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.

It is necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to go into Closed Session for:

1.  Proposed or pending litigation...

2.  Discussions "...which might lead to the appointment... of an employee."  Specifically to discuss Superintendent Candidates.

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

That the Board come out of Closed Session

Motion Passed:  That the Board come out of Closed Session 7:13 p.m. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Motion Passed:  To appoint Harrie Buecker as the Superintendent of the Franklin County Public Schools for a four (4) year term commencing July 1, 2007, for an initial salary of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($125,000) per year with other terms to be mutually agreed upon between Ms. Buecker and the Board of Education prior to execution of a contractual agreement passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

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.

Motion Passed:  To move Item III G to the start of "New Business" passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Representatives from Kentucky Deferred Compensation will make a presentation to the Board. 

Chrissy Jones, Dennis Hancock, Sharon Collett and I worked with current policies in use across Kentucky and created a policy for Franklin County for the establishment of a Student Board Representative. 

I believe that this policy incorporates the suggestions offered by the Franklin County Board of Education during the February meeting and contains needed language to safeguard the legal status of the Board.  It is specific to Franklin County.

That the minutes show that the amended policy received a "First Reading"

On January 29, 2007, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture notified KSBA that they had revised their regulation dealing with Integrated Pest Management effective February 2, 2007.  The revised regulation allows for the application of pesticides without notice under certain circumstances ant it can now be done on a school-by-school basis.  The requirements for a notification log no longer exist.

Attached are revised procedures 05.11 AP 21 and 05.11 AP11 for your review and comment.

That Procedures 05.11 AP 21 and 05.11 AP 11 be accepted as reviewed

Motion Passed:  That Procedures 05.11 AP 21 and 05.11 AP 11 be accepted as reviewed passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The 2006 Legislative Session (House Bill 380) stipulated required salary increases for the 2007-2008 school year.  Certified Staff will receive a $3,000 increase.  In addition the school calendar will be a minimum of 177 days.  Attached are the following:

1.  Certified Salary Schedule for 07-08 ($3,000/185 days)
2.  Daily Rates Based Upon 185 days
3.  Certified Salary Schedule for 07-08 ($3,000/187 days)
4.  Substitute Teacher Salary for 07-08 (5% Increase)
5.  Occupational/Physical Therapist ($3,000/187 days)
6.  Administrative Personnel Increments 07-08
7.  Stipend Schedule 07-08 (No Changes)
8.  ESS Salary Schedule 07-08 (No Changes)
9.  Extra Duties 07-08 (No Changes)

That the attached Salary Schedules and Stipends for Certified Staff be approved for the 2007-2008 school year

Motion Passed:  That the attached Salary Schedules and Stipends for Certified Staff be approved for the 2007-2008 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The 2006 Legislative Session (House Bill 380) stipulated that Classified Staff would receive a 5% salary increase for the 2007-2008 school year limited to a maximum increase of $2,500.  Attached are the following:

1.  Classified Salary Schedule 07-08
2.  Director Salary Schedule 07-08
3.  Finance Director 07-08
4.  Grant Writer 07-08
5.  Attendance Specialist/School Nurse 07-08
6.  Community Ed. Director 07-08
7.  Community Education 07-08

That the attached Salary Schedules for Classified Staff be approved for the 2007-2008 school year

Motion Passed:  That the attached Salary Schedules for Classified Staff be approved for the 2007-2008 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

As required by KRS 158.649 and Board Policy 1.111, each biennium, the Board shall establish a biennial target for each school in reducing identified gaps in achievement.

KRS 158.649 states:

"Achievement Gap" means a substantive performance difference on each of the tested areas by grade level of the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System between the various groups of students including male and female students, students with and without disabilities, students with and without English proficiency, minority and non-minority students, and students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch and those who are not eligible for free and reduced lunch.

On agreement of the School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) and the Superintendent, the attached targets are submitted for your approval.

That the 2008 Achievement Gap Targets be approved as presented

Motion Passed:  That the 2008 Achievement Gap Targets be approved as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, the Franklin County Schools have missed seven (7) days as of this date. Previously this made the last day of school for students on May 25, 2007. By adding days, the revised last day for students would be Wednesday, June 6.

Discussion Item Only – No Action Anticipated

Motion Passed:  To approve the Superintendent's recommendation to make up the snow days as days, not minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The minutes of the February 5, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the February 5, 2007, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the February 5, 2007, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the February 12, 2007, Joint Meeting with the Superintendent Screening Committee are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the February 12, 2007, Joint Meeting with the Superintendent Screening Committee

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the February 12, 2007, Joint Meeting with the Superintendent Screening Committee passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of the February 20, 2007, Special Called Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the February 20, 2007, Special Called Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the February 20, 2007, Special Called Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The minutes of the February 26, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the February 26, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the February 26, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of the March 1, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the March 1, 2007, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 1, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment:

1.  FCHS Softball Restrooms    $1,635.85

2.  New Elementary School      33,600.00

                        Total              $35,235.85

Payment of $35,235.85 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Payment of $35,235.85 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Attached is the Architects' Agreement for the design of the New Elementary School.  The cost of the work is a lump sum of $560,000.   

Approval of the attached Architects' Agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached Architects' Agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $16,104.53 to E.C. Matthews Co., Inc. for work accomplished on the restroom building at Sally Gaines Softball Field.

Payment of $16,104.53 to E.C. Matthews Company

Motion Passed:  Payment of $16,104.53 to E.C. Matthews Company passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Mr. Chance's activities for the month of February are presented for your information.

