The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to educate students in a community-involved learning environment that ensures all students will achieve their greatest individual potential in order to succeed in a global society.

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.

In the attachment is the 2007-2008 Policy Update.  These proposed changes reflect new or revised legal requirements, as well as "best practice" recommendations from KSBA.  Please note:

• Additional or new language is underlined.
• Language with "strike throughs" is recommended for deletion.

That the minutes reflect the First Reading of the 2007-2008 Policy Update

In the attachment is the 2007-2008 Procedure Update.   These are the District's administrative procedures that respond to the Board's policies.  Procedures do not require a "First Reading" or Board approval.  The Board is asked to review them and make appropriate comments as desired.

That the minutes reflect the review of the 2007-2008 Procedure Update

Vendors requesting renewals for 2007-2008 are listed in the attachment.

Waste Disposal - Allied
Fleet Insurance - KSBA
Property Insurance - KSBA
Educator Legal - KSBA
Workers Comp - KSBA
Pizza - Papa Johns

Approval of the attached Vendor Renewals per Mr. Breckel's recommendation

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached Vendor Renewals per Mr. Breckel's recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The attachment is a tabulation of bids for dairy products for the 2007-08 school year.

Approve the bid award to Flav-o-Rich Dairies as recommended by Mr. Breckel.

Motion Passed:  Approve the bid award to Flav-o-Rich Dairies as recommended by Mr. Breckel. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The attachment is a bid tabulation for elementary, middle, and high school yearbooks during the 2007-08 school year.

Approve the award to Taylor Publishing as recommended by Mr. Breckel.

Motion Passed:  Approve the award to Taylor Publishing as recommended by Mr. Breckel. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The attachment is a tabulation of bids for cafeteria bakery items during the 2007-08 school year.

Approve the bid award to Earthgrain Baking Co. Inc. as recommended by Mr. Breckel

Motion Passed:  Approve the bid award to Earthgrain Baking Co. Inc. as recommended by Mr. Breckel passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of June 4, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the June 4, 2007, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the June 4, 2007, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Construction meeting minutes are included for your information. 

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $49,940.13 for work accomplished on the New Elementary School.

Payment of $49,940.13 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Payment of $49,940.13 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of the attached BG-4 (Final Approval & Payment) to E.C. Matthews in the amount of $16,499 for the Sally Gaines Softball Restroom Project.  This closes out this project.

Approval of the BG-4 (Final Approval & Payment) to E.C. Matthews Co. in the amount of $16,499 for the Sally Gaines Softball Restroom Project pending KDE approval

Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-4 (Final Approval & Payment) to E.C. Matthews Co. in the amount of $16,499 for the Sally Gaines Softball Restroom Project pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Ms. Buecker's activities for the month of June are presented for your information.

June 4
- Met with Chrissy Jones
- Appeared as Guest on Mr. Cofield's Show
- Interviewed Assistant Superintendent Candidate
- Attended Board Meeting

June 5
- Met with Jeff Castle
- Reviewed Bus Traffic Patterns with Mark Watson- FCHS, EMS
- Attended New Superintendent's Dinner Meeting - Marriott Griffin Gate

June 6
- Attended New Superintendent's Training - Lexington
- Reviewed Bus Traffic Patterns with Mark Watson - WHHS, BMS

June 7
- Met with PD Consultants
- Met with Wayne Dominick

June 8
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - FCHS
- Met with Jami Miller
- Attended Transportation Banquet -  Capital Plaza Hotel

June 10
- Attended FCHS Graduation
- Attended WHHS Graduation

June 11
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - BMS
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - FCHS
- Met with Mr. Riddle
- Held Principal Screening for Peaks Mill

June 12
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - WES

June 14
- Finalized Materials for Working Session
- Held Principal Screening for Peaks Mill
- Participated on the interview committee for the new Associate Commissioner for Assessment - KDE

June 15
- Interviewed Principal Candidates for Peaks Mill
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - EMS

June 18
- Interviewed Assistant Superintendent Candidates
- Interviewed Principal Candidate for Peaks Mill
- Attended Going Away Reception - Central Office
- Met with SBDM Council - FCHS
- Attended Working Session

June 19
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - EMS
- Met with Representatives from Cingular/ATT
- Met with Monte Chance
- Interviewed Principal Candidates - CLE
- Met with SBDM Council - PME

June 20
- Attended Curriculum Alignment - EMS

June 21
- Met with Representatives from Deferred Comp
- Met with Richard Klink
- Toured Site of New Elementary School

June 22
- Met with Katrina Kinman re: Board Agenda
- Met with Jim Call & John Vickers
- Met with Monte Chance & Katrina Kinman
- Attended NAACP Banquet - Capital Plaza Hotel

June 25
- Attended Professional Development - WHHS
- Interviewed Principal Candidates - CLE & WES
- Met with Consultants

June 26
- Interviewed Principal Candidate - CLE & WES
- Met Individually with Central Office Staff

June 26
- Met Individually with Central Office Staff
- Met with Holly Waits re:  Personnel

June 27
- Met Individually with Central Office Staff
- Reviewed Career Tech Center budget with Karen Schneider

June 28
- Met Individually with Central Office Staff
- Interviewed District Literacy Coordinator Candidate

June 29
- Met Individually with Central Office Staff

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS
as of June 29, 2007

EMPLOYMENTS and APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:

District-wide:
LouAnne Mitchell, Substitute Cook/Baker
Carolyn Slone, Speech Therapist, Extended School Year Services

Community Education:
Lauren Doyle, Child Care Aide

Collins Lane:
Chelsea Garrison, PT Child Care Aide
Michael Burton, PT Child Care Aide
Macy Chapman, FT Child Care Aide
Delvin Hickerson, PT Child Care Aide
Billie Fightmaster, Cook/Baker
Brian Murphy, PT Child Care Aide
Tina Rill, PT Child Care Aide

Franklin County High School:
Xavier Donnelly, Assistant Wrestling Coach

Educational Development Center:
Melissa Rogers, Summer School Teacher

EMPLOYMENTS FOR 2007-08 SCHOOL YEAR:

District-wide:
Brooke Fell, (.5) Gifted/Talented Teacher
Teresa Walden, Administrative Secretary, Food Service
Jeff Castle, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Andrea Hill, School Psychologist
Andrea Ball, (.7) Speech Pathologist

Bridgeport:
Artisha Mulder, FT Child Care Aide

Collins Lane:
Kimberly Young, Intermediate Teacher
Tracey Cline, Primary Teacher
Emily Benton, Special Education Teacher

Elkhorn Elementary:
Mark Cross, Guidance Counselor
Betty Joyce Criscillis, Special Education Instructional Aide
Angela Adams, Intermediate Teacher

Hearn:
Ashlie Malcolm, Primary Teacher
Susan Harrison, Intermediate Teacher
Todd Wooldridge, Intermediate Teacher

Peaks Mill:
Shawna Rochester, Special Education Instructional Aide
Katie Bratton, (.5) Reading Teacher
Cassaundra Stacy, Special Education Teacher

Westridge:
James Albritton, Music Teacher
Lela Sharp, Special Education Teacher
Janet Skelton, FT Child Care Aide

Elkhorn Elem/Westridge:
Amy Bogart-Wilhoite, Special Education Teacher

Bondurant Middle:
Randall Nettle, Mathematics/Science Teacher
Shannon Thomas, Music Teacher
Robin Lawhorn, Guidance Counselor
Ashley Wink, Special Education Teacher
Cheryl Lester, Science/Language Arts Teacher
Hilda Hatcher, Science Teacher

Elkhorn Middle:
Paul Cirulys, Physical Education/Health Teacher
Sherrill Elam, Science Teacher
Joseph Peach, Assistant Principal
Anthony White, Social Studies Teacher

Franklin County High School:
Jessica Nettle, FMD Teacher
MSgt James Kinsella, JROTC Instructor

Western Hills High School:
Kristin Eppinghoff, Mathematics Teacher
Christina Bowles, Agriculture Teacher
Jessica Reynolds, Secretary/Bookkeeper
Yvette Lee, English Teacher
Nadia Barnard, English Teacher
Erin Heidrich, English Teacher

FCHS/EDC:
Lauren Van Zee, Spanish/Classroom Teacher

TRANSFERS: (effective for 2007-08)
Lisa White, Instructional Aide, from Bridgeport to Hearn Elementary School
Brenda Scruggs, Mathematics Teacher, from WHHS to EDC
Janis Baker-Penn, Secretary, from Central Office Food Service to Elkhorn Middle School
Erica Johnson, Elkhorn Middle School, from Instructional Aide to School Secretary

RESIGNATION:
Melody Stone, custodian, Peaks Mill Elementary, effective June 15, 2007

RESIGNATIONS: (effective June 30, 2007)
Melisa Morris, School Psychologist, District-wide
Tracy Huelsman, English Teacher, WHHS
Lauren Burnett, Music Teacher, Westridge
Robert McCann, Science Teacher
Mary Ann Parker, FMD Teacher
Nicole Short, Band Director, Bondurant Middle
Traci Beasley, Mathematics Teacher, Bondurant Middle
Carrie Wilhoite, Science Teacher, Elkhorn Middle
Kimberly McKay, Special Education Teacher, Westridge
Rachelle Morrow, Kindergarten Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary
Laura hill, Science Teacher, Elkhorn Middle

RESIGNATION RESCINDED:
Nelly Peralta, Instructional Aide, LEP, District-wide

Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.

Although the Consent Agenda is lengthy, I have reviewed each item and budgetary impact (if any).  It is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 07/02/07

Warrant #: 070207

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.

Date: 07/02/07

Warrant #: SFS070207

Fund: School Food Service

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.

Approval of payment of bills

The Board reviewed the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) at the June 18, 2007, Working Session.  The minutes need to reflect approval of this proposed plan for 2007-2009.

Approval of the proposed Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) as reviewed at the June 18, 2007, Working Session.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, August 6, 2007, at the Central Office.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:22 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.