SESC Regular Board Meeting May 14, 2015

Corbin Tech Center

In Attendance:

Mike Hogg / Berea Independent / Ruth Webb / First KY Sec. Corp
Amon Couch / Clay County / David Johnson / SESC
David Cox / Corbin Independent / Melissa Reynolds / SESC
Teresa Wallace / EKU / Johnda Bales / SESC
Doug Bennett / Laurel County / Greg Smith / SESC
David Pensol / Rockcastle County / Brandi Bray / SESC
Rick Walker / Science Hill Indp. / Ginger Brashear / SESC
Boyd Randolph / Somerset Indp. / Brenda Hammons / SESC
Wayne Roberts / Wayne County / Sarah Evans / SESC
Tom Shelton / KASS / James Feger / SESC
Ron Willhite / KSBA / Glenn Manns / KDE
Jason Creekmore / U of Cumberlands
Verna Lowe / U of Cumberlands
Michael Flory / REL

SESC Board of Directors Vice-Chairman Doug Bennett called the meeting to order.

The Board unanimously approved the agenda for May 14, 2015. Motion by Amon Couch, second by Mike Hogg.

Reports:

Commissioner Selection Process – Debbie Cook of the KBE informed the Board of the process and information KBE would like to have for selectin of the next commissioner. Mrs. Cook asked for some characteristics that SESC superintendents would like to see in the next commissioner. A search firm has been hired. KBE will meet again in July to discuss what will occur next.

KU Rate Update-Mr. Ron Wilhite of KSBA reported to the board on the KU rate case intervention and the future plans with the company.

SESC Financial Draft Audit Report-Mr. David Johnson went over the 2013-14 draft audit report provided by Morgan Franklin, CPA with the board.

The board unanimously approved to submit the 2013-14 auditor’s report to the State auditor’s office. Motion by Wayne Roberts, second by Mike Hogg.

SESC Activities Report –Mr. David Johnson reviewed upcoming SESC trainings for the group.

Partners Update: Teresa Wallace informed the Board that the EKU College of Education Dean search has begun. Dr. Wallace also informed the board she will be leaving EKU for a new position at University of the Cumberlands. Michael Flory, REL discussed upcoming workshops that REL will partner with KVEC and OVEC.

Management – The Board unanimously approved the management items. Motion by David Pensol, second by Wayne Roberts.

A. Approve SESC meeting minutes for April 14, 2015

B. Approve payment of bills

C. Approve treasurer’s report

D. Approve personnel report

E. Verify receiving the Executive Director Report and SESC staff activity log report

Operations – The Board unanimously approved the Operations items. Motion by Amon Couch, second by Mike Hogg.

A. Approve MOA Extension & Service Agreement – Laurel County and Wayne County School Districts

B. Award Bids – Insurance for 2015-16 (Liberty Mutual – Property/Liability, Chubb – Directors and

Officers, Seneca – Workers Compensation) and Copy Paper - Staples

C. Approve Contracts, LIM – Approval of contracts with FranklinCovey as long as within budget.

D. Approve SESC Dues Schedule for 2015-16

E. Approve IDEA Grant Proposal, Assurances and Budget for 2015-16

F. Approve SESC Salary Schedules (additional supplements Consultants $2,500, Coordinators $5,000, Directors $10,000 for 2015-16)

G. Approve SESC Budget for 2015-16

H. Approve Pre-Approved Expenditures

I. Emergency Approval of Policies/Procedures – 01.45, 04.32, AP 04.32, 04.37

J. Approve SESC Policy Handbook for 2015-16

Discussion/Action Items

A.  The Board unanimously approved creation of positons, job descriptions, and waiver of 30 day posting requirements for Professional Learning Coordinator and Gap Reduction/CCR Specialist. Motion by Amon County, second by Wayne Roberts.

B.  The Board unanimously voted Ed McNeel as SESC Chairperson. Motion by Mike Hogg, second by David Pensol.

The Board unanimously voted Doug Bennett as SESC Vice-Chairperson. Motion by Mike Hogg, second by David Pensol

C.  The Board unanimously voted to approve adding Doug Bennett to the Banking Signatures. Motion by David Pensol, second by Wayne Roberts.

Board Recognition

The Board recognized outgoing superintendents Boyd Randolph and Amon Couch.

Executive Session – The Board unanimously voted to go into Executive Session (Discussion which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee – KRS 61.810(1.f). Motion by Mike Hogg, seconded by Amon Couch.

The Board unanimously voted to return to open session. Motion by Mike Hogg, second by Amon Couch.

The Board unanimously voted to adjourn. Motion by Boyd Randolph, second by Amon Couch.