Judge Kathy Mangeot will administer the Oath of Office to newly elected board members.

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.

Superintendent Chrissy Jones will conduct the election of officers for 2015.

I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.
Ms. Michelle New nominates Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Is there a second?
Ms. Belinda Henson seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?
Mr. William Cofield motions to close.

Is there a second?
Ms. Michelle New seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown for Chairperson.

All against.

Motion is approved.
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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.
Ms. Michelle New nominates Mr. Doug Crowe.

Is there a second?
Mr. William Cofield seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?
Ms. Belinda Henson motions to close.

Is there a second?
Mr. William Cofield seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing Mr. Doug Crowe for Vice-Chairperson.

All against.

Motion is approved.
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May I have a motion to nominate Kristen Waits as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer?
Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown makes the motion.

Is there a second?
Mr. William Cofield seconds the motion.

All in favor of Kristen Waits as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer.

All against.

Motion is approved.
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Our new chairperson, Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown, will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

To nominate a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer for the 2015 year

Local Observation of

School Board Recognition Month

TO all whom these presents shall come:

WHEREAS the greatest resource of this or any community is its people, and from that resource comes an element vital to the community’s future – the success of its children; and

WHEREAS that success depends largely on those children being able to amass knowledge and skills that will aid in their individual development and advancement in life; and

WHEREAS our Franklin County Public Schools are an integral element in our children’s development through excellence in classroom instruction and life lessons about citizenship and involvement; and

WHEREAS key players in a well-operated, effective public school system are the community representatives who are elected to the board of education; and

WHEREAS William Cofield, Doug Crowe, Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown, BeLinda Henson, and  Michelle New have proven themselves as dedicated advocates for a safe learning environment for their students and for professional growth for their faculty and staff; and

WHEREAS January 2015 marks Kentucky's participation in a multi- state observation of the continuing contributions by these outstanding local leaders and their peers elsewhere;

THEREFORE, I, (Huston Wells,  county judge-executive), do hereby declare the month of January 2015 as School Board Recognition Month in this community and urge all citizens to honor William Cofield, Doug Crowe, Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown, BeLinda Henson, and  Michelle New for their devotion to the shared goal of a better life for our children and our future leaders.

By my signature on this date ________________________________

Three students from FCHS submitted auditions and were selected to sing in the National American Choral Directors Association's Honor Choir. Joe Meyer and Elly Morris were selected for the Senior High School Honor Choir, and Catherine Clements was asked to sing in the Collegiate Honor Choir. 

Teacher: Raye Hurley

Senior High KMEA All State Choir Participants - FCHS
Ben Bennett, Blake Clarkson, Catherine Clements, Roy Davis, Mea Graham, Sydney Hendrix, Alice Kiser, Perry Kring, Hallee Mason, John Meador Joe Meyer, Blake Oerther, Cameron Paige, Molly Rush and Charlie Starzman.

               Teacher: Raye Hurley

Two FCHS FFA Members were honored with the American FFA Degree, which is the highest individual award an FFA member can earn  Those students are Rebecca Graves and Rachel Young.

WHHS Academic Team took first place in the Commonwealth Academic League tournament, defeating Sayre in the finals 114 to 110. The team consists of the following members; Samantha Hensley, Parker
Buckley, Ethan Aldridge, Cam Newton, Andrew Bates, Todd Stetler, Chris Hughes, Will Grasch, Emily Crowe, Evan Hatter, Jacob Silvernail, Shay Locke, Katie Bennett, Caroline Orange, Gracie Staude, Lee Ferguson, Antuan Lemon, Gunnar Wasson, Alex Silvernail, Emma Silvernail, Andrea Orlando, Kenneth Singleton, and Dakota Whitehead.

Teacher: Ryan Hale

Junior Entrepreneurship Winner (Bronze) - Kaitlin Gore
Teach & Train Winner (Silver) - Ashton Chaney

Teachers: Elise King & Keri Smith

Five Franklin County Public School teachers received their National Board Certification in 2014.  At this time we would like to recognize each of them.  

Angela Beavin - Peaks Mill Elementary

Jennifer Bingham - Collins Lane Elementary

Alecia Blevins - Collins Lane Elementary

Brittany Lee - Westridge Elementary

Sarah Lodmell - Collins Lane Elementary

Clay Shackelford and Jacob Silvernail will present "good news" from the schools.

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.

Mr. Casey Sparrow, principal, will present a report on Bondurant Middle School.

Below is the hyperlink to the Prezi presentation.

http://prezi.com/ajgh3ohze6dr/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

It is anticipated there will be a shortfall in SEEK funds for the 2015 school year.  Statewide the shortfall is expected to be slightly less than $10 million, which translates to approximately $63,042 for Franklin County Public Schools.  The final adjustment will occur with the final SEEK payment (April, May, and June).

Attached is the proposed 2015-2016 school calendar recommended by the district calendar committee.  The committee consisted of classified and certified staff, parents, and administrators.  The calendar has been shared with the different constituents and feedback solicited.

Approval of the 2015-2016 School Calendar

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2015-2016 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

The Western Hills SBDM voted to name the access road/track to the football field Craig Fry Way, in honor of the 27 years of service Craig Fry has contributed to Western Hills High School athletics. Coach Fry has coached football, baseball, and basketball, as well as serving as the Athletic Director at Western Hills.

WHHS would like the Franklin County Board of Education’s approval in naming the designated access road Craig Fry Way.  

Approval to name the access road to the Western Hills track/football field Craig Fry Way

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  Approval to name the access road to the Western Hills track/football field Craig Fry Way passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ms. Belinda Henson was absent from the December 15, 2014 board meeting and must abstain from voting on approval of these minutes. The minutes are attached for your approval.

Approve December 15, 2014 board meeting minutes

Order #113 - Motion Passed:  Approve December 15, 2014 board meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The BMS/EMS bleacher Project is complete.  The Certificate of Substantial Completion is attached for your approval.

Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion

Order #114 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The monthly financial reports are presented for your review.

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

December 2014:

1  - Directors' Meeting, Principal Meeting, Buttimer Hill meeting, Board of Education Meeting
2  - OVEC - Data Sharing Meeting
3  - ASESA Conference
4  - ASESA Conference
5  - ASESA Conference
6  - ASESA Conference
7  -
8  - Directors' Meeting , Site Visits, BPT faculty meeting
9 - Principals Meetings, Math Committee, Site-Visits, CTC faculty meeting, Born Academy, CDIP committee
10 - NISL, OVEC Board of Directors meeting, WHHS faculty meeting
11 - NISL
12 - Principal Meeting, CIA meeting, Meeting with Bob Wagner, Ed Breckel and Charley Preston
13 -
14 -
15 - Directors' Meeting, Site Visits, WRE faculty meeting, High School Advisory, Board of Education Meeting
16 - Principal Meetings, Site Visits, American Fidelity Meeting, Operation Preparation Meeting, Elementary Advisory
17 - Principal Meetings, Site Visits, Middle School Advisory
18 - Western Hills SBDM, Assistant Principal Meeting, Principal Meetings
19 - Principal Meeting, CIA Meeting
20 -
21 -
22 - Director Evaluations
23 - Principal Meeting, Director Evaluation
24 -
25 - Holiday
26 - Floating Holiday
27 -
28 -
29 - Director Evaluation
30 - Elementary Principals Meeting, Prepared Board Meeting Agenda
31 - Director Evaluation, Prepared Board Meeting Agenda

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

Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review:

The attendance report for the 4th month (11/3/2014 - 12/3/2014) is presented for your review. 

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #115 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

December 1, 2014 minutes are attached for your approval

Approve December 1, 2014 board meeting minutes

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #: 010515        Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M123114      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.

Libbi Evans – Transportation – Medical Leave – 12/18/14 to 2/20/15

Zach Donnelly - Franklin County High - Paternity Leave - Beginning on or around February 22 and lasting for approximately 10 days.

Melissa Cordier – Franklin County High School – extend medical leave through remainder of 2014-15 school year

Attached is an invoice from Atlas Metal in the amount of $13,003.20 for BMS & EMS bleachers

The invoice from Atlas Metals for bleachers materials purchase order in the amount of $61,217.00 is attached for your approval.

Scott Klausing invoice #6 in the amount of $1020.00 is attached for your approval.

Request approval of the attached contract between the Franklin County Board of Education and Jamie Manuel.  This contract will allow the district to utilize Ms. Manuel for substitute speech therapy services while a current employee is on sick leave.

Attached is an invoice for an advertising contract with CapCity Communications.  We would like to try an ad campaign on a limited basis in an attempt to recruit additional Bus Drivers.  The 30-second ad would run on the days listed over the next three months.  The total cost would be $1,400.00.  The district would receive a non-profit rate (buy one-get one bonus).  

