MINUTES

KEDC Board of Directors

July 18, 2007

Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) Board of Directors met on July 18, 2007 at the Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky. Present were the following members and guests:

Members Present:

Mr. John Paul Amis, Supt., Perry County Schools
Mr. Lonnie Anderson, Supt., Whitley County Schools

Mr. Steve Butcher, Supt., Wolfe County Schools
Ms. Kelley Crain, Supt., Fleming County Schools
Mr. Tim Eaton, Supt., Pulaski County Schools
Mr. Joe Dan Gold, Supt., Morgan County Schools

Mr. Burt Hensley, Supt., Estill County Schools

Ms. Nancy Hutchinson, Supt., Bath County Schools
Mr. Bruce Johnson, Supt., Mercer County Schools

Mr. Marshall Kemp, Supt., Logan County Schools

Mr. Charles Mitchell, Supt., Menifee County Schools
Mr. Marvin Moore, Supt., Rowan County Schools
Mr. Tim Moore, Supt., Mason County Schools
Mr. Lonnie Morris, Supt., Powell County Schools
Mr. Jim Day representing Mr. Bill Musick, Supt., Fairview Independent Schools

Mr. Scott Pierce, Supt., Russell County Schools
Mr. Donnie Robison, Supt., Monticello Independent Schools

Mr. Coy Samons, Supt., Supt., Paintsville Independent Schools
Mr. Larry Sparks, Supt., Leslie County Schools
Mr. Darryl Wilder, Supt., Middlesboro Independent Schools

Members Not Present:

Mr. Ray Ball, Supt., McCreary County Schools

Mr. Mark Blackburn, Supt., Martin County Schools
Mr. Chuck Brown, Supt., Robertson County Schools
Mr. Dennis W. Byrd, Supt., Williamsburg Independent Schools

Mr. Mike Caudill, Supt., Madison County Schools
Dr. Susan Compton, Supt., Russell Independent Schools

Mr. Gary Conkin, Supt., Berea Independent Schools

Mr. Roger Cook, Supt., Russellville Independent Schools

Mr. John Cordle, Supt. Augusta Independent Schools
Mr. John T. Dalton, Supt., Wayne County Schools
Mr. Keith Davis, Interim Supt., Bullitt County Schools
Mr. Phil Eason, Supt., Ashland Independent Schools

Dr. Paul W. Fanning, Supt., Floyd County Schools
Ms. Darlene Gee, Supt., Carter County Schools
Mr. Larry Hammond, Supt., Rockcastle County Schools
Ms. Linda Hatter, Supt., Casey County Schools

Mr. Ralph Hoskins, Supt., Jackson County Schools
Mr. Walter “T” Hulett, Supt., Knox County Schools
Mr. Joe Hunley, Supt., Magoffin County Schools
Dr. Janice Lantz, Supt., Nelson County Schools

Mr. Roger Marcum, Supt., Marion County Schools

Mr. Jeff May, Supt., Lawrence County Schools
Mr. Ed McNeel, Supt., Corbin Independent Schools
Mr. Frank Melvin, Supt., Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools
Mr. Bill Musick, Supt., Fairview Independent Schools

Mr. Howard Osborne, Supt., Boyd County Schools

Mr. Homer Radford, Jr., Supt., E. Bernstadt Independent Schools

Mr. Maurice Reeder, Supt., Lewis County Schools
Mr. Gary Rye, Supt., Dayton Independent Schools
Mr. Wilson Sears, Supt., Somerset Independent Schools
Mr. Stu Silberman, Supt., Fayette County Schools

Mr. George Thompson, Supt., Bell County Schools

Mr. Steve Trimble, Supt., Johnson County Schools
Mr. Paul Upchurch, Supt., Oldham County Schools
Mr. Patrick Waddell, Supt., Supt., Edmonson County Schools

Mr. Roger Wagner, Supt., Pike County Schools
Mr. Rick Walker, Supt., Science Hill Independent Schools

Dr. Teresa Wallace, Supt., Lincoln County Schools
Mr. Larry Warren, Supt., Barbourville Independent Schools

Mr. Richard Webb, Supt., Burgin Independent Schools

Mr. Mike White, Supt., Pineville Independent Schools
Mr. John Williams, Supt., Elliott County Schools
Mr. Larry Woods, Supt., Butler County Schools

Mr. Raymond Woolsey, Supt., Garrard County Schools

Mr. John Younce, Supt., Greenup County Schools

Guests Present:

