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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. Rebecca Zmurk
Board Member
VI.2.
Classified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Amanda Oritz
Board Member
VI.3.
Volunteers of the Month ~ John and Karen Elfers
Board Member
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Upbeat ~ Spring 2025 Pilot Survey Report
Mr. Andrew Saturno, Upbeat Program Manager
Mr. Andrew Saturno, Upbeat Program Manager will present the Spring 2025 Pilot Survey report.
VII.2.
James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education Center Annual Update
Ms. Elizabeth Miller
James E. Biggs Early Childhood Education Center administration and staff will report their annual update to the Board.
VII.3.
Overnight School-Related Student Trip ~ MCJROTC Girls State Camp
Sargent Jonathon Skillman
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.36 School-Related Student Trips, the MCJROTC is requesting approval for a student to participate in MCJROTC Girls State from June 2, 2025 thru June 6, 2025 at Western Kentucky University.
On 2 June 2025 SSgt Skillman and Mrs. Pastura will use the district's SUV that has been requested and approved to pick up cadet and take the cadet to attend Girls State at WKU. Upon completion, on 6 June 2025 SSgt. Skillman and Ms. Haskins will then pick up cadet from Girls State and take the cadet back to their home of record.
There is no additional cost of funding required to or from the Covington Independent Public School District besides fuel and mileage regarding the district's SUV. The local American Legion Auxiliary with the American Legion Post 203 has graciously sponsored cadet and has recommend her for attendance. Total sponsorship is $325 - $375 dollars.
VII.4.
Norse Project SEARCH
Dr. Sarah Graman
For the first time, a student from Covington Independent Public Schools has applied to and has been accepted into the Norse Project SEARCH program at Northern Kentucky University. This program at NKU is offered to school districts in our region and is coordinated and hosted by Campbell County Schools. It is an internship program that prepares students with disabilities for successful transition to postsecondary employment.
According to their website: Project SEARCH is an internationally recognized program dedicated to building a workforce that includes people with disabilities. Its business partnerships benefit the individual, the community and the workplace. The program was established in 1996 at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center to address staff turnover in entry-level support positions. The successful model has been replicated in hospitals, banks, universities and businesses in more than 500 locations in the U.S. and abroad. https://www.nku.edu/norseprojectsearch.html
The final decision regarding participation in this program is decided by an Admissions and Release Committee and fulfills a student's final year of high school. The student's home district pays tuition cost to the program plus release of ADA funding. Please see the attached document for the invoice. Additional cost to participate may include transportation to and from the program, which could take a variety of forms, including special transportation provided by the district at an estimate of up to $95 per day.
VII.5.
NKCES Regional Schools Additional Pathways Slot
Dr. Sarah Graman, Director of Special Education
Covington Independent Public Schools participates in the Regional Schools Program at the Northern Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services for students with disabilities in two programs: Restore and Pathways.
For the 2025-2026 school year, we had already committed to 7 slots in the Restore program, and 1 slot in the Pathways program.
The Restore program serves students in grades K-12 who are identified and receive special education services and are traditionally in the EBD (Emotional Behavioral Disability) setting, require significant behavioral and/or therapeutic support, and benefit from a smaller school/class setting. The Restore program cost is $26,000 per year, per student.
The Pathways program serves students in grades K-12 who are identified and receive special education services and are traditionally in an MSD (Multiple and Severe Disabilities) setting or have intellectual disabilities with significant behavioral support and participate in alternate assessment. The Pathways program cost is $52,500 per year, per student.
The Restore program slots commitments are reserved prior to the school year. Pathways slots are also reserved prior to the school year for guaranteed slots or during the year if the need arises. If the slots are requested during the school year, the decision is made by the principal of the Regional Schools Program based on space, staffing, and student need whether the request can be accommodated. Although we originally anticipated one Pathways slot for next school year, we are now requesting an additional Pathways slot for next school year. The result will be a total of 7 slots in the Restore program and 2 slots in the Pathways program.
The tuition for the Regional Schools Program is budgeted for FY2026 from a combination of general fund and IDEA B funding. This additional slot is proposed to increase the amount of tuition that will be paid from IDEA B for next school year.
VII.6.
Conquest Consulting Contracts for 2025-2026
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support
Conquest Consulting is a company that provides Reading Mastery/Decoding coaching and support for coaches, reading interventionists and teachers at four elementary schools and the middle school. We are recommending adding support for Biggs as well for their Reading Mastery Implementation. Conquest Consulting also provides summer training for our Decoding and Reading Mastery programs.
VII.7.
District Pearson Spring Benchmark Results
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support
District Pearson Spring Benchmark results, grades 3-12 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies.
VII.8.
2025-2026 Professional Development Plans
Attached are the 2025-2026 Professional Development (PD) Plans for the district and all schools. Our sessions for our 2025-2026 PD Academy are also in this packet for review. The District PD Plan will need approved by the board and the schools' PD Plans are presented to the board for review and comment.
VII.9.
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 April 3, 2025.
VII.10.
School Council Meeting Minutes ~ April
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.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
IX.
Superintendent Report
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
May 10 ~ Girls on the Run, Paycor Stadium, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
May 10 ~ Cincinnati Youth Choir Vivo Coro Spring Sing Concert, Corbett Auditorium, UC, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
May 17 ~ TEAM Foundation Golf Outing, Kenton County Golf Course, 9 a.m.
May 19 ~ Cub Zone Showcase, John G. Carlisle Elementary, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
May 20 ~ Honors Night for Underclassman, 5:30 p.m. dinner in the Cafe, 6 p.m. ceremony in the Jack Moreland Auditorium
May 22 ~ HESPY Awards, Red Carpet at 5:30 p.m., Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Jack Moreland Auditorium
May 22 ~ Retirement Recognition, Holmes High School Cafe, 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
May 22 ~ Formal Retirement Recognition during the Board meeting, Holmes High School Cafe, 5:30 p.m.
May 26 ~ Memorial Day, schools and offices closed
May 29 ~ Fifth Annual Bulldogs Give Back Day of Service
May 29 ~ Last day for students
May 30 ~ Closing day for staff
June 3 ~ Senior Honors Night, 6 p.m. at The Madison South
June 6 ~ Graduation practice at 9 a.m.
June 6 ~ One Hundred and Fifty Seventh Annual Commencement Exercises, 7 p.m.
June 11 ~ Covington Education Foundation Dinner, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Drees Pavilion
July 11-12 ~ KSBA Summer Leadership Institute, Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington
Visit EventLink.com for all spring 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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