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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.
Mr. Joel Tehandon Lopez, Covington Independent Public Schools Diploma Recipient
Mr. Joel A. Tehandon Lopez, Covington Independent High School Diploma Recipient conferred on June 12, 2025.
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Agreement in Lieu of Taxes ~ Silverman Project
Mr. Jim Parsons, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL
The Developer plans to construct a mixed-use commercial and residential project that will develop approximately 280 apartment units, approximately 7,700 square feet of commercial space, 133-space parking garage and related site amenities. The request is for a twenty-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes, PILOT.
VII.2.
Master Facilities Plan
Mr. Jeff Parker, Ms. Brandi Ash and Mr. Frank Forsthoefel, SHP
Members from Simply Helping People (SHP) will present the Master Facility Plan to the Board.
VII.3.
Latonia Elementary School Community Garden Memorandum of Understanding and Garden Rules
Ms. Ashley McClure, Resource Coordinator
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding outlines a partnership with Covington Independent Public Schools and Latonia Uptown to maintain a community garden in the outdoor garden space at Latonia Elementary School. This revised MOU reflects an updated partnership structure and eliminates garden plot fees.
The garden rules outline proper use of the outdoor community garden space at Latonia Elementary School. These rules have been revised to reflect the updated partnership and the removal of any plot fees.
VII.4.
ACCESS Test Scores
Dr. Susan Pastor-Richard, Director of Exceptional Children
Presentation of ACCESS test scores for districtwide ELL students.
VII.5.
DIBELS Reading Data Report 2025
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support
Included are two reports- the first report includes K-5 districtwide grade level data and school level data over the past 2 years. The second report includes districtwide DIBELs reading data over the past 4 years.
VII.6.
Adoption of a Continuous Assessment Program for Grades K-12
Mr. Scott Alter, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Support
Information for the adoption of a continuous assessment program for grades K-12 in reading and math for local accountability. The assessments being recommended are as follows and have been approved by KDE for Kentucky Read to Succeed Act and the Ky Numeracy Counts Act:
VII.7.
Ninth And Tenth Month Attendance
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 years' monthly enrollment figures.
VII.8.
2025-2026 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
Ms. Jessica Duty, Director of Pupil Personnel
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 acceptable behavior and discipline. 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 Acceptable Behavior and Discipline to the Board of Education.
As required by KRS 158.148(4), the Board is requested to approve the 2025-2026 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline & School Information. Code of Conduct & School Information provides information concerning the guidelines and procedures governing student conduct and discipline.
VII.9.
Reinstate SBDM Councils at Holmes High School and Ninth District Elementary
Mr. Bill Grein, Director
Holmes High School and Ninth District Elementary are eligible for the reinstatement of the School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Councils for the 2025-2026 School Year. KRS KRS 160.346(15) states that the school’s council may be restored by the local board of education two years after the school exits CSI status.
VII.10.
Personnel Actions
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting on May 8, 2025.
VII.11.
School Council Meeting Minutes ~ May
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.12.
2025-2026 Board Meeting Agenda Calendar
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
Review and discuss the proposed 2025-2026 Board Meeting Agenda Calendar.
VII.13.
2025-2026 Partners for Change Memorandum of Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to identify expectations and establish terms governing the continued collaboration between Partners For Change, a non-profit corporation organized under Kentucky law (“Partners For Change”), formerly known as Covington Partners, and the Covington Independent Public School District, a public school district organized under Kentucky law (the “District”) for the 2025-2026 school year.
This MOU is entered into between Partners For Change and the District. The collaboration between Partners For Change and the District is to implement and administer Out of School Time, Mentoring and Family Engagement programming to benefit the students who reside within the District.
VIII.
Individual Approval Agenda Items
VIII.1.
2025-2026 Salary Schedule
Mr. Bill Grein, Director
After meeting with the budget committee, The Superintendent recommends that the Covington Board of Education approve an $ 1800.00 raise to the salary schedule for full-time employees, for the 2025-2026 school year. This would be in addition to the step (year of experience) increase for each employee under 27 years of service. The step increase averages approximately 2% for most employees.
IX.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
X.
Superintendent Report
XI.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Aaren Meehan, Board Attorney
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
June 26 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E 7th Street
July 10 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E 7th Street
July 24 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E 7th Street
July 11-12 ~ KSBA Summer Leadership Institute, Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington
August 18 ~ Opening Day for Staff, 8:30 a.m., Jack Moreland Auditorium
August 19 ~ Professional Development Day, #1
August 20-22 ~ Staff Planning Days, Schools Closed
August 25 ~ First Day for K-12 students
September 1 ~ Labor Day, Schools and Offices Closed
September 2 ~ First Day for Pre-School Students
Visit EventLink.com for all spring athletic schedules. GO BULLDOGS!
XV.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XVI.
Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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