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I.
Call to Order
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.
I.A.
News From the Schools
II.
Public Comments
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.
III.
New Business
III.A.
Approve Sewer Extension Contract for New Elementary School with City of Frankfort
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart & Shrout-Tate-Wilson are recommending that the Franklin County Board of Education contract with the City of Frankfort for a sewer extension for the New Elementary School (see attachment). School Board Attorney Robert Chenoweth has reviewed this contract.
Approval of contract with the City of Frankfort for a sewer line extension for the New Elementary School
Motion Passed: Approval of contract with the City of Frankfort for a sewer line extension for the New Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
III.B.
Approve Contract with International Aware Vehicle Intelligence for GPS Systems on Buses
In an effort to increase the safety of our children, we participated in a pilot program in which GPS tracking devices were placed on ten buses. The tracking devices provide us the opportunity to monitor buses from several perspectives. We believe that the GPS system serves as an optimum safety measure for our students and hope to expand the number of buses with this device in the future. The cost is $31 per bus per month with the total monthly cost being $310 for the 10 buses.
Approval of the contract with International Aware Vehicle Intelligence at a monthly cost of $310 to continue the use of GPS tracking devices.
Motion Passed: Approval of the contract with International Aware Vehicle Intelligence at a monthly cost of $310 to continue the use of GPS tracking devices. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
III.C.
Approve Anti-Idling Policy 06.22 (Second Reading)
In August, the Board held a First Reading of the new Anti-Idling Policy. This is the Second Reading.
Approval of the Anti-Idling Policy for District Buses
Motion Passed: Approval of the Anti-Idling Policy for District Buses passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Approval of Minutes - August 6, 2007, Tax Hearing
The minutes of the August 6, 2007, Tax Hearing are presented for your approval.
Approval of minutes of the August 6, 2007, Tax Hearing
Motion Passed: Approval of minutes of the August 6, 2007, Tax Hearing passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.B.
Approval of Minutes - August 6, 2007, Regular Meeting
The minutes of the August 6, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the August 6, 2007, Regular Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the August 6, 2007, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.C.
Approval of Minutes - August 20, 2007, Special Meeting
The minutes of the August 20, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the minutes of the August 20, 2007, Special Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the minutes of the August 20, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.D.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report
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.
IV.E.
Construction
IV.E.1.
Progress Report on New Elementary School
Charley Preston will present an update on the New Elementary School.
IV.E.2.
Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice - Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $8,540 for work accomplished on the New Elementary School.
Approval of payment of $8,540 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $8,540 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.F.
Superintendent's Activities
Ms. Buecker's activities for the month of August are presented for your information.
August 1
- Met with Kyle Sexton
- Met with Consultants
August 2
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Met with Fred Williams
- Met with Consultants
- Photo Taken by State Journal Photographer
August 3
- Spoke to Drivers at 8 Hour Update
- Spoke to Food Service Staff at Start of Year Training
- Met with State Journal
August 6
- Held Opening Day Celebration
- Attended Hearn PTO Open House
- Attended Tax Rate Hearing
- Attended Board Meeting
August 7
- Met with Jan Lantz (Mentor)
- Met with Bob Bell & Becky Seals (FRC)
- Met with Dennis Hancock
- Spoke at Hospital
August 8
- Visited Schools (First Day for Students)
August 9
- Attended New Elementary School Construction Meeting
August 10
- Moved to Frankfort
August 13
- Met with Lindy Casebier
August 14
- Held Central Office Staff Meeting
- Met with Superintendent's Leadership Group
- Attended FCHS PTO Open House
August 15
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Visited FCHS Classrooms
- Picked up Professional Books (OCAC)
August 16
- Met with Jami Miller
- Went to Whittaker Bank with Ed Breckel
- Visited Schools
- Met with BeLinda Henson
August 17
- Met with Delvin Hickerson
- Met with Architects
August 20
- Attended New Superintendent Training - U of L
- Attended Special Board Meeting
August 21
- Attended New Superintendent Training - U of L
August 22
- Attended New Superintendent Training - U of L
August 23
- Attended New Superintendent Training - U of L
August 24
- Met with Dennis Hancock
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Met with Parent
- Met with FCHS Football Coach
- Read to Students at Westridge
August 27
- Met with Central Office Staff
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Met with Parent
- Met with David Allen (Ramp Up Mathematics)
- Observed Bus Dismissal - EMS
August 29
- Attended OVEC Board of Directors Meeting - Shelbyville
August 30
- Attended Administrative Staff Meeting
- Met with Preliminary Redistricting Group
August 31
- Met with Student
- Attended WHHS Pep Rally
- Observed Bus Dismisal - BMS
- Attended FCHS Football Game
IV.F.1.
