KENTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEETING – January 10, 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
II. Election of Officers – Board of Education
A. Name Superintendent as Chairperson Pro-Tem during Election of the Chairperson
B. Elect Chairperson of the Board of Education
C. Chairperson Elect Assumes Chair
D. Elect Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Education
III. Special Presentation
IV. Recognition
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
January is Kentucky observation of School Board Member Recognition Month. The Superintendent wants to take this opportunity to thank the school board members for their service to the children of our school district. Thank you to Karen Collins, Carl Wicklund, Tamara Miano, Becky Melching, and Mike Martin.
VETERAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Mr. Charles Philip Casson left Simon Kenton High School before graduation to serve his country. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs has made it possible for schools and school boards to not only thank veterans for their service but to bestow something very precious to veterans - a high school diploma. It is our great pleasure to present a Simon Kenton High School diploma to Mr. Casson.
ART FOR AFGHANISTAN
Lauren Schultz, Dixie Heights senior, launched “Art for Afghanistan”, a drive to collect art
supplies for children in war-torn Afghanistan. Lauren partnered with James A. Caywood
Elementary, R. C. Hinsdale Elementary, River Ridge Elementary, and Turkey Foot Middle
students to help her in the collection. Students collected over 2,000 items. Caywood collected
the most supplies and won $500 for their art department. Lauren delivered the pens, pencils
markers, crayons, colored chalk, construction paper, plain paper, coloring books, notebooks,
stickers, glue sticks, watercolor tray paints and brushes to Fort Knox December 20.
Congratulations on this tremendous achievement.
WHAT OUTSTANDING WORK AWARDS
Paula House and Angie Schawe, Ryland Heights Teachers
Nominated by a colleague
Paula House and Angie Schawe do such incredible things for our students to enhance their arts and humanities talents. Paula meets with over 75 students weekly because they all signed up to be in her drama club. She divides the group and meets with each group on a different day. She also meets with our chorus before school one day a week. As evidenced by the student performance at the Board of Education meeting, she goes above and beyond to engage and challenge students while adding the joy of music and drama to everything she does. She regularly asks to provide evening performances so parents can see the product of her time with the students. She is an amazing, Nationally Board Certified teacher who goes above and beyond to help our students find and nurture talents that they didn’t even know they had.
Angie Schawe, our phenomenal art teacher who not only enriches our arts/humanities program with lessons that engage and inspire students, but she supports our Ascent program weekly by participating in their weekly sessions. She develops and facilitates art connections to almost every lesson they study. In addition, Angie facilitates an after or before school program for a group of students who have been identified gifted in creativity: The Creativity Club.Under her direction, creativity students develop and decorate props for every school production. Angie works hard to highlight the artistic ability of all students by monthly displaying grade level art products at our monthly PTO meetings, and she facilitates a huge art showcase and sale as part of a service learning project. Ryland is blessed to have the powerful arts and humanities program that we have thanks to the work of Paula House and Angie Schawe.
KENTON COUNTY BASIC DIPLOMA
CONTRACT OF AGREEMENT FULFILLMENT
The following student has 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.
Christopher Allen Salerno – Scott
V. Rigor – Relevance – Relationship
Presentation by Assistant Superintendent, Barb Martin regarding Springboard
VI. Information
A. Monthly Reports
a. Energy Enc. 1
b. Finance Enc. 2
c. Food Service Enc. 3
B. Personnel
CERTIFIED RECOMMENDED:
Teresa Nicosia Dixie High School/Curriculum & Instruc. Coach Eff. 12/13/2010
Steven Reynolds Scott Eff. 12/13/2010
CLASSIFIED RECOMMENDED:
Karen Gardner Turkey Foot/Non-Instructional Assistant Eff. 12/13/2010
Grant Gauthier River Ridge/Custodian Eff. 12/6/2010
Suzanne Kroger Simon Kenton/Custodian Eff. 12/6/2010
Jillian McGraw Kenton/Instructional Assistant Eff. 12/08/2010
Michael Supinger Taylor Mill/Building Operation Supervisor Eff. 12/13/2010
CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS:
Kevin Reinhardt Summit View Middle/Instructional Assistant Eff. 12/10/2010
LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT COMPENSATION
