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.

Student Board Representatives Gabe Jones and Kyle Brumley will take the Student Oath to the Board.

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.

As required by KRS 160.470 (7), advertising and hearing requirements must be met in order to levy a tax rate that exceeds the compensating tax rate.  Advertisements were placed in The State Journal local newspaper on July 23 and 30 for the public hearing on August 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Board of Education.

The purpose of the hearing is to entertain public comments related to a proposed tax levy of 52.1 cents on real property and 52.1 cents on personal property.

In 2007, a property tax rate of 51.8 was levied by the Franklin County Board of Education.  For 2008, a tax rate of 52.1 is proposed for both real estate and tangible personal property. 

Approve the tax levy rate of 52.1 cents for both real estate and tangible personal property.

Motion Passed:  Approve the tax levy rate of 52.1 cents for both real estate and tangible personal property. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The Board is required to set the tax rate for 2008 for all motor vehicles and watercraft.  The proposed rate of 51.0 cents is the same rate that has been levied since 1983.

Approve the continuation of the tax rate of 51.0 cents for all motor vehicles and watercraft for 2008.

Motion Passed:  Approve the continuation of the tax rate of 51.0 cents for all motor vehicles and watercraft for 2008. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The 2007 Policy Update had a First Reading at the July Board Meeting and is presented for your final approval. 

Final approval of the 2007 Policy Update as presented

Motion Passed:  Final approval of the 2007 Policy Update as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Based upon recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and in collaboration with the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA), we are requesting a revision to Policy 06.22 (Bus Drivers' Responsibilities) to include an anti-idling policy.  

This is a First Reading with no action anticipated. 

The attached Anti-Idling Procedure is presented for your review.  It does not require Board Approval.

The minutes will reflect review of the new Anti-Idling Procedure.

The Nutrition Services of Franklin County Public Schools wishes to develop a comprehensive food safety/HACCP system through a collaboration with other OVEC school districts. 

SMART Systems is the vendor selected by OVEC.  The scope of the work would start with an evaluation of our sanitation system, and focuses on establishing BioSecurity measures determined by the U.S.D.A.  Services include procedural audits and training for food service staff.

Approve the contract and $4450 payment to SMART Systems for the comprehensive service contract to conduct a feasibility study and evaluation services for food safety, sanitation & HACCP.

Motion Passed:  Approve the contract and $4450 payment to SMART Systems for the comprehensive service contract to conduct a feasibility study and evaluation services for food safety, sanitation & HACCP. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the July 2, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the July 2, 2007, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the July 2, 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

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Construction Meeting Minutes are presented for your information. 

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $17,567.90 for work accomplished on the New Elementary School.

Payment of $17,567.90 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Payment of $17,567.90 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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

July 2
- Met with District Literacy Coordinator
- Met with Superintendent's Program Advisory Team
- Attended Board Meeting

July 3
- Met with Individual Central Office Staff
- Met with Sherry Sebastion, YMCA Board Chair

July 5
- Met with Individual Central Office Staff
- Met with Melissa Rogers
- Interviewed Principal Candidate

July 9
- Met with Karen Schneider
- Met with Individual Central Office Staff
- Met with Betty Kelly (Cougar's Corner)
- Met with Greg Gaby & Bob Bell
- Attended Collins Lane SBDM Council Meeting

July 10
- Met with Donnie Owens
- Met with Greg Gaby
- Met with Corithia Kiser

July 11
- Attended Curriculum Meeting
- Met with Martha Lail
- Met with Curriculum Consultants
- Met with Bob Bell
- Attended Curriculum Meeting
- Met with Richard Klink

July 12
- Met with Individual Central Office Staff
- Attended New Elementary School Construction Meeting
- Met with Brandon Hurley - Franklin County Health Department

July 13
- Met with Individual Central Office Staff

July 16
- Attended Leadership Retreat

July 17
- Attended Leadership Retreat
- Attended New Superintendent Training

July 18
- Attended New Superintendent Training - Galt House

July 19
- Attended New Superintendent Training - Galt House

July 20
- Attended New Superintendent Training - Galt House

July 23
- Met with Tom Jones, SACS

July 24
-Facilitated Performance Evaluation Training for district administrators
- Facilitated the monthly Administrative Meeting

July 25
- Attended P-16 Meeting - OVEC
- Attended OVEC Board of Directors Meeting

