Franklin County
January 25, 2016 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Mid-Month Meeting
1. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

2. Report from Hearn Elementary
Rationale

 

3. New Business
3.A. Approve Contract - FCHS Lodging
Rationale

In November 2015, the Board approved an out-of-state and overnight trip for FCHS seniors to Washington, D. C.  Since the approval, the group has found lodging at the Marriott, which ultimately will reduce the cost of the trip by approximately $1,000.00.  FCHS is seeking approval of the attached contract with Marriott to secure lodging for the trip.

Recommended Motion

Approval of Marriott contract for FCHS

Actions Taken

Order #183 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Marriott contract for FCHS passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

3.B. Approval of 2016-2017 School Calendar
Rationale

Attached is the proposed 2016-2017 school calendar recommended by the district calendar committee.  The committee consisted of classified and certified staff, parents, and administrators.  The calendar has been shared with the different constituents and feedback solicited.

 

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2016-2017 School Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #184 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2016-2017 School Calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

3.C. Approve Monthly Financial Report
Recommended Motion

Approve December 2015 Financial Report

Actions Taken

Order #185 - Motion Passed:  Approve December 2015 Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

3.D. Review of 2016-2017 Draft Budget
Rationale

State law [KRS 160.470 (6)(a)] requires every local board of education receive a DRAFT Budget prior to January 31 for the upcoming school year. The law's purpose is to assure that the board has sufficient information about projected receipts and expenditures for all funds in the entire budget as allocations for individual budget components are considered.


Chrissy Jones will present an overview of our revenue and expense projections for 2016-2017.

Action on the school allocations will be taken at a future meeting.



4. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 PM on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Franklin County Board Of Education.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #186 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:02pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.