SESC Board Meeting January 8, 2015

GC Garland Building

In Attendance:

Yvonne Gilliam / Bell County / Kim Naugle / EKU
Jeff Saylor / Bell County / Tom Shelton / KASS
Mike Hogg / Berea Indp / Darren Billberry / KHSAA
Amon Couch / Clay County / Mike Armstrong / KSBA
Ed McNeel / Estill County / Jacob Steobel / Berea College
Vicki Jones / East Bernstadt Indp / Jason Creekmore / Univ Cumberlands
Verna Lowe / EKU / Michael Flory / REL
Randall Christopher / Estill County / Wendell Emerson / Ross Sinclair Assoc
Mike Smith / Jackson County / David Johnson / SESC
Kelly Sprinkles / Knox County / Johnda Bales / SESC
Doug Bennett / Laurel County / Melissa Reynolds / SESC
Karen Hatter / Lincoln County / Jim Feger / SESC
Arthur D Wright / McCreary County / Ginger Brashear / SESC
Terry Hayes / Pineville Indp. / Brandi Bray / SESC
David Pensol / Rockcastle County / Denise Bailey / SESC
Boyd Randolph / Somerset Indp. / Sarah Evans / SESC
Scott Paul / Whitley County / Renee Leach / SESC
Dennis Byrd / Williamsburg Indp

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 January 8, 2015 – Motion by Terry Hayes, second by Amon Couch. Unanimous approval.

Board Election – Boyd Randolph motion to approve previously nominated Doug Bennett to the Vice Chairperson position, second by David Pensol. Unanimous approval.

Reports

The Board heard the monthly KDE report from Associate Commissioner Hiren Desai which included updates on Superintendents webcast Jan 22 @11am, survey after webcast, legislation, KY Rising, K- Screening data, next KBOE meeting in February, and possible changes to the accountability model. Mr. Desai will be giving legislative updates at the February board meeting.

Tom Shelton of KASS, provided information to the SESC Board on the CBE funding Adequacy Study. Mr. Shelton provided the group with the two-part report on funding and research/data for the study.

Mike Armstrong of KSBA spoke on the direction and vision from KSBA. The KSBA Annual Conference will be held on February 27 – March 1. Mr. Armstrong also informed the board of the approval process for training of Kentucky school board members.

David Johnson of SESC provided the members with the upcoming trainings/ workshops offered by SESC.

Jim Feger of SESC – presentation was rescheduled to February meeting.

Partners

Michael Flory – (REL) – CCR data around intervention working with KVEC. Action research working with KVEC this summer.

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

The Board approved Operations items as listed on the agenda with the following change: Add item (f) PSC for Ethics Training. Motion by Mike Hogg, second by Amon Couch. Unanimous approval.

The Board voted to adjourn. Motion by Boyd Randolph, second by Randall Christopher. Unanimous approval.