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.

Attached are contracts for students who live elsewhere who are being educated by the Franklin County Public Schools for the 2008-2009 school year:

1. Anderson County
2. Clark County
3. Eminence Independent
4. Frankfort Independent
5. Henry Co.
6. Mercer Co.
7. Owen Co.
8. Scott Co.
9. Shelby Co.
10. Woodford County

Approval of the Non-Residents contracts for 2008-2009

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Non-Residents contracts for 2008-2009 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Attached are contracts for Franklin County Residents attending school in another district for the 2008-2009 school year:

1. Frankfort Independent
2. Scott County
3. Shelby County
4. Woodford County

Approval of the attached Non-resident contracts

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached Non-resident contracts passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

To maintain a safe and reliable bus fleet, we need to purchase three (3) additional buses.  As we have done for the past seven years, I am recommending that the Franklin County Board of Education take advantage of financing this bus purchase through the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA).  Attached is the proposed Participation Resolution that will need to be executed by the Board. 

Approval of the KISTA Participation Resolution and purchase of three (3) buses

Motion Passed:  Approval of the KISTA Participation Resolution and purchase of three (3) buses passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The Redistricting Committee met on October 18 to consider options related to the new elementary school.  The Committee voted unanimously to proceed with the option of converting the current Hearn Elementary School to an Early Learning Village and relocating Hearn Elementary School to the new elementary school.

The Redistricting Committee will reconvene on Nov. 8 at 5:30 to review recommended revisions to the current district borders in order to equalize demographics for the three elementary schools impacted by the new elementary school enrollment.

Parent Forums are scheduled as follows:
Hearn Elementary on Nov. 15 at 5:30
Peaks Mill Elementary on Nov. 26 at 5:30
Elkhorn Elementary on Nov. 27 at 5:30

This is an update on the redistricting process and requires no action at this time. Take this report under advisement.

The minutes of the October 1, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the October 1, 2007, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the October 1, 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 project.

• POWERPOINT

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $10,980 for work accomplished on the New Elementary School project.

Approval of payment of $10,980 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $10,980 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 #4 in the amount of $646,229.65 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the New Elementary School Project.  The balance to finish, including retainage, is $5,984,950.45.   

Approval of payment of $646,229.65 to Alliance Corporation

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $646,229.65 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 October are presented for your information.

October 1
- Attended Board Meeting

October 2
- Attended Bus Driver Breakfast
- Toured Jessamine County

October 3
- Met with Dr. Raj (KSU professor)

October 4
- Met with Wayne Dominick
- Met with Ed Breckel
- Met with Julia Colston-Taylor
- Met with Dora Kerns
- Met with Peg Harmon

October 5
- Met with Stacey White
- Met with Holly Waits

October 8
- Attended Curriculum Meeting with CO Staff

October 10
- Met with Judy Zeigler & Ronnie Dunn (Optimist Club)

October 15
- Attended Board Retreat
- Attended Working Session - Peaks Mill

October 16
- Attended CO Staff Meeting
- Met with Charley Preston & Chrissy Jones

October 17
- Met with WHHS Teacher

October 18
- Attended Learning Walks (EMS)
- Met with County Judge Executive Ted Collins
- Attended Redistricting Committee Meeting

October 19
- Attended Special Called Administrator's Meeting

October 22
- Met with Sharon Collett & SRO
- Attended Learning Walks (PME)
- Met with CO Redistricting Staff
- Attended FCEA Meeting

October 23
- Met with WHHS Teacher
- Attended CIA Meeting
- Speaking Engagement Optimist Club

October 24
- Attended Math Teacher Training WHHS
- Attended Junior Honor Society Meeting (BMS)

October 25
- Met with Jan Lantz (Mentor)
- Met with Stacey White
- Met with Barry Holder & Jim Wallace (Rotary & Historical Society)
- Met with Ben Costigan (Student)
- Met with Willie Bartley

October 29
- Attended PUSH Meeting
- Attended Post-Secondary Advisory Board Review (U of L)
- Attended KSBA Fall Regional Meeting (Jessamine Co.)

October 30
- Attended CO Staff Meeting
- Attended KEN Technology Showcase (FCHS)
- Attended Chamber of Commerce Meeting
- Appeared on Wayne Dominick's Show
- Met with Kyle Sexton

October 31
- Attended OVEC Meeting (U of L Alumni Club)

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Dept. of Agriculture

Board Member Hours

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of November 2, 2007


EMPLOYMENTS:

District-wide:
Wendy Zumwalt, Teacher Mentor

Transportation:
Brandon McClain, Substitute Bus Driver
Donnie Dobbins, Substitute Bus Driver
Kimberly Parrish, Substitute Bus Monitor

Community Education:
Ryan Tingle, Child Care Aide
Ruth Webb, GED Examiner

Bridgeport:
Brittani Davis, Fulltime Child Care Aide
Alexis Breedlove, Fulltime Child Care Aide
Kim Minter, Substitute Child Care Aide
Melissa Durham, Substitute Child Care Aide
Roy Tandy, Part-time Custodian

Hearn:
Suzanne Brake, (.4) ESS Teacher

Peaks Mill:
Carol McDonald, Cook/Baker

Westridge:
Stacy Reed, Substitute Child Care Aide
Tiffany Sanford, Substitute Child Care Aide

Bondurant Middle:
John Campbell, Cafeteria Monitor

Elkhorn Middle:
Angela May, Cook/Baker
Bradley Embry, Social Studies Teacher
Anthony White, ESS Teacher
Christy Vogel, ESS Teacher
James McNulty, ESS Teacher
Andrew Nieters, ESS Teacher
Robert Kennoy, ESS Teacher
Ryan Manning, ESS Teacher
Ashley Kent, ESS Teacher

