SouthEast/SouthCentral Educational Cooperative

G.C. Garland Building, Laurel County

London, KY

August 14, 2014

  1. Call to Order

ChairpersonEd McNeelcalled themeeting to order at 9:35a.m. EST.

The following people were in attendance:

Mike Hogg / Berea Indp. / Michael Flory / REL
Amon Couch / Clay County / Bob Tarvin / Ross Sinclair Assoc.
Ed McNeel / Corbin Indp. / Dwight Salsbury / Ross Sinclair Assoc.
Vicki Jones / East BernstadtIndp. / Wendell Emerson / Ross Tarrant Artc.
Verna Lowe / EKU / David Johnson / SESC
Bert Hensley / Estill County / Johnda Bales / SESC
Charles Morton / Harlan Indp. / Melissa Reynolds / SESC
Mike Smith / Jackson County / Brenda Hammons / SESC
Kelly Sprinkles / Knox County / Connie Brookins / SESC
Doug Bennett / Laurel County / Ginger Brashear / SESC
Terry Hayes / Pineville Indp. / Jim Feger / SESC
Rick Walker / Science Hill Indp. / Brandi Bray / SESC
Boyd Randolph / Somerset Indp. / Nancy Nichols / KSB
Wayne Roberts / Wayne County / Diana Mills / Union College
Kim Naugle / EKU / Debra Reed / Knox Central High Sc
Theresa Wallace / EKU / Rodney Swafford / Knox Central High Sc
Hiren Desai / KDE / Eric Hibbard / Knox Central High Sc
Tommy Floyd / KDE / Catrina McDermott / Knox Central High Sc
Judith Evans / KDE / Tim Melton / Knox Central High Sc
Steve Smith / KSBA
II. / Review and Approval of Agenda
Ed McNeel recommendedfor the members to review and approve the August 14, 2014 agenda. Boyd Randolphmoved to approve the August 14, 2014 agenda,Mike Hogg seconded the motion. All voted aye
III. / Reports
Dr. Tommy Floyd (KDE) presented information to the Superintendents on the SPGES that in place this year. *See below for the activity information Dr. Floyd request on the standards. Mr. Hiren Desai (KDE) reminded the board of the Superintendent Summit on September 11, 2014 and that Math Achievement Grant funds RFP’s will close on October 9 on KDE’s website. Mr. Desai also presented information on the district finance report card. Dr. Bob Tarvin (Ross Tarrant) informed the group that Ross Tarrant is offering financing through bonds to help districts pay the KSBIT fees assessed for each district. Dr. Verna Lowe (EKU) updated the board on Vanguard East and NGSS (Elementary) trainings that EKU is working on creating to help the member districts. Dr. Lowe explained the restructuring of the College of Education to a “clinical school” Dr. Kim Naugle (EKU) informed the board of the changes in the online classroom at EKU. Mr. David Johnson (SESC) presented a packet to the group with several trainings and workshops that SESC will offer such as the Beginning Teacher Institute(BTi) and several leadership workshops.
IV. / Management
Ed McNeelrecommended for the members to review and approve management items (meeting minutes for May 6, 2014, payment of bills, May, June and July 2014 treasurer’s report, May, June and July 2014 personnel report and May, June and July 2014 Executive Director report and staff activity logs). Bert Hensley moved to approve the management items, Charles Morton seconded the motion. All voted aye.
V. / Operations
Ed McNeel recommended the members to review and approve operation items:(B). Approve Hiring of Board Secretary and Appointment of Treasurer – Johnda Bales (C). Ratify MOAs/Contracts for Leader In Me Program. (D). Approve/Ratify Contract Days for Positions (E). Approve Initial Annual Financial report for 2013-14 (F). Approve As-Needed Unemployment Tax Payments (G). Approve Creation of Position – IDEA/GapReduction Specialist (210 days) (H). Approve Contracts – Workshop Consultants. Mr. Johnson requested to table item (A). Boyd Randolphmoved to approve all operation items as submitted,Kelly Sprinklesseconded the motion. All voted aye.
VI. / Discussion/Action Items
(A). David Johnsonrecommended the board approve the membership application for Barbourville Independent Schools and Union College. Charles Morton moved to approve Barbourville and Union as members, Terry Hayes seconded the motion. All voted aye.
(B). Mike Hogg recommended Doug Bennett as the new Superintendent for the Superintendent Advisory Council (SAC). All voted aye.
VII. / Adjourn
Bert Hensley motioned to adjourn, Vickie Jones seconded the motion. All vote aye.

Superintendent Standards Activities*

Standard 1

Planning Process

Monthly update on progress

Re-branding

Annual Report

Website Redesign

Individual staff meetings

Leadership team development

Seek teacher input

Standard 2

Leadership meeting

Review evaluation

Set PD

Teacher Leaders to lead work on curriculum and assessment

Standard 3

Advisory Groups

Links to webcasts to stake holders

Recognize staff/students at board meetings regularly

Student and parent advisory groups

Beliefs about Teaching and Learning

Build a “Team”

Principal summer retreat agenda

New staff training program

Standard 4

Hiring procedures detailed

Employ training new hires

Utilize TELL data to improve

Support personnel in leadership roles

Review KY data collected with school leaders – Build consensus

Eliminate district deficit

Standard 5

Development of school schedule of budget analysis/review to the BOE 2x annually to assist in budgeting planning.

Work on DFP

School safety report – review

Model effective technology

Plan for facilities

Standard 6

Board mission “Found & Understood” by staff and students

Committee makeup / input community

Standard 7

Developed a system of utilizing local business/civic/political network regularly cultivated for influence and information to contribute to our improvement plan.

Create systems/process for hiring/evaluation

Attends local council, chamber meetings to share vision

Meets/consults regularly with legal, local, regional reps to ensure consistent implementation of statutes.