KENTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEETING – May 2, 2011 – 7:00 P.M. Sanitation Boardroom, 1045 Eaton Drive Ft. Wright, KY 41017 AGENDA I. Call to Order A. Call to Order Mrs. Karen Collins, (President) and Roll Call Mrs. Carolyn Franxman, (Secretary) B. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance C. Recognition TWENHOFEL HONOR CHOIR The Twenhofel Honor Choir performed at the "Festival Disney" National Music Competition in Orlando during spring break with over 60 other bands and choirs. The choir received first place with a superior rating, a "Mickey Mouse trophy" for being "BEST IN CLASS", and a "FESTIVAL DISNEY GOLD MICKEY" trophy for scoring the highest in the middle school division. Congratulations Twenhofel Middle School Choir on your successful “Festival Disney” National Music Competition! Sherry Clark, Choir Director 8 th GRADE Megan Armstrong Josh Ball Megan Berry Samantha Butcher Carley Carpenter Lauren Crouch John Elmore Rachael Figgins Vina Gray Nicole Hugunin Maggie Mullins Maria Mullins Monica Mullins Kelsey Schmiade Danielle Stanton Makenzie Wilkerson
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KENTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEETING – May 2, 2011 – 7:00 P.M.
Sanitation Boardroom, 1045 Eaton DriveFt. Wright, KY 41017
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
A. Call to Order Mrs. Karen Collins, (President) and Roll Call Mrs. Carolyn Franxman, (Secretary)
B. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Recognition
TWENHOFEL HONOR CHOIR
The Twenhofel Honor Choir performed at the "Festival Disney" National Music Competition in Orlando during spring break with over 60 other bands and choirs. The choir received first place with a superior rating, a "Mickey Mouse trophy" for being "BEST IN CLASS", and a "FESTIVAL DISNEY GOLD MICKEY" trophy for scoring the highest in the middle school division. Congratulations Twenhofel Middle School Choir on your successful “Festival Disney” National Music Competition!
7TH GRADEMolly ClarkMikayla HawkinsJackson KitchenKristen LainhartAbbi Ryan
Kaylee SchultzAriel Smith
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAMS ARE WORLD BOUND
Odyssey of the Mind is an international education program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Over 700 teams from almost all U.S. states and around the world will be competing at World Finals.
Advancing to the World Finals at the University of Maryland from May 27 – 30, 2011 are teams from Fort Wright Elementary, Simon Kenton High School, two teams from Turkey Foot Middle, and four from Dixie Heights. Dixie also has one team competing in Poland right now. A senior scholarship award has been awarded to Sarah Keene from Simon Kenton High.
Good luck students at World Finals.
KENTUCKY PTA PRINCIPAL AND CLASSIFIED OF THE YEAR
The Kentucky PTA has honored Pat Goetz, Kenton Elementary Principal, as the Principal of the Year and Jerry Ferguson, as the Classified Personnel of the Year. Pat was selected for this honor based on her involvement in all PTA activities. Not only is she a member of PTA but participates in every PTA event. Jerry goes above and beyond for students and PTA. In addition to his duties as Building Operations Supervisor, he serves as the Fort Wright Odyssey of the Mind Coach. Jerry’s principal wrote in his nomination, “Jerry is a team player and loved by all.” This statewide recognition for Pat and Jerry is well deserved. Congratulations Pat and Jerry on this great honor.
WHAT OUTSTANDING WORK AWARD
Dwayne Humphrey, Teacher at Turkey Foot Middle SchoolNominated by colleagues
As the Activities Director for Turkey Foot, Dwayne has consistently gone above and beyond expectations to motivate and encourage all students and to create an opportunity for everyone to be involved in and to be excited about school. He works extremely hard to make every program he is involved in a great program for the kids and a testament to the district, as shown by the incredible science fair, the remarkable improvement in the math counts program, and the hugely successful intramural soccer program. After working with Dwayne on both math counts and soccer, we continue to be impressed by professionalism, genuineness, and strength of character. He exemplifies what a WOW award should represent.
Carey Wolking, Teacher at Taylor Mill Elementary Nominated by parents
Coming into the public school system last year from a private kindergarten we did not know what to expect at Taylor Mill Elementary. However, when our son was placed in first grade with Mrs. Wolking, we found out what an honor and blessing we had received having her as our son’s teacher. She has a top-notch teaching method that brings out enjoyment for learning within her students. She promotes the students academically by giving them the support they need, while allowing them to feel comfortable raising their hand even when they may not have the right answer.
Thank you Mrs. Wolking for making a WOW difference in a young boy’s life and being that special teacher who has a caring heart for learning.
Linda Kelley and Lauri Hackman
Director of Psychological Services and Guidance CounselorNominated by a colleague
Linda and Lauri offer such guidance to the crisis team. They offer exceptional leadership and organizational skills to the team. They are the reason the team is successful at all times.
KENTON COUNTY BASIC DIPLOMACONTRACT OF AGREEMENT FULFILLMENT
The following students have completed the requirements set forth in a Contract of Agreement between the school, the Board of Education and students (and his or her family when the student is under the age of 18) enabling the student to earn a Kenton County School District Basic Diploma.
