Franklin County
June 16, 2014 6:00 PM
Mid-Month Meeting
1. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

1.1. Amend agenda to remove consent items: 11.1.3, 11.1.10, & 11.4
Rationale

Approval to amend agenda to remove items: 11.1.3, 11.1.10, & 11.4

Recommended Motion

Approval to amend agenda to remove items: 11.1.3, 11.1.10, & 11.4

Actions Taken

Order #83 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend agenda to remove items: 11.1.3, 11.1.10, & 11.4 passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

2. Report from Collins Lane Elementary School
Rationale

Mrs. Jennifer Perkins, principal, will present a report on Collins Lane Elementary School.

3. Franklin County Technology Update
Rationale

Jimmy Pack will provide an update on the technology in district.

4. Review of the 2014 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) progress
Rationale

An update of the 2014 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP).  The progress notes begin on page 27 of the attachment.

5. Approve Compass Learning Contract
Rationale

Request the approval of a five-year finance agreement for the purchase of Compass Learning software.  The software, including maintenance fees and software updates, will provide students with remediation opportunities as well as extensions for those students who excel.  The online course can be access during the school day, at night, on weekends, and during the summer.  The software also provides progress monitoring, which will be utilized with Response-to-Intervention (RTI).  The software communicates with MAP, and tailors the student's remediation/extensions to the student's identified needs.  Mr. Breckel has reviewed and approved the financing.


Recommended Motion

Approval of Compass Learning contract.

Actions Taken

Order #84 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Compass Learning contract. passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

6. Approve 2014-2015 Salary and Stipend Schedule
Rationale

The attached salary schedule includes a minimum 2% raise for all classified staff and certified staff members.

Recommended Motion

Approve 2014-2015 Salary and Stipend Schedule

Actions Taken

Order #85 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2014-2015 Salary and Stipend Schedule with amendment to athletic stipend changing 8 head football coaches to 8 assistant football coaches. passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

7. First Reading 2014-2015 Policies/Procedures Updates
Rationale

For your review and consideration are the recommended KSBA policy/procedure changes for 2014-2015.

The minutes will reflect a first reading of these policies/procedures.


8. Public Entity Insurance
Rationale

Comments from David Livingston and Sue Porter regarding Public Entity Insurance bid.

9. Approve Insurance Bid for 2014-2015
Rationale

Ed Breckel is recommending approval of the attached insurances through the broker firm of Insurance Associates.

Recommended Motion

Approval of insurance premiums via the broker firm Insurance Associates

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval of insurance premiums via the broker firm Insurance Associates was withdrawn by Mr. William Cofield.

10. Approve Vendors for 2014-2015
Rationale

Finance Director, Ed Breckel, is recommending approval of the attached listing of vendors for 2014-2015.

Recommended Motion

Approval of attached vendors

Actions Taken

Order #86 - Motion Passed:  Approval of attached vendors passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

11. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Actions Taken

Order #87 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

11.1. Approve Contracts
11.1.1. Read-to-Achieve Grants MOA
11.1.2. Miller Transportation
Rationale

Two field trips are planned for our summer ASP with Miller transportation. The transporation will be paid from the ASP account. The dates of the field trip: June 26, 2014/July 10, 2014

Recommended Motion

Approval of the contracts with Miller transportation

11.1.3. Slam Dunk Sports Marketing Contract
Rationale

WHHS Athletic Programs would like to enter into an agreement with Slam Dunk Sports Marketing, LLC to allow WHHS to obtain a high definition LCD Slam Dunk Sports Vision Score table, as well as receive, profits generated from Slam Dunk after the score table is paid off.

The score table will enhance the atmosphere of Western Hills' athletic events and also bring about the potential for additional fund to be used for athletic maintenance. This venture will not cost WHHS any funds to initiate.

11.1.4. Approve National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Recommended Motion

Approval of NSLP contract

11.1.5. FRYSC waiver approval for the Early Learning Village and Bridgeport Elementary Schools
Rationale

Bridgeport Elementary and The Early Learning Village 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 226 days and 233 days respectfully.  See attached waivers.

11.1.6. 2014-2015 Day Treatment MOA
11.1.7. KSBA Training Agreement
Rationale

Approval of agreement with KSBA to provide Effectively Evaluation Your Superintendent training on June 23, 2014.

11.1.8. Depository Bond Approval for 2014-2015
Rationale

Mr. Breckel is requesting approval of the Depository Bond for 2014-2015.

11.1.9. Treasurer Bond Renewal
Rationale

Mr. Breckel is requesting the renewal of the Treasurer Bond for 2014-2015.

11.1.10. Approve Renewal of Student Insurance Contract
11.2. Approve Positions
11.2.1. Increase Days for Instructional Assistant - VI
Rationale

Due to increased technology demands and equipment maintenance, I am recommending to increase the number of days from 182 to 187 for the district-wide instructional assistant who works with the visually impaired.  Requesting days be increased beginning the 2013-2014 school year and thereafter.

11.2.2. Yearbook Advisor
Rationale

Hearn is requesting the approval of a Yearbook Advisor paid out of Section 6 funds for the 2013-2014 school year.  This item was included in the school budget and approved by council for $500.00.

11.3. Approve Kentucky Foundation for Women Grant
Rationale

Betty Lawson applied for a grant through the Kentucky Foundation for Women in March 2014, without seeking Board approval prior to the submission.  I am requesting the Board approve the grant, since Ms. Lawson has been notified the school is eligible for funding.  Board approval is needed prior to acceptance of the grant.

11.4. Approve Out-of-State/Overnight Travel
Rationale

A Franklin County Career and Technical Center Information Technology student, was elected as the State Vice President for Skills USA.  One of his first duties is to attend the Skills USA National Conference in Kansas City, KS June 19 to June 28.  The student will be transported via a State Skills USA bus and chaperoned by Larry Johnson (Skills USA State Director) and Daryn Morris (Skills USA Representative and Principal at Southside Technology Center).  All of the students costs are covered by the State since the student is a State CTSO officer. 

Due to a previously scheduled training for which Mr. Hancock is presenting, we are requesting the student be permitted to attend under the supervision of the State adviser and local adviser, Larry Johnson, principal at Southside Technology Center in Fayette County. 

 


 

12. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 4:00 PM on Monday, June 23 at Franklin County Board of Education.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:16 P.M.

Actions Taken

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 8:16 PM passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.