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I.
Call to Order
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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
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. Anne Zoot
Board Member
VI.2.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Mr. David McGowan
Board Member
VI.3.
Volunteer of the Month ~ Ms. Kaitlyn Bryan
Board Member
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Bulldog Virtual Academy (BVA) Update
Mr. Jason Moore and Mr. Brad Carr
Bulldog Virtual Academy administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.2.
Holmes High School Annual Update
Mr. Ben Brown, Principal
Holmes High School administration and staff will report to the Board their annual update.
VII.3.
Fifth Month Attendance Report
Ms. Jessica Duty, Director of Pupil Personnel
This is a monthly agenda item used to keep the Board and Administration up to date on attendance and enrollment figures. This report contains the membership and percentage of attendance for students by grade, by school and compares to the last five year’s monthly enrollment figures.
VII.4.
School Council Meeting Minutes ~ February
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.
VII.5.
Personnel Actions
Ken Kippenbrock - Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting of February 13, 2025.
VII.6.
Community Use of School Facility ~ Holmes High School
Pursuant to CIPS Policy, 05.3, Community Use of School Facilities, the Board is responsible for stewardship of all District facilities.
The District received a facility use request from a community member in Ohio who wishes to use the high school campus on Sunday mornings for a church organization that serves approximately 30-40 people.
Please refer to the attached document highlighting relevant sections of Policy 05.3, Community Use of School Facilities.
VII.7.
Policy Updates ~ First Reading
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board chair
Per the recommendation of the Policy Committee, attached are the first readings for policies:
- 01.111, District Planning
- 04.1, Budget Planning and Adoption
- 04.61, Gifts and Donations
- 09.15, Student Fees
VIII.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
VIII.1.
School-Related Overnight Trip ~ International Career Development Conference ~ April 26-30, 2025 ~ Orlando, Florida
Ms. Peyton Mullins, Holmes High School Teacher
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.36 School-Related Student Trips, Holmes High School is requesting permission to attend the International Career Development Conference, ICDC in Orlando, Florida from April 26-30, 2025.
Two students who competed in the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Conference, that was held from March 2-4, 2025, Louisville, Kentucky qualified to participate in the Thrive Academy at ICDC.
Payment for registration is due March 18, 2025.
Registration is $160 per attendee.
Hotel is $229/ night / room (2 rooms maximum, but if only 2 students go, then they will split a hotel room with another school).
Flights are looking to be $280 round trip through Frontier airlines.
That brings total estimated cost for 4 students to be around $2,676 or $669 per student.
For advisor, Ms. Peyton Mullins = $1,276 and a chaperone (who will be judging and should receive free registration and can share a hotel room with me) $280 round trip flight.
Kentucky is staying at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Disney Springs which offers free breakfast each morning and free hot food like chicken tenders and pasta at dinnertime, meaning only lunches would be paid for students.
Conference will be held at the Orange County Convention Center Orlando. We will have buses provided by DECA to and from the convention center.
Holmes High School DECA will pay for a Disney World ticket for each student and Disney Springs provides trolley transit to and from the parks.
IX.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
IX.1.
NKCES Intent to Participate for the 2025-2026 School Year
Covington Independent Public Schools intends to participate in the following memberships and programs with the Northern Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services (NKCES) for the 2025-2026 School Year:
- NKCES Membership and Grants Consortium ($10,500 base plus ADA *.50)
- Restore Program ($26,000 per slot)
- Pathways Program ($52,500 per slot)
For the 2025-2026 the district will be requesting seven slots for the Restore Program and one spot for the Pathways Program. Funding sources for the NKCES Membership and NKCES Grants Program are district-funded. The Restore Program and Pathways Program are funded through Special Education.
X.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Aaren Meehan, Board Attorney
XI.
Board Member Discussion
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XII.
Board Member Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XIII.
Upcoming Events
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
March 13 ~ Term 3 Report Cards go home and posted to the Parent Portal
March 14 ~ Professional Development Day, Schools Closed
March 17 ~ Staff Planning Day
March 21-23, 2025 ~ COSSBA National Conference, Atlanta, GA
March 27 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E 7th Street
April 3 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E 7th Street
April 7-11 ~ Spring Break, Schools Closed
April 14 ~ Staff Planning Day, No Students
April 18 ~ Class Act Nominations Due
April 18 ~ Mid Term Reports go home and posted to the Parent Portal
April 24 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E 7th Street
April 22 ~ Excellence in Education Celebration, Receptions Erlanger, 5 p.m.
April 23 ~ Ninth District Full STEAM Ahead Night, 5 p.m.
April 24 ~ Holmes Middle School Open House (incoming parents/guardians and students)
May 2 ~ Ninth District Fitness Fiesta Night, 5 p.m.
May 17 ~ TEAM Foundation Annual Golf Outing, Kenton County Golf Course
Visit EventLink.com for all athletic schedules. GO BULLDOGS!
XIV.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XV.
Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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