Franklin County
February 15, 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.

1.A. Amend Agenda to Remove Item 4.C.a
Rationale

Requesting approval to amend agenda to remove item 4.C.a Create .5 Hearing Impaired (KSD) 

Recommended Motion

Amend Agenda to Remove Item 4.C.a

Actions Taken

Order #187 - Motion Passed:  Amend Agenda to Remove Item 4.C.a passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

2. Report from Collins Lane Elementary
Rationale

 

3. New Business
3.A. Approve Monthly Financial Report
Recommended Motion

Approve January 2016 Financial Report

Actions Taken

Order #188 - Motion Passed:  Approve January 2016 Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

3.B. Proposed SBDM Allocation to Schools 2016-2017
Rationale

The proposed staffing allocation formula for 2016-2017 meets statutory (KRS 157.360(4)(a)) and regulatory (702 KAR 3:246) compliance. One change to the allocation formula is taking in consideration the opportunities for high school students to take classes at the Career and Technical Center.  The addition to the Administrative Guideline is below:

 

High School allocations will reflect opportunities available at the Career and Technical Center.  Each high school's basic allocation will include two (2) class periods at the Career and Technical Center.  Opportunities beyond the two (2) class periods will reduce a high school's basic allocation.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2016-17 SBDM allocations

Actions Taken

Order #189 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2016-17 SBDM allocations passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

4. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #190 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

4.A. Approve Contracts
4.A.a. CTC Printer
Rationale

Franklin County Career and Technical Center is requesting the board approve a contract with US Bank for a color printer for the front office use. This printer will replace the current printer in the front office, which will be given to The Academy to print purchase orders. 

4.A.b. Approval of 2017-2018 FRYSC's Grant Continuation Plans
Rationale

Attached are the FRYSC grant continuation plans for the 2017-2018 school year for the following schools:

Bridgeport

Early Learning Village

Elkhorn Elementary/Peaks Mill

Westridge Elementary

Elkhorn Middle School

4.A.c. GAIN Coordination Center Data Agreement
Rationale

Earlier this year, we entered into an agreement with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities allowing us to screen students using the GAIN SS behavioral screening.  We can now complete the assessment entirely electronically, but must sign an agreement with the creator of the assessment regarding data sharing.  The current cost is paid by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

4.A.d. FCCTC Contract Modification on Local Operated Money
Rationale

Modification to Locally Operated Money is to increase contract funding due to the increase in student enrollment at the Career and Technical Center.  Mr. Hardin is requesting the additional $23,827.00 be used to purchase needed equipment for the program areas.

4.B. Approve Grants
4.B.a. School Nutrition - Equipment Assistance Grant
Rationale

Grant applications for FY16 Equipment Assistance for Collins Lane Elementary and Elkhorn Middle School cafeterias are attached for your approval. 

Equipment needed: Rational Combi Oven (one for each school - CLE & EMS)

The equipment will improve the quality of school food service meals, the safety of foods served, the energy efficiency of school food service, and will support expanded participation in the school meal program.

4.C. Create/Modify Positions
4.C.a. Create .5 Hearing Impaired (KSD)
Rationale

We have a student who attends the Kentucky School for the Deaf (KSD) and must have additional support to fulfill his IEP.   The current staff at KSD cannot meet the requirements of the said student’s IEP and it is necessary for our district to provide extra assistance.  In order to provide these services, we are requesting a half-time (.5) Hearing Impaired (HI) Special Education Teacher position be created for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year.  The position would be housed at KSD and funds for the position will be provided via IDEA-B.

4.D. Approve Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
4.D.a. WHHS Honor Band
Rationale

Western Hills High School is requesting to travel overnight with students to EKU. We had 18 students recently qualify for the honor band to perform February 18-20.  The students will stay at the Holiday Plaza Best Western in Richmond, KY.  We will travel by school bus and have 3 chaperones (Mrs. Wallace and 2 parents-both with clear background checks). The cost of the trip is paid via EKU and band activity funds will be used to pay for travel expenses.

 

Recommended Motion

Approve overnight trip to EKU for honor band students.

5. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Central Office.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #191 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:13pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.