The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to prepare students for College and Career Readiness and to become contributing citizens.


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Approve Amend Agenda to add item III.A Discuss 2015-2016 Board Meeting Schedule Changes

Order #140 - Motion Passed:  Approve Amend Agenda to add item III.A Discuss 2015-2016 Board Meeting Schedule Changes passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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.

Board members would like to discuss making changes to the 2015-2016 Board Meeting Schedule.

Mr. Doug Crowe and Ms. Michelle New were absent during the May 18, 2015 meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve May 18, 2015 meeting minutes

Ms. Belinda Henson and Ms. Michelle New were absent during the June 15, 2015 meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve June 15, 2015 meeting minutes

For your review are the recommended KSBA policy/procedure changes for 2015-2016. 

The minutes will reflect a first reading of these policies/procedures.

The Chamber of Commerce is requesting to partner with Franklin County Schools to provide the 2016 seniors an opportunity to earn a Work Ethic Certification.  The focus of the certification is on soft skills, which many of our local business and industry leaders have indicated as a need for the employees they are hiring. Attached is a brochure which explains the program and requirements for the students.  Students will not be forced to participate, but will be encouraged.  The Chamber has worked with local business and industries, and they will utilize the Work Ethic Certificate in the hiring process.

Approve the implementation of the Work Ethic Certification

Order #141 - Motion Passed:  Approve the implementation of the Work Ethic Certification passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

When the 2015-2016 school calendar was approved, we had been informed the governor's inauguration would be held on December 15, 2015.  Recently, we learned the actual date is December 8, 2015.  The attached calendar reflects the change of dates.

Approve the revised 2015-2016 school calendar

Order #142 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised 2015-2016 school calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The KDE School Nutrition Department is requiring us to raise lunch prices for the 2015-2016 school year.  According to their assessment, we have a 47 cent gap based on the consumer price index.  We were presented with three options:

1.  Raise lunch prices the minimum 10 cent weighted average and leave a 37 cent gap.  This will require future price increases.

2.  Raise lunch prices to more than the 47 cent weighted average to bring prices up enough to eliminate the gap.  This will likely ensure that there will be no increases in the near future.

3.  Raise lunch prices the 47 cent weighted average with a strong possibility of price increases in the near future.

We would like to implement option 1 (10 cent increase).  We feel that it would be prudent to opt for the minimum increase and determine what options we have in the years to follow.  A larger increase would put a strain on many families.

This only affects paid lunch prices and has no impact on reduced prices or breakfast prices in general.

This will raise lunch prices from $2.10 to $2.20 in the elementary schools.  Middle and high school lunch prices will increase from $2.40 to $2.50.  Adult prices would also increase 10 cents and would go from $3.00 to $3.10.

Approve 10 cent price increase for paid and adult lunches for 2015-2016.

Order #143 - Motion Passed:  Approve 10 cent price increase for paid and adult lunches for 2015-2016. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

As per Board Policy 09.15, all school fees must be approved in advance by the Board.  Attached are the current fees being charged.  Changes to the fees are in red.  Please note students who qualify for the federal school lunch program are not required to pay identified fees.

Approval of the attached school fees

Order #144 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached school fees passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

Per the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (Redbook); the Board of Education is to approve all external support/booster organizations in each school.  Attached is the current list of external support/booster clubs for all schools.

Approval of schools' external support/booster organizations

Order #145 - Motion Passed:  Approval of schools' external support/booster organizations passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

KDE has recommended a few minor changes to our District Facilities Plan.  The changes have been made and approved by the Local Planning Committee and are now being submitted for board review/approval.

Approve District Facilities Plan

Order #146 - Motion Passed:  Approve District Facilities Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Per KRS 160.570. Each board of education shall appoint a bank, trust company, or savings and loan association to serve as its depository.  According to the administrative regulation, by July 1 of each year the depository selected shall, before entering upon its duties, execute bond for the faithful performance of its duties, to be approved by the local board of education and the Commissioner of Education. Security for the bond shall be deposited with an escrow agent in an amount equal to the penal sum of the bond. Per KRS 41.240 (4), and (5) the securities and obligations shall consist of United States Government Bonds, Kentucky School Revenue Bonds, or Federal Government Agency Obligations, including obligations listed in KRS 66.480 (1)(c).

Approve the attached Bond of Depository

Order #147 - Motion Passed:  Approve the attached Bond of Depository passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

Attached are additional annual contracts and vendor bids for the 2015-2016 school year for your approval.

