 ~ 7th Grader
2 ~ 9th Graders
1 ~ 11th Graders
3 ~ 12th Graders
This is an informational item and will be brought back to the Board for approval at the May 27, 2021 Regular Board meeting.
VIII.
Report of the Treasurer
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
VIII.1.
2022 Tentative Budget
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
This Tentative Budget Cycle is required by State Stature KRS 160.470. The Tentative Budget must be approved by the local school district and submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education by 5/30 of each year.
The budget committee has met since October 2020 creating the budget for FY2022. This budget takes into consideration the increase in retirement fringes that the school district incurs based on information provided by KDE. This budget incorporated non-personnel expenditures based on actual expenditures.
The budget committee will be looking into how cost saving measures can be incorporated into the budget. At this time there are many unknowns related to the adoption of this budget. Once those unknowns become available, the budget will be amended and will be reflected in the Working Budget that is presented to the Board of Education in September of each year.
IX.
Consent Agenda
IX.1.
Approval of Minutes ~ April 8, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
IX.2.
Approval of Minutes ~ April 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
IX.3.
2021-2022 Code of Conduct & School Information
Mr.Ken Kippenbrock, Director of Pupil Personnel
Suggested change to page 32 was approved by the calendar committee on 4/21/21.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Students, their families, and employees/potential employees of Covington Independent Public Schools, are hereby notified that Covington Independent Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or genetic information, in employment programs, vocational programs, or activities set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. The lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in programs and activities including career and technical education.
IX.4.
Holmes Leadership Academy and Field Trip Request
Nr. Jon Hopkins, Counselor and Mr. Ben Brown, Teacher
The Holmes Leadership Academy will focus on leadership development through daily public speaking and power of stories. The academy will increase reading fluency and comprehension through research and book study. Research projects will be presented by the students to the Board of Education, parents and the community.
Members of the Leadership Academy are requesting to take a field trip to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee . Pursuant to 09.36, School-Related Student Trips, prior Board approval is required for the following proposed trips: out-of-state trips, except for those to the Greater Cincinnati area, overnight trips, or, out-of-country trips. Approval must be secured in the school year in which the trip will be taken. Prior approval of a school-related trip in a previous year does not guarantee its approval in a subsequent year.
IX.5.
2021-2022 Salary Schedule
Bill Grein & Eric Neff
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 03.12 Certified Compensation of Benefits and 03.22 Classified Compensation of Benefits, annually the Board establishes salary and benefits for all personnel. This is the board approved salary schedule from 2020-2021 with the below additions/changes for the 2021-2022 school year.
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- Psychologist Interns: work 204 days
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- Campus Food Service Manager III: work 8 hour days
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- CLC Summer Classified Instructional Activity Support Worker: $30.00 per hour
- CLC Summer Certified Instructional Activity Support Worker: $50.00 per hour
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- eSports Assistant Coach Supplement: $500.00
- eSports Head Coach Supplement: $1000.00
IX.6.
ESSER II Spending Plan
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent, Mr. Bill Grein, Secondary Director and Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
ESSER II spending plan is attached for Board for approval.
X.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
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
May 14-16 ~ KSBA's 2021 Annual Conference, Louisville Marriott Downtown
May 20 ~ HESPY Awards, tentative date and time
May 21 ~ Graduation Walk @ HMS and all Elementary schools beginning at 9:30 a.m.
May 26 ~ Honors Night, Grades 9-11, Jack Moreland Auditorium, 6 p.m.
May 27 ~ Last Day for students
May 27 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m. virtual or in-person TBA
May 28 ~ Professional Development #4, Schools Closed
May 31 ~ Memorial Day, Schools Closed
June 2 ~ Senior Honors Night, Jack Moreland Auditorium, 6 p.m.
June 4 ~ Graduation Practice, David M. Evans Fieldhouse, 9 a.m.
June 4 ~ 153 Annual Commencement Exercises, 7 p.m.
June 10 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m., virtual or in-person TBA
June 24 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m., virtual or in-person TBA
July 22 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m., virtual or in-person TBA
XV.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XVI.
Adjournment
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair
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