2025-12-23T07:15:58-06:00 2025-06-30 311119890 Barnes Dennig & Co LTD 2617 Legends Way Suite 100 Crestview Hills KY 41017 990 2024-07-01 611106680 Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services Inc NORT 8594428600 5516 E Alexandria Pike Cold Spring KY 41076 Amy Razor Executive Director 8594428600 2025-12-18 1 1 Paula Hume P00537516 8593446400 2025-12-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Amy Razor 5516 E Alexandria Pike Cold Spring KY 41076 18643891 0 X www.nkces.org X 1986 KY The mission of the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services, is to strategically leverage the united voice of the superintendents and public schools; and operationally is to connect, grow and serve the region with vital services as we:1. leverage our collective resources to provide targeted support services for education professionals2. enhance quality learning for students3. model and support innovative instructional practices 24 24 123 24 0 0 13533785 13462113 4682785 4883476 151107 205311 190334 92991 18558011 18643891 0 0 0 0 7718176 8092425 0 0 0 9471766 8298075 17189942 16390500 1368069 2253391 6728369 8770425 681675 470340 6046694 8300085 X The mission of the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services, is to strategically leverage the united voice of the superintendents and public schools; and operationally is to connect, grow and serve the region with vital services as we:1. leverage our collective resources to provide targeted support services for education professionals2. enhance quality learning for students3. model and support innovative instructional practices 1 0 3313715 238208 School-Based Mental Health - Federal grant from U.S. Department of Education with the purpose of increasing the number of mental health service providers in areas with demonstrated need and increasing the number of credentialed school-based mental health service providers (who are from diverse backgrounds or communities) in areas with demonstrated need. 1472758 Arts in Education- Federal grant from U.S. Department of Education that provides access, opportunity, and support for the arts to our districts. Arts Integration is an approach to teaching which connects an art form and another subject area to meet student need and increase student engagement and understanding. 1394379 Trauma Informed- Federal grant from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. The grant provides assistance, resources, and materials to implement Trauma Informed Plans in the district that opted for the grant. 8469569 4645268 The Restore Program (formerly Phoenix) - Program serving school age students who have emotional and behavioral deficits. The intent is to assist school districts by providing self-contained classrooms within an alternative school setting.The Success Program (formerly NKY Learning Academy) - Program serving students in grades 4-12 who have problems in the traditional school program and are at risk for academic failure and dropping out of school.Pathways Program (formerly Challenge) - Services school age students who have functional mental disabilities and behavior issues. Deeper Learning - Deliver Deeper Learning professional learning opportunities to local Kentucky schools.English Language Acquisition (ESL) & Title III Programs - Aid school districts in Northern Kentucky with the identification, assessment, planning, and instruction of students whose first and home language is a language other than English.WHAS Crusade for Children Grant- Technology support for districts. ARP- Provides innovative learning opportunities and supports districts (collaborates with SERTAC/IDEA). Strategic Prevention Framework - Program providing strategies and resources for substance misuse and prevention. CRRSA- Created to assist schools in accelerated learning and post-COVID social and emotional needs.DEI Programs- Offer proactive strategies and will assess and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.PERS- Contract with KDE for 508 Compliance Officer and editor/writer for KDE Division of Communications.NKU- Contract with NKU for the employee for Kentucky Center for Mathematics.Interact for Health- Addresses overall high levels of student mental health challenges.Positive Action- Program to prevent school violence by educating teachers and students and providing necessary training and materials. DAIL- Division of Aging & Independent Living provides entry-level professional social work services to individuals with disabilities who have been appointed to the Cabinet as a ward of the state, and other job tasks as related to individual cases.YSA- Expansion of the Young Scholars Academy in collaboration with Northern Kentucky University and participating districts of Northern Kentucky.IDEA- These programs focus on equity, achievement and integrity focusing to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.FRYSC- We serve as the fiscal agent for finances related to compensation and benefits for employees of the Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers as well as expenses related to training school district employees. School Based Interventions- Work with schools to improve students' nutrition and physical activity environment of the school.Healthy Schools- Work to improve nutrition and physical activity environment of the schools. 