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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.
Ms. Sadye Dean ~ Former Lincoln Grant Teacher
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VI.2.
Glenn O. Swing Elementary Certified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Rebecca Caldwell
Board Member
VI.3.
Glenn O. Swing Elementary Classified Employee of the Month ~ Ms. Stephanie Logston
Board Member
VI.4.
Glenn O. Swing Elementary Volunteer of the Month ~ Mr. Brian Hutchinson
Board Member
VI.5.
Glenn O. Swing Elementary Academic Team
Ms. Ellen Peach, Principal
VII.
Informational Items (Action Possible)
VII.1.
Performance Monitoring ~ Human Resources
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Per the request of the board, please find Human Resource data attached.
VII.2.
KSBA 2025 Procedure Update Review
Each year, amendments to policy procedures must be reviewed by the Board.
VII.3.
Personnel Actions
Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources
The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting of August14, 2025.
VII.4.
School Council Meeting Minutes ~ August
Mr. Ken Kippenbrock, Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
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.
FY26 Working Budget
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
The Board of Education is required to approve a close estimate Working Budget for all funds by September 30th of each year. Each of the funds is balanced with anticipated expenditures equaling anticipated revenue. Special Revenue includes all new projects for FY2026. School Activity Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, Building Fund, Debt Service Fund, Food Service Fund, and Daycare Fund are also presented in this Working Budget.
This is an informational item and will be brought back to the Board for approval on September 25, 2025.
VIII.2.
Tax Rate for FY26
Ms. Annette Burtschy, Director of Finance
Director of Finance, Ms. Annette Burtschy discussed the tax rate options for fiscal year 2026 at the regular board meeting on August 28, 2025. It is recommended that the board approve the 4% tax rate for fiscal year 2026.
IX.
Consent Agenda
IX.1.
Shortened School Week Request
Ms. Misti Carr, Director of Special Education
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 09.1221, Part-Time Students, requesting school board approval for shortened school week for one student.
The Admissions and Release Committee has determined that the student requires shortened week for the following reasons:
The elementary student will be attending two full days with Covington Independent Public Schools with intensive behavior support provided through an outside agency for the other three days of the school week. The students’ progress will be monitored, and the Admissions and Release Committee will meet with the goal of transitioning the student to attending Covington Independent Schools five full days per week as student data indicates.
IX.2.
Approval of Minutes ~ August 28, 2025 Regular Business Meeting
Pursuant to CIPS Policy 01.4, Meetings; the minutes of Board meetings shall constitute the official written record of Board deliberations and actions. Board minutes shall only become official after they have been approved by the Board at a subsequent meeting and immediately thereafter have been signed by the secretary and the presiding officer. However, prior to approval of the minutes, the Board may amend or correct them in order to assure they are accurate.
X.
Individual Approval Item
X.1.
Superintendent Search Firm Contract with Alma Advisory Group
Board Members
The board chair recommends that the board approve a contract with Alma Advisory Group to support the superintendent search process.
XI.
Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
XII.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Alvin L. Garrison, Superintendent
XIII.
Report of the Attorney
Ms. Aaren Meehan, Board Attorney
XIV.
Board Member Discussion and/or Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XV.
Upcoming Events
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
September 25 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E. 7th Street, Covington
September 26 ~ Homecoming Parade, 5 p.m.
September 26 ~ Homecoming Football Game, 7:30 p.m.
September 29 ~ NKYEC 2025 Fall Convening, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Ignite Institute
October 3 ~ Professional Development #2, Schools Closed
October 6 ~ Staff Planning Day, Schools Closed
October 9 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E. 7th Street, Covington
October 23 ~ Covington Board of Education Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m., 25 E. 7th Street, Covington
November 7 ~ NAACP 24th Annual Freedom Fund Gala, 7 p.m., The Madison Event Center
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XVI.
Executive Session
Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) the Board may go into executive session.
XVII.
Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
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