Franklin County
April 13, 2015 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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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. Recognitions and Presentations
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WHHS:

Madison Wallace and Rachel Wallace – State DECA WinnersBusiness and Law Ethics – First Place

Elkhorn Middle:

Sasha Sairajeev – State Governor’s Cup7th place Science

CTC – State HOSA Results

Jamie Beason – Sports Medicine – 3rd Place
Lakyn Miller and Makalya Morris – Forensic Medicine – 3rd Place
Reme Unuakhalu – Pathophysiology – 2nd Place
Taylor May – Clinical Speciality – 2nd Place
Saisindhu Marella – Medical Math – Top 5
Molly Kelly, Alicia Chavarria, & Bethany Keeling – Top 5

 

 
STLP Results:

Westridge:

  • Top Ten Project In State - Jeremiah Wilder, Katlyn Blade, Jackson Fisher, Taylor Childers, Emily Rudic, and Alex Weber
  • 1st Place - Feature Video (Leah Hibbitts, Lauren McGaughey, and Grayson Wilhoite)
  • 2nd Place - Feature Video (Amiya Gordon, Leah Gordon, Jaleia Hatchett, and Kaeli Harris)
  • 2nd Place - Documentary Video (Emily Rogers and Pauli Hancock)
  • 2nd Place - PSA Video (Joey Curtsinger, Dylan McGaughey, and Nahum Quarles)
  • 2nd Place - Storytelling (Hayden Sargent)
  • 1st Place - Documentary Video (Maggie Richardson, Hailey Martin, Sierra Weber, and Macy McDonald)
  • 1st Place - PSA Video (Adrianna Dean)
  • 1st Place - Dell Gaming (Travis D'Hondt)
  • 1st Place - Newscast (Morton McIntyre, Timmy Partin, Jon Strange, Levi Belen, Braydon Barnes, and Daniel Hamilton)

FCHS:

  • State Championship - Mikeal and Joey Wiley - the high school level sumobot competition.

  CTC:

  • Technology Student Association [TSA] Chapter won four awards at the annual Kentucky TSA State Conference, held March 23-25, 2015, in Louisville.
  • 1st Place: Tech Bowl - Brian Tramontin, Scarlet Harrod, Evan Gabhart
  • 2nd Place: Animatronics - Daniel Maxted, William Collins, Jack Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Nick Thomas
  • 3rd Place: Music Production - John Meador, Alice Kiser, Elisabeth Wilson, Marlene Maples, Taylor McCane
  • 3rd Place: Video Game Design -  Alice Kiser, Elisabeth Wilson, Marlene Maples, Taylor McCane, John Meador

III. Good News from the Schools
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Clay Shackelford and Jacob Silvernail will present "good news" from the schools.

IV. Public Comments
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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.

V. New Business
V.A. Meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
V.A.1. Recess from Board Meeting
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In order to do business related to the refinancing of bonds, it is necessary for the Board to recess from the regular agenda.

Recommended Motion

That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at

Actions Taken

Order #131 - Motion Passed:  That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

V.A.2. Call to Order - Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
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It is necessary for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation to conduct a brief meeting.

V.A.3. Election of Officers - Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
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Election of Officers for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must be held before the adoption of the bonding resolution.

President - Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown

Vice-President - Doug Crowe

Secretary - Kristen Waits

Treasurer - Ed Breckel

Recommended Motion

Approval of election of officers as listed above for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation

Actions Taken

Order #132 - Motion Passed:  Approval of election of officers as listed above for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

V.A.4. Approve Resolution for Refunding Series 2010 Bonds
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Dwight Salsbury of Ross Sinclair will present the 2010 Series Bond Refunding Resolution (attached) to the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation for approval. 

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2010 Series Bond Refunding Resolution

Actions Taken

Order #133 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2010 Series Bond Refunding Resolution passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

V.A.5. Adjourn Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
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The business of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation is concluded and must adjourn.

Recommended Motion

The meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #134 - Motion Passed:  The meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

V.B. New Facility
V.B.1. Approve Contract For Acquisition of Property
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Approve contract for the acquisition of the property located at 903 King's Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601.  Property will serve as new location for the Franklin County Board of Education.

Recommended Motion

Approval of contract for acquisition of property and facilities located at 903 King's Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Actions Taken

Order #135 - Motion Passed:  Approval of contract for acquisition of property and facilities located at 390 King's Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

V.B.2. Approval of BG1 For Acquisition of Property
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Attached is the BG1 form for the purchase of three adjacent buildings on Kings Daughters Drive to be used for the new location for Franklin County Board of Education.
The BG-1 totals $993,500 which includes purchase price, contingency, architecture/engineering fees and permit fees.  The funds identified are escrowed Capital Outlay funds from 2011 & 2013.  This will have no impact on our General Fund or the Board's bonding capacity for future projects.

