MINUTES

 

KEDC Executive Committee

September 17, 2008

Hyatt Regency Downtown, Lexington, Kentucky

 

 

Members Present

Mr. Coy Samons, Executive Committee Chairperson, Paintsville Independent Schools

Dr. Susan Compton, Russell Independent Schools

Mr. Gary Conkin, Berea Independent Schools

Mr. Dennis Byrd, Williamsburg Independent Schools

Mr. Burt Hensley, Estill county Schools

Mr. Larry Hammond, Rockcastle County Schools

Mr. Walter T. Hulett, Knox County Schools

Mr. Steve Trimble, Johnson County Schools

           

Members Absent

Ms. Kelley Crain, Fleming County Schools

Mr. Mark Blackburn, Martin County Schools

Ms. Linda Hatter, Casey County Schools

 

KEDC Staff and Others Present

Mr. Stan Riggs, Executive Director & Board Secretary

Ms. Sharon Fields, Member Services Team

Ms. Susan Ramey, Member Services Team

Mr. Steve Smith, Director Business Services

Ms. Tammy Vonderheide, Business Manager

Ms. Terri White, Executive Assistant / Webmaster

Mr. Henry Webb, Floyd County Schools

Mr. Donnie Robinson, Monticello Independent Schools

Ms. Evelyn Neely, Powell County Schools

Mr. Charles Mitchell, Menifee County Schools

Mr. Steve Butcher, Wolfe County Schools

 

1.      Call to Order/Confirm Presence of Quorum (>50% requires 6 of 11 members)
The meeting was called to order by KEDC Executive Chairman Mr. Larry Hammond with eight (8) members present.

2.      Actions With Discussion

 

2.1.   Approval of Minutes
The minutes were approved on a motion by Mr. Coy Samons, seconded by Mr. Burt Hensley.

Recommend approval of the minutes of the April 16, 2008 Executive Committee meeting.

2.2.   Approval of Board Business Session Action Items
The Board Business Session Items were approved on a motion by Mr. Coy Samons, seconded by Mr. Walter T. Hulett.

Recommend approval of the recommended Action Items in the separate Business Agenda.

 

3.      Communications and Items for Review and Discussion Only

3.1.   Update on recruitment effort for open Positions at KEDC

Consensus of KEDC staff is to advertise and carefully recruit to fill the following positions:

·      Leadership Consultant

·      Math Consultant

·      Additional Reading Consultant

·      Technology/Business Services Consultant

 

The consensus of the committee was to approve the recruitment of the best people available for these positions and to be patient until the best people are found and become available.

 

3.2.   KEDC support of the regional superintendents learning network (former superintendents ceo network)

What level of support is desired from KEDC?  Pay costs?  Host groups? Other?

The consensus of the committee was to support this effort and to determine at a later date what form that support would take. 

3.3.   Executive committee oversight role for KEDC

Discuss and clarify what oversight role the Executive Committee wants to serve.  Does the committee want to visit the KEDC office to meet with staff, view facilities, etc.?

The consensus of the committee was to visit the KEDC office at some future date when the current remodeling is completed so the committee could view the KEDC building, meet and interview staff and gain more knowledge about their organization.

ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee shall be responsible for reviewing the internal and long-term management matters of the organization for recommendation to the full Board of Directors. Executive Committee membership shall consist of the Past Chairperson, the Chairperson, the Chairperson-Elect and eight (8) other members of the Board of Directors, four (4) of which shall be appointed by the Chairperson at the beginning of each fiscal year (or at other times as necessary to fill vacancies) to serve two (2) year staggered terms. Members, who have served a complete term on the committee, excluding a term served as Chairperson or Chairperson-Elect, shall not be eligible for reappointment to the Committee for a period of two (2) years. The Chairperson -Elect shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive Committee.

3.4.   Future speakers and programs at kedc board meetings

·         KSBA Attorney Teresa Combs on HB91? – (Separate training for staff?)

·         Report from the Assessment Task Force?

·         Legislators?

·         Ideas from the committee or board:

 

Time permitted only a brief discussion of this topic.

 

3.5.   KEDC finance report

Explanation of KEDC financial structure, sources of revenue, expenditures, and opportunities. 

 

Time permitted only a brief presentation of KEDC financial reports.

 

4.      adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Mr. Walter T. Hulett seconded by Mr. Steve Trimble.

 

 

 

KEDC Executive Committee

September 17, 2008

 

 

 

______________________________

Mr. Larry Hammond

Chairman, KEDC Executive Committee