Covington Independent
July 09, 2026 5:30 PM ET (4:30 CT)
Covington Board of Education Regular Working Meeting
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
Rationale

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. Informational Items (Action Possible)
VI.1. Personnel Actions
Ken Kippenbrock - Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations
Rationale

The personnel actions listed on the exhibit have taken place since the board meeting of June 11, 2026.

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VI.2. 2026- 2027 Code of Conduct
Ms. Jessica Duty, Director of Pupil Personnel
Rationale

A review of some changes to the student code of conduct for the upcoming school year. 

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VI.3. Board Agenda Calendar 2026-2027
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
Rationale

The goal is to help focus the board on two of our primary responsibilities: performance monitoring and policy making.
 
It is also intended to give staff clearer direction about what the board will be asking for throughout the year, while making sure those presentations and reports are tied back to the goals in the Strategic Plan. My hope is that it also helps the board limit random one-off asks of staff by creating a more predictable and disciplined structure for board reporting.

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VII. Individual Approval Agenda Items
VII.1. Conquest Consulting agreements for services 2026-27
Mr. Tony Magner, Director of Federal Programs
Rationale

Approval is requested to enter into a contract with Conquest Consulting to provide coaching, training, and implementation support for the district’s Reading Mastery and Decoding programs. Conquest Consulting will support preschool, three elementary schools, and the middle school through coaching for instructional coaches, reading interventionists, and teachers.
Conquest Consulting will also provide beginning-of-the-year training and summer professional learning for staff implementing Reading Mastery and Decoding. This contract includes continued support for current participating schools and adds support for Biggs as they implement Reading Mastery. 

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VIII. Addendum Agenda (Action Possible)
IX. Superintendent Report
X. Report of the Attorney
Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Board Attorney
XI. Board Member Discussion and/or Comments
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
XII. Upcoming Events
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair
Rationale

August 17 ~ Opening Day for Staff

August 18 ~ Back to School Event @ Holmes High School ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm

August 18 ~ Back to School Event @ Latonia Elementary ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm

August 19 ~ Back to School Event @ Holmes Middle School ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm

August 19 ~ Back to School Event @ Glenn O. Swing ~ 4:00 - 6:00pm

August 24 ~ First Day for Students K-12

August 31 ~ First Day for Preschool 

XIII. Executive Session
Rationale

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

XIV. Adjournment
Mr. Tom Haggard, Board Chair