William Dakota Syme – Scott High School Derek Dwayne Reynolds – Northern KY Youth Development Center
D. SACS Review – Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey
II. Information
A. Monthly Reportsa. Energy Enc. 1b. Finance Enc. 2 c. Food Service Enc. 3
B. Personnel
In accordance with the provisions of KRS 160.390, the following personnel changes are reported to the Board of Education by the superintendent of schools.
CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
APPOINTMENT OF REGULAR TEACHERS (LIMITED CONTRACT)This is to report that the following regular teachers were granted a one year contract of employment for the 2011-2012 school year.
APPOINTMENT OF REGULAR TEACHERS (CONTINUING CONTRACT)This is to report that the following regular teachers will be granted a continuing contract of employment beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.
Simon KentonAbby De LangeMelissa EchegarayKimberly GirardAaron SamsMicele SturmErin Welch
Central OfficeKaren Snelling
NON-RENEWAL OF TEACHER INTERNSHIP LIMITED CONTRACTS (EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATION).
This is to report the following teaching certificates will expire on June 30, 2011. Under Kentucky law it is necessary that a teacher hold a teaching certificate in order to be able for his or her position. Hence, it is reported by the superintendent that the contracts of the following teachers will not be renewed unless such teacher files with the personnel office prior to the opening day for teachers for the 2011-2012 school year a valid renewal or replacement teaching certificate issued by KDE covering the positions to which they are assigned. However, any of the below listed teachers who file such teaching certificates with the personnel office prior to the opening day for teachers for 2011-2012 will be considered for re-appointment to a position as a teacher commencing July 1, 2011.Name School Date (Cert. Expires)Rebecca Bradley Scott 6/30/2011Dana Sue Brady Woodland 6/30/2011Natalie Carris Summit View Ele. 6/30/2011Teri Cox Hinsdale 6/30/2011Rachel Dietz Caywood 6/30/2011Nicholas Dorning Summit View Middle 6/30/2011Kristen Eads White’s Tower 6/30/2011Sarah Haggard District-Wide 6/30/2011Roger Hall Woodland 6/30/2011Katelyn Heeb Summit View Middle 6/30/2011Timothy Tyler Lucas Woodland 6/30/2011Jess Meloche Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Lori Osterhage Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Adam Pearson Caywood 6/30/2011Nicole Regan Twenhofel 6/30/2011Michelle Schwartz Twenhofel 6/30/2011Kathryn Vandiver District-Wide 6/30/2011
NON-RENEWAL OF LIMITED CONTRACTS (EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATION)This is to report the following teachers who are on limited contract status having teaching certificates which will expire on June 30, 2011. Under Kentucky law it is necessary that a teacher hold a teaching certificate in order to be eligible for his or her position. Hence it is reported by the superintendent that the contracts of the following teachers will not be renewed unless such teacher files with personnel office prior to the opening day for teachers for the 2011-2012 school year a valid renewal or replacement teaching certificate issued by KDE covering the positions to which they are assigned. However, any of the below listed teachers who file such teaching certificates with the personnel office prior to the opening day for teachers for 2011-12 will be considered re-appointed to a position as a teacher commencing July 1, 2011.
Name School Date (Cert. Expires)William Catron Scott 6/30/2011Elizabeth Fahlbush Scott 6/30/2011Holllyce Fisher Taylor Mill 6/30/2011Joanna Forbes River Ridge 6/30/2011Kristina French Woodland 6/30/2011Sandra James Beechgrove 6/30/2011Adam Klaine Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Erica Maloney-Stegman Caywood 6/30/2011Lisa Otis Scott 6/30/2011Heather Talbert Taylor Mill 6/30/2011Melissa Thompson Ft. Wright 6/30/2011Emily Weatherford Simon Kenton 6/30/2011
STATEMENT OF INTENT TO TERMINATE CONTINUING CONTRACTS (EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATION)
The following teachers are on a continuing contract status with the Board of Education but have teaching certificates which will expire on June 30, 2011. In accordance with KRS 161.020, no person is eligible to serve as a teacher, or receive salary for services rendered in such position, unless the person holds a certificate of legal qualification for such position and no teacher is eligible for continuing contract status unless the person holds a valid teacher certificate.
No person shall enter upon the duties of a position requiring certification qualifications until the certificate has been filed and credentials registered with the district employing the person. Accordingly, it is reported by the superintendent that any of the following teachers who do not submit to the personnel office renewal or replacement teacher’s certificates valid for the position for which they are assigned shall be considered terminated as of July l, 2011.Name School Date (Cert. ExpiresNicole Ahlrich Caywood 6/30/2011Jason Bowman Woodland 6/30/2011Amy Braunwart Ryland 6/30/2011Ryan Burch Summit View Middle 6/30/2011Sherry Clark Twenhofel Middle 6/30/2011Rob Duddey Dixie Heights High 6/30/2011Aisha El-Amin River Ridge 6/30/2011Patricia Goetz Patton 6/30/2011Melissa Hensley Dixie Heights High 6/30/2011Jesse Herbst Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Jennifer Hodson Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Anita Holtzapple Ryland 6/30/2011Sheila Jenkins Summit View Elem. 6/30/2011Kristen Kemen Summit View Middle 6/30/2011Erick Kues Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Amy Maphet River Ridge 6/30/2011Heather Mastin Simon Kenton 6/30/2011Jonathan Moore Scott 6/30/2011Ariana Newman Dixie Heights High 6/30/2011Shelby Pauley Caywood 6/30/2011Shannon Ramey Beechgrove 6/30/2011Teresa Turner Dixie Heights High 6/30/2011Lori Young Summit View Middle 6/30/2011
NON-RENEWAL OF CONTRACTThis is to report that the following certified staff were under a 1 year limited contract of employment and will need to apply to be reemployed for the 2011-12 school year. The superintendent sent a letter of notification, as required by KRS 161.750, to the below named employee that his/her contract will not be renewed.