Recommended Motion

Approve BG1 for property acquisition.

Actions Taken

Order #136 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG1 for property acquisition. passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

V.C. FY-2015 KETS Offer of Assistance
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The FY-2015 KETS offer of assistance is in the amount of $50,117 and is based on final FY-2014 statewide ADA figures.

Recommended Motion

Approval of KETS Offer of Assistance for FY-2015

Actions Taken

Order #137 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KETS Offer of Assistance for FY-2015 passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

V.D. Approve Revised 2014-2015 School Calendar
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Students in Franklin County Public Schools have missed nine weather-related days during the 2014-2015 school year.  Currently the last day for students is Thursday, May 28, with graduation scheduled for Sunday, May 31.  

Recent passage of HB 211, states districts must ensure 1,062 instructional hours and a minimum of 170 instructional days.  All of our schools will exceed the 1,062 required hours on or before May 28. 

The 2014-2015 Amended Calendar is:

November 17 - Snow Day

January 20 - Instructional Day
January 27 - Snow Day
January 28 - District Staff Day

February 13 - Instructional Day
February 17 - Snow Day
February 18 - Snow Day
February 19 - Snow Day
February 20 - Snow Day

March 5 - Snow Day
March 6 - Snow Day
March 20 - Instructional Day

April 24 - Instructional Day

May 1 - Instructional Day
May 19 - District Staff Day
May 22 - Instructional Day
May 26 - Instructional Day
May 27 - Instructional Day
May 28 - Instructional Day (Students' Last Day)
May 29 - Closing Day
June 1 - Professional Development Day
June 2 - Professional Development Day
June 3 - Professional Development Day
June 4 - Professional Development Day


Recommended Motion

Approval of Revised 2014-2015 School Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #138 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised 2014-2015 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

V.E. Approve 2015-2016 School Board Meeting Schedule
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The Board meeting schedule for the 2015-2016 school is attached for your approval.  The schedule includes the date and location of each meeting.

Recommended Motion

Approve the Board meeting schedule for 2015-2016 school year

Actions Taken

Order #139 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Board meeting schedule for 2015-2016 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

V.F. Approve March 16, 2015 minutes
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Ms. Michelle New was absent during the March 16, 2015 board meeting and must abstain from voting. The March 16, 2015 board meeting minutes are attached for your approval.

Actions Taken

Order #140 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

V.G. Approve Superintendent's Leave
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Per the Superintendent's contract the Board must approve leave of 5 consecutive days or more.  The Superintendent would like approval to take June 26 - July 2 as x-days.

Actions Taken

Order #141 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VI. Reports to the Board
VI.A. Review Monthly Financial Report
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The Monthly Financial Report for February 2015 is presented for your review.

VI.B. Superintendent's Activities
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Ms. Jones' activities for the month of March are presented for your information.

2  - Directors' Meeting, Allocation Meetings, Principal Meeting, Board Meeting
3  - Principals' Meetings, Insurance Meeting, WHHS SBDM
4  - Read at EES; Principal Meeting
5  - Snow - Office Closed - X-Day
6  - Preparation for Advance Ed Accreditation Visit
9  - Preparation for Advance Ed Accreditation Visit
10- Parent Meeting, Principal Meeting
11- NISL
12- NISL
13- Administrative Staff Meeting
16-DPP Meeting; Principal Meeting; WHHS SBDM Meeting, Board Meeting
17- Principal Meeting, Elementary Advisory
18- Principal Meetings, Middle School Advisory
19- Principal Meetings, Preparation for Advance Ed Accreditation Visit; Superintendents' Webcast
20- Preparation for Advance Ed Accreditation Visit
21- Preparation for Advance Ed Accreditation Visit
22- Advance Ed Accreditation Visit
23- Advance Ed Accreditation Visit, High School Advisory
24- Advance Ed Accreditation, WHHS SBDM
25- Advance Ed Accreditation
26- Key Communicators Meeting
27- CIA Meeting
30- Assessment Training, Principal Meeting, Footsteps 2 Brilliance, Interviews (Principal)
31- Principal Meeting, Math Committee, Retirement Celebration - WHHS


VI.C. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

VI.D. Reports from School Councils
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Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review:

Bridgeport Elementary School
Collins Lane Elementary School
Elkhorn Elementary School
Early Learning Village
Hearn Elementary School
Peaks Mill Elementary School
Westridge Elementary School
Bondurant Middle School
Elkhorn Middle School
Franklin County High School
Western Hills High School

VI.E. Attendance Report
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The attendance report for the month 7  of March 3 - April 1 is presented for your review. 

VII. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #142 - 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 Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   April 13, 2015

Warrant #: 041315       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M033115      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.

