Franklin County
March 19, 2007 7:00 PM
March 19, 2007, Special 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.

II. Construction
II.A. Approve Construction Documents for New Elementary School
Rationale

Architects from Sherman-Carter-Barnhart will present the construction documents for the New Elementary School for your approval prior to bidding. 

The bid opening for this project is scheduled for May 8, 2007.  It is anticipated that a special Board Meeting will be needed on May 14 to award the bid for this project.

Recommended Motion

That the Board approve the construction documents for the New Elementary School

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the construction documents for the New Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

II.B. Approve Revised Fee for Architectural/Engineering Services
Rationale

When the original fee was negotiated with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, we thought the budget and scope of this project would be about $11.2 million.  A fee of $560,000 (or 5%) was set.   Because of the estimated construction cost has risen significantly ($12,374,572), the architect is requesting an additional $50,000 fee.

The fee of $610,000 is still well below the KDE suggested fee of $693,000 and below 5%.

Recommended Motion

That the architectural fee be amended to $610,000

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the architectural fee be amended to $610,000 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

II.C. Approve Revised BG-1 (Project Application) - New Elementary School
Rationale

Attached is the revised BG-1 for the New Elementary School.  The total cost is estimated to be $14,459,569.

Recommended Motion

That the revised BG-1 be approved

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the revised BG-1 be approved passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

II.D. Approved Final BG-3 (Statement of Probable Cost)
Rationale

Attached is the final estimate of what we think the new building will cost prior to getting an actual bid.  Please note that we are estimating construction costs to be about $178 a sq. ft.

Recommended Motion

That the final BG-3 be approved

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the final BG-3 be approved passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

III. Report from Hearn Elementary
Rationale

Kyle Sexton will present a report on Hearn Elementary School

IV. Elect Board Member to Local Planning Committee
Rationale

It is necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to elect one member to the Local Planning Committee (Facilities) to replace Larry Perkins.

Recommended Motion

That the Board elect _________ to be a member of the Local Planning Committee

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Nominate Tim Metzger to be a member of the Local Planning Committee passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

V. District Facility Plan (Proposed)
VI. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2007, at the Central Office.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:11 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.