8469569 4645268 14650421 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 98 0 1 123 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 24 24 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 KY X Amy Razor 8594428600 5516 E Alexandria Pike Cold Spring KY 41076 Alvin Garrison Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Robinson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chad Molley President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ginni Fair Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Duty Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Henry Webb Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Wolf Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Clay King Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Buerkley Outgoing President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Matt Baker Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Moody Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Hauswald Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Steffen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Stacy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Misty Middleton President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tony Watts Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Traysea Moresea Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Creasman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Casey Jaynes Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Melton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shelli Wilson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Reggie Taylor Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Slone Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Ross Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Razor Executive Director 1.00 X 189132 0 15369 Angie Perkins Finance Director 1.00 X 83206 0 17639 Melody Stacy Chief Academic Officer 1.00 X 134305 0 31973 Amy Gilkison Asst. Dir. of Learning & Empowerment 1.00 X 115426 0 23961 Stephanie Turner Principal 1.00 X 113153 0 3395 Brittney Howell Regional Dir. of Special Education 1.00 X 111611 0 30122 Emily Giles Asst. Dir. of Learning & Empowerment 1.00 X 112689 0 15487 859522 0 137946 9 0 1 0 0 283131 13146571 32411 13462113 Slots/Tuition 900099 2232663 2232663 Indirect Costs Receipts 900099 1494397 1494397 Registration 900099 693921 693921 District Record Fee 900099 238208 238208 KEDC Rebate 900099 115421 115421 108866 108866 4883476 205311 205311 Sick Leave Escrow 900099 75160 75160 Refunds & Reimbursements 900099 16420 16420 Miscellaneous Income 900099 1411 1411 92991 18643891 4883476 0 298302 305346 305346 6279197 5809317 469880 766531 677488 89043 536108 498333 37775 205243 180683 24560 29100 29100 991896 767502 224394 945673 809690 135983 118103 87766 30337 200945 149329 51616 632821 612105 20716 17413 16843 570 135976 135976 119466 51262 68204 Program Expenses 3561141 3444562 116579 Indirect Costs 1494400 1494400 District Record Fees 37500 37500 Dues and Fees 13641 13641 16390500 14650421 1740079 0 3191293 6210859 1351595 477395 11019 66552 159381 0 3383223 1394627 1981233 1988596 33848 27023 6728369 8770425 419906 234352 10500 11366 217421 197599 33848 27023 681675 470340 X 5975257 8219128 71437 80957 6046694 8300085 6728369 8770425 2253391 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 4046744 5711675 7521344 13533785 13462113 44275661 4046744 5711675 7521344 13533785 13462113 44275661 44275661 47224 60871 81020 151107 205311 545533 135616 233208 124213 190334 92991 776362 45597556 17688983 0.97100 0.96730 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 200000 200000 2839799 1244167 1595632 343424 150460 192964 1988596 Lease liability - Operating leases 27023 27023 X 18643891 0 18643891 0 18643891 16390500 0 16390500 0 16390500 Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar provision of Kentucky law. However, the Organization is subject to federal income tax on any unrelated business taxable income. The Organization's IRS Form 990 is subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. The Organization believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and therefore, does not have any uncertain income tax positions that are material to the financial statements. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Amy Razor Executive Director 189132 0 0 0 0 0 12323 0 3046 0 204501 0 0 0 Melody Stacy Chief Academic Officer 134305 0 0 0 0 0 21172 0 10801 0 166278 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 We received the Healthy Schools 2024-25 grant for $30,800. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Cooperative is comprised of member school districts. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Each member school district is represented on the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Executive Director reviews the conflict of interest policy with new employees at time of hire and with all employees at least annually. The Executive Director monitors compliance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Executive Committee evaluates the Executive Director and recommends compensation which must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director evaluates other employees and recommends a pay schedule to the Board of Directors for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Upon request, the public may inspect documents at the Cooperative's office. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization did not change its oversight or selection process during the current tax year.