NKCES
May 13, 2026 8:30 AM
NKCES Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
Return
I. Call to Order
Dr. Matt Baker
II. Roll Call
Dr. Matt Baker
III. Acknowledgment of Guests
Dr. Matt Baker
IV. Consent Agenda*
Dr. Matt Baker
IV.A. Approval of April 2026 Minutes
Dr. Matt Baker
Attachments
IV.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Dr. Matt Baker
Attachments
IV.C. Personnel Report
Dr. Matt Baker
Attachments
V. PL Update & April Movie: Dr. Robb Smith, CAO
Dr. Robb Smith, CAO
Attachments
VI. SERTAC Update: Brittney Howell
Brittney Howell, Regional Director of Special Education
Attachments
VII. Instructional Spotlight
VII.A. National Council on Mental Wellness Conference (NatCon) Highlights: Dr. Kim Weber, Assistant Director of Learning and Empowerment
Dr. Kim Weber, Assistant Director of Learning & Empowerment
VIII. Communication Items and Discussion
Dr. Matt Baker
VIII.A. Recognition of President Dr. Matt Baker for his service and dedication to the NKCES Board of Directors
Dr. Amy Razor, Executive Director
VIII.B. NKU Update, Dean Ginni Fair
Dean Ginni Fair
IX. New Business
Dr. Matt Baker
IX.A. Accept the Election Results of Incoming NKCES Board President, Superintendent Justin Kaiser*
Dr. Matt Baker
IX.B. Property and Casualty Insurance Policy for 2026-2027 Year*
Dr. Amy Razor, Executive Director
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IX.C. Change June Board Meeting Date, from Wednesday June 10th to Friday June 12th*
Dr. Amy Razor, Executive Director
X. Acknowledgment of Written Reports from NKCES
Dr. Matt Baker
X.A. Executive Director's Report: Dr. Amy Razor
Dr. Amy Razor, Executive Director
Attachments
XI. Report Outs from External Agencies
Dr. Matt Baker
XI.A. KDE: Dr. Kelly Foster, Associate Commissioner
Dr. Kelly Foster, Associate Commissioner
XI.B. KASA: Mike Ford, Director of Affiliates & Member Support
Mike Ford, Director of Affiliates and Member Support
XI.C. KASS: Dr. Jim Flynn
Dr. Jim Flynn, Executive Director
XI.D. KSBA: Josh Shoulta, Associate Executive Director
Josh Shoulta, Associate Executive Director
XI.E. KETS: Mary Ann Rankin, Field Staff
Mary Ann Rankin, Field Staff
XII. Reports from Community/Business
Dr. Matt Baker
XII.A. NKYEC: Dr. Randy Poe, Executive Director
Dr. Randy Poe
XIII. MOTION TO ENTER CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS61.810(1)(f) PERSONNEL*
Dr. Matt Baker
XIV. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION*
Dr. Matt Baker
XV. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S 2026 EVALUATION*
Dr. Matt Baker
XVI. Motion or Adjournment*
Dr. Matt Baker