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I.
Call to Order
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.
I.A.
Amend agenda to add Item II
The agenda needs to be amended to appoint an active chair for the 11/3/2014 Board Meeting
Order #107 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
II.
Appoint an acting chair person for 11/3/2014 Franklin County Board Meeting
Due to the absence of the elected chair and vice chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, it is necessary to select an active chair for the meeting.
Order #108 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
III.
Recognitions and Presentations
Jessica Holmes, Westridge Elementary - 2014 Kentucky Association of School Libraries, Library Website of the Year
James Hoofnagle, Elkhorn Middle School - Kentucky Social Studies Teacher of the Year
FCHS Golf Team - 2nd Place in State Tournament
James Myers, Coach
Jacob Cook, Junior
CJ Jones, Sophomore
Ben Nolan, Senior
Will Molen, Sophomore
Will Harnice, Freshman
Mr. William Cofield - Inducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame
IV.
Good News From the Schools
Clay Shackelford and Jacob Silvernail will present good news from the Franklin County Public Schools.
V.
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.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
FCPS Band Programs
Middle and high school band directors will provide information to the Board regarding the band program, along with requests for future consideration.
VI.B.
FCPS Technology Update/Requests
Mr. Pack will present an updated list of technological needs in the district.
VI.C.
Review Monthly Financial Report (September 2014)
The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review.
VI.D.
Superintendent's Activities
Ms. Jones' activities for the month of October are presented for your information.
1 - Math Committee, Principal Meeting, Business Visit
2 - Advance Ed Training; Administrative Staff Meeting
3 - Principal Meeting, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Meeting
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5 -
6 - Fall Break
7 - Fall Break (School Visits)
8 - Fall Break KSU Meeting; American Heart Association
9 - Fall Break
10 - Fall Break
11 -
12 -
13 - Directors' Meeting; Finance Director; Phil Case/Susan Moore (State Journal); Board Meeting
14 - Principal Assessment Meetings
15 - Principal Assessment Meetings; NISL Team Meeting
16 - Walkthroughs; Westridge's SBDM Meeting
17 - Instructional Support Network; Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Meeting
18 -
19 -
20 - Director's Meeting; Walkthroughs, Community Members (Soup Kitchen) Meeting
21 - Assistant Superintendent/Human Resource Director Meeting; Walkthroughs; Elementary Advisory Meeting
22 - NISL Meeting (OVEC)
23 - X-Day
24 - X-Day
25 -
26 -
27 - District Staff Day; 1/2 X-Day; Assistant Superintendent Meeting
28 - Principal Meeting
29 - OVEC Superintendents' Meeting (P-16 Council and Board of Directors)
30 - Walkthroughs, Superintendents' Webinar
31 - Walkthroughs; Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Meeting
VI.E.
Superintendent's Correspondence
Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.
VI.F.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VI.G.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review:
Bridgeport, Collins Lane, Early Learning Village, Elkhorn Elementary, Peaks Mill, Westridge, Bondurant Middle, Western Hills High School
VI.H.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for the second attendance month (September 1 - September 26) is presented for your review.
VII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #109 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VII.A.
Approve October 13, 2014 and October 20, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2014 and October 20, 2014 minutes are attached for your approval.
VII.B.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date:
Warrant #: 110314 Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs
Warrant #: M103114 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.
VII.C.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees are requesting approval for a Leave of Absence:
Heather Sanderson – PME – Maternity Leave from 11/24/14 to 2/2/15
Maureen Helt – EE – Medical Leave from 10/24/14 to 12/10/14
Betty Plotner – WHHS – Medical Leave from 10/27/14 to 12/8/14
Londa Tester – FCHS – Maternity Leave from 11/10/14 to 1/2/14
Keeley Howard – CLE – Medical Leave from 9/3/14 to 11/17/14, 6 weeks Maternity Leave beginning 11/17/14
VII.D.
Approve Contracts
VII.D.1.
WHHS Football Team - Miller Transportation Use
The WHHS Football Team would like the board to contract with Miller Transportation to transport the 55 players and coaches to Russell County for the football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 7. The cost for this trip is being paid by the WHHS Football Boosters.
VII.D.2.