Approve the attached renewals and bid contracts for 2015-2016

Order #148 - Motion Passed:  Approve the attached renewals and bid contracts for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Attached is an Aesop Customer Agreement with Frontline Technologies to provide automated substitute placement services for the district.  Also attached is information about the automated substitute placement system.  This service will provide the following advantages:

- When teachers or principals register absences with the system, Aesop will immediately start to search for an available substitute that matches the specified qualifications and preferences

- Substitutes can proactively fill their work calendars by searching for available assignments anytime they wish, either by calling a toll-free number or by logging on to Aesop online

- Aesop's skill matching and preference lists will ensure that the most qualified substitutes are chosen for each position

- Administrators will know in real time which employees are absent, why they are out and which substitutes are subbing for them

- Human Resources can report on employee absenteeism or high absence days using Aesop's many report options

- The Sub Caller/Receptionist can return to a full-time Receptionist, thus freeing the Account Clerk to return to the Finance Department full-time, instead of answering the phones in the afternoons

- The Aesop software has the ability to share information directly with other software systems, saving time and increasing accuracy

We request approval of the contract with Frontline Technologies (Aesop), which includes a one-time startup cost of $6.000.

Approve AESOP contract

Order #149 - Motion Passed:  Approve AESOP contract passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The June 2015 Financial Report is presented for your approval.

Approval of the June 2015 Monthly Financial Report

Order #150 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the June 2015 Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The Monthly Financial Report for May 2015 is presented for your review and approval.

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

1  - WHHS SBDM meetings, Principal Meetings

2  - EPSB, Phone Interview, Principal Meetings

3  - WHHS SBDM meeting; PLC Training 

4  - PLC Training

5  - PLC Training

6  - PLC Training

7  - 

8  - Prepared for PLC training (administrators)

9  - Prepared for PLC training (administrators); employee meeting

10 - PLC Training - Administrators

11 - PLC Training - Administrators

12 - Phone conference/interview - research study; Prepared for board meeting

13 - 

14 - 

15 - Board meeting

16 - Principal meeting

17 - NISL

18 - NISL

19 - Meeting with Carmen Inman, Phone conference

20 - 

21 - 

22 - PEBC Math Training

23 - PEBC Math Training, Chamber meeting

24 - Finance meeting

25 - Prepare for administrative retreat

26 - X-day

27 - 

28 - 

29 - X-day

30 - X-day

Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

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:

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

The attendance reports for the month of May is presented for your review. 

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #151 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #:         Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M      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.

Nicki Staber – CLE – Maternity Leave – from 8/10/15 to 10/9/15

Andrea Cummins – WRE – Maternity Leave – 3 weeks beginning 8/13/15

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation. This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

An invoice from Kentucky School Boards Association for Membership dues (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015) in the amount of $5,888.79 is attached for your approval.

The Read to Achieve Assurance Statement for The Early Learning Village is attached for your approval.

A contract between Wulfe Bros. and Bridgeport Elementary for November 11, 2015 is attached for your approval.

The University of Louisville would like to enter into an agreement with Franklin County Public Schools to place Student Teachers. The agreement is attached.

Attached is the 2015-2016 Interagency Agreement between the Department of Juvenile Justice and Franklin County Public Schools for education services for youth committed to, or in the custody of, the Department at The Academy. Signed agreements for the current year are required prior to the entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children per KECSAC regulations.

Occasionally outside consultation is requested by an Admissions and Release Committee to assist with behavior management strategies.  We first utilize our cooperatives; however, sometimes their schedules do not allow for a timely consultation.  To accommodate that type of request, Ms. Miller is requesting approval of the contract with Donna Meers.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation. This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  Then funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

Approval of a contract with Freedom Tours to transport students to and from the Night at the Museum in Chicago.  The students would depart on 11/7/2015 and return on 11/8/2015.  Funds for the contract would be paid by the students.

Please approve the following people as contract vendors at the 2015 WHHS Band Camp:

Band camp staff 2015

Flute—Taylor Jewel--$300

119 Country Club RD 

 Beattyville, KY 41311

taylor_jewell5@mymail.eku.edu

Clarinet——Alyssa Hensley--$300

123 Springside ct

Frankfort KY 40601

Lyss4554@yahoo.com

Saxophone—Zach Hammond--$300

341 Mt Rushmore Dr.
Richmond Ky 40475

zachary_hammond1@mymail.eku.edu

Trumpet—Tanner Hutchins--$300 

2015 Boxer Lane Apartment # 618

Independence Kentucky 41051

thutchins432@gmail.com

Trumpet 2--Drew O’Dell--$300

328 Parkwood Place

Frankfort, KY  40601

dodellky@gmail.com

Horn—Daniel Taylor--$300

200 Wallace Ave.

Frankfort, KY  40601

Daniel.c.taylor@uky.edu

Trombone—Noah Strunk--$300

1321 Pea Ridge Road

Frankfort, KY  40601

Noahstrunk13@gmail.com

Tuba/Euphonium—Logan Clark--$300

227 East Maxwell Street

Lexington Kentucky 40508

ltcl224@g.uky.edu

Percussion—Brandon Green

140 Landings Drive Apt. 13

Frankfort, KY  40601

Brandon.green1983@gmail.com

502-715-1385

Majorette—Lee Gay--$300

In the school system--Bondurant

Aimee Wilson--$300

In the school system—WHHS

Julie Armstrong--$300

103 Valleybrook Drive

Frankfort, KY  40601

admin@reboundortho.com

Drum Majors-- Meagan Henry--$300 

Saint Johns Rd.

