The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to educate students in a community-involved learning environment that ensures all students will achieve their greatest individual potential in order to succeed in a global society.



Please silence all cell phones.

Michelle New - Commissioner's Advisory Council
KCSS - Kentucky Safe Schools Week

The Franklin County Board of Education has provided time in its agenda for individuals to make comments. Comments to the Board will be allowed up to a maximum of three (3) minutes. The Board does not allow comments on any matter dealing with personnel issues. Kentucky law states specifically that personnel matters are the responsibility of the Superintendent. On all personnel matters, you should contact the Superintendent of Schools. No questions, comments, or decisions/action related to public comments will be made by Board members at this time, unless the specific topic is on the agenda; however, the Board will listen to the comments and/or suggestions which may lead to a discussion of same at a future meeting. If an individual wishes for the Board to discuss and/or take action on a particular issue, they must follow the procedures outlined in Franklin County Board of Education Policy 10.2. The Superintendent or the designee will be able to assist in this request.

Buddy Sampson, principal, will present a report on Franklin County High School.

Mr. Crowe was absent from the 11-4-13 meeting and must abstain from voting on approval of those minutes.

Approval of the 11-4-13 minutes as presented

Order #166 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 11-4-13 minutes as presented passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

When new policies were approved in July, KSBA changed language in policy 03.125 and it didn't match what was in the old policy.

The minutes will reflect a first reading of this policy change.

Approval of the 2014-15 school calendar

Order #167 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2014-15 school calendar passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Approval of the 2013-2014 CDIP

Order #168 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2013-2014 CDIP passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Schools have completed their improvement plans for the upcoming year. Most school councils have approved their plans, and the rest will approve their plans at future meetings.  Principals have submitted the schools' plans for Board review.  The improvement plans include goals for closing achievement gaps.

The minutes will reflect a review of these plans.

Jim Masters will present the 2013 EXPLORE and PLAN assessment results.

Jim Masters will present the 2013 KY High School Feedback Report - College Going and College Success Feedback.

Scott-Klausing is asking approval of CTC change orders 65-70 totaling $12,751.71.

Approval of the CTC change orders in the amount of $12,751.71

Order #169 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the CTC change orders in the amount of $12,751.71 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ameresco is requesting pay for work completed on the Energy Savings project.  The pay application is for $750,913.13 which reflects a 10% project retainage.

Approval of the Ameresco pay application in the amount of $750,913.13

Order #170 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Ameresco pay application in the amount of $750,913.13 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Order #171 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #172 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ms. Jones' activities for the month of November are presented for your information.

1- Teacher Meeting, Principal Meeting, CIA Meeting 

4- Director's Meeting, United Way Presentations, FCEA Meeting, Board Meeting
5- Principal Meeting, CDIP Meeting
6- Principal Meetings, Webinar, Elementary Advisory Meeting
7- Administrative Staff Meeting, Chamber Breakfast, KSBA Meeting
8- Principal Meeting

11-Director's Meeting, Principal Meeting, High School Advisory Meeting
12-Visited Kenton County
13-Principal Meeting, OVEC Meeting, United Way Presentation
14-Administrative Staff Meeting, Teacher Meeting
15-Strategic Plan Meeting, Webinar, Principal Meeting

18-Thinking Strategies Conference
19-Thinking Strategies Conference
20-Thinking Strategies Conference
21-Thinking Strategies Conference
22-Principal Meeting

25-Director's Meeting, Teacher Meeting, Principal Meetings
26-ISLN Meeting, Thinking Strategies Team Meeting
27-

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Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
BPE, CLE, ELV
EMS
FCHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #173 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

                                                                Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 12/09/13

Warrant #: 120913

Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

At the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin County School Board on the indicated date above, the following claims and bills were submitted to the Board for approval. The Treasurer was ordered to pay the amounts as indicated.

Date: 12/09/13

Warrant #: SFS120913

Fund: School Food Service

At the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin County School Board on the indicated date above, the following claims and bills were submitted to the Board for approval. The Treasurer was ordered to pay the amounts as indicated.

The following employees are requesting approval for a Leave of Absence:

Jennifer Stapleton – WHHS – Maternity Leave – 8 weeks beginning about 1/24/14

Katie Van – ELV – Maternity Leave – 8 weeks beginning about 10/10/14

Nicole Gilkison – CLE – Educational Leave – 80 days beginning 1/6/14

Kim Young - WRE - Maternity Leave - 6weeks beginning on 1/15/14

BPE PTA request Board approval to hold a Holiday Store Fundraiser  during school hours on December 17 and 18. Items will be purchased by PTA from local stores ( such as: Wal Mart, Michaels, Dollar Store).  Items will be $2.  Students may purchase items for family members and gift wrap will be provided.Funds raised will be used to support classrooms and teachers.

