The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to prepare students for College and Career Readiness and to become contributing citizens.


Please silence all cell phones.

Request approval to amend agenda for approval of overnight stay for the FFA organizations at Western Hills and Franklin County High Schools.

Approval to amend agenda to include items VII.F.3, VII.F.4, VII.F.5, and VII.F.6

Order #71 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend agenda to include items VII.F.3, VII.F.4, VII.F.5, and VII.F.6 passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Franklin County AFJROTC team was the only Kentucky team to make the top level III in the AFJROTC Academic Bowl this year. Team members include:

Tommy Parsons (FCHS Junior) - Team Captain
Rebekah Gilkison (FCHS Sophomore)
Morgan Posey (FCHS Sophomore)
Zachary Sword (FCHS Sophomore)
Shauna Adams (FCHS Freshman)
Kelsey Curry (WHHS Freshman)

All team members received the Marshall Medal for participating in Level III competition.


STLP State Results

Westridge – Jessica Holmes
Madie Graves – 1^st Place – Manipulated Photo
Matthew Meyer – 2^nd Place – Manipulated Photo
Maggie Richardson, Hailey Martin, Sierra Weber – 1^st Place – Feature Video
Nahum Quarles – 2^nd Place – Heritage Council Video/Presentation
Nikki Shouse and Emma Stone – 3^rd Place – Feature Video
Cinemania – Top Four

Franklin County – Tim Baker
Mikeal and Joey Wiley – Sumobot Champions

Bondurant Middle  - James Gary
Logan Thomas and Madison Flynn – Public Service Announcement Video – 4^th place, "Don't Be a Dummy- Don't Text and Drive."

Western Hills – Lauren Hill
Sri Balaji - 3rd place, Sumobot

 Samantha Hensley – STLP live reporter for the competition

Kentucky Historical Society Rewards Student Historians

National History Day
These first- and second-place award winners in the junior and senior divisions are eligible to compete at the national contest at the University of Maryland, College Park, June 15-19:
Nikitha Rajendran, second place, Junior Individual Documentary, “The History of the Invasion of Superbugs: Our Rights and Responsibilities,” Elkhorn Middle School.
Caitlyn Barnes, Julia Blackburn and Olivia Hagg, second place, Junior Group Exhibit, “The Princess and the Paparazzi,” Elkhorn Middle School.

NHD Elementary Division Award Recipients
Makenna Briscoe, first place, Elementary Individual Exhibit, “Mary Breckenridge: Frontier Nursing,” Bridgeport Elementary.

NHD Special Award Recipients
Parks Mason and Bailey Harrod, Outstanding Project on Political History (sponsored by the Office of the Kentucky Secretary of State), “The Horse is in the House: Nixon and Watergate, Rights and Responsibilities,” Elkhorn Middle School.

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.

Attached is a copy of the ESS Budget for 2014-15 school year.  Budget was developed using (1/2 based on ADA, 1/4 based on F/R lunch, and 1/4 based on State Assessment percentile).  Schools increased from the previous year.

Approve the 2014-15 ESS Budget

Order #72 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2014-15 ESS Budget passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Title II budget has been reviewed by the Kentucky Department of Education and all Franklin County Public Schools' data and information have been approved.

Approve Title II budget for the 2014-15 school year.

Order #73 - Motion Passed:  Approve Title II budget for the 2014-15 school year. passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Approve School Activity Fund Budgets for 2014-15 School Year.

Bridgeport, Collins Lane, Elkhorn Elementary, Early Learning Village, Hearn, Peaks Mill, Westridge, Bondurant, Elkhorn Middle, Franklin County High School, Western Hills and The Career and Technical School activity fund budgets are attached.

Approve School Activity Fund Budgets for 2014-15 School Year.

Order #74 - Motion Passed:  Approve School Activity Fund Budgets for 2014-15 School Year. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Board meeting schedule (dates & locations) for 2014-15 is attached for your approval.

Approve the Board Meeting Schedule for 2014-15 School Year.

Order #75 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Board Meeting Schedule for 2014-15 School Year. passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The attachements will detail the annual contracts and vendors with a recommendation from our Finance Officer.

Approve attached additional annual contracts and vendors.

Order #76 - Motion Passed:  Approve attached additional annual contracts and vendors. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

At the May 5, 2014 meeting, the Board approved the vision, mission, goal, and belief statements that were developed as a part of the Strategic Planning Process . The remaining portion of the work completed over the past several months, are the implementation guides.  These guides focus on three areas (curriculum/instruction/assessment, culture, and quality control) of need and were derived from an analysis of the district's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).  The core team is requesting the Board approve the implementation guides which address the three areas of need.