CERTIFIED
Jamie Bogner(revised)Twenhofel/Teacher Maternity 11/18-12/13/2010,
12/15, 12/17/2010
Jennifer Egan(revised) River Ridge/Teacher Maternity 12/9, 12/10, 12/13, 12/15, 12/17/2010 (4.25 days)
Michelle Kinder White’s Tower/Counselor Personal 1/10/2011-1/11/2011
June Levis Turkey Foot/Teacher Medical 12/8-12/13/2010, 12/15,12/17/2010
Kristy Phelps Twenhofel/Teacher Maternity 1/11-3/11/2011
Stephanie Simon(revision)Turkey Foot/Teacher Maternity 6/4, 6/07/2010, 8/16/2010-12/13, 12/15/2010
Lori Yagodzinski(revision)Kenton/Teacher Medical 11/8/2010-12/13/2010
12/15/2010, 12/17/2010
CLASSIFIED
Brandy Engelhardt Simon Kenton/Custodian Medical 12/15-12/23/2010
Tracy Deaton Scott/ FRYSC Medical 1/3/2011-1/31/2011
Marie Dionne-Hart Woodland/ITAS Medical 12/13, 12/15, 12/17/2010
Connie Draud (revised) Summit View Elem/ITAS Medical 1/5-1/31/2011(16.5)
Barb Ellis Transportation/Monitor Medical 11/10, 11/11, 11/15-11/18/2010,
11/22-11/23/2010, 11/29- 12/2/2010, 12/6-12/9/2010,
12/14-12/15/2010
Amanda Fehler Beechgrove/ITAS Maternity 12/13/2010, 12/15/2010,
12/17/2010
Joyce Glaser(revision) Transportation/Monitor Medical 11/3/2010-12/13, 12/15, 12/17/2010
Mandy Hagemann Beechgrove/Cafeteria Medical 1/3-3/25/2011
Ann Kloentrup(revised)Hinsdale/Cafeteria Medical 10/22-12/13/2010, 12/15, 12/17/2010,1/03,1/04/2011
Jeff McClure Transportation/Driver Medical 12/1-12/13/2010, 12/15,
12/17/2010-1/31/2011
Leonard Morgan Transportation/Driver Medical 12/6-12/13/2010, 12/15, 12/17/2010
Kenneth Pancake Beechgrove/Custodian Medical 12/30-12/31/2010
Olga Price(revision) Beechgrove/Cafeteria Medical No unpaid days-Sick Leave Bank
Mary Trinkle Transportation/Driver Medical 12/15/2010, 12/17/2010
Sheila Turner Transportation/Driver Medical 12/1-12/13/2010,
12/15, 12/17/2010, 1/31/2011
Stephanie Utley Transportation/Monitor Medical 10/21-12/13/2010,
12/15, 12/17/2010
DAY WITHOUT PAY:
CLASSIFIED
Vicki Schulte (Transportation/Driver) 12/15/2010
SUBSTITUTES RECOMMENDED:
Certified
Teresa Bryan
Elizabeth Goetz
Melissa Heck
Jessica Hoffman
John Hoffman
Angela Houp
Amy Kellerman
Teresa Miller
Beau Menefee
Stephanie Noakes
Andrew Pirruccello
Elaine Pulsifer
Travis Rasso
Rebecca Rennirt
Maureen Riehemann
Tony Romito
Stacey Runion
Stanley Ryan
Jessica Smith
Leon Stamcliff
Scott Stuckwisch
Mike Stubblefield
Amanda Watson
Nicole Wilson
C. Draft Budget 2011-2012 Enc. 4
A first draft of the 2011-2012 budget is presented for review by the members of the Board of Education. Each school district must certify that Board members have received a preliminary draft of the next school year’s budget by January 31 of the preceding year.
GENERAL FUND (FUND 1)
Revenues Local revenue projections reflect recent trends in property, utility and motor vehicle tax collections and assessments and are only increased by 1%. The trend has been that local revenues, while increasing, are not rising at the same rate as three to four years ago. Local tax revenues are projected to increase $388,000. Current year revenues are flat in comparison to last year.
The SEEK allotment is based a 1% increase base funding. However, at this time, there is no solid information regarding SEEK funding. A 1% increase means an additional $600,000.
Total General Fund current year receipts from all sources excluding on-behalf payments are projected at $85.97M. Most of the Capital Outlay Fund must be used for debt service, so that transfer to General Fund will be reduced to $224,000 from $945,000. Total current revenue is budgeted at $85,970,000.
Expenditures Expenditure projections include a 1% salary increases and the experience step that is built into our salary schedules and the resulting benefit match costs. County retirement is set to increase 14.5%. Approximately $3.8 in personnel will be shifted over to General Fund as SFSF and ARRA funding will be depleted this year. Non-personnel expenditures have been budgeted at a 2% increase (this will be adjusted as needs are more clearly identified, and also provides some room for reduction if needed). Funds are allotted for the purchase of 3 hybrid buses. The budgeted contingency in this budget is $16.75M, approximately 14% of budget. Revenues and expenditures will match up very well next year, even though local revenue increases are insignificant. Total budgeted current expenditures are $86,448,000. One very important note, the EduJobs funding will be available until September 2012, and General Fund expenditures can be shifted to this funding. The EduJobs funding is $2.3M.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (FUND 2)
This fund accounts for State and Federal programs. The grant allotments and budgets will be presented with Tentative Working Budget at the May board meeting. State funding will most likely continue to be at a decreased level. Also, ARRA funding and State Fiscal Stabilization funding is now expended.