Superintendent's Correspondence
Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.
KSBA Fall Regional Meeting
IV.G.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of August 31, 2007
EMPLOYMENTS:
District-wide:
Debbie Milbrodt, Substitute Cook/Baker, Food Service
Transportation:
Diane Hockensmith, Substitute Bus Monitor
Marion Bailey, Substitute Bus Monitor
Samantha Montgomery, Bus Monitor
Community Education:
Christopher Hogan, Childcare Aide
Bridgeport:
Ami Crumbraugh, Physical Education Teacher
Brittani Davis, Childcare Aide
Collins Lane:
Kimberly Crombie, Special Education Instructional Aide
April Cirillo, Kindergarten Teacher
Adrienne Willis, Literacy Instructional Aide
Alecia Blevins, (.5) Primary Teacher/ESS Teacher
Elkhorn Elem:
Falecia Taylor, Special Education Instructional Aide
Hearn:
Rebecca Barker, Instructional Aide
Kristie Wilhoite, Instructional Aide
Sandy Hardin, Preschool Instructional Aide
Peaks Mill:
Tammy Godbey, Cafeteria Monitor
Amanda Goble, Intermediate Teacher
Lindsay Pritchett, Preschool Instructional Aide
Tracie Mauer, Preschool Instructional Aide
Clarice Burse, Food Service Assistant Manager
Westridge:
Connie Moore, Part-time Childcare Aide
Bondurant Middle:
Elizabeth Altug, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Lori Smith, Cafeteria Monitor
Elkhorn Middle:
Martina Stamos, Cook/Baker
Andre Delaney, Language Arts Teacher
Western Hills High School:
Jay Jackson, Physical Education/Health Teacher
Amy Schwarz, English Teacher
Janet Fox, Guidance Counselor
Jennifer Butler, Athletic Trainer
TRANSFER:
Anthony Clark, from Bus Driver for Transportation to Custodian for Western Hills High School
RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Vicki Lea, Reading Teacher, effective 9/1/07 – retirement
Lynette Dodds, Bus Driver, effective immediately - resignation
Ursula Moore, Cook/Baker, Elkhorn Middle, effective 9/1/07 - retirement
Patricia Hulette, Cook/Baker, Elkhorn Middle, effective immediately - resignation
Becky Bishop, GED Examiner, Community Education, effective 12/31/07 – resignation
Rick Runkle, Van Driver, Comminuty Education, effective immediately – resignation
APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
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Adair |
Christian |
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Badgett |
James |
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Bahr |
Candice |
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Ballou |
Tracie |
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Barker |
William |
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Barnes |
Jeletta |
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Bartholomew |
Maria |
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Beavin |
Angela |
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Bemiss |
Ava |
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Benassi |
Christina |
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Bingham |
Heather |
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Bowers |
Shirley |
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Brake |
Suzanne |
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Branham |
Laura |
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Brewer |
Barbara |
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Brooks |
Patricia |
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Carter |
Raymond |
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Cox |
Suzanne |
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Crosthwaite |
Holly |
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Daniels |
Kay |
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Demarco |
Michael |
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Ditto |
Jessica |
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Edge |
Christopher |
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Egbert |
Linda |
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Egbert |
Chad |
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Estill |
Jerry |
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Ferrell |
Sandra |
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Fryer |
Robert |
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Fuller |
Jerry |
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Gilbert |
Amanda |
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Grissom |
Marilyn |
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Hall |
Germondo |
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Halloran |
Christy |
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Hamilton |
Mary |
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Harris |
Jerry |
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Haydon |
Rickey |
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Hedges |
Jennifer |
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Henry |
Bonnie |
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Hickman |
Renay |
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Hopkins |
Shirley |
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Hopkins |
Kenneth |
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Hulette |
Cheri |
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Jenkins |
Erricka |
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Johnson |
Anissa |
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Johnston |
Rebecca |
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Jones |
Stephen |
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Kilbourne |
Barbara |
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Kirkman |
Sue |
