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.

Superintendent Chrissy Jones will conduct the election of officers for 2014.

I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.
_______________ nominates ___________.

Is there a second?
______________ seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?
_____________ motions to close.

Is there a second?
_____________ seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing ___________ for Chairperson.

All against.
Motion is approved/denied.
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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.
_______________ nominates _________________.

Is there a second?
______________ seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?
_____________ motions to close.

Is there a second?
_____________ seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing _______________ for Vice-Chairperson.

All against.
Motion is approved/denied.
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May I have a motion to nominate Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer?
_______________ makes the motion.

Is there a second?
______________ seconds the motion.

All in favor of Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer.

All against.
Motion is approved/denied.
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Our new chairperson, _______, will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

Nominate _______ for Chairperson by _______, seconded by _________. Approval to close nominations and elect _________ for Chairperson

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Michelle New for Chairperson by Belinda Henson, seconded by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown. Approval to close nominations and elect Michelle New for Chairperson passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Motion Passed:Nominate Michelle New for Chairperson by Ms. BeLinda Henson, seconded by Mr. William Cofield. Approval to close nominations and elect Michelle New for Chairperson passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield. Member Votes Mr. William Cofield Yes Mr. Doug Crowe Yes Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown Yes Ms. BeLinda Henson Yes Ms. Michelle New Yes Motion Passed: Nominate Jennifer Grisham-Brown for Vice-Chair by Ms. Michelle New, seconded by Ms. BeLinda Henson. Approval to close nominations and elect Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown for Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New. Member Votes Mr. William Cofield Yes Mr. Doug Crowe Yes Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown Yes Ms. BeLinda Henson Yes Ms. Michelle New Yes Motion Passed: Approval to elect Ed Breckel for Treasurer and Shellie Jones for Secretary passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown. Member Votes Mr. William Cofield Yes Mr. Doug Crowe Yes Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown Yes Ms. BeLinda Henson Yes Ms. Michelle New Yes passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Nominate _______ for Chairperson by _______, seconded by _________. Approval to close nominations and elect _________ for Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

In December the Board reviewed the first reading of Policy 0.3125, employee expense reimbursement for certified personnel.  Policy 03.225 is an accompanying policy for classified personnel, which was not reviewed in December. 

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

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

We recently had one of our occupational therapists resign with an effective date December 2013.  We will try to hire someone for the part-time position; however, if we cannot find anyone we will have to contract with someone.  I am recommending you approve this contract so we will not have a lapse in service if needed.  Funding will come from IDEA Basic,  Part B

An instructional assistant is needed to fully implement a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) at Elkhorn Middle School.   The student recently enrolled at EMS.  I  recommend the creation of 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.

Currently we have one position at the Central Office classified as the following: ACCT CLERK/RECEPTIONIST.  The person in this position is paid for Account Clerk for 3 hours per day and Receptionist for 5 hours per day while school is in session.  However, much of the Account Clerk duties are completed concurrently while the Receptionist duties are performed.  Recent changes due to the district financial audit have resulted in additional duties required of the Account Clerk's position. 

Recommend that this position be reclassified as an ACCT CLERK position at an additional cost to the district per year of $1,110.

Due to the transfer of an LBD teacher, two PT LBD positions (one at Bridgeport Elementary School and one at The Academy) each need to be increased from .25 to .50

Request that the board approve the increase of each of these positions.

                                                                Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 01/06/14

Warrant #:  010614

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: 01/06/14

Warrant #: SFS010614

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.

Invoices and pay applications are attached for your approval.

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

Tara Black - Hearn Elementary - Maternity Leave - December 20, 2013 - February 14, 2014

Patricia Aldridge – Transportation – Medical Leave – 12 weeks beginning 12/18/13

Mike Stapleton – WHHS  – Paternity Leave – 2 weeks beginning about 1/21/14

Amanda Beth Weber – BPE – Maternity Leave – 1/14/14 to 3/26/14

A select group of students will participate in the University of Louisville Honor Choir at the U of L School of Music on Sunday, January 12 thru Monday, January 13, 2014. The students will be staying overnight with their individual parents who will also be transporting them to this event. Tiffany Marsh and one other parent will be accompanying the students, during the day, for the event. The cost to the district is a substitute for Mrs. Marsh, paid through competition funds.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Westridge Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at6:21 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.