Covington Independent
January 09, 2025 5:30 PM
Covington Board of Education Regular Working Meeting
I. Call to Order
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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II. Roll Call
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Board Members
IV. Welcome and Board Chair Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
V. Public Input
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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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. Kerry Moeykens
VI.2. Classified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Melissa Miller
VII. Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1. Transformational Learning Center (TLC) Annual Update
Ms. Paula Capano, Principal
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Transformational Learning Center (TLC) administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update. 

 
 

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VII.2. Personnel Actions
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
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The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting of December 5, 2024.

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VII.3. School Council Meeting Minutes ~ December
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Pursuant to Policy 02.423, School Council Meetings (SBDM), a copy of the minutes of each council meeting shall be forwarded by the Principal to the Superintendent who shall keep the Board informed of the council actions.

VIII. Report of the Treasurer
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
VIII.1. Draft Budget FY2026
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
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This Draft Budget Cycle is required by State Statute KRS 157.060, 157.420, 160.390 and 160.470. At this time there are many unknowns related to the adoption of this budget cycle.  We will continue to accumulate pertinent information and update the information as we work through the FY 2025-2026 budget. 

This draft budget was created by rolling over the Working Budget (current budget) from FY 2024-2025.

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IX. Individual Approval Agenda Items
X. Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
XI. Report of the Attorney
Adams Law, PLLC
XII. Board Member Discussion
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XIII. Board Member Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XIV. Upcoming Events
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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January 15 ~ Equity Speaker Series, Reaching & Engaging Students Part I, 3:30 p.m., virtual 

January 17 ~ Schools Closed

January 20 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Schools and Offices Closed

January 20 ~ NAACP Dr. King Luncheon, Newport Syndicate, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

January 23 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 25 E. 7th Street, 5:30 p.m.

February 12 ~ Equity Speaker Series, Reaching & Engaging Students Part II, 3:30 p.m., virtual 

February 21-23, 2025 ~ KSBA 2025 Annual Conference, Galt House, Louisville

March 21-23, 2025 ~ COSSBA National Conference, Atlanta, GA 

April 22 ~ Excellence in Education Celebration, Receptions Erlanger, 5 p.m.

Visit EventLink.com for all athletic schedules.  GO BULLDOGS! 

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

XVI. Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair