One of the first steps in our reconstruction project was to have all the teachers and administrators get all of their materials and supplies ready to move. In order to accomplish this, we needed boxes. Jim Beam Brands on Georgetown Road came to our rescue with a large supply of boxes that were perfect for our needs. Plant Manager Pete Sobel is here tonight to accept a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Jim Beam.

I recommend approval of the minutes of the May 3, 2004, Regular Meeting.

I recommend approval of the minutes of the May 17, 2004, Special Meeting.

The Monthly Financial Report is provided for your review and approval. If you have specific questions, I will try to answer them.

I recommend Approval of the Monthly Financial Report.

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.

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

Reports from the schools' school councils are presented for your review.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted invoices for the following: 1. Commonwealth Elementary $4,198.47 2. Westridge Elementary $2,975.00 Total $7,173.47

I recommend payment of $7,173.47 to Sherman-Carter-Barrnhart, Architects.

Ross-Tarrant Architects are recommending payment of $50,619.75 to Gordon Construction for work accomplished on the WHHS press box - balance to finish is $16,605.

I recommend payment of $50,619.75 to Gordon Construction

Ross-Tarrant Architects re recommending payment of $29,155 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for work done on the Hearn renovation project

I recommend paymnent of $29,155 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc.

Ross-Tarrant Architects are recommending payment of $80,370 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project.

I recommend payment of $80,370 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Ross-Tarrant Architects are recommending payment of $198,134.10 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc. for work accomplished on the Bondurant renovation project.

I recommend payment of $198,134.10 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc.

Ross-Tarrant Architects are recommending paynment of $74,700 to Morel Construction Co. for work accomplished on the WHHS addition and renovation project.

I recommend payment of $74,700 to Morel Construction Co.

Ross-Tarrant Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment: 1. Elkhorn Middle School Renovation $9,026.24 2. Bondurant Middle School Renovation $2,183.74 3. WHHS Addition & Renovation $1,975.16 4. Hearn Addition and Renovation $2,663.63 5. Athletic Facility Upgrades $1,814.00 Total $17,662.77

I recommend payment of $17,662.77 to Ross-Tarrant Architects.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #12 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. of $558,369 for work accomplished on Westridge Elementary School. Balance to finish is $1,842,908.52.

I recommend payment of $558,369 to D.W. Wilburn.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #3 to Marksbury Cornett Corp. in the amount of $722,745 for work accomplished on Commonwealth Elementary School.

I recommend payment of $722,745 to Marksbury Cornett Corporation.

I recommend approval of the Consent Agenda.

Current bills have been distributed to each member for study and approval.

I recommend that the Board approve the payment of bills.

The following employees are requesting a leave of absence: 1. Nicole Oliver, Hearn Elementary Maternity Leave (disability) 5/03/04 - End of school year 2. Cheryl Sageser, Collins Lane Maternity Leave (30 days paid) 8/11/04 - 9/20/04 3. Stacy Jones, Elkhorn Elementary Disability Leave 5/12/04 - Until further notice 4. Marianne (Dee) Moody, WHHS Disability Leave 5/11/04 - End of school year 5. Kelly Neal, Bondurant Middle Maternity Leave (30 days paid) 8/10/04-10/18/04 6. Sue Sheridan, Elkhorn Middle School Leave without pay Approximately 9/1704-9/28/04

I recommend that the leaves of absence be approved as presented above.

The attached agreement is a lease of property of about 4,200 square feet located along our property at Elkhorn Elementary School and bordered by our school bus lot at the Central Office. The Board of Education will receive the following compensation for the lease, understanding that a cell tower will be erected at this site. 1. Year 1-5 - $10,800 Annually Year 5-10 - $12,400 Annually Year 10-15 - $14,283 Annually Year 15-20 - $16,425 Annually Year 20-25 - $18,890 Annually 2. Right of the Board of Education to mount and install a radio antenna on the tower. 3. 50% of possible sublease payments when other entities mount their equipment on the tower. The enclosed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Board Attorney, John Fogle. Both our liability insurance company and the Kentucky Department of Eduation have been consulted as to form and legality.

I recommend that the proposed lease agreement be approved, subject to the review and approval of the Office of the Commissioner/Division of Facilities Management of the Kentucky Department of Education.

We are in receipt of a request to establish an interscholastic competitive baseball program at Bondurant Middle School for the 2004-2005 school year. Enclosed in the backup material is that request. The specific request asks for the Board to cover the costs of the coaching stipend and all transportation costs. I cannot recommend that the Board take action to create any additional athletic teams at this time. My reasons are as follows: 1. No state budget or spending plan exists at this time. The Franklin County Board of Education anticipates that, based upon preliminary information, our budget in 2004-2005 will reduce contingenies by as much as $1.5 million dollars if we fund all current programs. 2. Many current programs such as Extended School Services, Safe Schools, Preschool, Professional Development and Career & Technical Education are expected to be reduced in funding. The Board has already committed funding to these programs and any shortfall will be taken from the General Fund. 3. Textbook Funds were eliminated by both State and District budgets in 2003-2004. It is unknown if these funds are to be available in 2004-2005. Even with funding, there is a $150,000 shortfall that would likely have to be funded from the General Fund. Obviously, textbooks must remain a top priority for our district. 4. The proposal presented underestimates the transportation costs. Our current per mile expense, because of rising fuel costs, is closer to $1.40 per mile. Our labor cost for bus drivers would average about $15 per hour, plus $3.00 for benefits, for a total of $18-$20 an hour. 5. No funds exist for any start-up or incidental costs. 6. Any program started at Bondurant would most likely follow by a similar proposal from Elkhorn Middle School. This would, in effect, double our costs for the establishment of these teams. 7. While the Baseball Booster Club states that they will cover some costs, the responsibility for funding remains

I recommend that no action be taken to establish a baseball team at Bondurant Middle School for 2004-2005.

