Franklin County
April 02, 2007 7:00 PM
April 2, 2007, Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

I.A. News From the Schools
II. Public Comments
Rationale

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.

III. New Business
III.A. Approve Bank of Depository 2007-2010
Rationale

See attached recommendation from Ed Breckel.

Recommended Motion

Mr. Breckel recommends that the Bank of Depository for FY 2007-2008, with two additonal renewals if service is acceptable, be awarded to Whitaker Bank

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Mr. Breckel recommends that the Bank of Depository for FY 2007-2008, with two additonal renewals if service is acceptable, be awarded to Whitaker Bank passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

III.B. Final Approval for Amended Policy 01.1 (Student Board Rep.)
Rationale

Franklin County Board of Education Policy 01.01 has been amended to include Student Board Representatives from both high schools.  The only change from last month is the addition of the word "maintain" to the third sentence under the heading of Eligibility. 

Recommended Motion

That the amended policy adding Student Representatives to the Franklin County Board of Education be given final approval

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the amended policy adding Student Representatives to the Franklin County Board of Education be given final approval passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

III.C. Approve Teacher Quality Program for 2007-2008
Rationale

For the past four years the school district has had in place a program designed to assist and coach teachers new to the district and other teachers who may need assistance.  Chrissy Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction is asking that this program continue for 2007-2008.

Recommended Motion

That the Board approve the Teacher Quality Program for 2007-2008

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the Teacher Quality Program for 2007-2008 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

III.D. Approve School Calendar for 2007-2008
Rationale

The Calendar Committee met on March 27, 2007, and affirmed the proposed school calendar for 2007-2008 that was approved in 2006.  The only change requested is:

"If four (4) or more school days are missed due to inclement weather, sickness or other emergency as determined by the Superintendent, the days of February 15 & 18 and March 14 will be used as make up days."

Recommended Motion

That the Board approve the attached School Calendar for 2007-2008

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the attached School Calendar for 2007-2008 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

III.E. Approve Board Meeting Schedule for 2007-2008
Rationale

Attached is the proposed meeting schedule for the Franklin County Board of Education for the 2007-2008 school year.


* Please note April, 2008: 

2008 NSBA Annual Conference - March 29-April 1

Spring Break April 7-11

Recommended Motion

That the attached schedule be approved

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the attached schedule be approved passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

III.F. Approve "Adopt-A-School" Program with Law Enforcement Officials
Rationale

Gregg Muravchick, who has served the school district as a School Resource Officer for several years, is proposing a new program designed to get local law enforcement personnel in our schools on a regular basis.

In this program local officers would adopt a school in which they would regularly come in and sit down and eat lunch with the students.  The Franklin County Board of Education would pay for the lunch out of the General Fund by transfer to the Food Service account.

Recommended Motion

Board Approval of the "Adopt-A-School" program

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Board Approval of the "Adopt-A-School" program passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

IV. Reports to the Board
IV.A. Approval of Minutes - March 2, 2007, Special Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the March 2, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the March 2, 2007, Special Meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 2, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

IV.B. Approval of Minutes - March 4, 2007, Special Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the March 4, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the March 4, 2007, Special Meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 4, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

IV.C. Approval of Minutes - March 5, 2007, Regular Meeting
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

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

Actions Taken

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

IV.D. Approval of Minutes - March 19, 2007, Special Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the March 19, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2007, Special Meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 19, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.E. Approval of Monthly Financial Report
Rationale

Since the month doesn't end until Saturday, there is no Monthly Financial Report at this time.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Actions Taken

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

IV.F. Construction
IV.F.1. Progress Report on FCHS Softball Restroom Project
IV.F.2. Approve Pay Application #2 - FCHS Softball Restroom Project
Rationale

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $54,786.83 to E.C. Matthews Co., Inc. for work accomplished on the FCHS Softball Restroom Project.  The balance to finish, including retainage is $94,098.64.

Recommended Motion

Payment of $54,786.83 to E.C. Matthews Co., Inc.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Payment of $54,786.83 to E.C. Matthews Co., Inc. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.F.3. Approve Architect's Invoices - Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Rationale

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

1.  FCHS Softball Restrooms      $480

2.  New Elementary School        $68,413.45

3.  Facility Survey                     $17,059.24

Total                                        $85,952.69

Recommended Motion

Payment of $85,952.69 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Payment of $85,952.69 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.G. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

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

March 1
- Attended AASA Conference - New Orleans

March 2
- Attended AASA Conference - New Orleans

March 3
- Attended AASA Conference - New Orleans

March 4
- Attended AASA Conference - New Orleans

March 5
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Attended Board Meeting

March 6
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Administrator Meeting
- Attended F.E.I. Committee Meeting for Tourist Commission

March 7
- Met with Lynn Washbish (Toshiba)
- Met with Tim Hazelet

March 8
- Met with Melissa Rogers
- Met with Robert Hoagland

March 9
- Met with Bob Bell
- Met with Dennis Hancock

March 12
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Met with Architects (Final Review)
- Met with Tina Oaken (Parent)

March 13
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Greg Gaby

March 14
- Met with Tracy Spickard

March 15
- Met with Kyle Sexton
- Met with Donnie Owens
- Met with Local Planning Committee

March 16
- Met with Steve Evans
- Met with Martha Lail
- Met with Kendra Stark (Parent)