Frankfort, KY  40601

mhenry1@georgetowncollege.edu

Stephanie Wallace, director , WHHS

Stephen Keys, assistant director, Bondurant

TOTAL COST FOR INSTRUCTORS FOR CAMP:  $4,150

Request approval to contract with Simon Holden to assist with training staff on use of assistive technology and help with implementation of using assistive technology in the classroom.  Mr. Holden would be utilized on an as needed basis and the funds would be paid from IDEA Basic Part B.

Request approval of a contract with Ted Wiese to present a leadership development workshop to identified middle school G/T students in November 2015.  Funds for the workshop will be paid from district G/T funds.

Approval of a common carrier contract with Freedom Tours to transport G/T students to  the 9th Annual Kentucky Night at the Museum in Chicago, IL.  Approximately 40 students will be accompanied by the five teachers along with 5 parent chaperons.   They will depart on Friday, November 6 and return on Saturday, November 7.  Funds for the trip will be paid by the students.

Request approval of a contract with Ted Wiese to present a leadership development workshop to identified middle school G/T students in March 2016.  Funds for the workshop will be paid from district G/T funds.

Attached is a copy of the student teacher agreement with the University of Louisville.

Approve MOA with UL

Franklin County High School girls' soccer team requests approval of a contract with Adrian Parrish to provide instruction to the players during their summer camp for a fee of $750.  Funds for the contract would be paid from camp fees.

Requesting approval for the replacement of current copier which lease expires this coming year in August.  Mr. Breckel has reviewed and approved the conditions of the attached agreement.

Mr. Hardin is requesting approval of the attached CTC addendum for students who participate in COOP.  The agreement is a requirement of the KDE Career and Technical Education.

Bridgeport Elementary and Westridge Elementary would like approval for the 15-16 FRYSC waiver for the full time FRYSC Coordinator.  The requests are for the FRYSC coordinator to work 227 days and 225 days respectfully.  See attached waivers.

FCHS Archery Team to World Archery Tournament in Nashville, TN July 24-25, 2015

Purpose:  Archery Competition for 18 FCHS Students

Chaperones:  Sherry Bochantin, Coach and 8 additional adults

Transportation:  Shockey Tours and Charters

Accommodations:  Guesthouse Inns and Suites Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

Funds for Trip - School-based archery funds

Request approval to submit the 2015-16 District Perkins Funding Application to KDE.  Please see attached grant.

Jessica Holmes, media specialist at Westridge Elementary, requests approval to submit the attached Scholastic Grant.

Approval needed for the 2015-2016 Title III Subgrant Agreement (Narrative and Budget)

EMS SBDM requests a change to two previously approved custodian positions for the 2015-2016 school year. Both positions would be for 5 hours per day at 250 days.  This does not change the total number of classified hours for EMS, only the two positions originally approved for 6 hours and 4 hours per day.  SBDM approval on July 7, 2015, due to vacancies.      

Westridge Elementary SBDM requests the board approve the creation of the following positions:

Two Title 1 classified instructional aides to be paid out of Title 1 at 182 days for 6.5 hours/day.  These positions will provide services to students below grade level in reading and math.

Bridgeport Elementary SBDM requests the Board approve the creation of the following positions for the 2015-2016 school year:

Paid at school level by ASP funds:

Basketball Coaches Girls and Boys at $300 each

Peaks Mill SBDM requests the creation of two basketball coaching positions, a girls and boys coach for the 2015-2016 school year.  The pay will be $500.00 each and the funds will be paid from ASP funds.

The Early Learning Village SBDM request approval for 35 additional work days (to make the position full time 240 days) for the Family Resource Center Director's position for the 2015-2016 school year.  Funds for the additional days will be paid from Section VI Allocation.

We are requesting the number of days for the Middle School Literacy Coach's position be reduced from the current 187 days to 140 days of a 240 day calendar.  Title II funds are utilized for the position.

Modify current Middle School Literacy Coach to 140 day position.

PME SBDM requests the approval of two new part-time cafeteria monitor positions.  Each position will be for 1.5 hours/176days and will be paid from Section IV and VI funds. These positions will be for the 2015-2016 school year.