As you are well aware, major site work is ongoing around the facilities on our Westridge campus. As this work developed, it was determined by the Frankfort Plant Board that the Franklin County Schools would be best served by the relocation and expansion of the main water line serving our three schools on that property. In order to facilitate that relocation, it is necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to grant an easement best described as: "Beginning at King's Daughters Drive, running through school sites alongside both Commonwealth Elementary School, Bondurant Middle School, and crossing Bondurant Drive and through Western Hills High School parking lot." This action is contingent upon final approval by the Kentucky Department of Education. The consideration that accrues to the Franklin County Board of Education would include: 1. Increased water pressure and supply to our facilities. 2. Relocation of the current water main to an area more efficient to our current building and renovation program. 3. Increased fire safety and fire suppression in our facilities due to a superior supply of water. Associated costs of relocating and extending the water main to serve Commonwealth Elementary School ($71,054) have already been forwarded to the Frankfort Plant Board. These funds will be coming from the construction contingencies included in the Commonwealth Elementary construction funds.

I recommend tht the utility easement, as described above, be granted to the Electric and Water Plant Board of the City of Frankfort.

In dealing with our current state budgetary impasse, one issue that the Board must deal with immediately is salary and wage rates for 2004-2005. State law mandates that all certified employees must be informed of their anticipated salary for the upcoming fiscal year by July 1. Personnel costs dominate our budgetary health. Without knowing the amount of anticipated state funding for 2004-2005, we cannot commit to any increase in current salary schedules. I do believe that before August 1, 2004, we will receive specific information regarding "SEEK" and that based upon that information, we can go forward. I have not included last year's schedules at this time, but ask that you incorporate them, by reference, to the official Board Action in June of 2003. Please understand that even without an increase, the Board must still honor all longevity raises, rank changes, and contract adjustments currently on the Board record. The estimated costs of these changes would be about $300,000.

I recommend that the Board adopt the 2003-2004 approved salary schedules (as referenced) as the proposed salary schedules for 2004-2005 until such time as funding information is received from the state.

Necessary road improvements at Westridge Elementary School include the widening of KY 1005 and a turning lane. The Transportation Cabinet of the State of Kentucky will pay up to $175,500 of the construction costs. It is necessary for the Board to pass a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to sign the attached agreement.

I recommend that the Board authorize the Superintendent to sign the attached agreement concerning road improvements at Westridge.

Ed Breckel, Finance Director, is recommending that these current bids be renewed for the 2004-2005 school year. 1. Stericycle, Medical Waste Disposal, $13 per school 2. Health Works, Employee Physicals, $40 employee, $30 CDL 3. Towing, Harrod's Towing, $140 in county, + 2.35/mile out 4. Soft Drink Vending, Coca-Cola

I recommend that these bid contracts be renewed for the 2004-2005 school year.

Ed Breckel, Finance Director, is recommending the approval of Proposal 2 on the attached listing. In this proposal, all of our insurance types are renewed with current vendors with the exception of our Worker's Compensation carrier. Van-Meter Insurance (PMA) is our current insurance agent for Worker's Comp. and has recently had their bond rating reduced to B++. We feel that this might cause an unacceptable risk to the district. Our recommendation is to renew the following: Gen Liability/Education Legal, KSBIT, $33,000 Premium. Fleet Insurance, Indiana Ins., $79,818 Premium. Student Accident Insurance, RJ Roberts, $58,894 Premium. Employee Dishonesty, Chenault & Hogue, $1,050 Premium. Treasurer's Bond, Insurance Assoc., Inc., $1,776 Premium. Liability Umbrella Coverage, KSBIT, $10,000 Premium. Property Insurance,Indiana Ins., $174,150 Premium. Our recommendation is to award the Worker's Compenstion insurance bid to Public Entity Insurance at a premium cost of $217,159.79.

I recommend that insurance coverage be approved as detailed above.

Included in the back-up material are the various tabulations for bids for district goods and services for 2004-2005. These bids are considered and recommended as being the lowest and best. 1. Cafeteria Dairy Items, Flav-o-Rich 2. Bakery Items, Butternut Bread 3. Pizza Bid,Papa John's 4. Ice Cream Items, Ice Cream Dist. 5. Bulk Oil & Lubricants, Newcomb Oil 6. Waste Disposal, Rumpke 7. Pest Control, Frankfort Pest Control 8. Yearbooks, Taylor Publishing 9. School Pictures, Richard Zielke Portraits 10. Employee Uniforms, G&K Uniform 11. Snack Vending, Dept. for Blind/Lance 12. Diesel & Gasoline, Robinson Oil

I recommend that the bids for the items be awarded as listed above.

The next Working Session of the Franklin County Board of Education will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2004, at the Central Office.