Name SchoolTracy Adkins BeechgroveCecillia Baker RylandJennifer Baldwin DixieJennifer Ball Taylor MillChristine Barlow Taylor MillEmily Barnard White’s TowerJennifer Barrett Central OfficeAngela Boerger Turkey FootEd Bonhaus Central OfficeEric Bredemeyer Dixie Meredith Brewer Summit View ElementaryAnne Brinck White’s TowerAmelia Brown Piner/Taylor MillDebra Brown Central OfficeKathy Brown Central OfficeTonya Brummer Central OfficeJane Bush Central OfficeKim Carnes Piner .5 Curriculum and Instructional CoachNatalie Carpenter Ryland .5 Curriculum and Instructional CoachMichelle Carroll ScottTracy Carskadon White’s TowerJolee Chavez Central OfficeSarah Cieplinski White’s TowerCindy Clough Ft. WrightJulie Comerford River RidgeNicholas Croslin Turkey FootDiane Culbertson HinsdaleMelissa Currin Taylor MillTory Currin River RidgeClarissa Desmond Summit View MiddleGillian Dilts River RidgeGene Dupin Central OfficeAshley Elkus BeechgroveLauren Elliott White’s TowerBethany Endicott PinerLaura Engelman WoodlandAlicia Essenmacher Summit View ElementaryJeremy Evans CaywoodViolette Fausz Ryland
Diane Goodwin ScottKaren Hackman Taylor MillHolly Halliburton CaywoodJennifer Harris DixieTammy Harris KentonMelissa Hedrick Turkey FootMelissa Hicks Central OfficeBethany Huenefeld Summit View MiddleSarah Jarrard Turkey FootKathleen Johnson DixieJoan Joseph River RidgeJody Keeley River RidgeElaine Kelleher Summit View MiddleRuth Kertis FT W/WTJennifer Kidman White’s TowerElissa King PinerAndrea Krumpelman Summit View ElementaryNicole Leggett Summit View MiddleHillary Leicht Ft. WrightEthan Levine ScottBrenda McAndrews River RidgeTroy McKinley Ft. WrightLori McQueary Piner .5 Teacher/.5 Guidance CounselorMargaret Mando River RidgeDiana Martel CaywoodSheryl Martin Central OfficeMikel Meyer River RidgeJennifer Miller-Horn Central OfficeShannon Minor Summit View MiddleMargaret Molenda Central OfficeKim Mott BeechgroveConstance Nauert Summit View ElementaryTeresa Nicosia DixieKelli Nitardy Ft. WrightChristina Palassis ScottErin Porter River RidgeChristina Prindle Turkey FootVirginia Rabe River RidgeWhitney Rexroat WoodlandSteven Reynolds ScottJennifer Robinson BeechgroveMelissa Robinson River RidgeDenise Schmiade White’s Tower Susan Shelton Turkey FootKerri Skerchock Ft. Wright
Suzanne Smith CaywoodJames Spaw Central OfficeJennifer Stevens Ft. WrightPamela Swan CaywoodMary Texter BeechgrovePenny Thomas Central OfficeMike Tolliver Central OfficeDan Tracy Simon KentonAlicia Trenkamp Simon KentonJulie Tyner Central OfficeMindy Waronker KentonTina Wartman Ft. WrightElizabeth Weckenbrock CaywoodNicole Wehrman BeechgroveMatt Wilhoite DixieKimberly Wilkins River RidgeHeather Zink Caywood
CLASSIFIED PERSONNELThis is to report that the following classified employees were granted a 1 year contract of employment for the 2010-2011 school year.
CAFETERIA STAFFKelley Alford RRBarbara Bach SKGertrude Bauer SCMichelle Beetem WTRose Booth RY Gayle Bowen CAMartha Britton WDJudy Brown KESandra Carlisle KEDebra Caudill DXJody Cheesman WDTracy Collins PIVirginia Corso DXCheryl Covington TWMary Dawn TFBarbara Dickens RCHKimberly Dorman SCDiane Edmunds DXKathy Eggleston SCSheila Eggleston DXDeborah Fehler SKMichelle Fisher TWVersie Fossitt TWRebecca Franklin DXJudy Gebhardt SCToni Gleason RY
NON-RENEWAL OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEESThis is to report that the following classified employees were under a 1 year contract of employment and will need to apply to be reemployed for the 2011-2012 school year. The superintendent has sent a letter of notification, as required by KRS 161.750, to the below named employee that his/her contract will not be renewed.
