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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.
II.
Report from Early Learning Village
III.
Review of 2015-2016 Draft Budget
State law (KRS 160.470 (6)(a) requires that every local board of education receive a DRAFT Budget prior to January 31 for the upcoming school year. The law's purpose is to assure that the board has sufficient information about projected receipts and expenditures for all funds in the entire budget as allocations for individual budget components are considered.
Chrissy Jones will present an overview of our revenue and expense projections for 2015-2016.
Action on the school allocations will be taken at a future meeting.
IV.
Community Leaders for LPC
We would like to recommend the following people to serve as Community Leaders on the FCPS Local Planning Committee:
Huston Wells
Charlie Jones
Jerald Adkins
Approve Community Leaders for Local Planning Committee
Order #117 - Motion Passed: Approve Community Leaders for Local Planning Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
V.
New Business
V.A.
2014 EXPLORE and PLAN Results
Jim Masters and Greg Roush will present the 2014 EXPLORE and PLAN assessment results.
V.B.
Approval to Rescind Resignation of Rita Rector
Due to a delay in the processing of Ms. Rector's retirement paperwork, Ms. Rector is requesting the Board rescind her resignation slated to begin on February 1, 2015. Based on KRS 161.780 (2), once a resignation is accepted, it may only be withdrawn with the approval of the employing board of education.
If her request is approved, Ms. Rector intends to retire on February 27, 2015.
Approval to rescind the resignation of Rita Rector
Order #118 - Motion Passed: Approval to rescind the resignation of Rita Rector passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
Approve Monthly Financial Report
The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the December 2014 Monthly Financial Report
Order #119 - Motion Passed: Approval of the December 2014 Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
VII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #120 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VII.A.
Approve Contracts
VII.A.1.
KIP data release to ASAP Committee
The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Committee (ASAP) for Franklin County is requesting a release of the KIP survey data taken by Franklin County Public School students to use in planning events and prevention program needs for Franklin County. Data used from the survey will also be used in grant writing through the ASAP Board.
VII.A.2.
Contract with Deborah Higgins, Speech Therapist
I am recommending we contract with Deborah Higgins for Speech Therapy Services as an independent evaluation as needed.
VII.A.3.
School Assembly
School Assembly with Woody and Chloe--attached is contract for review and approval. The assembly will take place on January 28, 2015.
VII.A.4.
Approve Contract with Linda Nickel
I am requesting the approval of a four day contract with Linda Nickel. Mrs. Nickel will be reviewing, analyzing, and developing strategies in regards to the instruction, assessment, discipline, and the routine practices and procedures at Western Hills High School. Funds for the four days will be paid from general fund, and Mrs. Nickel will be paid her daily wage threshold.
VII.B.
Approve Positions
VII.B.1.
Create Part Time Special Education Teacher
The enrollment in the Special Education Department at Peaks Mill Elementary (PME) has exceeded the Kentucky Administrative Regulations maximum number of student records for a low incidence teacher. To resolve this issue, Jami Miller is recommending the creation of a part time Special Education teacher at PME to comply with 707 KAR 1:350 caseload requirements.
VII.C.
Approve Overnight and/or Out-of-State Student Trips
VII.C.1.
FCHS - All State Band Overnight
Dates: 2/4-2/7
Purpose: All State Band
Destination: Galt House; 140 N 4th Street; Louisville, KY 40202
# students: 8
Names of Chaperons: Josh Toppass, Chris Collins
Funding: Students / boosters
Transportation: school bus
VII.C.2.
WHHS KMEA All-state ChoirTrip
The Western Hill High School Choir is requesting permission to attend the overnight, KMEA Competition on Feb. 4 - 7. Eleven students will participate with 2 chaperones with group will stay at the Galt House(Juniors) and Hyatt Regency (Seniors) in Louisville. Parents are transporting students and all cost is being paid by individual students with registration paid by the booster organization. The substitute is paid from competition funds.
VII.D.
Fundraiser at PME
PME would like approval to do a school-wide fundraiser. It would be cookie dough or something of that nature. The money is to fund field trips. The date will be in the spring, prior to spring break when weather is warmer.
VIII.
Closed Session per KRS 61.810(b)
KRS 61.810 (b) allows Closed Session for "deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency..."
The Board go into Closed Session as stated above
Order #121 - Motion Passed: The Board go into Closed Session as stated above passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IX.
Exit Closed Session
Exit Closed Session
Order #122 - Motion Passed: Exit Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
X.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on February 2, 2015 at the Franklin County Board of Education.
That the meeting be adjourned at
Order #123 - Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned at passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.
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