The USDA has established minimum professional standard requirements for school nutrition professionals who manage and operate the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.  We have already submitted and the board has approved a revised job description for School Nutrition Program Director.  To complete the process before the beginning of the 2015-16 school year, we submit for board approval the revised job descriptions for the following positions:

School Nutrition Program Manager

School Nutrition Program Assistant Manager

Cook (School Nutrition Program)

The Superintendent, in consultation with the Director of Special Education, will recommend to the Board for approval a list of Franklin County School District Representatives Admission and Release Committee (ARC) Chairs by job or position title.

Request that the board approve the attached job description.

In order to better serve the needs of the district at this time, we request that the board create the following positions and approve the attached job descriptions:

Director of Middle/High School Curriculum and Instruction (240 days, 24% responsibility increment)

Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction (240 days, 30% increment)

District Assessment Coordinator (200 days, 5% increment)

Westridge SBDM requests that the Board create a 50 day certified teaching position to be paid from Section VI funds.  This position will be used to work with small groups of students who fall in the high apprentice range. 

Ms. Six is requesting to reduce one of the elementary instructional coaching number of days from 120 to 102 days.

The federal Title I grant requires the public school system to provide support to private schools, who choose to participate in the federal grant program.  In working Good Shepherd School to address the needs of their students, we are requesting the creation of an instructional coach position for 35 days.  The funds for the position will be paid from Title I.

FCHS:  Football Camp July 31 thru August 2, 2015

Coach:  Chris Tracy

Location:  Morehead State University

Purpose:  Football Camp

Transportation - District Buses

This trip is being funded by FB Booster Club

The archery team would like to compete in the world competition for which they qualified. The competition will be held in Nashville Tennessee on July 23.  Individual parents will transport their child to and from the competition.  School-based archery activity funds will be used to pay the entry fee. 

Approval of an overnight trip to the 9th Annual Kentucky Night at the Museum in Chicago, IL. Approximately 40 students will be accompanied by the five teachers along with 5 parent chaperones.   Transportation will be provided by a common carrier.  They will depart on Friday, November 6 and return on Saturday, November 7.  Funds for the trip will be paid by the students.

EMS requests approval for overnight stay at Transylvania University for a girls basketball camp.  Details are as follows:  

Transylvania University Middle School Girls Basketball Team Camp

300 N Broadway Lexington, Ky 40508

July 20-22

Depart EMS Monday 7/20 @ 10:30 am.

Staying overnight 7/20 - 7/21 in dorm rooms.  

Returning to EMS Wednesday 7/22 @ 1:30 pm. 

1. Incoming 6th,7th and 8th grade students/players will be going. Expected total of 24-30 players.

2. Tim Courtney is coach and will be in charges, 7th grade coach Vic Hogan and Lee Meadows (Franklin Co Varsity Asst. New 6th grade coach) and Savannah Courtney (his daughter JR at FCHS) and Jill Sutton will be chaperones.  

3. $170 per player. Each player is paying Transylvania individually when they get to camp.

4. Requesting school bus transportation. 

FCHS Archery Team to World Archery Tournament in Nashville, TN July 24-25, 2015

Purpose:  Archery Competition for 18 FCHS Students

Chaperones:  Sherry Bochantin, Coach and 8 additional adults

Transportation:  Shockey Tours and Charters

Accommodations:  Guesthouse Inns and Suites Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

Funds for Trip - School-based archery funds

Westridge requests approval for the fall book fair Oct. 26- Nov. 4th and the spring book fair Feb. 29-March 8.   Money raised will be spent to support the library program and to promote reading.

BPE requests Board approval for the following fundraisers for 2015-2016:

Computer Lab Recycling (on-going thru year), funds used supplies needed for students in lab

Art to Remember (February-March) - additional art supplies for students purchased

All for Books (October 12 - 16) - used for library books

                   (March 21 - 25) - used for library books

Bookfair (October 19-23) - used for library books

             (March 28 - April 1) - used for library books

Music Dept - Kroger cards - used towards future purchase of risers

Jump Rope for Heart (Februrary 25) - donation to American Heart Association

School Pictures (Fall and Spring) - funds used by BPE Technology Department

Yearbook (Spring) - funds raised for items needed for students during school year

McDonalds Nights (to be announced) - student used funds

Lets Play Race (September 18) - future purchase of playground equipment

Technology Dept - Bumblebee (Spring, date to be determined) BPE technology purchases

K Kids - Bake Sale (Spring) - funds used for school needs

BPE PTA requests Board approval for the following fundraisers:  Fall and Spring fundraisers (i.e. Innisbrook and Bumblebee), Fall Festival (October 23), BPE merchandise (shirts, etc), Kona Ice, Holiday Store at school for students in December before break, Breakfast with Santa.

Request approval of Collins Lane 2015-2016 Textbook Plan.

Approve 2015-2016 Textbook Plan for Collins Lane

Attached is the EES Textbook Purchasing Plan.  This would include for the utilization of 2014-15 and 2015-16 textbook funds. 

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the Franklin County Board of Education.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #152 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:30pm passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Michelle New.