Mr. Matt Pascucci American Fidelity

Ms. Laurent Rawlings, KSBA

Dr. Phil Rogers, EPSB

Mr. Mark Ryles, KDE
Mr. Bill Scott, KSBA
Ms. Alicia Sells, KSBA

Mr. Earnie Tacoque, TRANE

Mr. Jim Walters, TRANE

KEDC Staff Present

Mr. Stan Riggs, Executive Director & Board Secretary/Treasurer
Ms. Susan Ramey, Procurement Specialist

Mr. Steve Smith, Director of Business Services
Mr. Rocky Wallace, Director of Instructional Support

Ms. Terri White, Executive Assistant / Webmaster

Mr. Tim Crawford, KEDC Board Attorney

The KEDC Board of Directors meeting was called to order on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at 3:00 PM by Chairwoman Kelley Crain with twenty (20) members present. Mr. Coy Samons, Chair-elect introduced and welcomed the guests to the Board of Directors meeting.

KEDC membership for Laurel County Schools, Mr. David Young Superintendent, was approved on a motion by Mr. Bruce Johnson, and seconded by Mr. Donnie Robinson.

Guest Speakers

Mr. Phil Rogers, EPSB, gave an update.

Mr. Bill Scott, KSBA, gave a update.

Ms. Alicia Sells, KSBA conducted a Legislative priorities survey.

Mr. Mark Ryles, KDE, gave a KDE and State Board Update.

BUSINESS SESSION AGENDA

1. Call to Order/Confirm Presence of Quorum (>25% requires 17 of 64 voting members)

Chairwoman Kelley Crain declared that a quorum was present.

2. Executive Committee Report & Recommendations – Mr. Coy Samons
The Executive Committee lacked a quorum for its meeting. The Executive Committee Chairman reported the consensus recommendations of the five members present.

2.1. 2008 Proposals for KEDC Board of Director’s Meetings

On the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Embassy Suites in Lexington was approved by the KEDC Board for hosting the April 16-17, 2008 Board Meeting and the Hyatt Regency Downtown Lexington was approved for hosting the October 15-16, 2008 meeting on a motion by Mr. Bruce Johnson, and seconded by Mr. Tim Eaton.

2.2. IRS Report of Employment Tax Examination
The IRS has completed its examination of KEDC’s 2004 Financial Records. The only issue found was with personal use of cell phones. They have assessed additional taxes and interest in the amount of $4,536.10. A copy of the IRS report is in the board folders.
On the recommendation of the Executive Director, the KEDC Board approved paying the IRS Assessment rather than contest it on a motion by Mr. Donnie Robinson, and seconded by Mr. Bruce Johnson.

2.3. Leadership / Student Achievement Consultant
After discussion of the Leadership/Student Achievement Consultant Position, the Executive Director was suggested to bring back more detailed information on the position at a future meeting. No action was taken.

2.4. Discuss Possible Change in Board Quorum from 25% to 20%
The consensus of the Executive Committee members present recommended to the Bylaws Committee changing the quorum from 25% to 20% for the full board.

3. Actions By Consent
On the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Consent Items ( 3.1 – 3.10.41), were approved on a motion by Mr. Marshall Kemp, and seconded by Mr. Burt Hensley.

3.1. Approval of Minutes

Recommend approval of the attached minutes of the June 5, 2007 regular meeting.

3.2. Approval of Financial Report and Orders of the Treasurer

Recommend approval of the financial reports for May 2007 and June 2007 and the Orders of the Treasurer for the period of June 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007.

3.3. Chairwoman’s Committee Appointments

Recommend that the Board acknowledge receipt of the Chairwoman’s KEDC Committee Appointments. List included in the Board folders. A committee list is also available electronically by clicking here.

3.4. Create Position of Director of Information Technology & Information Technology Consultant

3.4.1. Recommend creating the position of Director of Information Technology to be paid from the Director/Coordinator/Consultant salary schedule. See attached job description.

3.4.2. Recommend creating the position of Information Technology Consultant to be paid from the Director/Coordinator/Consultant salary schedule. See attached job description.

3.5. Personnel Report

Recommend that the Board acknowledge receipt of the Executive Director’s Report on Personnel Actions as follows:

3.5.1. Employed Marlene Cochran, Mercer Adult Education Instructor, August 8, 2006 for 56.5 hours, class 3, step 0. There was some confusion surrounding Ms. Cochran’s employment which is why it is just now being reported.