The gifted and talented teachers would like approval to utilize Miller Transportation for a trip to Northern Kentucky University for g/t students in grades 5-8, identified in the area of reading, to participate in the Book Fest.  Funding for the trip is provided by the students.

Mr. Sexton is requesting approval of the attached contract with the Kentucky Center for School Safety to provide our school community with an online reporting/prevention tool, STOP (Safety Tipline, Online Prevention).  This free resource will provide students, parents, staff, and community members with an anonymous access to report unsafe information (bullying, drugs, weapons, etc.) to designated school personnel. 

Bondurant Middle School PTO would like to sell a selection of apparel ( t-shirts, sweatsuits, etc.) during the Spring semester, orders will be placed on-line through a link on the BMS webpage to Layne and Associates.

Bridgeport Elementary requests Board approval to create a position for one basketball coach who will cover both boys and girls for the remainder of this season.  ASP funds will be used to pay the $300.

Due to enrollment changes at Elkhorn Elementary School, we request that the board create a
Special Education Instructional Aide position, to be contracted for 7 hrs/day and 182 days (prorated) for the remainder of the year.  Funds for the position will be paid from general fund.

Mr. Sparrow inadvertently requested the wrong stipend pay for the Yearbook Advisor when the position was approved at the October 13, 2014 meeting.  He is requesting the pay be amended from $300.00 to a stipend of $800.00.  Funds for the stipend will be paid from the school’s Section VI funds.

Dates:  1/25/15-1/27/15
Purpose:  Beta convention
Destination:  Galt House; 140 N. 4th Street, Louisville, KY  40202
# Students:  77
# Chaperons:  5
Funding:  Competition
Transportation:  School Bus

Please see attached request for trip and bus contract

Please see attached request.  

The Western Hills High School Beta Club requests permission to attend the State Beta Convention on January 25-27, 2015. We will be transporting approximately 140 Beta Club members on school buses and staying overnight (Sunday - Monday), returning on Tuesday morning. Our hotel accommodations will be at the Galt House in Louisville, KY.

WHHS will be participating in State Elections, Quick Recall, Arts/Crafts Competition, Talent Competition, etc. and all supporting activities to elect one of our own as a State Officer. All members will attend the three General Assemblies.

A request for FC School buses on Sunday and Tuesday to transport students, has been submitted.
We will be taking one chaperone per 15 members/students with Beta paying the expense for the subs. All fees and rooms are paid through fundraising or individual student fees.

This is the annual Health Occupations Student Association conference and competition event. Students will be demonstrating skills learned in the competitive settings against students across the state. The event will take place March 12 - 14, 2015 and is a mandated component for the Health Science Program.  Approximately 20 students will be attending with two chaperones, Ms. Harrod and Ms. Meador.  Students and chaperones will be staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where the competition will be held.  School funds, Perkins funding, and individual students will fund the hotel stay and meals.  Transportation will be provided by the Franklin County Transportation Department.

WHHS had ten students selected to participate in the University of Louisville Invitational Honor Band on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23 & 24. Students had to compete to make it to this two day event where they will audition, be placed in groups, rehearse and perform.  This is an over-night event and students will be staying with two chaperones at the Red Roof Inn in Louisville at the Fair and Expo Center. Students individually paid for their registration while the WHHS boosters covering the hotel cost.

The WHHS band request the school/board to cover the bus and drive, in addition to one substitute.

Two Western Hill High School Band students auditioned and were selected to play in the KMEA all-state band from Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Saturday, Feb. 7. The trip will be funded individually and by the WHHS booster organization.

The WHHS Band requests the school/board to pay for a substitute for the WHHS Director to chaperone and participate.

Jessica Holmes and Jimmy Pack are requesting approval to submit a KYSTE (Kentucky Society for Technology Education) grant for an interactive, exploratory outdoor space to implement STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) investigations beyond the classroom for PK through 5th grade students.

The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant is to provide materials and training on Do The Math, a researched based intervention for grades 2 – 12. This intervention will help students who are at risk of falling behind or who have already fell behind in the area of math.

Approval of updated 2014-2015 Textbook Plan for Bridgeport Elementary

Approve submitted Textbook Purchasing Plans

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Early Learning Village.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #116 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:01pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.