Approval of Non-Residency Contracts: Fayette & Shelby County
VII.D.3.
Approval of Non-Residency Contract: Eminence
VII.D.4.
Collins Lane Wulfe Bros. Contract
The Wulfe Bros. Contract for CLE is attached.
VII.D.5.
American Profit Renewal Contract
The renewal contract for American Profit (for collections) is attached for your approval.
VII.E.
Approve Overnight Trips and Out-of-State Trips
VII.E.1.
FCHS - KUNA Overnight
Franklin County High School Y-Club is requesting permission to attend Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) on November 23-25 in Louisville, KY. Approximately 36 students will attend and participate in various competitions. Students and the advisers will stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel and be transported by Franklin County transportation department.
Please see the attached for additional information.
VII.E.2.
KYA out of district travel
Bondurant Middle School's KYA is requesting permission for an overnight trip to the state KYA conference for the dates December 11 - 13, 2014. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza (Louisville, KY), where students and sponsors will be residing. Travel to and from the conference will be provided by Franklin County Public Schools transportation. Two KYA teacher sponsors will attend along with approximately 30 students. Individual student cost will be $250.00, which be paid by individual students. For students who need assistance, they can apply for financial assistance through the club. Bondurant Middle School will cover the transportation cost.
VII.E.3.
Western Hills High School FCCLA Overnight and Out-of-State Request
The Western Hills FCCLA requests to take 13 students and 2 chaperones to the National FCCLA Cluster Leadership and Competition Conference in New Brunswick, NJ on November 6 -9, 2014. Students will pay their own way with staff costs covered by Perkins funds. All students are competing in at least one event and will be staying at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, Albany Street. Western Hills students and staff will be transported with Boyle County High School students and staff via a charter bus. Boyle County approved the contract with charter bus company.
VII.E.4.
FCHS - FFA Murray St. Overnight
Franklin County High School's FFA is requesting approval for an overnight trip to Murray State University on November 18-19. The students and advisory will be transported by Franklin County Public Schools transportation and will reside in the university housing. Funds for the trip will be paid via Perkins funding and the Franklin County High School's FFA competition fund. While at Murray State, students will be competing against other FFA students from throughout Kentucky.
Please see attached request for additional information.
VII.F.
Approve Positions
VII.F.1.
Additional Days for Speech Therapist
We are requesting 18 additional days with Rose Morgan, Speech Therapist, to cover a Medical Leave for another Speech Therapist.
VII.F.2.
Position Changes - Bridgeport Elem
Bridgeport Elementary School requests to make the following changes to two of its
Custodian positions:
1 position - increase from 7 hours/day to 8 hours/day
1 position - decrease from 7 hours/day to 6 hours/day
These changes will not cause any change to the total use of classified allocated hours.
VII.F.3.
Position Changes - Elkhorn Middle School
The Food Service Director request to make the following changes to two positions
positions at Elkhorn Middle School:
Cook/Baker - from 7 hours/day to 6.5 hours/day
Assistant Manager - from 7.5 hours/day to 8 hours/day
Request approval of the following changes.
VII.F.4.
Creation of a District English as a Second Language Teacher Position
Tara Davis, EL Director, is requesting the creation of a full time position for an English as a Second Language teacher. The position would be for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year only. In evaluating the needs of the students, it was determined there is a need for an additional teacher. Funds for the position would be 0.5 from Title III funds and 0.5 from general fund.
VII.G.
Approve Fundraising Activities
VII.G.1.
WRE Boosterthon addition to purpose for funds
Westridge requests to have the funds from the Boosterthon fundraiser on Oct. 29th to also go towards purchasing playground equipment.
VII.H.
Approve Grant
VII.H.1.
Approval to Submit TranspARTation Grant - Peaks Mill
VII.I.
Approval of Revised Textbook/Instructional Materials Purchase Plans for Peaks Mill and Westridge
Revised textbook/instructional resource plans are attached from Peaks Mill and Westridge for your approval.
Approval of Textbook Plans for Peaks Mill and Westridge
VIII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on November 17, 2014 at Bondurant Middle School.
That the meeting be adjourned at
Order #110 - Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned at 7:25pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
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