3.5.2. Employed Clyde Arnold Diamond, part-time temporary Technology Wiring Helper, Class 3, Step 0, effective June 11, 2007.

3.5.3. Employed Phillip M. Bell, part-time temporary Technology Wiring Helper, Class 3, Step 0, effective June 11, 2007.

3.5.4. Employed Darrick Kouns, part-time temporary Technology Wiring Helper, Class 3, Step 0, effective June 11, 2007.

3.5.5. Employed Anthony Harris, II, part-time temporary Technology Wiring Helper, Class 3, Step 0, effective June 25, 2007.

3.5.6. Employed Michael Malone, part-time temporary Technology Wiring Helper, Class 3, Step 0, effective June 11, 2007.

3.5.7. Accepted the resignation of Kevin Anderson, Whitley County USF Systems Engineer, effective June 30, 2007.

3.5.8. Decreased days for Buffy Carter, Administrative Assistant, from 246 days to 240 days effective July 1, 2007.

3.5.9. Decreased days for Terri White, Executive Assistant, from 240 days to 230 days effective July 1, 2007.

3.5.10. Decreased days for Adam Tackett, Wiring Team Leader, from 246 days to 240 days effective July 1, 2007.

3.5.11. Assigned Sam Atkins as Director of Information Technology effective July 1, 2007 for 240 days to be paid from the Director/Coordinator/Consultant salary schedule Class 7, Step 9, with a 1% incentive of net revenue from Bidding/Procurement and Technology Services.

3.5.12. Assigned Don Culbertson as Information Technology Consultant effective July 1, 2007, for 240 days to be paid from the Director/Coordinator/Consultant salary schedule Class 5, Step 30.

3.5.13. Employed the following East Kentucky Science Center (EKSC) staff for Fiscal Year 2008 effective July 1, 2007, at salaries determine by the EKSC Board:

· Eric Thomas, Director - $50,985.00 for 240 days

· Pauletta Burke, Office Manager - $27,250.00 for 240 days

· Cathy Neeley, Outreach Education - $37,872.07 for 240 days

· Quinten Ennis, Planetarium Presenter - $23,175.00 for 240 days

· Kathryn Zylland, Planetarium Educator/Programmer - $38,625.00 for 240 days

· Jennifer Newman, Gift Shop/Ticket Window - $8.24/hour

· Rachael Elswick, Gift Shop/Ticket Window - $8.24/hour

· Heather Johnson, Gift Shop/Ticket Window - $10.30/hour

3.5.14. Employed the following Big East Educational Cooperative (BEEC) staff for Fiscal Year 2008 effective July 1, 2007, to be paid from the Special Education Consultant Salary Schedule unless otherwise noted:

· Jill Griffiths, Director for 240 days at Class 5, Step 30

· Gayla Scott, Consultant for 240 days at Class 4, Step 27

· Kathy Meredith, Consultant for 200 days at Class 4, Step 25

· Jon Looney, Consultant for 205 days at Class 4, Step 17

· Lisa Parsons, Consultant for 205 days at Class 3, Step 17

· Lori Dehart, Consultant for 215 days at Class 3, Step 9

· Kay Smith, Consultant for 125 days at Daily Wage Threshold

· Carol Cooksey, Consultant for 129 days at Daily Wage Threshold

· Tammy Wall, Consultant for 210 days at Class 3, Step 19

· Pam Middleton, Secretary for 240 days at Class 4, Step 14 (Secretary Salary Schedule)

· Chris Clevenger, Secretary for 240 days at Class 1, Step 2 (Secretary Salary Schedule)

3.5.15. Employed the following Upper Cumberland Educational Cooperative (UCEC) staff for Fiscal Year 2008 effective July 1, 2007, to be paid from the Special Education Consultant Salary Schedule unless otherwise noted:

· Ginger Brashear, Director for 179 days at Daily Wage Threshold

· Connie Hunt, Consultant for 202 days at Class 3, Step 22

· Connie Brookins, Consultant for 205 days at Class 4, Step 26

· Keith Lakes, Consultant for 205 days at Class 3, Step 16

· Carla Jordan, Consultant for 200 days at Class 4, Step 16

· Renee Leach, Consultant for 205 days at Class 4, Step 12

· Kathy Eversole, Consultant for 205 days at Class 4, Step 23