July 26
- Met with Randy Roberts, United Way Executive Director
- Met with Rosemary Woodruff & John Banks, First Kentucky Securities
- Spoke at Kiwanis Club
- Met with CTC Staff
- Attended Reception at Westridge

July 27
- Met with Teacher Mentors
- Inspected School Facilities
- Held Student Luncheon Forum

July 30
- Attended New Teacher Training

July 31
- Met with Carmen Inman, Frankfort Chamber of Commerce
- Attended Community Ed. Board Meeting
- Met with Latonya Meekers - HSE

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Board Member Training Report

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of August 2, 2007


EMPLOYMENTS:

District-wide:
Elizabeth Dick, Literacy Coordinator
Linda Nickel, Teacher Mentor
Virginia Cardwell, School Nurse

Transportation:
Don Bishop, Bus Driver
Tammy Sullivan, Bus Driver
Robert Hancock, Bus Driver

Community Education:
Chelsea Noel, Child Care Aide
Christopher Sutherland, Child Care Aide

Bridgeport:
Artisha Gatewood, Primary Teacher

Collins Lane:
Sharla Six, Principal
Joyce Pennington, Special Education Teacher

Elkhorn Elem:
Michelle Little, Kindergarten Teacher
Vicki Settle, Instructional Aide
Amy Dungan, Primary Teacher

Hearn:
Huston Wells, (.5) Assistant Principal
Anne Moore, Primary Teacher
Kendall Rhorer, Kindergarten Teacher
Diane Cross, Kindergarten Teacher
Kevin Jones, Intermediate Teacher
Shelley Brown, Special Education Teacher

Peaks Mill:
Corithia Kiser, Principal
Stacey Songer, Primary Teacher
Erin McDowell, Intermediate Teacher

Westridge:
Jack Lykins, Principal
Robyn Marcum, Intermediate Teacher

Bondurant Middle:
Amanda Adkins, Band Teacher
Elaine Penn, Social Studies/Mathematics Teacher
Christopher Frazier, Mathematics Teacher

Elkhorn Middle:
Christy Vogel, (.5) Mathematics Teacher
Richard Hageman, Science Teacher
Taryn Fooy, Music Teacher

Franklin County High School:
Rachel Ross, Athletic Trainer

Western Hills High School:
Jeff Kersten, Social Studies Teacher
Laura Lucas, Athletic Trainer
Don Paul Corbin, Science Teacher
Dustin Fore, Social Studies/FAMCO Teacher

TRANSFERS:

Teresa Banks, Instructional Aide, from Peaks Mill to Bridgeport
Heather Presley, Administrative Secretary, from Maintenance to Technology
Angela Chapman, Collins Lane, from Child Care Aide to Preschool Instructional Aide
Patrick McDonald, Custodian, from Western Hills to Peaks Mill Elementary

RESIGNATIONS: (effective immediately)

Damon Greene, Music Teacher, Elkhorn Middle School
Tamara Bradley, Primary Teacher, Elkhorn Elem
Sherri Eldridge, Primary Teacher, Peaks Mill
Jayme Boswell, Preschool Teacher, Elkhorn Elem
Debra Hatfield, Instructional Aide/Job Coach, Western Hills
Kevin Eades, Physical Education Teacher, Western Hills
Melissa Quinn, Social Studies Teacher, Western Hills
Amy Hawkins, Physical Education Teacher, Bridgeport
Darla Russell, Administrative Secretary, Central Office
Carrie McDaniel, Primary Teacher, Bridgeport
Tammy Stratton, Intermediate Teacher, Westridge
Shana Watts, Intermediate Teacher, Peaks Mill

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

The Consent Agenda 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: 08/06/07

Warrant #: 080607

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: 08/06/07

Warrant #: SFS080607

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 following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

1.  Bennie Jett, Maintenance/Food Service
Disability Leave  8/1/07-10/30/07

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Due to a significant increase in district and technology responsibilities, it is necessary to increase the contract hours for the technology secretary from 7.5 hours / 190 days to 8.0 hours / 250 days.  This will make it be a full time position.

Approve the contract hours for the technology secretary for 8.0 hours and 250 days.

We are requesting approval of the creation of Middle School Assistant Basketball Coach positions for boy's and girl's teams.  The total would come to four (4) positions for the District (two at each middle school).  Stipends would begin at $1151 which is the same as other Assistant Coach stipends at the middle school level.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, August 20, 2007, at the Career Tech Center.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:50 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.