VII.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
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Bennett Crawford – ELV – Medical Leave – from 3/2/15 through remainder of school year

Holly Jenkins – FCHS – Medical Leave – 3/27/15 to 4/27/15

Lela Sharp – WRE – Medical Leave – beginning 4/24/15 through remainder of school year

Patricia Hulette – CLE – Medical Leave – 3/23/15 to 4/30/15

 

VII.C. Approve March 2, 2015 minutes
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The March 2, 2015 minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VII.D. Approve Contracts
VII.D.1. GT trip to Centre College and Shakertown April 28 - Contracts - Shakertown and Miller Transportation
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The G/T teachers are requesting approval to utilize Miller Transportation to transport G/T students (in grades 4-8) on April 28, 2015 to a college visit at Centre College.  Additionally the students will participate in a narrated boat tour which will highlight the river's diverse ecosystem and historical importance, along with a tour of Shaker Village.  Individual students will provide funds for the trip with support provided for those of need.

VII.D.2. EMS Band Miller Transportation Contract
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The EMS band would request board approval of a contract with Miller Transportation to transport EMS band students to Kings Island for a performance on May 1, 2015.  The trip has already been approved.  The transportation cost will be funded by student fees and FCHS Band Boosters. 

VII.D.3. WRE contract for Kentucky Kingdom
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Westridge Wolves Den is requesting permission to enter a contract with Kentucky Kingdom for $250 which is a 10% deposit for their trip on June 12th, 2015. Funds for the trip will be paid from Wolves Den funds.

VII.D.4. WRE Bus contract Miller Transportation
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WRE requests permission to enter a contract with Miller Transportation to transport WRE 5th grade to Kings Island on May 21.  The  total cost will be $1220 and will be paid through 5th grade activity fund.  Students will pay $50 to cover the cost.

VII.D.5. Approve Holiday World Contract
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Approve contract for the Collin's Lane ASP to travel to Holiday World for June 10, 2015.  ASP funds will be utilized for the trip.

VII.D.6. Approve Renaissance Park Contract
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Approve contract for the Collin's Lane ASP trip to Renaissance Park in Louisville, KY on June 17, 2015.  ASP funds will be utilized for the trip.

VII.D.7. Graduation - Civic Center Contract
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Graduation has been set for Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Frankfort Civic Center.  Attached is the contract for the use of the Civic Center. 

Recommended Motion

Approval of Contract

VII.D.8. MOA for Locally Operated Career & Technical Ed Center
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Due to an increase in student enrollment, the amount allocated from the Kentucky Department of Education increased by $4,836 for a total of $282,628.  This amount will be applied to help offset staff salaries.

Recommended Motion

Approval of revised MOA

VII.D.9. MOA with Western Kentucky University - Speech Therapist
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Approval of an MOA with Western Kentucky University for an externship in speech therapy for the 2015-2016 school year.

VII.D.10. Renewal - WHHS Yearbook Contract Renewal - Herff Jones
VII.D.11. Renew - Website Hosting - 2 Year
VII.D.12. Follett - Technology Hosting Service Contract
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Approve attached contract with Follett School Solution to provide technology hosting services for FCPS.

VII.E. Approval of Overnight Trip and/or Out-of-State Trip
VII.E.1. FCHS - DECA Nationals Overnight
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Dates:  4/24-4/29
Purpose:  National DECA Competition
Destination:  International Convention Center; Orlando, FL
# students: 1
Chaperones:  Deron McDonald
Funding:  Perkins / Competition
Transportation:  bus to airport / air-travel to Orlando/public transportation in Orlando

VII.E.2. Approve Holiday World Trip Request
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Collins Lane's ASP is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to Holiday World on June 10, 2015.  There would be approximately 90 students and 10 chaperones attending.  Transportation would be provided via the FCPS Transportation Department.  Funding for the trip would be from the ASP program. 

VII.E.3. Approve Out-of-State ASP Field Trip- Indianapolis Children's Museum
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Collins Lane's ASP is requesting permission to travel out-of-state to the Indianapolis Children's Museum on July 22, 2015.  There would be approximately 90 students and 10 chaperones attending.  Transportation would be provided via the FCPS Transportation Department.  Funding for the trip would be from the ASP program. 

VII.E.4. Chorus out-of-state competition
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Bondurant Middle School Chorale is requesting an out-of-state trip Saturday, May 16th to the Trills and Thrills competition at Kings Island.  Ms. Burnett will take the 6th-8thg grade chorus students up for the day via private transportation leaving at 6:30 AM and return around 8:00 PM. This will be a one day trip for all chorus members. This is an adjudicated event in which the choir will perform for judges and be given written and verbal feedback along with a rating. After students perform we will then travel to Kings Island for a day at the park. This is an incentive in which students have worked for all year. Students will be required to pay a $50 non refundable deposit to secure their place. For low income students, we receive one free ticket per 10 paying students so we will have extras to assist. We also will make payment plans available and assist with some of the cost as needed. Parents will be solicited as chaperones once trip has been approved.