The implementation guides will drive the work of the district for the next three years.  The Board will receive monthly updates. 

Approval of the Strategic Plan Implementation Guides

Order #77 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Strategic Plan Implementation Guides passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Attached are the BG 1 forms for the Central Office re-roof project.

Approve BG-1 forms for Central Office re-roof.

Order #78 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG-1 forms for Central Office re-roof. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ameresco is requesting payment in the amount of $242,231.22 for work completed on the Performance Contract Project.

Approve pay application to Ameresco in the amount of $242,231.22

Order #79 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application to Ameresco in the amount of $242,231.22 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #80 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ms. Jones' activities for the month of May are presented for your information.

1- Administrative Staff Meeting, Expanded Team Meeting, Salary Meeting
2- Focus Friday, CIA, Program Review
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5- Directors' Meeting, Principal Meetings, Principal Drop-in, Allocation Meeting, Board Meeting
6- Principal Drop-in, T-PGES Observation
7- Teacher Meeting, Principal Drop-in, Principal Meeting, SBDM Meeting
8- Principals Drop-in, CTC Advisory Meeting
9- Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Meeting, Parent Meeting, Principals Meeting
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12- Directors' Meeting, Insurance Meeting, Principal Drop-in,
13- OVEC Meeting,
14- Parents Meeting
15- X-Day
16- X-Day
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19- X-Day
20- X-Day
21- X-Day
22- X-Day, Retirement Dinner
23- Principal Drop-in, Curriculum/ Instruction/Assessment mMeeting
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27- Finance Meeting, Principal Drop-in, Chamber Meeting, Principal Meeting, SBDM Meeting
28- Teacher Meeting, Principal Meeting, Elementary Advisory, Parent Meeting, Board Meeting
29- Teacher Meetings, T-PGES Meeting, Principal Meetings, SBDM Meeting
30- Principal Meetings, Curriculum/ Instruction/Assessment Meeting, Reporter Meeting
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Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

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

Reports from the Bondurant, Bridgeport, Collins Lane, Early Learning Village, Elkhorn Middle, Franklin County High, Hearn, Peaks Mill, and Westridge SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Approve Minutes for June 2, June 16 and June 23, 2014.

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

Michael Douthitt – EES – Medical Leave – From 5/8/14 through remainder of school year

Jennifer Meo-Sexton - BMS - Medical Leave - From 5/9/2014 through remainder of school year

Holly Moore - BPT - Maternity Leave - Beginning on or around September 23, 2014 and returning on or around November 18, 2014

I would like to request 4 Program Review Chair positions for the 2013-2014 school year.  Chairs for Arts and Humanities, Practical Living/Career Studies, Writing, and K-3 reviews would receive $500 each.  Section VI funds will be utilized.

The WHHS Tennis Boosters  would like to create an Assistant Tennis Coach position for the 2013-2014 school year. The position will be paid a $500 stipend and will be paid from their booster board account.

The WHHS Baseball Boosters would like to create an Assistant Baseball Coach position for the 2013-2014 school year. The position will be paid $1000 stipend and will be paid from their booster board account.

Extended Employment for extended school year services

ELV SBDM elected to create two program review chairs and pay stipends of $1,000 to each from ASP account.

Approve ELV program review chair position.

Request the board make the following position changes for the 2014-2015 school year:

Abolish Positions:

PT SPLA
District-wide Instructional Aide LEP (6X182)
Literacy Instructional Coach (high school)
School Psychologist (.5)
Visually Impaired

Create Positions:

Psychologist/LBD (.37 or 70 days)
Visually Impaired/LBD

Increase Instructional Aide Job Coach from 3 hrs/day to 7 hrs/day for 188 days
Increase Student Information System Specialist from 220 days to 240 days

Reduce Visually Impaired (.5) to (.2)
 

WRE SBDM requests approval to create a math intervention position to be paid out of Title 1 for the 14-15 school year.  This position would be a full time certified position. 

Due to changes to Title I and Title II funding for the 2014-15 school year, we would request that the following positions be abolished:

Instructional Coach Literacy (High School)
Instructional Coach Literacy (Elem) (.25)
Instructional Coach (Elem) (.29)

The WHHS Dance Team, along with their coaches, would like to offer a community dance camp as a team fundraiser. The camp will take place at WHHS in the Lapsley Gymnasium from 8 -12, July 21 - 24. The cost is $45 per youth which includes a t-shirt, camp photo, and snack. A portion of the fee will be donated to charity. 

The WHHS Boys Basketball Team would like to offer a youth basketball camp from June 4 - 6 for boys and girls, ages 5-8 .  The camp cost is $40 and will be conducted from 5:30 - 8:30.

