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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
Board Members
IV.
Election of Board Chair 2022
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 2022
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
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 $185.00 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 $180.00 per hour.
IX.
2022 CIPS Board of Education Meeting Schedule
Attached is the draft schedule for the 2022 Covington Independent Public Schools Board Meeting Schedule.
X.
CIPS Board of Education Travel for FY2022
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.
XI.
2022 Board Member Committee Selections
Selections for will be open to serve on the following committees for the 2022 school year:
Budget Committee
The committee meets starting in late January/early February through April of each year around 8-10 times on a Tuesday or Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. We try and schedule all the meetings on the same day of the week.
Brief description of what the budget committee does:
- Discuss where the district is at with the current general fund budget: highlights of trends on staffing & non-personnel.
- Discuss any facts that the district knows about to help balance next year’s budget in regards to revenue (SEEK increase/decrease, other funding sources increase/decrease) and/or if increases in expenditures (retirement % increase, utilities increase etc.).
- Discuss auditor, insurance, bank bid to bid out or not?
- Review all department budgets.
- Discuss how the general fund budget was built and what cuts are needed to balance the budget.Discussion is had on how to balance the budget.Discuss other fund budgets such as grants, nutrition services, daycare etc. on how the budgets are built.
Contact Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance at 859-392-1016 for further questions.
Covington Education Foundation Committee
The Covington Education Foundation was formed in 1997 to help fund scholarships and provide support for activities to benefit the intellectual and artistic growth of children in Covington. The Foundation's goals are to provide post-secondary scholarships, develop youth leaders, and support mentoring. The Foundation offers annual scholarships to Holmes seniors who plan to attend two or four year accredited colleges and universities. The committee typically meets on the third Thursday of each month. Contact Janice Krumwiede, Administrative Assistant at 859-392-3182 for further questions.
TEAM Foundation Committee
The Tom Ellis Athletic Memorial Foundation was established to help athletes and the athletic program at Holmes High School. The committee consists of faculty members, both active and retired people, alumni, community leaders and two Board members. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00 A.M. at the Masonic Temple,. located at 15th and Madison.
Contact Mr. Gary Huhn by email, at school 859-655-9545, ext. 12002 or at home 859-431-8099 with any questions.
Calendar Committee
The Calendar Committee will meet three times in the fall to establish a school calendar for the following year. Contact Mike Reichert, Director of Pupil Personnel at 859-392-1005 for further questions.
Student Code of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct committee meets once a year to review and update the Student Code of Conduct. The committee typically meets in the spring, no date has been set. Contact Mike Reichert, Director of Pupil Personnel at 859-392-1005 for further questions.
XII.
Adjournment
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