Once the trip is approved, the contract for private transportation will be submitted for approval.

VII.E.5. Skills USA State Conference/Overnight Trip
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Requesting approval for Skills USA State Competition Trip on 4/22/15 through 4/25/15.  This is for Skills USA members that competed in the Regions and are now moving onto State Competition.  Skills students will be competing in technical and leadership competitions related to their program areas.  There will be 36 students attending the competition along with two chaperones.  Transportation will be provided by the Franklin County Public Schools, and the cost for overnight stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Louisville and meals will be paid via fundraising funds and individual students.

VII.E.6. Out-of-State Trip and Lock-In for 5th Grade - Peaks Mill Elementary
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The fifth grade at Peaks Mill Elementary is seeking permission for an out-of-state trip to the Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  It is a guided tour about slavery, economics and geography which is aligned to the fifth grade social studies curriculum.  This trip would be on May 22, after the conclusion of the state assessment.  Students, who would be accompanied by the fifth grade teachers, would travel to Cincinnati and then return in the evening for an overnight lock-in at Peaks Mill Elementary School.  Transportation would be provided by the Franklin County transportation department.  All funds for the trip and overnight lock-in will be generated via fund-raising.

VII.E.7. Approval for Out-of-State Travel - Westridge 5th Grade
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Westridge Elementary fifth grade class requests permission to take the fifth grade class to Kings Island on May 21.  This is a culminating activity for the fifth grade class.  The trip will occur after students have completed the required state assessment.  All fifth grade teachers will serve as chaperones, as well as several parents.  Funds for the trip will be provided via individual students, fund-raising, and school activity funds.

VII.F. Approve Grants
VII.F.1. Reading Recovery Matching Grant Proposal
VII.F.2. Grant for Mirror for Reading Recovery
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 We are applying for a grant for a two-way mirror for our Reading Recovery Program.   There is only one on the East side so east side teachers travel to the West side for Professional Development and observations. Ms. Blankenship has attached the letter requesting approval of the grant.  Carmen Amato is handling the application process. 

VII.G. Fundraising Activities
VII.G.1. Fundraiser for BPE Jr. Beta Club
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On behalf of our BPE Beta Club we'd like to ask for support to hold a fundraiser for charity.  We'd like to sponsor a challenge in the school to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. With Bridgeport being the school who started the Diabetic Youth Unite website and also having several kids suffering from Type 1, we thought it would be great to show those kids some support.  This year one of our students, Sadie Miller was named a ADA Youth Ambassador and she spoke this past Monday in Lexington about supporting the ADA.  The ADA Step Out Walk is at the end of May and we thought we could send all the donations to the walk.  Sadie's mom is in direct contact with the ADA-Lexington Chapter and could get any paperwork that we would need.  Thank you for your consideration.

VII.G.2. BPE - PTA FUNDRAISER
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Bridgeport Elementary PTA requests Board approval to hold a fundraiser at the west-side McDonalds on April 27, 2015 from 5-7PM.  Money will go to PTA projects.

VII.G.3. Elkhorn Elementary Pizza Inn Fundraiser
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On April 15th, EES intends to participate in a fundraiser with Pizza Inn.  Pizza Inn will give 10% of their sales from the day to EES.  No chaperones or supervisors are needed. 

VII.G.4. Fundraiser Hearn Elementary
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Hearn Elementary would like to request the selling of duck key chains to raise money for this year's Jump Rope for Heart Program.  Dates are May 4-8, 2015.  Money raised will go to support the American Heart Association. 

VII.G.5. Elks Build a Better Playground Fundraiser
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We are taking donations to update the school playground.  Nothing will be sold, only taking donations from now until the project bears fruit. 

VII.G.6. Odessey team Fundraising
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BPE is asking to allow our OOTM team to fundraise for their upcoming trip to World competition in Michigan in May.  They will be doing a business letter writing campaign, sponsoring a bake sale, kona ice day and local restaurant night.

VII.G.7. EES Book Fair
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Elkhorn Elementary School will be holding a book fair, once obtaining approval from FCBOE.  The book fair will provide an opportunity for all school stakeholders to purchase books and related items.  The proceeds benefit the EES school library.  The book fair is to be conducted on April 16th - 24th. 

VII.H. Shortened School Day request CLE
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We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

VII.I. MinecraftEDU Summer Camp
VII.J. Approve Resolution Authorizing Sale of Ten (10) Surplus Buses via KISTA
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Approval of the sale of 10 surplus buses.

VII.K. Approve Use of Buses for 4-H Camp
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The Franklin County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development has requested the use of Franklin County Public Schools buses to transport Franklin County 4-H children to 4-H camp July 27-31, 2015. 

VIII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Elkhorn Elementary School.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #143 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:53 pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.