1. Jaimie Moffett, a student at Western Hills High School won a Gold Medal at the FCCLA State Convention. Jaimie’s medal came in the Entrepreneur division of the STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) events. Jaimie designed a French restaurant. She picked a location in Frankfort, and did everything someone starting a restaurant would have to do, including designing the interior and doing a menu. 2. For the past several years, Commonwealth Credit Union, with help from the Capital City Optimist Club, has conducted a ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive to collect school supplies for needy children. The supplies are split among the Family Resource Centers to be used throughout the year. With us tonight are representatives from CCU and the Optimists.

The minutes of the July 6, 2004, Regular Meeting have been submitted for your approval.

I recommend approval of the minutes of the July 6, 2004, Regular Meeting.

The Monthly Financial Report has been submitted for your review and approval.

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.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $627,218.16 to D.W. Wilburn for work accomplished on Westridge Elementary School. The balance to finish; including retainage, is $741,181.64.

I recommend payment of $627,218.16 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

In the regrading of the grounds surrounding the WHHS football field and Commonwealth Elementary School, the fencing was left at an awkward position. I have requested that the slope be adjusted and that the fence be taken down and put level with adjacent fencing.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #4 for Commonwealth Elementary School at a cost of $5,076 pending KDE approval.

In the design of Commonwealth Elementary School, and due to our desire to again use geothermal heating and cooling, the choice was made to install the geothermal well field under the WHHS practice football field. The other choice would have been to install the wells under parking lots which would have been more expensive due to the added elevations. The practice football field has long suffered from a lack of top-coating of soil. I have requested that the field be sodded to add an additional layer of soil and to allow for the field to be ready for football practice as soon as possible. The cost for this is $12,239.10.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #5 for Commonwealth Elementary School at a cost of $12,239.10 pending KDE approval.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have recommended payment of $437,958 to Marksbury Cornett for work accomplished on Commonwealth Elementary School.

I recommend payment of $437958 to Marksbury Cornett.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment. 1. Commonwealth Elementary School - $2640 2. Westridge Elementary School - $2,975 Total - $5,615

I recommend payment of $$5,615 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart Architects.

Prior to renovation there existed a memorial planter/bench in the main entrance to WHHS. The extensive renovation of the entrance and of the administrative office area took over the area in which the memorial was previously located. The cost of the relocation is $15,252.

I recommend that the Board approve the change order for the relocation of the memorial planter/bench at WHHS at a cost of $15,252.

As this project was being done, it became apparent that a concrete bus drive at the end of the classroom wing needed to be removed. The cost of this demolition was $9,792 and it was not included in the original scope of work in the contract.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #2 for the demolition and removal of a concrete bus drive at a cost of $9,792.

As the parking lot at WHHS was being prepared for re-surfacing, it was discovered that the existing sub-base would not support the new route of Bondurant Drive and was too wet. In order to fix these conditions in the sub-base, it was necessary to do the following: 1. Mill, regrade, compact and install 1-1 1/2" of additional asphalt surface on the student parking lot. 2. Mill, regrade, compact and install an additional 3" of asphalt base and 1 1/2" asphalt surface on Bondurant Drive. The total cost of this change is $120,416.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #3 at a cost of $120,416 pending KDE approval.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $503,775 to Morel Construction Co. for work accomplished on the Western Hills High School Addition & Renovation Project.

I recommend payment of $503,775 to Morel Construction Co.

There existed in Bondurant Middle School, a substandard and unusable chalkboard between classroom #165 and #166. I had asked the contractor to remove the chalkboard, fill the void with concrete block, and install markerboards on each side. The cost of this change was $1,467.97.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #1 for the work described above at a cost of $1,467.97.

As the work to renovate the restrooms at Bondurant Middle School was being done, it was discovered that the existing piping in the chase wall was severely occluded. If this situation had not been corrected, the new fixtures would not be able to operate. The scope of work of this change order included removal of the existing concrete block wall, the installation of new waste, vent, and water piping, and a new wall in each of the renovated restrooms. The cost of this change order is $58,441.71.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #2 for the work as described above at a cost of $58,441.71.

Upon demolition of the ceiling grid in the major portion of Bondurant Middle School, it was discovered that much of the school contained wood decking as the main roof support. Existing sprinkler piping was designed to provide protection downward towards the classroom areas. After inspection, it was agreed that sprinkler heads should be provided to point upward (towards the wood planking) and downwards towards the classrooms. The cost of this change order is $41,639.20.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #3 for fire suppression renovation be approved at a cost of $41,639.20 pending KDE approval.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $598,554.90 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc., for work accomplished on the Bondurant Middle School Addition & Renovation Project.

I recommend payment of $598,554.90 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $877,390.20 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc., for work accomplished on Elkhorn Middle School.

I recommend payment of $877,390.20 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $234,659.50 to Trace Creek Construction Co. Inc., for work accomplished on Hearn Elementary School.

I recommend payment of $234,659.50 to Trace Creek Construction Co. Inc.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $175,500 to Morel Construction, Inc. for work accomplished on the Athletic Upgrades - Phase 2.