Name SchoolSheila Abell Taylor MillMelinda Auton BeechgroveSuzanne Baioni RylandDia Berwanger Piner 1.5hrs.NITASKelly Blevins ScottKaren Botdorf Turkey Foot Susan Chard NKYDCMichael Collins Central OfficeGinger Coomer River RidgeBecky Darnell Central OfficeShawna Dixon Taylor Mill James Downey DixieMary Eddington ScottAngie Edgington CaywoodBrian Fey ScottBrian Flanagan TwenhofelJennifer Fulmer River Ridge Karen Gardner Turkey FootGrant Gauthier River RidgeDebbie Gilbert Central OfficeRick Hale Dixie James Hendricks PinerNancy Hoffman Central OfficeKathleen Huffman White’s TowerJanet Ising Central OfficeJeremy Kelly TransportationKathleen King CaywoodSusan Knasel HinsdaleSuzanne Kroger Simon KentonKevin Kubiak Simon KentonArlina Lagemann Summit View Elementary Tracey McCaffrey Ft. Wright Leah McDonald White’s TowerJillian McGraw KentonRobert Machlitt Turkey FootHeidi Mayleben River RidgeElaine Nienaber River RidgeRebecca Nolan River RidgeAndrea Owens Summit View Elementary
Nathan Parr ScottSonia Patrick Turkey FootMelissa Pitcock Summit View MiddleSuzanne Porter Central OfficePatricia Rakes River RidgeEileen Richter River RidgePatricia Smith Ft. WrightNora Spina Woodland MiddleSarah Steffen Ft. WrightMichael Supinger Taylor MillNancy Waltz River RidgeReginia Wartman Summit View Elementary Joni White HinsdaleShannon Yelton River Ridge 3 hrs.Diana Yunker Turkey Foot
VOLUNTARY TRANSFER:Shari Simmons Fr: River Ridge/Food Service Manager
To: River Ridge/Food Service Worker Eff. 4/18/2011
LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT COMPENSATIONCERTIFIEDSarah Ackel Kenton/Teacher Maternity 3/31/2011-5/30/2011 (35.25 days)Katherine Graham Caywood/Teacher Maternity 5/24/2011-5/27/2011Katherine Hart(revision) River Ridge/Teacher Maternity 3/8/2011-4/22/2011Katherine Kuhlman Hinsdale/Teacher Maternity 5/26/2011-6/2/2011Rebecca Moran(revised)Hinsdale/Teacher Medical 5/11/2011-6/2/2011Nicole Regan Twenhofel/Teacher Maternity 5/9/2011-6/2/2011Mindy Waronker Kenton/Teacher Maternity 3/17/2011-4/8/2011Courtney Westerman(revision)Summit View Elementary/Teacher Maternity 4/26/2011-5/4/2011
CLASSIFIEDAnna Deaton Ft. Wright/Instructional Assistant Medical 4/7/2011-5/10/2011 (18.5 days)Tracy Deaton Scott/FRYSC Coordinator Medical 6/3/2011-8/31/2011Marie Dionne-Hart Woodland/Instructional Assistant Medical 4/20, 4/27/2011Barb Ellis Transportation/Monitor Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Amanda Fehler Beechgrove/Instructional Assistant Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Mandy Hagemann Beechgrove/Cafeteria Worker Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Rick Hale Dixie/Custodian Medical 4/4/2011-5/16/2011
5/18/2011Patricia Kelley Dixie/Secretary Medical No unpaid day on 3/10/2011Jeff Meyer Simon Kenton/Custodian Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Kenneth Pancake Beechgrove/Custodian Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Glenn Petty Transportation/Driver Personal 4/21/2011 & 5/19/2011Valerie Rump Transportation/Monitor Medical 4/1/2022-4/7/2011
4/18/2011-5/16/2011 Mary Trinkle Transportation/Driver Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Sheila Turner Transportation/Driver Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011Stephanie Utley Transportation/Driver Medical 5/2/2011-6/2/2011
C. Energy Report Enc. 4
This month our district wide energy consumption is down 19.1% compared to our baseline year (2005-2006). We used 349654 kWh less than in April 2006, that is a reduction of 524481lbs. of CO2. This is equivalent to removing 35 cars from the roads or planting 71 acres of trees. We avoided over $37,000 in energy costs this month.
A. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting –April 4, 2011 Enc. 5
B. Monthly Bills Enc. 6
C. Emergency Substitute Teacher “Blanket Approval”
The State Department no longer needs to approve emergency substitute teacher application provided the Board of Education approves a “blanket” approval for that position. Staff would still ensure that applicants meet the requirements for the position and would also ensure that emergency substitute teachers will be hired only when regularly certificated and substitute certificated individuals are not available. This new “blanket” approval eliminates paperwork and expedites the hiring process. Like all other personnel, the names of emergency substitute teachers will appear on the Board agenda following the date of hire.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Emergency Substitute Teacher “Blanket Approval.