The coaches and boys basketball team will be conducting the camp at WHHS Lapsley Cardwell Gym.

Mrs. Lyles’ Music Day Camp 2014

Open to All Incoming Third through Fifth Grade Students!

July 7-11, 9:00 a.m.-noon

As a creative and educational means to raise funds for the music department, Mrs. Lyles is hosting a half day, 5-day music day camp! The camp is July 7-11, 9:00 a.m.-noon.

The Camp will consist of:

• Creating and performing music
• Playing on the barred instruments
• Music centered craft
• Singing and movement
• A daily snack
• Campers do not need to bring anything.All materials will be provided.
• Students will give a performance for parents at 11:00 on Friday, July 11.

Camp Guidelines:

1. The camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and dismiss at 12:00 noon.
2. Camp cost is $75 per student.A non-refundable deposit of $25 is due May 28. (All checks should be made out to EES with Music Camp in the memo.)
3. The camp will be held with a minimum of 10 students but not exceed 25 students.(Deposits will be returned if the camp does not meet the minimum requirement of 10 students.)
4. Two scholarships will be provided; however, the student desiring a scholarship must write a letter explaining why he/she should be selected.Financial need should also be explained in the letter.The two students receiving the scholarship will be notified by May 30.
5. Lastly, good manners, respect towards all leaders, and good behavior is expected.Should a student not meet these expectations, the student will be asked to leave without the camp fees being returned.

The attached registration form should be returned with a $25 check made out to EES by May 25.  The remaining $50 is due by June 18, noon. 

Please see attached form with necessary camp information

Please see the attached camp request form

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Please see attached request form with necessary information.  The cost per participant will be approximately $175.

Dates:  6/23-6/24
Purpose:  Capital City Youth Coalition to Youth Leadership Symposium
Destination:  General Butler State Park; Carollton, KY
Number of Students:  8
Names of Chaperons:  Amy Nance, Betty Lawson
Transportation:  FCPS bus
Funding:  FC YSC and Bluegrass prevention

We are requesting approval for three CTC students to attend the TSA National Competition in Washington, D.C., from June 27-July 1, 2014.  Mr. Robert Greene, EMS Gateway to Technology instructor, will be chaperoning these students.  They are staying at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention center, Washington, DC.  Students will be transported via airline or individual parents. The student expenses will be paid by TSA funds and possibly some out of pocket.  Mr. Greene's expenses will be paid through with Perkins funds.

The WHHS FFA will be competing at the State FFA Convention the week of June 11-2. The convention is in Lexington, being held in Rupp Arena with housing at the Hyatt Regency. Approval is requested for the overnight due to the early morning and late ending meeting. This is funded thorough PERKINS, student and activity funds. Chapter advisors will chaperone the group of 20 students.

WHHS FFA requests permission for an overnight trip to Hardinsburg, KY for FFA Camp during the week of June 16 - 20. There will be 16 students attending this mandatory training for FFA state chapters to be in good standing  and eligible to compete in events. Chaperones are provided at the camp as well as WHHS Ag teachers, will accompany the students. Perkins and local fundraising monies will fund the trip.

Dates:  6/23-6/27
Purpose:  FFA Camp
Destination:  111 FFA Camp Rd; Hardinsburg, KY  40143
Number of students:  34
Names of Chaperons:  Kylen Douglas, Wanda Laslie
Transportation Method:  FCHS School bus
Funding:  FFA

Dates:  6/10-6/12
Purpose:  FFA State Convention
Destination:  Lexington Hilton / Rupp Arena
Number of students:  15
Names of Chaperons:  Kylen Douglas, Beth Douglas, Jamie Akers
Transportation Method:  FCPS School Bus
Funding:  FFA

Approval and signature for Bounce Around Contract for July 2014

Contract with Bluegrass  Regional Health-Mental Retardation Board, Inc. to provide mental health consultation services.

For the past five years we have been providing space for therapists employed by Comprehensive Care to meet with their clients at school.  According to the principals, students have benefited from in-school therapy so we want to continue this collaborative arrangement.

I am requesting for the attached contract to be approved between the Franklin County Board of Education and Rachel Morgan Perkins.  This contract will allow us to request Sign Language interpreting services.

It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English

We currently employ an educational interpreter and need to have a plan for providing a substitute when needed.  Interpreters are extremely hard to locate; therefore, I am requesting approval of this contract.

I am requesting for the attached contract to be approved between the Franklin County Board of Education and Marcie R Jeffers.  This contract will allow us to request Sign Language interpreting services.

