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I.
Call to Order
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
II.
Roll Call
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
III.
Amend the Agenda
Board Members
IV.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members
V.
Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
VI.
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.
VII.
District Recognition and Presentations
Board Member
VII.1.
John G. Carlisle Elementary Student Recognition
Ms. Tara Bell, Principal
VII.2.
Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Madison Knaley
VII.3.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Mr. Kevin Jackson
Board Member
VII.4.
Volunteer of the Month ~ Ms. Sharon Scott
Board Member
VIII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VIII.1.
John G. Carlisle Elementary Annual Update
Ms. Tara Bell, Principal
John G. Carlisle Elementary administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VIII.2.
Cognia Accreditation Report
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning
Accreditation is pivotal in leveraging education quality and continuous improvement. Using a set of rigorous research-based standards, the Cognia Accreditation Process examines the whole institution— the program, the cultural context, and the community of stakeholders—to determine how well the parts work together to meet the needs of learners. The results of the Cognia Accreditation Report will be presented.
VIII.3.
Northern Kentucky University Young Scholars Academy
Mr. Alvin Garrison, Superintendent
Details regarding the Young Scholars Academy program that was initiated during the 2021 school year is a personalized pathway for juniors/seniors who are academically and socially ready for a full time college experience will be presented to the Board.
VIII.4.
Teacher Retention - BloomBoard
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
The Continuing Education Option (CEO) supports teachers in achieving Rank I or Rank II through
individualized, research-based job-embedded professional development plans. A teacher may use the CEO for achieving Rank I or Rank II, but not both. Rank change is recognized only in Kentucky and though it is not a master’s degree, it does meet statutory requirements for continuing education (KRS 161.095).
Teachers benefit from increased knowledge and skills along with increased pay based on improving Rank in the salary schedule.
The program includes Mentoring, a Capstone, and Job-embedded PD via Microcredentials.
The program takes on average, 2-3 years to complete but can be completed no more quickly than over a one year period of time.
The cost of this program through BloomBoard is approximately $6,000. The cost of a Master of Art's in teaching in this area is between $14,000 and $18,000 plus.
In order to improve teacher retention, we are requesting the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent or his Designee to form procedures to reimburse teachers who participate in and successfully complete this program at a rate of $1,000 per year for six years to pay for up to the $6,000 cost of the program. Total cost would be capped at $50,000 per year. This would allow up to 50 teachers to participate in each co-hort. The participating teacher may advance through the program at a faster pace, but would only be eligible for up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for each year of service to the district including the time they participate in the program and any years of service up to a total of six from the date they enter the program.
VIII.5.
District Threat Assessment Training
Dr. Janice Wilkerson, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support
The School Safety & Resiliency Act of 2019 requires schools to have threat assessment teams in place. This contract provides training for new and current school team members. Funding for this service is provided through the Violence Prevention grant.
VIII.6.
Vendor Change for Emergency Response Software
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Due to concerns with our current emergency response app/software and framework provider, a committee was formed with representation from the High School, Middle School, and an Elementary School to review another vendor.
The recommendation of the committee is accept the contract with RAPTOR for emergency response app/software.
There will be a onetime implementation fee of $6,000 which will be absorbed into this year's existing Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP)/Personnel/Safety budget.
The recurring cost will be $12,600 starting 2022-2023 school year, which will be an annual savings of $7,166 over our current provider. We believe that we can improve emergency response and reduce cost.
Note: This would not change our threat assessment software provider.
VIII.7.
Summer Program 2022
Ms. Stacie Strotman, Director of Community and Family Engagement
Camp Covington will provide a wholistic approach including, academic and social emotional support along with youth development and fitness programming. All schools within the district will provide programming, including TLC. The program has been modified based on feedback from staff and students from a six-week program to five-week program.
IX.
Consent Agenda
IX.1.
Approval of Minutes ~ February 24, 2022 Regular Meeting
IX.2.
Comprehensive District Improvement Plan 2022-2024
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning
Presentation to Covington Independent Public Schools on Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) 2022-2024.
IX.3.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #5607
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #5607 has requested FMLA beginning 04/18/2022 and returning the first contracted day of the 2022-2023 school year. Leave will be part paid and unpaid.
IX.4.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #1762
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #1762 has requested FMLA beginning 01/24/2022 and returning 04/22/2022. Leave will be paid and unpaid.
IX.5.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #3324
Ken Kippenbrock, Director of Human Resources and Operations.
Employee #3324 has requested FMLA beginning 02/01/2022 and returning 02/25/2022. Leave will be fully paid.
IX.6.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #5432
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #5432 has requested FMLA beginning 04/18/2022 and returning first day of the contracted 2022-2023 school year. This leave will be fully paid.
IX.7.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #5014
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #5014 has requested a leave of absence beginning 02/15/2022 returning 03/04/2022. Leave will be part paid and unpaid.
X.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
X.1.
Proposed PILOT Agreement and Development for Site at 525 Scott Street (former Two Rivers Middle School)
Mr. Guy Van Rooen, with VR Group and Mr. Jim Parsons of Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL presented the Proposed PILOT Agreement and Development for Site at 525 Scott Street (former Two Rivers Middle School) at the March 3, 2022 Special meeting.
XI.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
XI.1.
Managed Internal Broadband Service (MIBS)
Mr. Jamarcus White, Director of Technology
Jamarcus White, the Director of Technology is seeking approval to enter into a contract with StepGC for Managed Internal Broadband Services pending the acceptance of the contact from USAC/E-Rate.
XII.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, 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
March 11 ~ Teacher Planning Day, Schools Closed, Staff Report
March 24 ~ Regular Board Meeting, Covington Board of Education at 5 p.m.
April 7 ~ Regular Board Meeting, Covington Board of Education at 5 p.m.
April 11-15 ~ Spring Break, School Closed
April 28 ~ Regular Board Meeting, Covington Board of Education at 5 p.m.
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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