Members Present: Michael Ramsey, Tom Daugherty, Pashia Staton, Jon Lawson, Rita Byrd, Karen Kirby, Gary Wiseman, Louis Hammons, Roger Vonstrohe, Alice Byrant, David Johnson, Chuck Stallard, Charles Criss, Kaye Smith, Larry Cotton, Joe Jacovino, Mike Casteel, Kristina Springer, Steve Harrison, and Steve Dunn

Guests:  Yvette Perry, Kyna Koch, Karen Waugh, Tina Logan Nigel Clayton Steve Kimberling, Jeff Rummage, Gary Faulkner, Bill Scott, Madelynn Coldiron, and Wayne Young,

Order of Business

President Tom Daugherty called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

President Daugherty welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced new members. 

Roger Vonstrohe made the motion to accept the minutes of the September 3rd Board of Directors Meeting.  Gary Wiseman seconded.  The motion carried.

Chuck Stallard gave the Treasurers report.  Steve Dunn made the motion to accept the report as presented.  Alice Bryant seconded.  The motion carried. 

KDE REPORTS

Yvette Perry reported on the Growth Factor Reports and Contracts.

OLD BUSINESS

A conference update was given by Mike Ramsey and Tom Daugherty.  Conference evaluations provided overall positive feedback and some suggestions.  Next year the meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.  It will be cut to two days based on the evaluations.  People reported it is difficult being out of the district for three days.  President Daugherty requested feedback on this suggestion.  It was the consensus to begin the conference at noon on Thursday and end mid-afternoon on Friday.  The Board of Director will meet on Thursday morning.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Roger Vonstrohe reported on the Center for School Safety Advisory Council.  There is information on the website.

He reported that the Department of Juvenile Justice was proposing legislation to limit the filing of truancy to ages 11 and above.  He stated that he had expressed opposition by the KDPP, but the support of the motion passed that board. 

NEW BUSINESS

Steve Kimberling is retiring.  Nigel Clayton, his successor, was introduced.  There was a discussion about decisions being made without sufficient input from KDPP.  Nigel is willing to obtain input from the group before decisions are made. Establishment of a group was mentioned.  Kyna Koch suggested incorporating from the group with previously established groups.

Bill Scott and Madelynn Coldiron reported for KSBA on the Home School Task Force.  Louie Hammons represented KDPP.  There are two issues under consideration:

1)  Training of DPPs on Ombudsman skills for working with families proactively; and,

2)   Use of the best practices document because not all families are not aware of it and it is not always shared by local DPPs.

Following discussion, Alice Byrant made the motion to form a committee to work with KSBA on this issue.  Joe Jacovino seconded.  The motion carried.  President Daugherty asked people interested in working on this committee to contact him.

Pashia Staton reported on the introductory meeting of the STI Advisory Council.  She reported that an STI representative was not present at the meeting.  Communication is a major concern.  Kyna Koch acknowledged that improvement was needed in this area.  Steve Dunn expressed appreciation to her for establishing the panel.

Tom Daugherty reported on the Truancy/Dropout Symposium.  He asked if KDPP wanted to continue to support this effort and, if so, the Symposium wanted two representatives from KDPP to serve on a planning committee.  Gary Wiseman and Mike Ramsey will serve.

Tina Logan and Karen Waugh reported on STI Enrollment Issues.  There was a discussion about implementation of the state system.  Anyone having specific comments should send them to Tina Logan within a week.

Wayne Young reported on Incorporation Status and KASA issues.  He reported that KDPP could become incorporated, which is a simple process.  In order to have tax exemption status with the federal government a lengthier process is required.  Two options are available.  KDPP needs to decide which way to proceed.  Louie Hammons moved to incorporate and to hire an attorney/professional to assist with the process.  Steve Harrison seconded.  The motion passed.

Kyna Koch reported on the biennial budget, standardization of the Growth Factor report, and increased pressure/emphasis on attendance audits from legislators.  She indicated that there might be a change in the audit process and cycles.

Chuck Stallard reported on the Withdrawal/Dropout Codes.  He made a motion to endorse changes in the entry/withdrawal codes used in KY, with the suggestion that we keep the W12 code and add clarification of when and how it is used.  Joe Jacovino seconded.  The motion carried.

Chuck Stallard reported that the Central KY association was sending a letter regarding the alignment of state standards with NCLB.  Alice Bryant made a motion for KDPP to send a letter to Commissioner Wilhoit requesting the alignment of state standards with federal standards.  The motion carried overwhelmingly.

Mike Ramsey reported on the national IATDP Conference.  It was not well attended by Kentucky people.  The conference will be held in New Orleans next year.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held from 9:30 to 12:30 on Friday, February 27, 2004.  The meeting will held in the State Board Room, Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort.

ADJOURNMENT 

Mike Ramsey made a motion to adjourn.  Gary Wiseman seconded the motion.  The motion passed.  The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 Rita Byrd, 2003-04 Secretary