BPE BASKETBALL TEAMS REQUEST BOARD APPROVAL TO HOLD A SHIRT FUNDRAISER AT $10 PER SHIRT ($2 PROFIT PER SHIRT) WITH CREATIVE STICHES TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE BASKETBALL TEAM.

EES would like to have a Holiday Store to raise money for technology.  Our goal is to get all projectors mounted in classrooms.  The Holiday Store would be held on December 17 and 18.

To fund technology needs school-wide EMS would like to host a Winterfest fundraiser on Friday, January 17th, that will include entry fees for activities, the sale of food and donated items, and a Silent Auction. 

Dates:  2/4/24-2/5/14
Purpose:  KMEA All State Chorus
Destination:  Louisville KICC / Hyatt Regency
Number of Students:  14
Names of Chaperons:  Raye Hurley
Transportation Method:  district transportation
Funding:  Competition / Boosters

Dates:  1/4/2014-1/5/2014
Purpose:  Dance at an Indiana Pacers Basketball Game
Destination:  Indianapolis, IN; Omni Hotel; 40 West Jackson Place; 46225
Number of Students:  21
Names of Chaperons:  Sherri Smith, Lorin Slattery
Transportation method:  charter bus (Bluegrass Tours contract attached)
Funding:  donations, dance fundraisers

KYA club is requesting permission for transportation out of district and overnight stay in Louisville to compete in this year's state competition on 12/12/13 through 12/14/13.  Forty-six students will compete in government activities, Ms. Lee and Ms. Moreland will chaperone.  Students will be transported by FCPS buses and will be staying at the Galt House while attending the KYA conference.  Funding for the trip will be provided through KYA funds.

We would like to have an auction of items that have been deemed surplus in the district.  We would like to use Joe Penn as the auctioneer and hold the auction on December 14th at the Career & Tech Center.

Approval of 2014 - 2015 OVEC contract for financial services with Dr. Bob Wagoner and Dr. Robert Arvin .

Franklin Co to Fayette, Henry & Mercer Co.

WRE requests the board to approve a stipend for the following Program Review Chairs:  Arts/Humanities, and Practical Living.  Each Chair will receive a $1000 stipend from the school's ASP funds.  It would be a total of 3 stipends since we have two A/H chairs and only for the 2013-2014 school year.

WRE is requesting the board to approve a 100 day instructional assistant to assist with interventions.  This position will be paid through ASP funds and is only for hte 2013-2014 school year.

Westridge Elementary is requesting approval from the board to create two writing coaches positions.  Each position would receive a stipend of $1750 for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.  Each writing coach position will be for approximately 43 hours of work .  This stipend will be paid from the school's ASP funds.

Bridgeport Elementary is requesting approval from the Board to create a writing coach stipend for $1600.  This writing coach position will be for approximately 40 hours of work for the coach during the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.  The stipend will be paid from the school's ASP funds.

Due to an increase in enrollment at The Academy we are unable to fully implement all Individual Education Plans (IEPs) without extra assistance.  We also currently have a waiver at Bondurant Middle School due to having a larger number than the Kentucky Administrative Regulation allows; however, we are still over cap per during one class period.    At this time, I’m requesting an additional .5 teacher to assist as these schools which would extend the current .5 position to a full time position.

The funding for this increase in time will be obtained from IDEA Basic.

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter’s purpose is to request the approval of the following stipends and contracts for the FCHS 2014 Spring Musical Seussical!.  All funds will be paid by Drama Activity Funds with revenue from the shows.  Payment will not be distributed until services are rendered at conclusion of the show.

STIPENDS

• Kate Osterloh, Director: $350
• Josh Toppass, Orchestra Rehearsals: $250

Contracts

• Stephen Mason, Technical Director: $350
• Kara Johnson, Choreography: $400
• Hollis Rosenstein, Accompanist: $500

Without the assistance and leadership of these five individuals, the success of our musical would not exist.  Thank you for your consideration in this matter.  Again, all funds will be paid out of Drama Activity Funds and profits from performances.

Raye Hurley

Hearn is requesting the approval of a 40 day certified drama instructor to teach the required Drama curriculum as outlined in the Program of Studies.  This person would be teaching drama for all grades through a rotation.  The position will be funded using ASP program and the certified person will be paid off the FCPS salary schedule.  We would like to filled the position for the second semester. 

Invoices and pay applications are attached for your approval.

Hearn Elementary is requesting approval for the submission of the TranspARTation Grant.  The grant is attached for review.

Approval of surplus Technology and a vehicle are requested.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Western Hills High School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #174 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:01 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.