Covington Independent
June 09, 2022 5:30 PM
Covington Board of Education
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
Rationale

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. Informational Items (Action Possible)
VI.1. United Way Funding for Me and My School
Stacie Strotman/Suzanne Thompson
Rationale

United Way has offered to provide funding to support "Me and My School" for incoming kindergarten students to support their transition from preschool or home into kindergarten. The Implementation Plan was completed and approved by United Way. This year United Way is offering Covington Independent Public Schools $4,000 for each elementary school to support a teacher, instructional assistant and supplies. Attached is the Implementation Plan that was submitted along with other required paperwork that requires a signature. The timeline for approval of funding is June 13th to be used to support the program for the Summer of 2022.

Attachments
VI.2. Conquest Consulting Contracts
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Rationale

Pursuant to 01.11, General Powers and Duties of the Board, contracts for consultants and/or specialists that are in excess of $5,000.00 must have prior Board approval.

Conquest Consulting will perform services for Holmes Middle School, Ninth District Elementary, Latonia Elementary and Sixth District Elementary related to Direct Instruction (DI) Reading program. Services will include; training for teacher and instructional assistants, training for administrators and instructional coaches, and technical assistance. 

Funding source will be from School Improvement Funds (SIF), ESSER II and ESSER III. 

Attachments
VI.3. FRYSC Grant Continuation
Dr. Janice Wilkerson, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support
Rationale

Attached is the 2022-2023 Family Resource & Youth Service Center contract for approval. This contract supplies the FRYSC Centers with their annual state budgets.  Covington Board of Education FY22 amount totals ($615,510.00).

Attachments
VII. Report of the Treasurer
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
VII.1. School Bus Maintenance Agreement with Ludlow Independent
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
Rationale

Attached is the school bus maintenance agreement between Covington Independent Public Schools and Ludlow Independent School District.  The original school bus agreement was approved by the Board on February 13, 2020.  The Board requested the District bring back the agreement each school year.  This school bus agreement is for 7/1/22 to 6/30/23.

Attachments
VIII. Consent Agenda
VIII.1. Approval of Minutes ~ May 26, 2022 Regular Meeting
Attachments
VIII.2. Approval of Minutes ~ May 26, 2022 Special Meeting
Attachments
VIII.3. District 2022-2023 Professional Development Staff Survey and Professional Development Plan
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Rationale

Covington teachers are being provided a wide array of professional development this summer, fall and throughout the 22-23 school year. In your packet along with the CIPS Professional Development Plan is our 2022 Staff PD Survey.  These survey results have been and will continue to be used to plan our offerings for all of our district staff.  CIPS will be offering our staff a wide variety of PD to choose from to complete their required 24 hours of PD. 

Attachments
VIII.4. Code of Conduct 2022-2023
Mr. Michael Reichert, Director of Pupil Personnel
Rationale

Each CIPS School, the CEA, a parent representative, and a board member,  are invited each year to form a committee that is tasked with revising the student code of conduct. The Director of Pupil Personnel leads the committee and serves as a non-voting member. This year the committee voted to recommend for approval the attached code of conduct to the board of education.  

As required by KRS 158.148(4), the Board is requested to approve the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct and School Information Guide.  The Code of Conduct and School Information Guide to Success provides information concerning the guidelines and procedures governing student conduct and discipline.

Attachments
VIII.5. 2022-2023 TANK Contract
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Rationale

The attached Contract for Transportation Services for Covington Independent Public Schools July 31, 2022, through August 1, 2023, is for board review. The contract includes; purpose, contract term, compensation, Holmes High School services, student pass program and schedule.

Dave Hartman, Assistant Principal at Holmes High School and Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations both reviewed the contract and approved for signature.

 

 

 

Attachments
IX. Individual Approval Agenda Items
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
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
XIII. Upcoming Events
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
Rationale

June 20 ~ Juneteenth Holiday, Offices closed

June 23 ~ Regular Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Central Office

July 4 ~ Fourth of July, Offices closed 

July 13 ~ KSBA Learn & Earn Webinar Series (1 hour of board training credit), see Becky if interested

July 15-16 ~ KSBA Summer Leadership Institute, Lexington. Registration open

July 15 ~ KOSAA Summer Meeting, Lexington, Marriott Griffin Gate

July 18 ~ Covington Partners Golf Outing, Traditions Golf Club, 10:30 a.m.

July 28 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Central Office

August 22 ~ Opening Day for Staff, 8:30 a.m. in the High School Auditorium with Larry Bell, guest speaker

August 23 ~ Professional Development Day #1, Larry Bell District-wide PD, Receptions in Erlanger, 8:30 - 3:00 p.m.

August 24 ~ Professional Development Day #2

August 25 ~ Staff Equivalency Day

August 26 ~ Staff Equivalency Day

August 29 ~ First Day for Students K-12

September 5 ~ Labor Day, Schools and Offices closed

September 6 ~ First Day for Preschool Students 

XIV. Executive Session
Rationale

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

XV. Adjournment
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair