SESC RegularBoard Meeting August 13, 2015

GC Garland Building

In Attendance:

Tom Gambrel / Bell County / Donna Brockman / EPSB
Ed McNeel / Corbin Indp. / Mike Armstrong / KSBA
Vicki Jones / East Bernstadt / Joel McKenzie / American Fidelity
Beth Brickley / EKU / Michael Flory / REL
Charles Morton / Harlan Indp. / Wendell Emerson / Ross Sinclair
Doug Bennett / Laurel County / Juett Wells / KDE
Steve Martin / Middlesboro Indp. / Wanetta Morrow / KDE
Patrick Clore / Pineville Indp. / Linda Rains / KDE
David Pensol / Rockcastle County / Vanessa Dials / KDE
Rick Walker / Science Hill Indp. / David Livingston / Roeding Insurance
Kyle Lively / Somerset Indp. / David Johnson / SESC
Wayne Roberts / Wayne County / Johnda Bales / SESC
Teresa Wallace / UofCumberlands / Melissa Reynolds / SESC
Jason Creekmore / UofCumberlands / Renee Leach / SESC
Jimmy Adams / EPSB / Brandi Bray / SESC
Angela Bray / SESC
Connie Brookins / SESC
Brenda Hammons / SESC
Sarah Evans / SESC

SESC Board of Directors Chairman Ed McNeel called the meeting to order.

The Board unanimously approved the agenda for August 13, 2015 with 1 addition to VI. (D) Fees. Motion by Charles Morton, second by Patrick Clore.

Reports:

Novice Reduction Update – Linda Rains of the KDE reported to the Board on the Novice Reduction for Gap Closure plan KDE has created. This has full support of KBE.

KDE Update-Associate Commissioner Hiren Desai reported KDE updates including personnel changes; the Commissioner Search; Kevin Brown serving as interim as of Sept 1; Sept 17 is the next superintendent summit.

KTIP Update-Ms. Donna Brockman of EPSB reported to the Board on the revised KTIP program starting this year.

Task Force on Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships - Mr. Jimmy Allen of EPSB reported to the Board on the new EPSB Task Force on Inappropriate Teacher/Student relationships. It will look at policies and procedures.

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

Partners Update – Dr. Teresa Wallace of University of the Cumberlands informed the board of the Ed.D. program at the university. It is an eight-week online program requiring three to five years to complete.

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

A. Approve SESC meeting minutes for May 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 Kyle Lively, second by Rick Walker

  1. Ratify MOAs/Contracts for Leader in Me program with Knox County, Lincoln County, and Middlesboro Independent School Districts.
  2. Approve Initial Annual Financial Report 2014-15
  3. Approve/Ratify Contracts – MOAs with KDE for DI/IS Coach, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Room Rental), Dyane Smokorowski (Trainer), Kim Hall (Trainer), Rachel Hundley (Trainer), Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
  4. Ratify Grant Applications – NASSP Grant for Principal Training
  5. Call for Bids – Copy Paper and Banners
  6. Approve Actions on Positions – The Board amended the Staff Support Secretary position to a 240-day position and agreed to include the Professional Learning Coordinator and the Staff Support Secretary position in the list of positions included for reimbursement of cell phone services.

Discussion/Action Items

  1. Consider Membership Application – University of the Cumberlands. The Board unanimously approved membership for University of the Cumberlands as a voting member of the Board of Directors. Motion by Pat Clore, seconded by Charles Morton
  2. Superintendent Forum – No topics discussed
  3. Topics for Next Meeting (September 10, 2015) – No suggestions
  4. Fees – SESC will develop a procedure for reducing fees for host districts to attend PD sessions.

Adjorn

The board unanimously approved to adjourn. Motion by Vickie Jones, second by Pat Clore.