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 order to decrease our suspension rate for 2007-2008, we are proposing an "Alternatives to Suspension" (EDCATS) program to begin after the fall break.  The program would be housed in the EDC and coordinated by Melissa Rogers.

Students would be placed in the EDCATS program as an intervention process in lieu of suspension.  During the placement, students will complete assignments from their school and catch up on any missing work.  Another component of the program is a required counseling session and the development of an action plan to address the offense which resulted in the placement.

The development of this program is in direct response to a prioritized need from the middle and high school staff.  There would be no additional costs related to this program, so there is no impact on the budget or general fund.

This is an information item and requires no action from the Board at this time

According to KRS 160.470, districts must submit a Working Budget to KDE.  The Board adopted a Tentative Working Budget at the May Board meeting which was based on projected enrollment for the 2007-08 school year.  The Working Budget presented at this time is a revision of the Tentative Working Budget based on actual enrollment as of September 30.

Approve the Working Budget for 2007-08.

Motion Passed:  Approve the Working Budget for 2007-08. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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

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

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the September 4, 2007, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Representatives from Sherman-Carter-Barnhart will present a report on the New Elementary School.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $3,660 for work accomplished on the New Elementary School

Approval of payment of $3,660 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $3,660 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #3 in the amount of $735,808.59 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the New Elementary School.  The balance to finish, including retainage, is $6,631,180.10.

Approval of payment of $735,808.59 to Alliance Corporation

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $735,808.59 to Alliance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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

September 4
- Met with Judy Farley
- Met with Delvin Hickerson
- Attended Board Meeting

September 5
- Met with WHHS Teacher

September 6
- Met with Jami Miller & Chrissy Jones
- Attended Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

September 7
- Toured East Side School Districts (Redistricting)
- Met with Bob Bell
- Interviewed Co-op Student

September 10
- Attended Hearn Elementary Faculty Meeting

September 11
- Attended Central Office Staff Meeting
- Met with Charley Preston & Chrissy Jones
- Attended Community Ed. Board Meeting
- Participated in Fitness Video at Collins Lane

September 12
- Met with Lesley Cummins
- Met with Don Phillips
- Met with Kelly Thornberry
- Attended Guidance Counselor's Meeting
- Met with Co-op Student

September 13
- Attended New Elementary School Construction Meeting

September 14
- Met with Corithia Kiser
- Met with Charley Preston
- Met with Chrissy Jones
- Met with HSE
- Met with Bob Bell
- Attended FHS/FCHS Football Game

September 17
- Attended New Superintendent's Training - Fayette Co. BOE
- Attended Working Session

September 18
- Attended New Superintendent's Training - Fayette Co. BOE

September 19
- Attended New Superintendent's Training - Fayette Co. BOE

September 20
- Attended New Superintendent's Training - Fayette Co. BOE
- Met with Charley Preston & Melissa Rogers
- Attended Peaks Mill Faculty Meeting
- Attended NCLB Parent Meeting - Peaks Mill

September 21
- Met with Sharla Six, Jack Lykins, Martha Lail, Kyle Sexton

September 24
- Met with Greg Gaby
- Met with Bob Bell
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Met with Dennis Hancock
- Met with Melissa Rogers
- Met with Karen Schneider
- Met with FCEA
- Attended Academic Team Competition - WHHS

September 25
- Attended Central Office Staff Meeting
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Met with Parent
- Attended Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
- Met with Chrissy Jones
- Met with Charley Preston
- Met with Fred Williams

September 26
- Attended OVEC Board of Directors Meeting - Shelbyville

September 27
- Attended Administrative Staff Meeting
- Attended Redistricting Group Meeting
- Attended Assessment Discussion - Collins Lane
- Attended Town Meeting - Kentucky History Center

September 28
- Attended Instructional Leadership Meeting
- Met with Kris Jarboe & Ann Salt

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Collins Lane Cafeteria

Kenar Architectural

New Elementary School Stormwater Construction Inspection

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS as of September 28, 2007

EMPLOYMENTS:

Transportation:
Joyce Barmore, Bus Monitor
Kevin Frye, Bus Driver
Connie Moore, Bus Monitor

Community Education:
Debora Peffer, Van Driver
Robert Wulf, Learning Center Instructor

Bridgeport:
Donald Townsend, Cook/Baker

Collins Lane:
Travers Brown, Child Care Aide
Edna Wainscott, Cafeteria Monitor
Crystle Horn, Child Care Aide
Lisa Lewis, Child Care Aide
Kimberly Wainscott, Cafeteria Monitor

Elkhorn Elem:
Lindsey Depenbrock, Primary Teacher

Hearn:
Lisa Stone, Instructional Aide

Westridge:
Stacey Reed, Cafeteria Monitor

Bondurant Middle:
Christopher Hoover, Special Education Instructional Aide
Paul Curry, Asst Boys’ Basketball Coach
Paul Elliston, Asst Girls’ Basketball Coach
Pat Grugin, Asst Football Coach
Buddy Ritchie, Girls’ Basketball Coach
Matt Nicholas, Boys’ and Girls’ Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Altug, Academic Team Co-Coach
Lenora McGrath, Academic Team Co-Coach