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Lasley |
Carrie |
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Macdonald |
Julie |
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May |
Kimberly |
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McCarty |
Virginia |
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McElroy |
Carolyn |
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McIntyre |
Kristie |
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McKenzie |
Stephen |
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Meyer |
Kimberly |
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Minor |
Belinda |
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Mitchell |
Danny |
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Moore |
Jesse |
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Morgan |
Jamie |
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Moudy |
Julie |
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Oeltgen |
Faye |
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Osborne |
Kay |
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Paplinski |
Cheryl |
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Parker |
Dana |
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Parrish |
Kimberly |
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Pelfrey |
Gregory |
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Phelps |
Kathy |
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Phillips |
Carla |
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Presley |
Anthony |
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Ramsey |
Rebecca |
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Robertson |
Donna |
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Rogers |
David |
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Rowe |
Sandra |
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Saltzman |
Donna |
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Serafini |
Stachia |
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Sewell |
Pamela |
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Shannon |
Amanda |
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Sharp |
Rosa |
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Simpson |
Penny |
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Slezak |
Frances |
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Smoak |
Sue |
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Smothermon |
Sally |
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Souder |
Hester |
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Stevenson |
Julie |
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Stratton |
James |
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Sturgeon |
James |
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Taylor |
Joan |
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Thompson |
Nancy |
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Thurman |
Zachary |
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Tigges |
Linda |
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Tipton |
Helen |
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Tupts |
Aaron |
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Vest |
Kay |
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Watkins |
Dorian |
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Webster |
Jane |
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Wells |
Paula |
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Wyatt |
Deanna |
IV.H.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
V.
Consent Agenda
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 Stanley Salchli.
V.A.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 09/04/07
Warrant #: 090407
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: 09/04/07
Warrant #: SFS090407
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
V.B.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:
1. Julia Denton, Food Service
Disability Leave, 8/13/07- Until released by Doctor
2. Anna Hall, Hearn Elementary
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 8/27/07-1/28/08
3. Londa Tester, FCHS
Maternity Leave, (up to 30 days paid) 8/31/07-10/16/07
4. Bobbi Meek, Bridgeport Elementary
Disability Leave - 8/20/07 - Indefinitely
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
V.C.
Approve Emergency Certification for Christy Vogle
V.D.
Approve Use of Emergency Certified Substitute Teachers for 2007-2008
The supply of certified teachers available to substitute teach in the Franklin County Public Schools is inadequate to meet current demands. On most days throughout the school year, emergency certified teachers are needed to fully staff our schools. State regulations require that the Board state that "a sufficient supply of fully certified teachers to staff substitute positions are unavailable and the Board declares that an emergency exists."
Approve use of Emergency Certified Substitutes for 2007-2008
V.E.
Approve Creation of .5 Social Studies Position - FCHS
Due to a significant increase in enrollment at Franklin County High School, it was necessary to make an adjustment in staffing to accommodate the number of students scheduled in social studies classes. We need to add a .5 position in social studies to cover morning classes. The afternoon students are covered through the CTC.
Approval of the .5 Social Studies position at FCHS.
V.F.
Increase Preschool Instructional Aide Hours from 3 to 6 - PME
V.G.
Approve Creation of Two (2) 4-Hour Child Care Aide Positions - BPE Tiger Time
V.H.
Approve Creation of Custodial Position - BPE Tiger Time
V.I.