I am requesting for the attached contract to be approved between the Franklin County Board of Education and Dana Parker.  This contract will allow us to request Sign Language interpreting services.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

Physical Therapy services are needed to implement Individual Education Plans. (IEP)

I am requesting for the attached contract to be approved between the Franklin County Board of Education and Tammy S. Cantrell.  This contract will allow us to request Sign Language interpreting services.

Approve contract between the Franklin County Board of Education and Tammy S. Cantrell.

I am recommending we contract with Hands on Therapy for Occupational Therapy Services as an independent evaluation if needed.

Consultative/Technical support services have been requested to assist with the development of augmentative communication devices for students with an Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

I am recommending we contract with Gerald Abner to provide training on use of specific apps on Ipads as identified on individual Education Plans.

Westridge requests permission to conduct a fundraiser with Boosterthon on 10/20/14-10/29/14.  The money will go towards improving classroom libraries, classroom supplies and thinking strategies supplies.  

Westridge requests permission to enter a contract with Boosterthon.  To conduct the fundraiser there is an initial $2000 start up fee.  This money will be taken out of ASP funds.   

Sign new contract for Miller Transportation.  Original contract was for 6/11/14.  Date was changed to 6/13/14

Westridge Elementary would like approval for the 14-15 FRYSC waiver for a full time FRYSC Coordinator.  The request is for the full time FRYSC coordinator to work 200 days.  See attached waiver

The Hornet Club is requesting approval of the following trips with contracts.
Lexington Legends
Belle of Louisville

The Community Based Work Transition Program is a cooperative effort between local school districts, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Department for the Blind (DFB), and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky (IHDI) to assist eligible students with significant disabilities to transition from high school to employment.  We have participated in this program for the last 12 years and both high schools continue to have students eligible for this program.  I am recommending we continue to offer this program employing a full time employment coordinator.  The school system has to initially match 25% of the reimbursable budget within state and local funds and then request reimbursement from DVR for services performed by employment coordinators.

We occasionally have requests from ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) meetings for assistive technology evaluations throughout the school year.  Therefore,  we need to initiate a contract with an outside agency.

The Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Program Contract is attached.

Approve the Summer Food Service Program Contract agreement.

WRE Afterschool Program is requesting to take their children to a Legends game on June 11, 2014. The total cost will be $1,214.00 and will be paid with summer trip fee funds.

WRE Afterschool Program is requesting to take their children to Holiday World on June 13, 2014. The total cost will be $20.95 per person and will be paid with summer trip fee funds. Holiday World is asking for a $210.00 deposit fee be paid as well.

These contracts are attached.

Approve WRE ASP Summer Trips.

Fiscal Year 2014-15 school nursing contract with Franklin County Health Department.

Approve School Nursing Contract.

MOA for Kris Jarboe with KCM to serve as a regional coordinator for the 2014-2015 school year.

Middle school teachers and administrators will participate in professional learning opportunities during June and July as a part of the district's continual focus and move to student-driven classrooms.  We are are requesting approval to contract with the following presenters for the number of days and rate included.  Presenters who receive $350/day will present for 3 hrs/day, and presenters who receive $500, will do two three hour sessions each day.

Fox DeMoisey- High School IC English/Social Studies -2 days @ $500/day = $1000

Jeff Bracken- Social Studies Teacher - 2 days @ $350/day = $700.00

Jennifer Cox- Middle School IC and Middle School English Teacher - 2 days @ $500/day = $1000

Rachel Kinsey- Middle School IC and Middle School ECE Teacher - 2 days @ $500/day = $1000

Julie Broughton- High School Science Teacher - 2 days @ $350/day = $700.00

Michelle Vogel- Middle School Math Teacher - 2 days @ $350/day = $700.00

Doreen Fitzgerald- High School Arts & Humanities - 2 days @ $350/day = $700.00

Early Learning Village 
Hearn Elementary 
Elkhorn Elementary

Approve Reading Recovery Investing in Education (i3) Grant for Early Learning Village and Hearn Elementary School.

Approve Read to Achieve Grant for Bridgeport, Early Learning Village, Elkhorn, Hearn, Peaks Mill, and Westridge Elementary Schools.

Approval of Read to Achieve Grant for Bridgeport, Early Learning Village, Elkhorn, Hearn, Peaks Mill, and Westridge Elementary Schools

SKC has submitted Invoice #32 for the CTC project totaling $1,305.00 and Invoice #2 for the BMS/EMS bleacher replacement totaling $6,372.00. 

Payment to SKC in the amount of $7,677 for work done on the CTC project and BMS/EMS bleacher project.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Collins Lane Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at6:40 PM passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.