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I.
Call to Order
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
II.
Roll Call
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
III.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members
IV.
Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
V.
Public Input
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, 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.
Student Outcomes and Awards: 2021 Mayor's Holiday Reading Challenge
Ms. MaryKay Connolly, Director Covington Early Literacy Initiative
VI.2.
Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Julie Armstrong
Board Member
VI.3.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Mr. Zach McIntosh
Board Member
VI.4.
Volunteer of the Month ~ Mr. Dan Francis
Board Member
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Holmes High School Annual Update
Mr. Tony Magner and Ms. Angie Turnick, Co-Principals
Holmes High School administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.2.
Fundraising Request ~ Holmes Middle School Cheerleading Concession Stand Sales
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.33 Fund Raising Activities, Board approval is required for all school-wide fundraising activities.
Holmes Middle School Cheerleaders would like to work the concession stand to earn money for spirit wear.
VII.3.
2023 Site Base Decision Making (SBDM) Allocation
Mr. Bill Grein, Secondary Director
By March 1st, each Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) council must have a draft of the 2023 SBDM Allocation.
There are no changes from the allocation for 2022.
VIII.
Report of the Treasurer
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
VIII.1.
Bond Fiscal Agent
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent and Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance previously met with Compass Municipal Advisors a few months ago as they shared interest in doing business with Covington Independent Public Schools. We formed a committee and had both our current bond fiscal agent, Ross Sinclair Advisors (RSA) and Compass Municipal Advisors come and present to the committee. We asked both companies to come and present at the 1/29/22 board retreat as well. It is the committee’s recommendation to go with Compass Municipal Advisors to be our bond fiscal agent.
IX.
Consent Agenda
IX.1.
Approval of Minutes ~ January 27, 2022 Regular Board Meeting
IX.2.
Approval of Minutes ~ January 29, 2022 Special Meeting
IX.3.
Winter Surplus Bids
Ms. Shirley Carroll, Accounting
Attached is the list of winter surplus items and bids for each item.
IX.4.
Contract Services - Covington Partners
Ms. Stacie Strotman, Director of Community and Family Engagement
Approval is requested for the contract of services between Covington Partners and Covington Independent Public Schools for positions and salaries as outlined in the contract.
IX.5.
FRYSC Grant Continuation
Dr. Janice Wilkerson, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support
Every two years a continuation grant application is submitted to the Office of Family Resource/Youth Services Centers for the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in our district. Each of the elementary schools, the early childhood center, middle school and high school have continuation grant applications.
IX.6.
School Activity Fund Balances - July 2021 through December 2021
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
The Kentucky Department of Education recognizes that it is a best-practice for board members to be knowledgeable of each schools’ activity fund balances. School activity fund balances for a 6 month period will be brought to the board in January/February (July through December) & July/August (July 2021 through June 2022) of each year.
IX.7.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #5288
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #5288 has requested FMLA beginning 01/27/2021 and ending 02/10/2022. This leave will be fully paid.
IX.8.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #6397
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #6397 has requested intermittent FMLA beginning 01/27/2021 and ending at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Leave will be paid and unpaid.
IX.9.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #1694
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #1694 has requested FMLA beginning 02/02/2022 and returning 03/09/2022. This leave will be fully paid.
X.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
X.1.
Proposed Salary Schedule for Custodial, Maintenance, Other
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Due to difficulty attracting and retaining staff, the following salary schedule adjustments are proposed:
- Proposal 1, with 24 year cap for maintenance / custodial.
- Proposal 2, per the request of the Board, includes 27 year cap.
- Raise analysis included.
XI.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
XI.1.
Professional Development Contract ~ Larry Bell, Multicultural America, Inc.
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning
As part of our opening day ceremony, professional development and continued equity work, the district would like to invite Larry Bell, President and CEO of Multicultural America, Inc., to Covington on August 22, 23 & 24, 2022 to present to our staff.
Mr. Bell offers workshop presentations that will cater to our needs such as; student achievement, classroom culture, strategies to motivate and excite students, research-based characteristics of learners that struggle, and techniques that increase academic achievement of African American and Latino students.
Pursuant to policy 01.11, Contracts for consultants and/or specialist that are in excess of $5,000 must have prior Board approval.
This is an informational item that will be brought back requesting Board approval on February 24, 2022.
XII.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Aaren Meehan, Board Attorney
XIII.
Further Discussion and/or announcements by the Board of Education
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
XIV.
Upcoming Events
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
February 14 ~ Professional Development #4, Schools Closed
February 21 ~ Holiday #4 Presidents Day, Schools Closed
February 24 ~ Regular Board Meeting, Covington Board of Education at 5 p.m.
February 25-27 ~ 2022 KSBA Annual Conference, Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville
March 10 ~ Regular Board Meeting, Covington Board of Education at 5 p.m.
March 11 ~ Teacher Planning Day, Schools Closed, Staff Report
March 24 ~ Regular Board Meeting, Covington Board of Education at 5 p.m.
April 11-15 ~ Spring Break, School Closed
Download the district app or visit our website for a complete athletic schedule.
XV.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XVI.
Adjournment
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
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