Covington Independent
August 12, 2021 5:00 PM
Covington Board of Education
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
Rationale

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. School Nurses Recognition
VII. Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1. Districtwide Curriculum Preview
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support
Rationale

Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support will proved the Board a preview of the District Curriculum that is accessible on our district's website.

District Curriculum link: https://sites.google.com/covington.kyschools.us/covingtoncurriculum/home

VII.2. KSBA 2021 Review of Procedures Amendments
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
Rationale

Each year, amendments to policy procedures must be reviewed by the Board.

Attachments
VII.3. Orientation and Mobility Contract 2021-2022
Esther Brady
Rationale

In order to meet the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for some students, it is necessary to contract with an outside agency to provide Orientation and Mobility training as outlined on a student's IEP.

Attached is the contract for Movin' Om, LLC for the 2021-2022 school year.

Attachments
VII.4. Physical Therapy Contract 2021-2022 School Year
Esther Brady
Rationale

In order to meet the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for some students, it is necessary to contract with an outside agency to provide physical therapy as out lined in the student's IEP. 

Attached is a copy of the contract for Empower House.

Attachments
VIII. Consent Agenda
VIII.1. Approval of Minutes ~ July 13, 2021 Special Board Meeting
Attachments
VIII.2. Approval of Minutes ~ July 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments
VIII.3. Amend Policies 03.122 and 03.222 ~ Holidays and Noncontracted Days
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Rationale

On June 17, 2021 President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act creating the first new Holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was signed into law in 1983 by then-President Ronald Reagan. It is celebrated June 19th or the closest weekday should the 19th fall on a weekend.

Recommendation to amend Board Policies 03.122 and 03.222 to add Juneteenth National Independence Day to approved Holidays for 235/240 certified and classified day employees. 

 

 

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VIII.4. Trauma Informed Schools Plan
Dr. Janice Wilkerson, Assistant Superintendent
Rationale

The School Safety and Resiliency Act, commonly known as Senate Bill 1, requires school districts to develop plans to address several areas of physical and psychological safety. The Trauma Informed Schools Plan is one area of this Bill. 

Attachments
VIII.5. Fundraiser & Crowdfunding Approvals for Holmes High School
Rationale

Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.33 Fund Raising Activities, Board approval is required for all school-wide fundraising activities.

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IX. Individual Approval Agenda Items
IX.1. Light Up COV Program Monetary Request
Ms. Tina Phillips, At Risk Specialist
Rationale

Light up COV Program is a recreation program designed to keep youth off the streets during peak times by providing home-cooked meals, mentorship, and activities for boys, girls, and community members. This free program is open to the entire community and will initially serve 50 young people.

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IX.2. Children's Home of Northern Kentucky Lease
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Rationale

Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations recommends the three year option as outlined below for the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky Lease for TLC.

Transformational Learning Center lease options for the 2021-2022 school year with the Children's Home of Northern Kentucky. 

Current lease: $260,000

 

Option 1:

 

Lease begins 7/1/2021

Lease term

5 years

% increase

2% annually

 

 

Year

Period

Lease Amount

Quarterly payment

Yr 1

7/1/2021-6/30/2022

265,200.00

66,300.00

Yr 2

7/1/2022-6/30/2023

270,504.00

67,626.00

Yr 3

7/1/2023-6/30/2024

275,914.08

68,978.52

Yr 4

7/1/2024-6/30/2025

281,432.36

70,358.09

Yr 5

7/1/2025-6/30/2026

287,061.01

71,765.25

Option 2:

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Lease begins 7/1/2021                                                                                                   

Lease term                          3 years                                                                

% increase                          3% annually                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Year                       Period                                                Lease Amount                Quarterly payment          

Yr 1                        7/1/2021-6/30/2022                        267,800.00                         66,950.00          

Yr 2                        7/1/2022-6/30/2023                        275,834.00                         68,958.50          

Yr 3                        7/1/2023-6/30/2024                        284,109.00                         71,027.25          

 

Option 3:

                                                                                             

Lease begins 7/1/2021                                                                                                   

Lease term                          1 year                                                                

% increase                          5% annually                                                                       

                                                                                                               

Year                       Period                                                 Lease Amount                  Quarterly payment        

Yr 1                        7/1/2021-6/30/2022                        273,000.00                         68,250.00          

 

IX.3. SBDM Covington Board of Education Revised Questions
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board chair
Rationale

The Board members reviewed and offered input for the SBDM Questions that are presented to the Principals for their 2021-2022 Annual School Update.  

Attachments
IX.4. BG1 21-252 Meinken Field Landslide Repair
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Rationale

Emergency landslide repair at Meinken Field. Due to erosion the land just beyond the fence is sliding into the Licking River. 

Attachments
IX.5. Contract with PCA (pending KDE approval) for BG1 21-252 Meinken Field Landslide Repair
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Rationale

Approval of contract with PCA Architecture pending Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) approval for the emergency landslide repairs at Meinken Field.

Attachments
IX.6. 2021-2022 Reopening Plan
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent, Dr. Janice Wilkerson, Assistant Superintendent and Ms. Jennifer Fowee, Director of Health Services
Rationale

Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent would like to present the 2021-2022 Reopening Plan. 

Attachments
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
Rationale

August 14 ~ TEAM Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Radisson

August 16 ~ Opening Day

August 16 ~ John G Carlisle Back-to-School Event, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

August 17 ~ Professional Development Day #1, Schools Closed

August 17 ~ Glenn O Swing Meet the Teacher Night, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

August 18 ~ Professional Development Day #2, Schools Closed

August 19 ~ First Day for Students K-12

August 26 ~ First Day for Pre-School Students

August 26 ~ Regular Board Meeting, 5 p.m., location TBA

September 7 ~ 2021 Fall KSBA Regional Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Receptions in Erlanger

October 20 ~ 2021 Hall of Honors Celebration, 6 p.m. @ Drees Pavilion

XIV. Executive Session
Rationale

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

XV. Adjournment
Ms. Glenda Huff, Board Chair