SESC Board Meeting March 12, 2015

SESC Board Meeting March 12, 2015

GC Garland Building

In Attendance:

Yvonne Gilliam / Bell County / Amanda Ellis / KDE
Mike Hogg / Berea Indp. / Clabe Slone / KEDC
Amon Couch / Clay County / Jennifer Sloan / KEDC
Ed McNeel / Corbin Indp. / Steve Smith / KSBA
Vicki Jones / East BernstadtIndp / Jacob Stoebel / Berea College
Teresa Wallace / EKU / Jason Creekmore / U Cumberlands
Randall Christopher / Estill County / Michael Flory / REL
Charles Morton / Harlan Indp. / Wendell Emerson / Ross Sinclair Assoc
Mike Smith / Jackson County / Jennifer Parsons / Corbin Indp.
Kelly Sprinkles / Knox County / Kristal Doolin / Corbin Indp.
Doug Bennett / Laurel County / Jason Coguer / Rockcastle County
Arthur D. Wright / McCreary County / David Johnson / SESC
Terry Hayes / Pineville Indp. / Johnda Bales / SESC
David Pensol / Rockcastle County / Melissa Reynolds / SESC
Rick Walker / Science Hill Indp. / Sarah Evans / SESC
Boyd Randolph / Somerset Indp. / Connie Brookins / SESC
Wayne Roberts / Wayne County / Glenn Manns / KDE
Denise Bailey / SESC

Information on the meeting and supporting documents have been provided prior to the meeting so that everyone can familiarize themselves with agenda items and be prepared with questions.

The Board approved the agenda for March 12, 2015– Motion by Terry Hayes, second by Amon Couch. Unanimous approval.

Reports

Amanda Ellis of KDE reported to the Board on Kentucky Rising and Novice Reduction. Dr. Ellis also spoke on OPGES which will be piloted for one more year and district administrators not to be done this year. Districts can choose EDS to use or not.

David Johnson of SESC played the new SESC marketing video and provided the members with the SESC Annual Report.

Jennifer Parsons and Kristal Doolin of Corbin Independent reported to the group on EdCamp and offering this program to teachers in our region this upcoming summer.

Partners

Steve Smith, KSBA – KSBA will host a PD for state and federal law updates in May. Mr. Johnson informed the group of the School Board member training that will be held on March 14 in Corbin. Dr. Michael Flory reported REL will host a webinar on student engagement on data and how to use it.

The Board approved Management items as listed on the agenda. Motion by Boyd Randolph, second by Charles Morton. Unanimous approval.

The Board approved Operations items as listed on the agenda with the following amendment: The Roeding Group is approvedas the broker for insurance bids for 2015-16.The Board also approved the following action: Having determined that competition is not reasonably feasible and having determined that services are for a certified public accountant, it is moved that Morgan-Franklin be employed for the 2014 financial audit of SESC at a cost of $8,000. Motion by Kelly Sprinkles, second by Amon Couch. Unanimous approval.

Terry Hayes was chosen to serve as the SESC representative on the KASS Summer Conference Advisory Committee.

Mr. Johnson reminded the board his evaluations were due back to Mr. McNeel in April before the April board meeting.

The Board voted to adjourn. Motion byBoyd Randolph, second by Terry Hayes. Unanimous approval.