February 1
- Met with Mr. Hancock, Mr. Vickers, Mr. Klink
- Attended Chamber Annual Meeting

February 5
- Met with Jeff Castle
- Attended Board Meeting

February 6
- Attended Meeting of House Education Committee

February 7
- Met with Charley Preston

February 12
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Met with Kyle Sexton

February 13
- Attended Meeting of House Education Committee

February 14
- Attending Hearing in Franklin Circuit Court

February 15
- Met with Mr. Hancock, Ms. Collett

February 20
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Charley Preston
- Attended Board Meeting

February 21
- Attended Administrative Leadership Meeting
- Attended Bernard Deposition
- Attended Chamber Legislative Reception

February 23
- Attended KSBA Winter Conference

February 24
- Attended KSBA Winter Conference

February 26
- Conducted Meeting with Curriculum & Instruction Staff

February 28
- Attended AASA Conference

Correspondence with Mr. Chance is presented for your information.

Kentucky Department of Ed - re: diploma

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of February 28, 2007

EMPLOYMENTS:

Transportation:

Gilbert Graves, Bus Driver

Collins Lane:

Delvin Hickerson, Child Care Aide, Cougars’ Corner

Hearn/Peaks Mill:

Tammie Paul, Preschool Instructional Aide

Bondurant Middle:

Paul Curry, Baseball Coach

Manoj Shanker, Academic Coach

Elkhorn Middle:

Kore Donnelly, Wrestling Coach

Franklin County High School:

Matthew Johnson, Assistant Wrestling Coach

Dawn Bowling, STEP Team Coach

Ashley King, Majorette Coach

David Cammack, Assistant Baseball Coach

Clarence Turner, Assistant Softball Coach

Nicole McCoy, Assistant Softball Coach

Ted Marlette, Assistant Softball Coach

Richard Tyre, Assistant Baseball Coach

Jeff Kell, Girls’ Tennis Coach

Western Hills High School:

Randy Buchanan, Assistant Softball Coach

Brian Wigglesworth, Head Track Coach

Sharma Aitken, Assistant Track Coach

Eric Shields, Boys’ Tennis Coach

Scott Cress, Assistant Baseball Coach

Craig Fry, Head Baseball Coach

Ailyn Concepcion, Cook/Baker

Tina Cummins, Cook/Baker

Classified Substitutes:

Connie McDaniel, Substitute Cook/Baker

Rebecca Durham, Substitute Instructional Aide

Tammy Godbey, Substitute Cook/Baker

Connie Moore, Substitute Instructional Aide

Substitute Teachers:

Anthony Presley Rebecca Durham Germondo Hall Dorian Watkins

Matthew Speer Sue Kirkman Mary Bryant Troy Reynolds

Angela Beavin Heather Bingham Candice Bahr Suzanne Burgess

Errika Jenkins

APPROVAL TO SERVE IN EXTENDED SCHOOL SERVICES PROGRAMS:

Bridgeport:

Chandra Alfaro Carter Beasley Leisa Cammuse Kay Combs

Rosy Doerting LeeAnn Jackson Carrie McDaniel Bobbi Meek

Michelle New Stephanie Wilson Elizabeth Colley

Collins Lane:

Angela Harring Adam Nance

Cheryl Sageser Marcia Walker

Rhonda Smith Jamie Reynolds

Jennifer Slone

Elkhorn Elem:

Jayme Boswell Shannon Broughton Kelly Bush Stephanie Byrns

Stephanie Champion Marilyn Congleton Lauren Logan Rebecca Logan

Stephanie Meyer Heather Morris Caryn Raskin Rosalie Rogers

Helen Taulbee

Hearn:

Vonda Downing Becky Giles

Darell Rickmers Todd Wooldridge

Peaks Mill:

Brian Devers Tierelee Logan

Beth Nash Julene Noel

Shana Watt

Westridge:

Karla Brown Kim Haskins

Susan Jones Joe Lovell

Jessica Rogers

Bondurant Middle:

Traci Beasley Amy Frederick Jean Gray

Michelle Khan Kelly Neal Monica Sageser

Karen Taylor Carrie Thompson

Elkhorn Middle:

Ann Ashley Bob Kennoy

Ryan Manning Theresa Murriner

Andy Nieters Marge Rigsby

Franklin County HS:

Megan Cartier Lori Franke Sonya Gardner Pam Hancock

Leigh Kuhn Lonnie Lewis Thomas Marshall Susan Martinson

Ann Morgan Karen Nix Judy Smith Art Hardin

Western Hills HS:

Matt Albertson Scott Cress Bryan Edwards Lorrie Fraley

Ryan Hale Ashley Robinson Brenda Scruggs Sayward Stamper

Kathy Williams Stephanie Wooldridge Scott Young Jessica Gira

Education Development Center:

Phyllis Oates

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Richard Howe, Resignation, Bus Driver, effective 2/15/07

David Vaughn, Resignation, Bus Driver, effective February 2, 2007

Steven Watts, Retirement, Guidance Counselor, Bridgeport, effective 7/1/07

Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 03/05/07

Warrant #: 030507

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: 03/05/07

Warrant #: SFS030507

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.

Approval of payment of bills

The following employees have requested a Leave of Absence:

1.  Jill Payne, FRC Coordinator - EES
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 4/23/07-6/5/07

2.  Stephanie Wallace, WHHS
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 4/15/07-end of 2006-2007 school year

3.  Tracy Thomas, EES
Maternity Leave (extension) - until end of 2006-2007 school year

4.  Jerry Gambill, Hearn
Disability Leave (extension) - until early April, 2007

5.  Patricia Hulette, Food Service
Disability Leave (extension) - 2/13/07-3/5/07

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, March 19, 2007, at Hearn Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:56 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.