Report of KDPP Board Proceedings

Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel

 

The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel met on September 03, 2003 at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.

Members Present: Present:  Michael Ramsey, Vicki Smith, Michael Casteel, Tom Daugherty, Jon Lawson, Karen Kirby, Gary Wiseman, Joe Jacovino, Alice Bryant, Stephen Harrison, Louis Hammond, Steve Dunn, Roger VonStrohe, Pashia Staton, Larry Cotton, Kaye Smith, Rita Byrd  

Guests:  Sherrill Smith  

 Order of Business

President Michael Ramsey called the meeting to order at 2:00 on September 3, 2003.

Karen Kirby made a motion to accept the minutes  as presented.  Larry Cotton seconded.  The motion carried.

Mike Castell gave the treasurer’s report.  (See attached report.)  Roger VonStrohe explained his expenditures to Board whereby he represented KDPP on a Safe Schools Committee and Juvenile Justice Committee.    Jerry Young made a motion to accept the report. Gary Wiseman seconded.  The motion carried.

KDE REPORTS/INFORMATION/CONCERNS:

Judy Eastridge retired from Region 5.   Kaye Smith is replacing her on the board.

Gerald Halter, former DPP and board member, died in May 2003.

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. The conference dinner speaker rescinded a week ago.  Alan Cutler, WLEX-TV, Lexington, will replace the dinner speaker.
  2. Dinner buffet conference schedule was reviewed.  (See attached schedule.)
  3. Note was made that conference is in fact a “training” and EILA credit will be earned.
  4. Discussion emerged concerning prorated conference expenses for one-day attendees.  It was the general consensus to not prorate registration fees.
  5. President Ramsey noted the success of the panel discussion by DPPs at the Truancy Symposium, which occurred last spring.
  6. President Ramey presented a draft copy of attendance regulations 702 KAR 7:125. (See attached draft.)
  7. Discussion arose regarding A2-A6 schools.  It was stated that home/hospital schools reporting using 998/999 would be an option again beginning the 2004-05 school year.  Roger VonStrohe made the motion that the KDPP Board of Directors take the position of allowing districts to report home/hospital students either by attendance groups or through school 998/999.  Mike Castell seconded. The motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

No reports were given.

NEW BUSINESS:

Roger VonStrohe noted that all nominees for KDPP offices for the Board of Directors agreed to serve.   Marsha Hurt and Chuck Stallard are the nominees for treasurer. (See attached biographical information.)  There will be vote by the general membership on Friday for the office of treasurer.   Officers will be installed in a joint ceremony on Friday.  This change is being made based on suggestions from the previous conference.  The general membership indicated that individual swearing in ceremonies were too time consuming.

Jon Lawson will be retiring from the Board as an officer and returning as the Region 4 representative.

Tom Daugherty and Pashia Staton will audit the Treasurer’s books prior to the new treasurer assuming office. A report will be given to the general membership on Friday.

Roger VonStrohe discussed the history and status of the Juvenile Justice Legislative Committee.  Roger and Larry Cotton serve as representatives of KDPP on this committee.  Roger voiced two concerns:

  1. The JJLC plans to propose a limit on the filing of truancy charges to children ages 11 and over.  Gary Wiseman made the motion that the KDPP Board of Directors go on record as opposing legislation that would limit the filing of truancy charges based on age.  Jerry Young seconded.  The motion carried.
  1. Proposed legislative changes are being considered.  Gary Wiseman made a motion for the Board of Directors to go into executive session to discuss the proposed changes.  Jon Larson seconded.  The motion carried.

Karen Kirby made the motion to return from executive session.   Glenda Thornton seconded.  The motion carried.

Roger VonStrohe made a motion to form a committee to study procedures for conducting investigations for habitual truancy.   Joe Jacovino seconded.  The motion carried.

Roger VonStrohe expressed concern about the support received from STI.  It was determined that KDPP would invite STI representatives and Linda France, Deputy Commissioner, to future board meetings.

Gary Wiseman made a motion that the KDPP President draft a letter to Commission Wilhoit, with a copy to Deputy Commissioner Linda France and Kyna Koch, stating the board’s position on the need for a formal communication process among KDE, STI and school districts regarding STI changes and timelines for implementation.  Glenda Thornton seconded.  The motion carried.

Pres. Ramsey presented the Free Lunch Resolution.  (See attached resolution.)  Glenda Thornton made a motion that the Board of Directors support the resolution and notify legislators of our support.  Alice Bryant seconded.   The motion carried.

No action was taken regarding a KSBA proposal pertaining to an Ombudsman in each local district to provide support to home schools.

NEXT MEETING:  The next meeting will be held on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. in the KDE state board room in Frankfort.

ADJOURNMENT:  Rita Byrd made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Jon Lawson seconded.  The motion carried.

  Minutes respectfully submitted by Pashia Staton, KDPP Acting Secretary 

   

 

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