Approve Creation of 3-Hour Child Care Aide Position - WES Wolves' Den
V.J.
Approve Creation of Weight Room Coordinator Position- FCHS
V.K.
Approve Creation of Two (2) Middle School Cross Country Coach Positions & Stipends (1 for Each Middle School) - EMS & BMS
Since we would be creating a position at EMS, we felt it would be appropriate to create one for BMS at the same time. These positions would not be filled unless 30 students participate at each school.
Creation of Middle School Cross Country Coach at each middle school.
V.L.
Approve Creation of Special Ed. Instructional Aide Position at Each Middle School
V.M.
Approve Creation of Instructional Aide Position for Daytime ESS - BPE
V.N.
Approve Creation of 5 Hour Instructional Aide Position for Daytime ESS - WES
V.O.
Approve Creation of .5 Certified Position for Daytime ESS - EMS
V.P.
Approve Creation of .4 Certified Position for Daytime ESS - HES
V.Q.
Approve Creation of .4 Certified Position for Daytime ESS - CLE
V.R.
Approve Fundraising Activity - EMS PTSA
V.S.
Approve Fundraising Activities - CLE PTO
V.T.
Approve Fundraising Activity - PME PTO
V.U.
Approve Fundraising Activity - EES
V.V.
Approve Fundraising Activities - BMS Football
V.W.
Approve Fundraising Activities - BMS Cheerleaders
V.X.
Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Choir
V.Y.
Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Band
V.Z.
Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS 7th Grade
V.AA.
Approve Paving of Gravel Road to Baseball Press Box - FCHS
V.BB.
Approve Contract with Gay Stephens for Speech Therapy Services
V.CC.
Approve Instructor Contracts for Community Ed
V.DD.
Approve Contract with Bobby Wulf for Math Classes - Com. Ed.
V.EE.
Approve Pilot Program with Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) - EMS & FCHS
V.FF.
Approve Use of 2006 KIP Survey Results
V.GG.
Approve MOA with Big Brothers/Big Sisters - EES
V.HH.
Approve Renewal of MOA with Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools (KEEPS) for 2007-2008
V.II.
Approve Revised MOA for WSS with Frankfort Independent
Revisions are indicated in red on the MOA.
V.JJ.
Certify Indirect Cost Rate Proposal for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
V.KK.
Approve 501c(3) Application - Community Ed.
V.LL.
Approve Assembly Contracts for 2007-2008 - CLE
V.MM.
Approve Contract with Wulfe Brothers - WES
V.NN.
Approve Overnight Travel - CTC Staff & Students
V.OO.
Approve Out-Of-State Travel - WHHS Senior Class
V.PP.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - BMS 7th Grade
V.QQ.
Approve Overnight Travel - FCHS Choir
V.RR.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - FCHS Girls' Basketball
V.SS.
Approve Overnight Trip - HES 5th Grade
V.TT.
Approve Overnight Travel - CLE 5th Grade
V.UU.
Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS Boys' Golf
V.VV.
Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS Girl's Soccer
V.WW.
Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS BETA Club
V.XX.
Approve MOA with KDE for HSTW TAV Grant
V.YY.
Approve Revised Tax Rate Levy for 2007-2008
On August 22, 2007, Kevin Noland, Interim Commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Education sent an email to all state superintendents stating that errors had been made by the KDE staff in tax calculations and revenue on the reports sent to districts prior to tax levies. This was followed by phone calls to all finance officers in which corrected information was shared. There was no change in the tax levy for real estate, but the rate for tangible assets and the building fund restrictions were lowered.
The impact for our district is as follows:
Tangible Assets: Reduced from 52.1 to 51.8 cents.
FSPK nickels (restricted for building funds): Reduced from 5.9 to 5.6 cents.
This change will reduce our revenue by $6,000 in the area of tangible assets and will restrict our building funds down from 11.8 to 11.2 cents.
Approval of the revised tax levy.
V.ZZ.
Declare Surplus Property
VI.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, September 17, 2007 at Bondurant Middle School
That the meeting be adjourned
Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 7:42 p,m, passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
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