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.

Martha Lail, principal, will present a report on Bridgeport Elementary School.

Charles Pike from Ross & Company, CPA will be presenting the 2012-2013 annual financial audit to the board.

The strategic planning process includes the use of an Expanded Team to provide feedback on the work completed by the Core Team.  It is recommended two Board members serve as a part of the Expanded Team. 

The Board needs to select the two members who will participate in the Expanded Team.

Approval to select ___________ and ______________ to serve as members of the Strategic Plan Expanded Team

Order #163 - Motion Passed:  Approval to select Jennifer Grisham-Brown and Belinda Henson to serve as members of the Strategic Plan Expanded Team passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The minutes will reflect a first reading of policy change to 07.1, Food/School Nutrition Services.

At the regional KSBA meeting held on November 7, KSBA personnel provided an update on changes for School Board members in regards to the superintendent evaluation and training requirements.  This information will be presented.

Mr. Preston will share the district's plan on the implementation of the teacher and principal Professional Growth and Effectiveness Systems.

Ms. Jones will share the 2014 assessment goals.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #164 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

In July, the Board agreed to create an assistant volleyball coach's position to paid a stipend of $750, which was to be funded by the volleyball booster program.  The stipend amount was determined based on speculation as to the fund raising potential for volleyball booster club.  Due to greater than anticipated fund raising, the booster program would like to increase the stipend for the existing position to $1100.

Dates:  11/19-11/20
Destination:  Murray State University
Purpose:  State veterinary science and equine judging competition
Number of Students:  8
Number of chaperones:  2
Transportation method:  school bus
Funding method:  Competition (transportation), FFA boosters (other)

Western Hills High School requests permission to attend the KYA in  Louisville December 8 - 10 for an overnight trip. There will be 23 students and two chaperones staying at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Students will be competing for group and individual speaking and legislative awards. Students will be bill authors, lobbyists, judicial teams and participating as mock delegates. WHHS also has a candidate running for Governor.  Funds for the trip will be provided via fund-raising activities and the students.  Transportation will be provided by FCPS transportation.

Bondurant Middle school is requesting the position of special education team leader to be created for the 2013-2014 school year.  The 500.00 stipend will be paid for out of section 6 monies.

Due to additional students enrolling at Elkhorn Elementary School we need to hire an instructional assistant to fully implement all Individual Education Plans (IEPs).   At this time, I’m recommending we create a 7 hour per day instructional assistant position for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.

The funding for this job creation will be obtained from IDEA Basic, Part B.

Bridgeport Elementary PTA asks Board Approval to host a Vendors Fair on Nov 23 at BPE from 8AM - 2PM.  The PTA would also like to host "Breakfast with Santa" at the school on December 7.

BPE request Board approval to host an on-line calendar fundraiser.  Students sell tickets for $20 for on-line photo calendars (normally are $29 without ticket).  School receives $8 from each sale.  Proceeds to go towards the purchase of risers.

Westridge Elementary would like approval to accept the contract from Commonwealth Technologies for a 48 month lease on copiers.  The contract is attached for review.  Mr. Breckel reviewed the contract and recommends approval.

Based on Fall MAP data we have roughly 58% of our students who are more than 2 grade levels below in Reading and 44% of our students who are 2 grade levels or below in math.  We would like to contract with Achieve 3000 to help with our interventions for these students.  Funds from the KECSAC grant will be utilized for the cost of Achieve 3000.

approve request

Mr. Breckel is recommending approval of a contract with Smart System for clearning sanitation service adn supply program for the 2013-2014 school year.  The contract is attached for your review. 

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6pm on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Franklin County High School. 

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #165 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:47 PM. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.