March 19
- Met with Donnie Owens
- Attended Board Meeting

March 20
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Instructional Leadership Meeting
- Met with PME Staff

March 21
- Met with Harrie Buecker

March 22
- Met with Steve Evans
- Met with Calendar Committee

March 23
- Met with Pat Vencill (KDE)
- Met with Connie Massey (Parent)
- Visited Bridgeport Elementary

March 27
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended FCHS Softball Construction Meeting
- Attended Chamber Board Meeting
- Met with Kylen Douglas (Teacher)

March 28
- Attended P16 Meeting - Shelbyville
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville

IV.G.1. Superintendent's Correspondence
Rationale

Correspondence is presented for your information:

JROTC

WOLVERINES

IV.H. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of March 30, 2007

EMPLOYMENTS:

Transportation:
John Campbell, Bus Driver

Community Education:
Jessica Gonzalez, Instructional Aide
Lindsey Hix, ESL Instructor
Kelsey Lewis, Family Literacy Assistant

Bridgeport Elementary:
Janice Heichelbech, Child Care Aide

Collins Lane Elementary:
Elizabeth Stinson, Child Care Aide

Elkhorn Elementary:
Betty-Joyce Criscillis, Instructional Aide

Westridge Elementary:
Sarah Osborne, Academic Team Co-Coach
Joe Lovell, Academic Team Co-Coach

Bondurant Middle:
Bobbi Fryman, ESS Teacher

Elkhorn Middle:
Amanda Haynes, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach
Jeffrey Smith, Baseball Coach
Brandon Muravchick, Boys’ Basketball Co-Coach

Franklin County High School:
Jody Flynn, Writing Cluster Leader

Western Hills High School:
Ryan Hale, Writing Cluster Leader
Jeffrey Pritchett, Softball Coach
Jason Booth, Assistant Softball Coach
Brad Shepherd, Assistant Baseball Coach
Jeff Howard, Assistant Baseball Coach
Paul Elliston, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Erin Martin, Assistant Track Coach
Jerry Comley, Assistant Softball Coach

Classified Substitutes:
Juanita Fitzgerald, Cook/Baker
Sherry Brown, Bus Monitor
Vanessa Purdy, Cook/Baker
Tambra Harrod, Secretary

Substitute Instructional Aides:
Tambra Harrod
Melissa White
Sandra Ferrell

Substitute Teachers:
Huston Wells
Amanda Shannon
Mickey Catron
Amanda Gilbert

TRANSFER:

Darryl Aldridge, from Cook/Baker to Child Care Aide, Collins Lane Elementary

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS
:

James Martin, Computer Maintenance Technician, Resignation, effective 3/30/07
Sarah Kittrell, Guidance Counselor, Elkhorn Elem, Retirement, effective 3/30/07
Lonnie Lewis, Social Studies Teacher, FCHS, Retirement, effective 6/30/07
Mary Sue Ramsay, Special Education Teacher, FCHS, effective 6/30/07
Kathryn Williams, English Teacher, Retirement, WHHS, effective 7/1/07










IV.I. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

IV.J. Attendance Report
V. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

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

V.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 04/02/07

Warrant #: 040207

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: 04/02/07

Warrant #: SFS040207

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.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of bills

V.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

1.  Kori Fisher, Bridgeport Elementary
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 4/25/07-6/4/07

2.  Megan Barton, Hearn Elementary
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 4/29/07-end of 06-07 school year

3.  Matosha Thacker, Elkhorn Elementary
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 4/19/07-6/7/07

4.  Patricia Hulette, Food Service
Disability Leave (Extension) - 3/5/07-3/12/07

5.  Michelle New, Bridgeport Elementary
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 4/6/07-6/4/07

6.  Janis Baker-Penn, Food Service]
Sick Leave (son) - 3/26/07-4/16/07

7.  Anne Salt, Elkhorn Elementary
Sick Leave (parent) - 3/21/07-4/23/07

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

V.C. Declare Surplus Property
V.D. Create Instructional Assistant II (Special Ed) Position - BPE
V.E. Approve Fiscal Court Grant Application - Community Ed
V.F. Approve City of Frankfort Grant Application - Community Ed
V.G. Approve Adult Literacy Grant Application - Community Ed
V.H. Approve Fundraising Activities - WHHS Football
V.I. Approve Summer Soccer Camp - FCHS
V.J. Approve Football Summer Camp - WHHS
V.K. Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Cheerleaders
V.L. Approve Fundraising Activity - EES
V.M. Approve 2007-2008 ADA Contract with Henry County
V.N. Approve Contract with Frankfort Convention Center for Graduations
V.O. Approve Contract with Frankfort Convention Center for FCHS Prom
V.P. Approve Out-of-State Travel - EMS 8th Grade
V.Q. Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS Journalism
V.R. Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS STLP
V.S. Approve Out-of-State Travel - Vikki Hall
V.T. Approve Overnight Travel for Skills USA Students
V.U. Approve Out-of-State Travel - FCHS Art Club
V.V. Approve Out-of-State Travel - WHHS Diversity Club
V.W. Approve Out-of-State Travel - Westridge 5th Grade
V.X. Approve Title IX Report for FCHS
V.Y. Approve Title IX Report for WHHS
V.Z. Approve Assistant Coaching Positions & Stipends - FCHS
VI. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2007, at Collins Lane Elementary.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:02 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.