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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.
Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Megan Wiggins
VI.2.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Mr. Doug Fruchtenicht
VI.3.
Volunteer of the Month ~ Mr. Chris Perkins
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Ninth District Elementary Annual Update
Ms. Kieli Ferguson, Principal
Ninth District Elementary administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.2.
Fall Surplus Bid Tabulation
Ms. Susan Marksberry, Purchasing Coordinator
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 04.8 Disposal of School Property approval is required for the submitted bids to dispose of property.
VII.3.
School-Related Student Trip ~ Washington, D.C.
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.36 School-Related Student Trips, Holmes High School is requesting that the Board approve their educational trip to Washington, D.C.
VII.4.
Covington Partners - Contract for Services
Ms. Stacie Strotman, Director of Community and Family Engagement
The contract for services between Covington Partners and Covington Independent Public Schools requires modifications to include the partnership between Covington Partners and Northern Kentucky Student Success Fund. These changes include an additional districtwide position for out of school time programs, salary change for CLC coordinators, and hourly rate change for out of school time certified and classified staff.
VIII.
Consent Agenda
VIII.1.
Approval of Minutes ~ October 20, 2022 Regular Meeting
VIII.2.
Amend Policy 01.111 District Planning ~ Final Reading
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Per our current District Planning Policy 01.111:
A District planning committee, representative of the community and the school district, shall be appointed by the Superintendent and approved by the Board to develop, review, and revise annually a Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) as stated herein. The committee shall include teachers, Principals, council members, other school leaders, paraprofessionals, Central Office administrators, administrators, Board member(s), classified staff, parents, community representatives, and high school students.
Below is the list of those giving input on our Comprehensive District Improvement Plan for 2022-2023:
- Superintendent’s Student Advisory Group
- All schools’ SBDM Councils
- School Community Focus Groups for Strategic Plan
- Strategic Plan Focus Group- Community and Business Stakeholders
- District Leadership Team
- Superintendent’s District Cabinet
- Board of Education
Moving forward, it is requested that we amend Policy 01.111 District Planning to state the following:
Meaningful consultation with teachers, principals, council members, other school leaders, paraprofessionals, central office administrators, administrators, Board member(s), classified staff, parents, and community representatives will occur in order for these groups to provide input into the development of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP).
The Superintendent/designee shall establish times for consultation with stakeholder groups for input. The Superintendent/designee shall make the procedures known to the community and school personnel.
Active minority participation will be encouraged.
The CDIP shall be compiled by District staff and shared publicly as a draft prior to Board review and action.
A draft copy of the amended Policy 01.111, District Planning is attached. This item will be presented as a first reading then brought back requesting approval.
VIII.3.
Purchase New School Bus
Mr. Shawn Stein, Director of Transportation and Mr. Jason Miller, Lead Mechanic
Transportation is requesting approval to purchase a new school bus to replace bus #13. Bus #13 is a 2007 International that is rusted and has 104,847 miles on it. The new 2023 bus quote is $143.747. Funds will be expended from the transportation budget.
VIII.4.
2023-2024 School Calendar
Mr. Mike Reichert, Director of Pupil Personnel
Please accept as an informational item, the 2023 – 2024 School Calendar.
The local board of education, upon recommendation of the local school district superintendent, shall adopt a school calendar for the upcoming school year that establishes the opening and closing dates of the school term, beginning and ending dates of each month, instructional days, and days on which schools shall be dismissed. The original calendar shall be submitted to the KDE (Kentucky Department of Education) prior to June 30.
VIII.5.
21st Century Community Learning Center Grants
Ms. Stacie Strotman, Director of Community and Family Engagement
Approval is requested to submit 21st Century Community Learning Center continuations grants for Glenn O. Swing Elementary and Latonia Elementary and expansion grant for Latonia Elementary. These grants will provide out of school time programming to support student academic achievement and positive youth development. Each grant is five years, $100,000 years 1-3 and $95,000 years 4-5. Grants are due November 22, 2022.
VIII.6.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #1596
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #1596 has requested FMLA beginning 10/14/2022 and returning 10/31/2022. Leave will be fully paid.
VIII.7.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #2881
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #2881 has requested to extend their FMLA beginning 09/14/2022 and returning 12/05/2022. Leave will be partially paid.
VIII.8.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #4088
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #4088 has requested intermittent - FMLA for the 2022-2023 school year. Leave will be partially paid.
VIII.9.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #6005
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #6005 has requested FMLA beginning 09/22/2022 and returning 10/12/2022. Leave will be partially paid.
VIII.10.
Leave of Absence Request- Employee #5879
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Employee #5879 has requested FMLA beginning 09/16/2022 and returning 12/02/2022. Leave will be fully paid.
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
November 7 ~ Staff Equivalency Day, Schools Closed
November 7 ~ Staff Flu Vaccine Drive-thru Clinic, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Campus Drive
November 8 ~ Election Day, Schools and Offices Closed
November 12 ~ Special Meeting/Retreat, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Covington Board of Education
November 17 ~ Holmes High School Fall Concert, Jack Moreland Auditorium, 5 p.m.
November 17 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
November 23 ~ Schools Closed
November 24 ~ Thanksgiving, Schools and Offices closed
November 25 ~ Schools and Offices closed
November 28 ~ MidTerm reports go home and posted to the parent portal
December 8 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
XIV.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XV.
Adjournment
Ms. Sarah Flerlage, Board Chair
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