I.
Call to Order
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
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 Tentative Budget for 2007-2008
Attached is the proposed Tentative Budget for 2007-2008. The following adjustments have been made:
1. Certified Salaries have been increased 10% to account for the State mandated $3,000 increase and the two additional instruction days.
2. Classified salaries have been increased 5.25%.
3. Classified fringe benefits have been increased 7%.
4. The Property Insurance Expenditure has been moved from Capital Outlay to General Fund (Change is State Regulation).
5. SEEK Revenue is increased 10.18%.
6. Beginning Balance (Carryover) is increased $100,000.
7. Property Tax Revenue is increased 5.83%.
8. Distilled Spirits revenue is increased $200,000.
9. PSC Revenue is decreased $100,000.
10. Motor Vehicle Tax is increased $100,000.
11. Section Six School Allocations and Expenditures for 2007-2008 have been included.
12. Food Service Revenues and Expenditures adjusted.
While this proposed budget represents a close estimate for the district budget, numerous adjustments must be made after the tax rate is set and exact salary information is known. The 06-07 year end balance is only estimated.
The contingency in this budget is $2,275,610 which represents a 5.28% of the General Fund and 4% of an overall budget of 56.6 million dollars.
Approval of the Tentative Budget for 2007-2008
Motion Passed: Approval of the Tentative Budget for 2007-2008 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
III.B.
Approve Resolution for Bond Sale for New Elementary School
In preparation for the sale of bonds for construction of a new elementary school in Franklin County, the Board must approve the attached resolution which in part states:
"RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECT."
Board approval and adoption of the attached resolution
Motion Passed: Board approval and adoption of the attached resolution passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
III.C.
Approve Food Service Pricing for 2007-2008
Attached is a proposal to increase Food Service prices for the 2007-2008 school year. Unfortunately this is a substantial increase due to:
1. A mandated 5% salary increase for 2007/2008.
2. The district's retirement contribution has increased over two years from 5.89% to 16.17%.
3. Food costs have risen approximately 16% this year.
That the Board approve the attached pricing for Food Service for the 2007-2008 school year.
Motion Passed: That the Board approve the attached pricing for Food Service for the 2007-2008 school year. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
III.D.
Approve Summer Food Service Program
Attached is a proposal for our district to provide an Open Site for a Summer Food Service Program at Elkhorn Middle School.
That the Summer Food Service Program be approved
Motion Passed: That the Summer Food Service Program be approved passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
III.E.
Approve Creation of a Part-Time School Nurse Position
Because of the increasing need to provide services to children, we would propose that the Board create a part-time position for a school nurse. The position would be four (4) hours per day for 187 days per year. Funding would be from a combination of Title V ($7,200) and General Fund ($12,924).
That the Board approve the creation of a position for a part-time School Nurse
Motion Passed: That the Board approve the creation of a position for a part-time School Nurse passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
III.F.
Approve Renewal of Bid Contracts for 2007-2008
Ed Breckel, Finance Director, is recommending that the following existing bid contracts be renewed for 2007-2008:
AUDIT - CRITCHFIELD & CRITCHFIELD
BULK MOTOR OIL & LUBRICANTS - NEWCOMB OIL CO.
PEST CONTROL SERVICE - TERMINIX
DIESEL FUEL & GASOLINE - ROBINSON OIL
SCHOOL PICTURES - FOREVER MEMORIES
EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS - HEALTH WORKS
MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT - STERICYCLE
TOWING - HARRODS TOWING
SHREDDING - SHRED-IT
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - MURPHY ELEVATOR CO
CHAIRLIFT MAINTENANCE - HAMILTON'S ACCESSIBILITY
TREASURY BOND - INDIANA INSURANCE
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE - RJ ROBERTS INSURANCE
Renewal of the existing bid contracts listed
Motion Passed: Renewal of the existing bid contracts listed passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
III.G.
Award Uniform Rental Bid for 2007-2008
Ed Breckel, Finance Director, is recommending that the uniform rental contract be awarded to Hart's Uniform Rental. The bid tabulation is attached.
That the uniform rental contract for 2007-2008 be awarded to Hart's
Motion Passed: That the uniform rental contract for 2007-2008 be awarded to Hart's passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
III.H.
Approve "WARM" Project Between EES and KSU
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Approval of Minutes - April 2, 2007, Regular Meeting
The minutes of the April 2, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the April 2, 2007, Regular Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the April 2, 2007, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
IV.B.