Franklin County High School:
James Davis, STEP Team Coach
Dennis Ledford, Weight Room Coordinator
Greg Rubick, Assistant Football Coach
Kate Osterloh, Volleyball Coach
James Hoofnagle, Head Girls’ Soccer Coach
Nick Sheridan, Assistant Football Coach
Michael Mayes, Assistant Football Coach
David Johnson, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach
Mike Toncray, Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach
Chris Tompson, Assistant Football Coach
Drexel Davis, Girls’ Golf Coach
Kelly McDaniel, Head Cross Country

Western Hills High School:
Kelly Caldwell, Swim Team Coach
Bethany Hampton, 2^nd Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Steve Wooldridge, 1^st Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach
Derek Nesselrode, Assistant Wrestling Coach
Carey Durrett, Accompanist
Brian Devers, 2^nd Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach
Garrett Pikul, Wrestling Coach
Kristi Buffenmeyer, 1^st Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Scot Cottingham, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach

Classified Substitutes:
Carolyn Hensley, Cook/Baker
Steve Smith, Cook/Baker
Kathy Slaughter, Custodian
Kathey Parr, School Secretary
Christie Grim, Cook/Baker

Instructional Aide Substitutes:
Marlene McKinney       Rebecca Peavler           Lisa Scott

Substitute Teachers:
Jennifer Lohr                Kimba Bush
Vicki Lowe                  Krista Bontempo
Diana Mefford  Mary Anne Iwankovitsch
Renee Clark                 Kirk Hudson
Deborah Ball                Gayla Johnston
April Brown     

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Cathleen West, Child Care Director, Community Education, effective 11/1/07 – Retirement
Alexis Breedlove, Child Care Aide, Collins Lane Elementary, effective 10/26/07 – Resignation
Brandon McClain, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 9/28/07 – Resignation
Donnie Dobbins, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 9/25/07 – Resignation
Henry Wiley, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 11/1/07 – Retirement
Deloris Thornsberry, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 10/4/07 – Resignation
Samantha Montgomery, Cafeteria Monitor, Elkhorn Middle, effective 9/18/07 - Resignation

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

Deborah Wigginton will present the Attendance Report for Month 2.

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: 11/05/07

Warrant #: 110507

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: 11/05/07

Warrant #: SFS110507

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.  Brian Devers, Peaks Mill Elementary
Paternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 11/19/07-12/17/07

2.  Katie Bratton, Peaks Mill Elementary
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 10/15/07-1/3/08

3.  Jeletta Barnes, Transportation
Family Medical Leave 9/18/07-12/31/07

4.  Bennie Jett, Food Service
Disability Leave Extension - through 11/30/07

5.  Regina Bullock, Peaks Mill Elementary
Disability Leave 10/10/07-11/5/07

6.  Denise Smith, EMS
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 11/26/17-1/18/08

7.  Melissa Cordier, FCHS
Family Medical Leave 10/15/07-Indefinitely

8.  Margareta Kessler, BMS
Leave without Pay 11/19, 20, 26, 27, 2007

9.  Mary Reese, Food Service
Family Medical Leave 10/21/07-11/20/07

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

The EDCATS (EDC - Alternative to Suspension) program is in the third week of operation and so far has served students from both middle and high schools.  At this point the program is running very efficiently and students are completing their assignments.  

Because some of these students may possibly be special ed students and due to the strict regulations established by IDEA, we need to add a staff member to provide specific instruction related to Individual Education Plans (IEP's).  This staff member will need to be a special education teacher.  If we cannot find a special education teacher, we do have the option of emergency certifying the person we hire as special education in order to handle the special ed students who come through the program.

I am requesting authorization to create an additional certified position for the remainder of the school year (125 days) to be paid from the Certified Teacher's Salary Schedule.  This position will be funded by money saved by NOT SUSPENDING these students.

Approval of a certified staff position for the EDC.

The assessment results indicated that two of our schools are in the tiered assessment categories for state assistance and one other school has been notified that they are at Tier 2 at this mid-point of the biennium.

We currently have a vacancy in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department due to the resignation of Linda Nickel.  Instead of filling the Teacher Mentor Coordinator vacancy, we would like to create a Curriculum Coordinator position to work specifically with these three schools on improving student performance.  This position would be for up to 100 days at $250 per day.  The job description is attached.

The Teacher Mentor Coordinator position was funded through a grant and the new position would also be funded by this grant.  Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund budget.

Approval of the creation of a Curriculum Coordinator position and job description

The job duties of the Finance Assistant were revised at the last Board Meeting.  The salary schedule needs to be approved to reflect these changes.

Approval of the attached salary schedule for the Finance Assistant

We were informed by the Kentucky Department of Education that the original tax levy established at the August 6, 2007 Board meeting was indeed  correct and that the subsequent notice with adjusted amounts was invalid.  We requested an official letter from KDE to verify that the errors related to the 2007-08 tax levy were indeed their error and not ours.  That verification letter is attached for your review.

Approve the Tax Rate for 2007-08.

Pursuant to KRS 61.810, the Board will go into Executive Session for:

1. Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property...

2. Discussions of proposed or pending litigation...

That the Board enter into Executive Session

Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Executive Session 8:32 p.m. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

That the Board come out of Executive Session

Motion Passed:  That the Board come out of Executive Session 8:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, November 19, 2007, at Elkhorn Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.