D. Field Trips
1. Field Trip Request – Dixie Heights High School – Winter Guard
Dixie Heights High School requests permission for 22 students to travel to Dayton, OH on April 7, 2011 for the Winter Guard International World Championships at Nutter Center at Wright State University. The students qualified on 4/2/11, and paperwork was completed on the day of the last board meeting. Supervision was provided by staff at a ratio of 1:22. Transportation was via Kenton County bus and lunch was at McDonalds in Fairborn, OH. There was no cost to the students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
2. Field Trip Request – Dixie Heights High School – Chamber Choir
Dixie Heights High School requests permission for 33 Chamber Choir members to travel to Louisville, KY on May 12, 2011 for the State Choir Festival. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:11. Transportation will be via Kenton County bus and lunch will be student packed. There is no cost to the students. Fundraising efforts will take care of the trip.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
3. Field Trip Request – Woodland Middle School- STLP Team
Woodland Middle School requests permission for 8 students to travel to Lexington, Kentucky on May 13, 2011 for the State STLP event at Rupp Arena. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:4. Transportation will be by Kenton County bus and meals will be at the food court in Lexington Convention Center. There is no cost to the students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
4. Field Trip Request – Simon Kenton High School- STLP Team
Simon Kenton High School requests permission for 6 students to travel to Lexington, KY on May 13, 2011 for the State STLP event at Rupp Arena. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:6. Transportation will be by Kenton County bus and meals will be at the food court in Lexington Convention Center. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
5. Field Trip Request – Ryland Elementary School- 4th Grade
Ryland Elementary School requests permission for 92 students to travel to Louisville, KY on May 25, 2011 for a trip to the Louisville Science Center and Slugger Museum. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:6. Transportation will be by bid buss company (Travel America) and lunch will be student packed. Cost per student is $30.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
6. Field Trip Request –Ryland Elementary School- 5th Grade
Ryland Elementary School requests permission for 84 students to travel to Conner’s Prairie, IN on May 27, 2011 for students to experience Native American and Colonial life. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:4. Transportation will be by bid bus company (Travel America) and lunch will be student packed. Cost per student is $30. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
7. Field Trip Request – Simon Kenton High School- Academic Team
Simon Kenton High School requests permission for 4 students to travel to Atlanta, GA on May 27-29, 2011 for the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, GA. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 5:4. Transportation will be by parents and meals will be at the McDonalds on Merchant Drive in Knoxville, TN; Hyatt
Hotel Food Court in Atlanta, GA; and Fazoli’s on Broadway Rd. in Lexington, KY. Lodging will be in the Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA. Cost per student is $75. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
8. Field Trip Request – Simon Kenton High School- Academic Team
Simon Kenton High School requests permission for 4 students to travel to Evanston, IL on June 3-6, 2011 for the National Scholastic Competition at Northwestern University. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 5:4. Transportation will be by parents and meals will be at Buffalo Wild Wings, West Lafayette, IN; Lou Malnati’s, Mt. Prospect, IL; TGI Friday’s Glenview, IL; McDonald’s Indianapolis, IN. Lodging will be at Hotel 6, 1535 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL. Cost per student is $100. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
9. Field Trip Request – Scott High School- Biology
Scott High School requests permission for 30 students to travel to Glen Helen-Yellow Springs, OH on May 3, 2011 to the Glen Helen Nature Center. Supervision will be provided by staff at a ratio of 1:10. Transportation will be by bid bus (Travel America) and lunch will be student packed. Cost per student is $35. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
10. Field Trip Request – Scott High School – Science
Scott School requests permission for 45 students to travel to Lake Hope, Hocking Hills, OH on May 19-20, 2011. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:3. Transportation will be by bid bus (Travel America) and meals will be student packed. Lodging will be in the Lake Hope State Park Laurel Lodge. Cost per student is $125. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
11. Field Trip Request – Summit View Middle School- Football Team
Summit View Middle School requests permission for 40 football team members to participate in an overnight “Team-Building Lock-In” at Summit View Middle School. The event will take place in the gym and community room areas of the school. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:4. Meals will be delivered by Snappy Tomato Pizza for dinner and Bakery Barn for breakfast. There is no charge for participation.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
12. Field Trip Request – Simon Kenton High School- Band
Simon Kenton High School requests permission for 70 band members to travel to Louisville, KY on May 5 to participate in the Kentucky Derby Festival Parade. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:10. Lunch will be at the mall at St. Matthews and dinner will be at
McDonald’s in LaGrange. Transportation will be via Kenton County buses. There is no charge to participate.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
13. Field Trip Request – Taylor Mill Elementary School- 5th Grade
Taylor Mill Elementary School requests permission for 100 students to travel to Cincinnati, OH on May 25 OR May 26 (1/2 going one day, ½ going the next) to experience iSpace. Students will participate in a simulated space mission. Supervision will be provided by staff at a ratio of 1:20. Transportation will be by Kenton County bus and lunch will be student packed. Cost per student is $5.25. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve this field trip and add iSpace to the approved Field Trip List.