Approval of Minutes - April 23, 2007, Special Meeting
The minutes of the April 23, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the April 23, 2007, Special Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the April 23, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.C.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report
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.
IV.D.
Construction
IV.D.1.
Approve Pay Application #3 - FCHS Softball Restrooms
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $77,599.64 to E.C. Matthews Co., Inc. for work accomplished on the FCHS Softball Restrooms. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $16,499.
Payment of $77,599.64 to E.C. Matthews
Motion Passed: Payment of $77,599.64 to E.C. Matthews passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.D.2.
Approve Payment of Architect's Invoices
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment:
1. Facilities Survey $2,274.56
2. New Elementary School $81,122.08
3. FCHS Softball Restrooms $261.20
TOTAL $83,657.84
Payment of $83,657.84 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Motion Passed: Payment of $83,657.84 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
IV.E.
Superintendent's Activities
Mr. Chance's activities for the month of April are presented for your information.
April 2 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Met with Vikki Hall - Met with Jeff Castle - Met with Charley Preston - Attended Board Meeting
April 3 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Administrator Meeting - Visited Peaks Mill - Visited Collins Lane
April 4 - Met with Jami Miller - Met with Charley Preston - Met with Stacey White
April 5 - Attended Honors Day at KSU
April 6 - Met with Sharon Collett - Met with Heather Presley - Met with Richard Klink
April 14 - Attended KSU Gala
April 16 - Conducted Meeting w/Curriculum & Instruction Staff
April 17 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Instructional Leadership Meeting - Attended Community Ed Board Meeting - Checked on Westridge, FCHS, WHHS Projects
April 18 - Met with Charley Preston
April 19 - Met with Donnie Owens - Conducted Meeting on Emergency Procedures
April 23 - Attended Board Meeting
April 24 - Attended Chamber Board Meeting - Attended Pre-Bid Meeting for New Elementary School
April 25 - Attended P16 Meeting - Shelbyville - Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville
April 26 - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Stacey White - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Ed Breckel - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Wayne Dominick - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Dora Kerns
April 27 - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Holly Waits - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Julia Colston-Taylor - Conducted Evaluation Conference with Katrina Kinman
April 28 - Attended Benefit Dinner for PUSH
IV.E.1.
Superintendent's Correspondence
Correspondence with Mr. Chance is presented for your information.
Board Member Training Report
IV.F.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
IV.F.1.
Certified Staff Employed on a Continuing Contract
IV.F.2.
Certified Staff Employed on a Fourth 1-Year Contract
IV.F.3.
Certified Staff Employed on a Third 1-Year Contract
IV.F.4.
Certified Staff Employed on a Second 1-Year Contract
IV.F.5.
Classified Staff Employed on a Continuing Contract
IV.F.6.
Classified Staff Employed on a Fourth 1-Year Contract
IV.F.7.
Classified Staff Employed on a Third 1-Year Contract
IV.F.8.
Classified Staff Employed on a Second 1-Year Contract
IV.F.9.
Certified Staff Assignments for 2007-2008
IV.F.10.
Classified Assignments for 2007-2008
IV.F.11.