I recommend payment of $175,500 to Morel Construction Co. Inc.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $200,916 to Morel Construction, Inc. for work accomplished on the Athletic Upgrades - Phase 2.

I recommend payment of $200,916 to Morel Construction Co. Inc.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment. 1. Elkhorn Middle Renovation $13,539.36 2. Western Hills Renovation $7,900.64 3. Bondurant Middle Renovation $16,159.65 4. Hearn Renovation $3,995.43 5. Athletic Upgrades $2,040.15 Total $43,635.23

I recommend payment of $43,635.23 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.

The City of Frankfort (Sewer Department) has required that the Franklin County Board of Education provide easements for all sewer extensions, laterals, and clean outs.

I recommend that the Board approve the attached contract with the City of
Frankfort - Sewer Department, contingent upon approval from the Kentucky Department of Education.

I recommend approval of the Consent Agenda.

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

I recommend approval of the payment of bills.

1. Nicole Oliver - Family Medical Leave - Aug. 11, 2004 - Nov. 1, 2004 2. Tracy Pennington - Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - Aug. 11, 2004, - Sept. 27, 2004

I recommend that the Board approve the leaves of absence as requested above.

I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda item.

I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda item.

I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda Item.

I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda Item.

I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda Item.

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I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda Item.

I recommend approval of this Consent Agenda Item.

During the June meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education, the Board took under consideration the creation of a middle school baseball team at Bondurant Middle School. No action was taken, but the Superintendent was directed to seek advice from the Board Attorney prior to any action being taken. Included in the back-up attachments are: 1. The original request from parents at Bondurant Middle School to establish a baseball program along with a proposal from parents to fund some of the necessary operation of the team. 2. Response from John Fogle, of the Chenoweth Law Office, as to what problems might be anticipated if the Board entered into a funding agreement with parents. After giving this matter a great deal of consideration and after reviewing the memorandum from Mr. Fogle, I do not think it is in the best interests of the school district to allow parents to fund a sports team. I do think that, in as much as is financially feasible, the Board ought to establish activities and teams that meet the emotional, physical and developmental needs of students. It is evident that there is sufficient interest by both students and parents at Bondurant Middle School to support and maintain a baseball team. It is also my opinion that the creation of this team will be a positive effort of this Board to support the ongoing work of school councils. While the district is experiencing a difficult year financially, I do think that the addition of a middle school coaching stipend and the associated transportation costs will not cause an undue burden on our budget. If the Board would like to establish a middle school baseball team at Bondurant, then I would recommend that we agree to pay for the stipend and transportation costs. Any other expense (such as uniforms, officials, etc.) would be the responsibility of either the Bondurant School Council or an associated booster group. This is how all other athletic teams are funded at this time.

I recommend that the Board approve the creation of a middle school baseball team at Bondurant Middle School and agree to pay the coaching stipend and transportation costs for such team.

Attached is the draft copy of the 2004-2005 Student Handbook. Primarily, this handbook is a restatement of current discipline policies already established by the Franklin County Board of Education. The 2004-2005 Student Handbook was reviewed by committee and the Board attorney prior to being presented for your approval.

I recommend that the 2004-2005 Student Handbook be approved.

In May 2004, the Franklin County Board of Education passed a tentative budget for 2004-2005 that did not contain specific information relative to state funding and anticipated expenditures. No state budget exists at this time, but Governor Fletcher has issued a "spending plan" for the first quarter of the 2005 fiscal year. This plan contains two vital pieces of information: 1. A guaranteed SEEK base of $3,222 per student. 2. A salary increase of 2% for all certified and classified staff. Local school districts will not receive funding for 1.5% of this salary increase. I am presenting this revised tentative budget to you so that you can get a more accurate picture of our current financial position and of what effect a 2% salary increase has on this budget. The state does not require this revised budget, nor will they review it. In the coming weeks the Board will be asked to approve tax rates for the coming year and an actual working budget for 2004-2005. The working budget will contain actual salary figures for existing staff allocations and will also have final budget projections in all codes. Significant adjustments that have been made to this budget include: 1. Revised SEEK estimates based upon Governor Fletcher's spending plan. 2. Revised end of year balance estimate of $3,380,000. 3. An estimated 4% increase in property tax receipts. 4. A reduction of one time utility tax receipts realized in 2003-2004. 5. A reduction of one time funding of athletic facility improvements. 6. A salary increase of 2% for all certified and classified staff. 7. Step raise increases accrued to both certified and classified staff. 8. Additional expenditures for textbooks of approximately $150,000 for both high schools and the Career & Technical Center.

I recommend that the attached revised tentative budget for 2004-2005 be approved.

Attached are the proposed salary and stipend schedules for 2004-2005. These have been adjusted to reflect a 2% increase for all certified and classified employees retroactive to July 1, 2004.

I recommend that the proposed salary and stipend schedules be approved.

At the July 6, 2004, Regular Meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education, the Board heard a "first reading" of the policy update for 2004-2005. The suggested changes made at that time are included in the attached policies.

I recommend that the Board approve the policy update for 2004-2005.