14. Field Trip Request – Turkey Foot Middle School- NEEDS Award Luncheon
Turkey Foot Middle School requests permission for 8 students to travel to Franfort, KY to the Frankfort Convention Center for the NEEDS Energywise award luncheon. Supervision will be provided by staff at a ratio of 1:8 Transportation will be by Kenton County bus. There is no charge to the students to participate.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
15. Field Trip Request – Turkey Foot Middle School- COSI
Turkey Foot Middle School requests permission for 7 students on the Energy Wise Team to travel to Columbus, OH to COSI to learn about energy on May 14, 2011. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:1. Transportation and meals will be parent responsibility. Cost per student is $10 and funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
16. Field Trip Request – Dixie Heights High School- Odyssey of the Mind to Poland
Dixie Heights High School requests permission for 7 students to travel to Gdansk, Poland April 26 to May 9, 2011 to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind EuroFest against teams from 15 countries. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:2. Lodging will be in youth hostels in Gdansk. Cost per student is $1,500. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
17. Field Trip Request – Odyssey of the Mind World Finals- 4 Qualifying TeamsPermission is requested for 48 students to travel to the University of Maryland May 26-31, 2011 for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Eight teams from the Kenton County School District have qualified to compete. One from Ft. Wright; two from Turkey Foot; one from Simon Kenton; and four from Dixie Heights. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:3. Transportation will be via parent vehicles. Lodging will be at the University of Maryland. Cost per student is $600. Funds have been secured for indigent students.
Recommendation : It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
A legal advertisement was placed in the Kentucky Enquirer on April 11, 2011 to accept bids for the "Beechgrove Elementary School Poured Rubber Gymnasium Floor". Bids were opened on April 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. The bid tabulation is attached as Enclosure
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Kenton County Board of Education accept bid Option #3A from Cincinnati Floor as indicated on the attached tabulation.
2. Custodial Supplies Bid Enc. 8
A legal advertisement was placed in the Kentucky Enquirer on March 22, 2011 to accept bids for "Custodial Supplies". Bids were opened on April 5, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. The bid tabulation is attached as Enclosure
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Kenton County Board of Education accept the bid as indicated on the attached Custodial Supplies Bid Tabulation.
F. Professional TravelDate Location Name School Substitute Reimbursement
Funding Source
*4/13-16/2011 Indianapolis, IN Denise Osterhage Dixie Heights N Dixie PD*4/26-29/2011 Nashville, TN Jennifer Paganetto CO N General Fund
Travel
*4/30/2011 Villa Hills, KY Shannon Higgins River Ridge N Deaf/Hard Hearing
*5/1-3/2011 Danbury, CT Brennon Sapp CO N Early College
Plan*5/1-3/2011 Danbury, CT Martha Setters SK N Next
Generation*5/1-3/2011 Danbury, CT Jennifer Hodson SK Y Next
Generation*5/1-3/2011 Danbury, CT Craig Reinhart SK Y Next
Generation*5/1-3/2011 Danbury, CT Jessica Dykes SK Y Next
Generation*5/1-3/2011 Danbury, CT Stephanie Schneider SK Y Next
Generation.5/10-13/2011 Louisville, KY Suzanne Porter CO N General Fund
Travel.5/11-13/2011 Louisville, KY Jennifer Paganetto CO N General Fund
Travel.5/27-29/2011 Atlanta, GA Chris Girard Simon Kenton Y Simon Kenton
PD.6/3-6/2011 Evanston, IL Chris Girard Simon Kenton Y Simon Kenton
PD.6/9/2011 Carrollton, KY Julia Goodman Beechgrove N FRYSC Grant.6/19-22/2011 Louisville, KY Charlotte Wayman Transportation N Transportation.6/19-22/2011 Louisville, KY Sherry Eagler Transportation N Transportation.6/19-22/2011 Louisville, KY Paula Allen Transportation N Transportation.6/19- Louisville, KY Patty Callen Transportation N Transportation
22/2011.6/19-22/2011 Louisville, KY Cindy Schneider Transportation N Transportation.6/19-22/2011 Louisville, KY Connie Snipes Transportation N Transportation.6/22/2010 Florence, KY Ibeita Byrley Beechgrove N IDEA.6/28-29/2011 Erlanger, KY Tracy Schultz Beechgrove N Preschool
ARRA.7/3-15/2011 Lexington, KY Adam Klaine Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/10-14/11 Indianapolis, IN Jill Baird Caywood N Medicaid.7/12/2011 Lexington, KY Carol Jo Taylor Piner N Piner PD.7/18-20/2011 Louisville, KY Donna Deal Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/17-20/2011 Louisville, KY Larry Butler Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/17-20/2011 Louisville, KY Vicki Snowden Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/17-20/2011 Louisville, KY Chris Lenihan Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/17-20/2011 Louisville, KY Debbie Edwards Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/17-20/2011 Louisville, KY Therese L. Dukes Simon Kenton N Perkins.7/19-21/2011 Richmond, KY Candace Puckett North Key N KECSAC.7/20-22/2011 Louisville, KY Debbie Burch River Ridge N FRYSC Grant
V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION
1. BG-11-002 Revision for Turkey Foot Middle School Solar Photovoltaic System Enc. 9
This BG-1 revision is required to allow for the total bond sale necessary to match the Kentucky Energy Cabinet Grant of $2,000,000. Expenditures totaling $662,533 within the construction of the Turkey Foot Middle School are allowable and it is necessary for the School District to bond the balance of $1,340,000, with the two totaling approximately $2,000,000.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Kenton County Board of Education approve the revision of BG 11-002 for the construction of a solar photovoltaic system and to prepare an interface with the electric grid on the roof of the new Turkey Foot Middle School, contingent on approval of the Kentucky Department of Education.
2. KENTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF KENTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FT. WRIGHT, KENTUCKY; AUTHORZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS; APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECTS; CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE KENTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS;
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution authorizing and approving certain architects’ plans for the construction of certain school building projects; approving the plan of financing the cost of said projects, confirming the acceptance of an offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction commission; authorizing and approving the execution of a participation agreement with said commission; authorizing the execution of a contract, lease and option with the Kenton County School District Finance Corporation and any further necessary instruments.
3. 2011-12 School Professional Development Plans (Hard Copy) Enc. 10
Each school’s SBDM Council has developed and approved a professional development plan for the 2011-21 school year, which addresses the goals of their respective Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and the District’s Goals. As most school plans include a flexible calendar option, the board is requested to approve the plans as presented.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the 2011-12 professional development plan of each school as submitted in the enclosure.
4. 2011-2012 Student Fees
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALLOCATIONPrimary Program (K) $18.00 Per StudentGrades (1-5) $36.00 Per Student
The Board of Education shall pay this instructional fee to each school. Schools shall not collect instructional fees. The SBDM at each school will be responsible for the budgeting of these funds. MIDDLE SCHOOL ALLOCATIONGrades (6-8) $45.00 Per Student
This fee will be paid by the board for all students and will be used for the following purposes: assemblies, field trips, magazines, paperbacks, lock rental, technology, and course fees. The SBDM at each school will be responsible for the budgeting of these funds.
Athletic Participation Fee $30.00 for 1 Sport $15.00 for additional sports (total not to exceed $45.00)
HIGH SCHOOL ALLOCATION
Grades (9-12) $95.00 Per Student
The Board of Education shall pay this instructional fee to each school. Schools shall not collect instructional fees. The SBDM at each school will be responsible for the budgeting of these fees.
The SBDM at each school will be responsible for the budgeting of these funds.
Athletic Participation Fee (paid by student) $30.00 per sport*(Total shall not exceed $60.00 per athlete)
Parking Pass (paid by student) $20.00
Additional instructional fees shall not be assessed without Board of Education approval.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Student Fee Schedule for 2011-2012.
5. Administrative Index for High School and Middle School Associate Principal
This index corresponds to the Middle School Assistant Principal index, but is reduced proportionately for 210 days instead of 230. The proposed index for the High School Associate principal will also correspond to the High School Assistant Principal index in the same manner.
205/210 Days High School Associate Principal 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 205/210 Days Middle School Associate Principal 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Indices for the High School and Middle School Associate Principal.
6. Section Seven School Allocations – KAR 3:246 Enc. 11
Section 7 of KAR 3:246 School Council Allocation Formula provides that if there are funds available to be distributed after council allocations are budgeted and general operating expenses are met, that those funds may be distributed in the following ways;
(a) An amount per pupil based on prior year average daily attendance (b) Based on pupil needs identified by school councils in their adopted school improvement
plans and designated by the local board(c) For specific instructional purposes based on student needs identified by the board from
disaggregated student achievement data(d) A combination of (a), (b), and (c) above.(e)The section seven allocations presented for approval are those indicated by the schools’ improvement plans, enrollment adjustments, and budget requests. Additions from last year are as follows: An Associate Principal, ½ secretarial position, and ½ instructional assistant has been added to Turkey Foot. Simon Kenton and Dixie allocations for Assistant Principal have been increased by ½ each. The Fort Wright and Piner secretarial allocation have been increased by ½ and 1/4 , respectively. The Assistant Principal allocation at Summit View Elementary has been increased by ½. These adjustments were made due to enrollments at each school.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the board approve the Section Seven allocations for each
school as presented on Enclosure #
7. Summer School Enrichment Program Request – Summit View Elementary
Summit View Elementary requests permission to serve as a pilot program that can be expanded district-wide in the future by offering a one week enrichment program for students indentified in the primary talent pool (grade K-3) and formally identified gifted (grade 4 and 5). Teachers were presented information regarding a potential summer enrichment program and parents of PTP and gifted students were surveyed regarding interest in a summer enrichment program. Teachers and parents indicated strong favorable response. The program will be named The Stallion Academy and classes will be taught during the week of June 6-10, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Summit View Elementary. Teacher, Krista Miller will serve as the project manager. The principal or assistant principal will be on location during the academy. Summit View teachers will write the curriculum for the class and teach the class. The anticipated tuition of classes will be $80.00 to cover teacher salaries, supplies and a daily snack. Class size will be 8-10 students per class. Parents will be responsible for transportation to and from Summit View Elementary. Funds will be available for indigent students. Anticipated class offerings include Lego/Problem Solving; Chemistry; Mini Musical; CreArtivity; Technology with I-Pads; Spanish Culture and Language; Photography of Nature; Ocean Adventures; Planting a Garden/Body Nutrition; African Animals.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Summer Enrichment Academy.