Elkhorn Middle:
Randall Pritchett, Cafeteria Monitor
Gary Preece, Special Education Instructional Aide
Eddie James, Head Football Coach
Mike Toncray, Asst Girls’ Soccer Coach
Brandon Muravchick, Boys’ Basketball Coach
Kore Donnelly, Wrestling Coach
Gregory Moore, Asst Football Coach
John Caudill, Girls’ Basketball Coach
Paul Ciurlys, Asst Football Coach
Denver Cooper, Cross Country Coach
Paul Ciurlys, Baseball Coach
James Hoofnagle, Boys’ Soccer Coach
John Caudill, Girls’ Soccer Coach
Allison Lorenz, Cheerleading Coach
Vernis Phipps, Boys’ and Girls’ Program Coordinator
Jody Hellard, Asst Girls’ Basketball Coach

Franklin County High School:
Janet Speer, Accompanist
Rachel Ackerman, (.5) Social Studies Teacher
Dennis Ledford, Head Football Coach
Scott Chalk, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Joey Thacker, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Erin Wiggins, Head Cheerleading Coach
Ashley King, Majorette Coach
Deron McDonald, Head Baseball Coach
Tracy Spickard, Head Softball Coach
Zach Donnelly, Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
Joey Thacker, Asst Football Coach
Tommy Johnson, 1^st Asst Boys’ Basketball Coach
Tracy Spickard, Athletic Director
Zach Donnelly, Wrestling Coach
Terry Johnson, Boys’ Tennis Coach
James Myers, Boys’ Golf Coach
Elaine Turner, Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Western Hills High School:
Paul Curry, Asst Football Coach
Kathy Slaughter, Cafeteria Monitor
Anna Trautwein, Instructional Aide/Job Coach
Melissa Neale, Asst Girls’ Soccer Coach
Lesa Hodge, Head Girls’ Golf Coach
Gordon Rahn, Head Girls’ Soccer Coach
Mark Barrett, Asst Football Coach
Mark Mathews, Asst Football Coach
Joe Cox, Asst Football Coach
Donald Wigglesworth, Asst Football Coach
Ashlee Daniel, Asst Cheerleading Coach
Kristi Buffenmeyer, Head Volleyball Coach
Scott Cress, Boys’ Soccer Coach

Western Hills High School:  continued
Scott Cress, Asst Baseball Coach
Stephanie Wooldridge, Dance Coach
Eric Shields, Boys’ Tennis Coach
Ashley Robinson, Girls’ Tennis Coach
Kevin Radford, Boys’ Golf Coach
Don Miller, Head Football Coach
Enoch Welch, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Kevin Radford, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Rebecca Dixon, Head Cheerleading Coach
Craig Fry, Co-Athletic Director
Brent Tackett, Co-Athletic Director
Craig Fry, Head Baseball Coach

Teacher Mentors:
Lisa Grim                     Paula Boucher
Glenda Brown              Lala Brumfield
Marcia Garland            Virginia McCarty
Wendy Zumwalt           Charlene VanWinkle
Lisa Grim

Classified Substitutes:
Patsy Watson, Substitute Cook/Baker
Mary Moore, Substitute Cook/Baker
Dove Buboltz, Substitute Cook/Baker
Mary Wilhoite, Substitute Custodian
Lori Smith, Substitute Secretary
Barbara Powell, Substitute Secretary
Christy Perkins, Substitute Bus Monitor
Richard Howe, Substitute Bus Monitor

Instructional Aide Substitutes:
Teresa Sanders Ruth Hornback

TRANSFER:
Greg Hamon, from Bus Driver for Transportation to Custodian for WHHS effective 8/20/07

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Anna Satterley, Bus Driver, effective 09/18/07 – resignation
Brittany Gilbert, Child Care Aide, Collins Lane, effective 9/21/07 – resignation
John Campbell, Bus Driver, effective 9/18/07 – resignation
Judith Farley, ESL Teacher, effective 12/19/07 – retirement
Tracy Thomas, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Elem, effective 9/5/07 – resignation
Angela Adams, Primary Teacher, Elkhorn Elem, effective 8/31/07 – resignation
James Waddy, Bus Driver, effective 8/21/07 - resignation

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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 10/01/07

Warrant #: 100107

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: 10/01/07

Warrant #: SFS100107

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.  Amy Warfel, Peaks Mill Elementary
Disability Leave - 8/20/07-indefinitley

2.  Jonathan Winkle, Maintenance
Disability Leave - 9/17/07-10/18/07

3.  Lucas Stone, Peaks Mill Elementary
Disability Leave - 8/17/07-11/2/07

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

The school district wishes to continue its membership with the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce for 2007-08.

Approve the 2007 Membership Renewal with the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce.

At the September 4, 2007, Regular Meeting, The Board approved Out-of-State travel for the Franklin County High School Boys' Basketball team.  FCHS is requesting approval of a contract with Shockey Tours to transport the team to Gatlinburg, TN for the tournament.

Approval of the contract with Shockey Tours, Inc.

Due to reorganization in the district's finance department, job responsibilities have been redistributed resulting in a revision for the duties of the Finance Assistant.

Approve the revised job description for our Finance Assistant.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, October 15, 2007, at Peaks Mill Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting bp.m.e adjourned 7:46 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.