Personnel Actions for April 2007
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of May 2, 2007
EMPLOYMENTS and APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:
Central Office: Nolan Hellard, Computer Maintenance Tech
District-Wide: Amanda Beth Smith, School Psychologist (2007-08 school year)
Westridge Elementary: Angela Burriss, After School Child Care Director (2007-08 school year)
Bondurant Middle: Burleigh Grimes, Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach Lee Gay, Social Studies Department Chair Nicole Short, Arts/Humanities Department Chair Brooke Fell, Science Department Chair Mathematics Department Chair Rebecca Dixon, Practical Living/Vocational Studies Department Chair Kelly Neal, Language Arts Department Chair
Franklin County High School: Terrance Green, ESS Teacher Kevin Hall, ESS Teacher Erin Wiggins, ESS Teacher Brian Foster, Assistant Baseball Coach Jeffrey Wilhoite, Assistant Baseball Coach Randy McDowell, Head Track Coach Revel Moore, Assistant Baseball Coach James Todd, Assistant Baseball Coach Mark Bailey, Assistant Baseball Coach
Western Hills High School: Carey Durrett, Choral Accompanist
Substitute Teacher: Tiffany Martin
Classified Substitutes: Lisa Mattox, Substitute Secretary Helen Collins, Substitute Secretary Clarice Burse, Substitute Cook/Baker Toni Stamos, Substitute Cook/Baker
Resignations: Donald Walker, P.E. Teacher, FCHS, effective April 6, 2007 Christel Hockensmith, Special Education Teacher, Bondurant, effective April 12, 2007 Kayce Gosney, Maintenance Tech I, effective April 13, 2007 Ginger Meade, Instructional Aide, Bondurant, effective March 28, 2007 Karen Mahoney, Instructional Aide, Collins Lane, effective April 13, 2007 George Lee, Bus Driver, effective April 6, 2007 Debbie Parsons, Bus Driver, effective April 20, 2007 Lindsay Weese, Child Care Aide, Bridgeport, effective April 15, 2007
Resignations: (effective at the close of the 2006-07 school year) Nelly Peralta, School Secretary, Collins Lane Barbara Powell, School Secretary/Bookkeeper, FCHS Paula Meyer, School Secretary/Bookkeeper, Elkhorn Middle Kevin Adams, Intermediate Teacher, Hearn Larry Stivers, Mathematics Teacher, Elkhorn Middle Timothy Livingston, Choral Music Teacher, Bondurant Middle Clinton Martin, English Teacher, WHHS Shannon Yaremchak, Primary Teacher, Hearn Garrett Pikul, Social Studies Teacher, WHHS Kathy Gregory, Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instructional, District-Wide
Retirements: (effective at the close of the 2006-07 school year) Susan Martinson, Mathematics Teacher, FCHS Kathey Parr, School Secretary, Elkhorn Middle Julie Bowman, Cook/Baker, Collins Lane Kirk Hudson, Classroom Teacher, Education Development Center Dennis Rice, Assistant Principal, Elkhorn Middle Kay Roberson, School Secretary/Bookkeeper, WHHS Patricia Miller, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane Cathy Walker, Special Education, Westridge Elementary
Non-renewal of Certified Contracts for the 2007-08 School Year: District-wide Marcia Garland, Gifted/Talented Bridgeport Tricia Helmlinger, Special Education Collins Lane Delvin Hickerson, Special Education Elkhorn Elem Bonnie Guthrie, Special Education Bethany Smith, Primary Peaks Mill Cassaundra Stacy, Special Education Bondurant Middle Cheryl Lester, Science/Language Arts Bobbi Hukill, Special Education Ashley Wink, Special Education Elizabeth Altug, Social Studies/Language Arts FCHS Laura Freire, Mathematics David Johnson, Special Education (FMD) WHHS Erin Moss, Science Mary Terry, Science Christy Vaughan, Special Education Jessica Gira, Special Education FCHS/WHHS Brittany Sutherland, Science Anissa Johnson, Social Studies
Non-renewal of Classified Contracts for the 2007-08 School Year: District-Wide Nelly Peralta, Instructional Aide LEP Judith Webb, Educational Interpreter Bridgeport Kim Minter, Instructional Aide Special Education/ESS Collins Lane Patti Perry, Instructional Aide Title I April Cirillo, Instructional Aide ESS Angela Chapman, Instructional Aide Preschool Elkhorn Elementary Angelia Proctor, Instructional Aide Special Education Hearn Tammie Paul, Instructional Aide Preschool Lana Hogan, Instructional Aide Literacy Todd Wooldridge, Instructional Aide ESS Peaks Mill Katie Bratton, Instructional Aide Title I Tonja Trost, Instructional Aide Special Education Jessica Ball, Instructional Aide Reallocated Funds Cindy Willard, Instructional Aide Title I Westridge Ramona Griffin, Instructional Aide ESS FCHS Rachel Sargent, Athletic Trainer WHHS Laura Lucas, Athletic Trainer
IV.G.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils and Community Ed. are presented for your information.
IV.H.
Attendance Report
V.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Motion Passed: Mr. Salchli requested Item "S" be removed from the Consent Agenda. Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented less Item "S" passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
V.A.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 05/07/07
Warrant #: 050707
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: 05/07/07
Warrant #: SFS050707
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
V.B.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees have requested a Leave of Absence:
1. Brenda Richardson, Food Service Disability Leave - 4/24/07-End of 06-07 School Year
2. Stacey White, Grant Writer Maternity Leave (Up to 30 days paid) - 6/18/07-7/30/07
3. Valerie Ramsey, Bondurant Middle School Maternity Leave (Up to 30 days paid) - 5/2/07-End of 06-07 School Year
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
V.C.