8. Meal Price Recommendation
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed by Congress requires that school nutrition programs move towards charging paid meal category students at a price that is on average equal to the difference between free meal reimbursement and paid meal reimbursement. School districts are allowed to gradually phase in the increase, which is a total of 71 cents in Kenton County. In addition, districts will be required to price a la carte items(including adult meals) at a price that assures that they are not being subsidized by the child nutrition program. Therefore, it is recommended that meal prices be increased for the 2011-2012 school year as follows:
This is a 25 cent increase for students in all meal categories and a 50 cent increase for adults in all categories. For comparison information, the current meal prices of several other districts are listed below:
PS-5 6-12 Employee Lunch BreakfastCampbell County $2.00 $2.25 not available $1.00Boone County $2.00 $2.25 $2.75 $1.00Erlanger $1.75 $2.00 $2.50 $1.10Beechwood $2.25 not available $1.50Ft. Thomas $2.25 $2.50 not available $1.50Fayette $2.00 $2.10 $3.50 $1.35/$1.75Jefferson $2.25 $2.35 $4.25 $1.75/$1.85
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the above listed meal prices for the 2011-2012 School year.
9. Change Order No. 7 – Triton Services Inc. – New Turkey Foot Middle School – Phase II – BG 08-143 Enc. 12
This change order is the seventh of the construction of the new Turkey Foot Middle School – Phase II associated with Triton Services Inc. The original contract with Triton Services, Inc. was $2,855,182.00. This change order of $2,485.00 with previous change orders totaling $45,699.00 brings the contract total to date to $2,903,366.00.
Item No. 1 – Contractor’s request – Provide labor and material to modify duct work in the Kitchen Office/Kitchen area per drawing A101-A issued as Bulletin #11. ADD: $1,048.00
Item No. 2 – Engineer’s Request – Provide labor and material to complete installation of mechanical pad and install piping for the make-up water tank. ADD: $1,437.00
TOTAL: $2,485.00
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Kenton County Board of Education approve Change Order No. 7 with Triton Services Inc. associated with Turkey Foot Middle School Phase II – BG 08-143 at a cost of $2,485.00, contingent on Kentucky Department of Education approval.
10. Change Order to Purchase Orders – Turkey Foot Middle School – BG 08-143 Enc. 13
The new Turkey Foot Middle School project has been completed. Several of the material suppliers purchase orders were not used in full; therefore the original contract amount is reduced.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Kenton County Board of Education approve the Change Orders to Purchase Orders for the above material suppliers, contingent on Kentucky Department of Education approval.
SUMMARY OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE NEW TURKEY FOOT MIDDLE SCHOOL – PHASE II – BG 08-143
The original contingency for this project 100% $1,153,676.00The total for all change orders for this project. 489,981.31The remaining contingency $ 663,694.78
Material Supplier Correction Total for School High School Improvements & New Entry Addition – Phase II-A – BG 11-095
At the April 4 Board meeting the Board approved the bid for Phase II-A – Scott High School Improvement which reflected that materials totaled $891,624.00. The electrical materials were inadvertently overlooked and not added into the total. The materials total should have been $1,209,275.00. They were included at the time of the bid opening but did not get added in when the figures were being totaled for the agenda. This does not change the base bid of $6,595,000.00. ($6,595,000.00 base bid, minus $55,400.00 for alternates, minus $1,209,275.00 for materials for final contract sum of $5,330,325.00).
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Kenton County Board of Education approve the correction of $1,209,275.00 for purchase orders to the material suppliers for a final contract sum of $5,330,325.00.
11. Capital Outlay Funds Request Enc. 14
The General Assembly gave latitude to school districts to pay for general operating expenses out of the Capital Outlay Fund if the funds were not required for servicing debt. The net effect is that General Fund balances may be increased. In preparation for an uncertain funding picture for next year, we are recommending that the entire Capital Outlay Allotment of $1,315,767 be utilized for the items listed on the attached KDE request form. Building Fund revenues will service 100% of the 2010-11 debt requirements.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the KDE Capital Funds Request Form.
12. Revised Job Descriptions Enc. 15
The job descriptions for Assistant Director of Special Education, Special Education Lead Teacher, and Due Process Coordinator have been revised to reflect current district, state and federal policies and procedures.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Revised Job Descriptions for Assistant Director of Special Education, special Education Lead Teacher, and due Process Coordinator.
13. Enrollment forms for 2011-2012 Enc. 16
The enrollment form for 2011-2012 is being submitted for board approval. The changes recommended include a box put around the race ethnicity coding so that it stands out more. Additionally, minor changes have been made in the wording for transportation to make it easier for guardians to answer. In addition to the new student enrollment form, we are also requesting that the second form, a pre-filled form from the student information system, be allowed in place of student enrollment forms for students that are currently attending. Parents will be able to change information and send back to the school. This form will make it easier for families and easier for school employees to process. We continue to review options and will hopefully be able to automate the process even more for the future.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the board approve the 2011-2012 Enrollment Forms.
14. Master Schedule Summary Enc. 17
The master schedule summary of instructional time for the 2011/12 school year includes the days and total instructional time. Each schedule has been checked to make sure it meets local and state requirements. This is presented for board approval.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the Master Schedule Summary for 2011/12.
15. Secondary School Activities Coordinator Enc. 18
The position of Middle School Activities Coordinator was added last year to address the needs in the middle schools with students who have been involved in elementary activities. This position was successful, however the need to increase high school opportunities is present. Therefore, we are asking the job description be changed to allow for this focus to be added.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the changes to Middle School Activities Coordinator Job Description.
