The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel met on November 8, 2004 at the Kentucky Department of Education in the state board of education meeting room at 9:30 a.m.

Members Present:  Brenda Mann, Gary Wiseman, Chuck Stallard, Pashia Staton, Chuck Green, Robert “Skip” Johnson, Tom Daugherty, Karen Kirby, Gerald Turner, Jennifer Smith, Marcia Dunaway, Charles Criss, Marsha Hurt

Guests:  Jane Keys, Julie Innes, Karen Waugh, Karen Erwin, Barbara Donica, Michele Kays

Order of Business

President Pashia Staton called the meeting to order at 9:35 AM in the State Board Room in Frankfort on Monday, November 8, 2004.  Guests were recognized and welcomed to the meeting.

In the absence of the former secretary, the minutes of the September 22, 2004 meeting were not read or approved.

Chuck Stallard gave the Treasurer’s Report.  Chuck Stallard made a motion to accept the report and the motion was seconded by Skip Johnson. Motion carried.

Michele Kays reported that the Student Data Management Advisory Panel would meet in conjunction with the STI Users’ Conference on Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at the Hyatt Hotel in Lexington.

OLD BUSINESS

President Staton presented the Board with a summary of the written comments from the 2004-2005 KDPP Conference.  Concern was expressed about the low attendance at the dinner on the Thursday evening of the conference.  After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Skip Johnson and seconded by Gary Wiseman, to have an informal reception after the sessions on Thursday to give attendees the opportunity to network with others in attendance.  The motion carried.  Also discussed was the possibility of having Commissioner Wilhoit speak at a different time during the conference to insure better attendance.  Also mentioned was the possibility of having an additional session of the STI Mini-Lab.

KDE REPORTS

Ms. Sammie Lambert, KDE, presented information relating to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and how it impacts schools.  Once a child has been identified as homeless, he/she must immediately be allowed to enroll in school and begin attending regardless of whether they have current immunizations, guardianship documents, etc.  This led to a lengthy discussion of the ramifications to school districts, DPP’s in particular.  Chuck suggested forming a committee to review these homeless regulations.  A motion was made by Tom Daugherty and seconded by Gary Wiseman to form the Homeless Review Committee.  The motion carried.  Chuck agreed to chair the committee and Skip and Brenda will serve on the committee.  A report will be made at the February, 2005 meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee reports.  President Staton requested that Rita report on the perfect attendance awards at the February meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Realignment of Board:  After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Tom Daugherty and seconded by Gary Wiseman to maintain the status of the 17 regions for determining KDPP Board membership.  The motion carried.  President Staton will contact Wayne Young to determine the procedure for amending our Constitution.  This procedure will be discussed at the February meeting.

2. FTE Regional/ State meetings for 2005-2006 information:  Julie Innis reported that STI would like for suggestions to be made to them and KDE.  They want to make sure that all aspects of the FTE issue are covered.  Gary Wiseman presented a letter to Commissioner Wilhoit from the Central KY DPP’s requesting that implementation of the FTE process be delayed until the 2006-2007 school year.  A motion was made by Charles Criss and seconded by Karen Kirby that President Staton send the letter to the commissioner from the KDPP organization.  The motion carried.

3. Gary Wiseman agreed to share with Board members a letter to parents that he uses in his district regarding non-current immunizations.

4. The next Board meeting will be held on Friday, February 18, 2005, at 9:30 AM (EST) in the State Board Room.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Tom Daugherty and seconded by Skip Johnson to adjourn.  Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Marsha Hurt, Secretary

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