Approve Credit Hour Certification for NSBA Attendance
V.D.
Approve NSBA National Affiliate Membership for 07-08
V.E.
Approve Reduction in Hours for Jennifer Andrews
V.F.
Approve Position/Stipend for Girl's Assistant Basketball - EMS
V.G.
Approve Contract for Use of Berry Hill Mansion for Professional Development
V.H.
Approve Copier Contract for Hearn Elementary
V.I.
Approve Contract with Miller Transportation - Westridge 4th Grade
V.J.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Jeff Castle
V.K.
Approve Out-of-State Travel to National Education Computing Conference
V.L.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Maj. Ed Parson & Msgt. Ken Hourt
V.M.
Approve Overnight Travel for WHHS Softball Team
V.N.
Approve Fundraising Activity - Westridge
V.O.
Approve Fundraising Activity - Bondurant Middle
V.P.
Approve WHHS Dance Camp
V.Q.
Approve Use of Buses by Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
V.R.
Approve Interagency Agreement with Local Interagency Council for Services to Children with Emotional Disabilities (LIAC)
V.S.
Approve Contract for Services with Harrie Lynne Buecker
Motion Passed: Approval of item S passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
V.T.
Approve Contract with Miller Transportation - EMS 6th Grade
V.U.
Approve Participation in the Community Based Work Transition Program
V.V.
Approve Cheerleading Camp at WHHS
V.W.
Approve Basketball Camp at FCHS
V.X.
Approve Volleyball Camp at FCHS
V.Y.
Approve Use of Buses by KSU Land Grant Program
V.Z.
Approve Contract with Frankfort Regional Medical Center for Hepatitis B Injections
V.AA.
Approve Treasurer's Bond (2007-2008) for Ed Breckel
V.BB.
Approve Community Education Continuation Grant
V.CC.
Approve Workforce Investment Continuation Grant
V.DD.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Geraldine Jette
V.EE.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Ryan Hale
V.FF.
Approve M.O.A. for Sharla Six with KDE for 2007-2008
V.GG.
Ratify Contract with Harrie Buecker (2007-2011)
V.HH.
Approve Contract for use of Transportation Cabinet Conference Center for Professional Development
V.II.
Approve Fundraising Activity for Relay for Life - EMS
V.JJ.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for FCHS AFROTC
V.KK.
Approve Fundraising Activities for EMS 8th Grade Choir
V.LL.
Approve Overnight Travel for Jessica Collins & Elise Holcomb
V.MM.
Approve Copier Contract for EMS
V.NN.
Approve Contracts for Preschool Screenings
V.OO.
Approve Contract with Molly Sullivan for SBDM Training
V.PP.
Approve Contract with Connie Hebert
V.QQ.
Approve Contract with Miller Transportation - EMS 8th Grade
V.RR.
Approve Overnight Travel for J.R. Zinner & Christy Hack
V.SS.
Approve M.O.A. for Maurice Chappell with KDE for 2007-2008
V.TT.
Approve Overnight Travel for FCHS FFA
VI.
Meeting of Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
Motion Passed: The Franklin County Board of Education recessed at 8:10 p.m. and The meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation was called to order by President Crowe passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VI.A.
Approve Bond Sale for New Elementary School
It is necessary for the FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION to approve the attached resolution which states in part:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,135,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $1,215,000) OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.180 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.300 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PURPOSES, PROVIDING AND DETERMINING THE DUTY OF SAID CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL PROPERTY, THE CREATION OF FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS AS AND WHEN THEY MATURE, THE CREATION OF ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE OF SUCH FOREGOING PROPERTY TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY."
That the Corporation approve the attached resolution
Motion Passed: That the Corporation approve the attached resolution passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
Motion Passed: That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation adjourn 8:12 p.m.
The meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education was called back to order passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VII.
Closed Session per KRS 61.810 (Property)
I would request that the Franklin County Board of Education go into Closed Session for:
"Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property."
That the Board enter into Closed Session
Motion Passed: That the Board enter into Closed Session 8:14 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VIII.
Exit Closed Session
Motion Passed: Come out of Closed Session 8:34 p.m. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, May 21, 2007, at Bridgeport Elementary.
That the meeting be adjourned
Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 8:34 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
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