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (310)
These are state funds to be used on capital expenditures only. Each district in the Commonwealth receives $100.00 per Average Daily Attendance reported. The amount budgeted for this fund is $1,315,600. These funds are dedicated to the payment of debt service. The transfer of excess funds to General will be decreased to $224,000 assuming the debt service for the Scott project will be added for 2011-12. The current year transfer is $945,000.
BUILDING FUND (320)
The Building Fund consists of $12.27M of local monies generated through property tax, and state matching for two of the Building Fund nickels in the amount of $1.2M. This fund is utilized to pay the district’s long-term debt. Total district capital debt service for 2011-12 is projected to be $14.6M. This includes the anticipated debt service for the Scott renovation.
CONSTRUCTION FUND
The Construction Fund is budgeted for the construction of the next phase at Scott High school. We are anticipating the next phase to be a $15,000,000 renovation.
FOOD SERVICE FUND (51)
Projected revenues are based on recent budgets and previous year trends. The projected contingency is $1,158,000. The Food Service Fund Budget is $6.6M. The projected contingency percentage for Food Service is 17.44%, which is still substantial. The Food Service fund has been very consistent for a number of years.
This is the first budget projection for FY 2011-2012. The Tentative Budget will provide a closer estimate of fund balances, revenues, salary costs and expenditures. No action is required by the Board. This item is located in this section of the agenda for discussion.
D. Energy Report Enc. 5
We are now half way through the year and we are seeing great results in our energy conservation efforts again!
In the first 6 months of this year, our district-wide energy consumption is down 30.4% compared to our baseline year 2005-2006.
So far this year we have prevented 4,140,807 lbs of CO2 emissions compared to our baseline year 2005-2006. This is equivalent to removing 277 cars from the roads or planting 561 acres of trees.
Congratulations to this month’s winners:
Dixie High School – 50.9% -
Summit View Middle School – 45.1%
Piner Elementary – 79.9%
E. Elementary School Health Survey Enc. 6
The district is required by state regulations (KRS 158) to submit a nutrition assessment and a physical activity assessment of the district yearly to the board.
The attached summary for Elementary School Health and Physical Activity highlights thirteen standards that schools complete as a self-assessment.
This year all eleven elementary schools scored a 100% on all 13 standards.
The attached summary for School Nutrition Assessment indicates that our district is in full compliance with KRS 158.
VII. Public Input
VIII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting – December 6, 2010 Enc. 7
B. Monthly Bills Enc. 8
C. Field Trips
1. Field Trip Request – Beechgrove Elementary – Children’s Chorus
Beechgrove Elementary School requests permission for 13 choral students to travel to Louisville, KY on February 9, 2011 for the 2011 Kentucky Children’s Chorus at Kentucky Center for the Arts. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:1. Lodging will be at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. Transportation and meals will be the parents’ responsibility. Cost per student is $45 registration fee, plus transportation, meals and lodging. Funds are available for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
2. Field Trip Request – Turkey Foot Middle School – Forensics Team
Turkey Foot Middle School requests permission for 23 forensic students to travel to Danville, KY on January 22, 2011 for a Forensics Tournament at Danville High School. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:2. Transportation and meals will be the parents’ responsibility. Cost per student is $5 per event. Funds are available for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request.
3. Field Trip Request – Success Academy – Archery Team
The Success Academy requests permission for 24 archery students to travel to Harrison County, KY on January 15, 2011 for an archery tournament at Harrison County Middle School. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:5. Transportation will be by Kenton County bus and lunch will be at Lenora’s Restaurant in Harrison County. Cost per student is $10 per student with an additional $10 for meal prior to tournament. Funds are available for indigent students.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request
4. Field Trip Request – Woodland Middle School – Wrestling Team
1/22/11 Harrison County Regional Middle School Wrestling Tournament
1/29/11 Montgomery County State Middle School Wrestling Tournament
Transportation to both tournaments will be by private transportation and parents are going with their
children.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board approve the trip request
5. Field Trip Request – Piner Elementary – Lego League Competition
Piner Elementary School requests permission for 6 students to travel to Bowling Green, KY on January 28, 2011 for the State First Lego League Competition. Supervision will be provided by staff and parents at a ratio of 1:1.5. Lodging is still to be determined by the First Lego League for block rates. Transportation and meals will be the parents’ responsibility. Cost per student is $79 for lodging, plus meals and miscellaneous items. Funds have been secured for indigent students.