Franklin County
March 07, 2016 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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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.

I.A. Amend Agenda to add item VIII.E.13
Recommended Motion

Amend Agenda to add item VIII.E.13

Actions Taken

Order #187 - Motion Passed:  Amend Agenda to add consent item VIII.E.13 passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

II. Recognitions and Presentations
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  • Sanjana Rahman - 8th grade, Elkhorn Middle School - winner of the FCPS District Spelling Bee.

  • Elkhorn Elementary - winner of this year's Superintendent's Cup - Team includes: Henry Andrews, Bethany Lucio, Maximus Breidert, Mason Harris, Sania Sairajeev, Keith Rodgers, Carlie Woods, Kyley Robinson, Isaac Andrews, Terrell Clark, Claudia Logan, and Carson Doolittle. Coaches: Rhonda Smith & Emily Granath

  • Elkhorn Middle School Wrestling Team competed at the Kentucky Middle School Wrestling State Championships - Jalin Montgomery-Jones, placed 6th at 121 pounds, and Nathaniel Lawrence, the state champion at 140 pounds. Coach: Greyson Broce

  • Franklin County High School Wrestlers placed at the KHSAA State Wrestling Tournament - Senior Aaron Valentine placed 7th at the 170 lb weight class & 8th grader Nathaniel Lawrence placed 6th at the 138 lb weight class. Coach: Jeremy Gardner

  • Stephanie Wooldridge, teacher at Western Hills High School, and Cheryl Nance, teacher at Collins Lane, received their Re-Certification for National Board Certification.

III. Good News from the Schools
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Ms. Anne Holder & Mr. Jacob Bruce will present the Good News from the Schools.

IV. Public Comments
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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.

V. FCCTC HOSA Video Presentation
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The FCCTC HOSA group is requesting airing/presentation of public service announcement 30 second video for HOSA competition on March 18th, 2016.  This year's assigned theme is "Sitting is Death".  Students created a 30 second video to address their interpretation of the topic.

VI. New Business
VI.A. Approve August 31, 2015 Minutes
Rationale

The minutes from the August 31, 2015 board meeting were not approved. Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and Ms. Michelle New were absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve August 31, 2015 Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #188 - Motion Passed:  Approve August 31, 2015 Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VI.B. Approve February 1, 2016 Minutes
Rationale

The February 1, 2016 board meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve February 1, 2016 Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #189 - Motion Passed:  Approve February 1, 2016 Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VI.C. Approve February 15, 2016 Minutes
Rationale

The February 15, 2016 board meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve February 15, 2016 Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #190 - Motion Passed:  Approve February 15, 2016 Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VI.D. Approve Western Hills External Support/Booster Clubs
Rationale

Per the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (Redbook); the Board of Education is to approve all external support/booster organizations in each school.  The following Western Hills High School booster clubs have met the requirements to be approved as an external account. The school is housing their tax id, copy of insurance, budgets, and copy of a checking account with two signatures. Mr. Roush is recommending the following external booster clubs be approved:  Baseball, Basketball, and Dance.

Recommended Motion

Approval of Baseball, Basketball and Dance as external booster organizations at Western Hills High School

Actions Taken

Order #191 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Baseball, Basketball and Dance as external booster organizations at Western Hills High School passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

VI.E. FCHS: Naming of Tennis Court
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Franklin County High School SBDM voted on Feb. 1, 2016 to name the Franklin County High School tennis court facility "Terry Johnson Tennis Courts" in honor of Mr. Johnson who has devoted more than 40 years of service to the students of Franklin County both in and out of the classroom.  Franklin County High School would like the Franklin County Board of Education's approval in naming the tennis facility Terry Johnson Tennis Courts.

Recommended Motion

Approve the naming of the Franklin County High School tennis facilities Terry Johnson Tennis Courts

Actions Taken

Order #192 - Motion Passed:  Approve the naming of the Franklin County High School tennis facilities Terry Johnson Tennis Courts passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VI.F. WRE Library request - Section VII
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Westridge requests the following from section 7 requests.

1.  Contract for KY Humanities Council Chataugua Performance.  See attached.

2. I am requesting money for the purchase of materials to upgrade the Westridge Library Media Center to a 21st Century space that includes independent, partner, and whole-group reading areas, interactive displays to promote reading and the discussion of literature, technology tools to help students show understanding of literature and literature concepts using web tools, digital devices, and apps, and makerspace collections where students can independently and creatively express themselves through the combination of literature and “maker” kits.  The library is the central hub of the school and needs to grow to accommodate the learning styles and needs of the students and staff.  No longer is the library simply a place for students to check out books and research.  In addition, the library program needs to adopt current library trends that have been shown to promote library use and cultivate a positive learning atmosphere where creativity and independent thinking are valued.  All materials I am requesting will be available to be used by the entire school including students, staff, and extracurricular programming.   Details attached.  The total cost is $7358.00.

Recommended Motion

Approve the Section VII request from Westridge Elementary library

Actions Taken

Order #193 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Section VII request from Westridge Elementary library passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

VI.G. Superintendent's Contract
Rationale

The superintendent's current contract is valid through June 30, 2016.  The Board needs to determine if the contract is to be extended and the duration of a future contract.  

Recommended Motion

Approval to award the superintendent a __ year contract and to permit the Board Chair and Vice-Chair to enter into negotiations for the future contract

Actions Taken

Order #194 - Motion Passed:  Approval to award the superintendent a four year contract and to permit the Board Chair and Vice-Chair to enter into negotiations for the future contract passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VII. Reports to the Board
VII.A. Review Monthly Financial Report
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The Monthly Financial Report are presented for review .

VII.B. Superintendent's Activities
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Ms. Jones' activities for the month of February 2016 are presented for your information.

1  - Meeting with HR director and assistant finance director, Board meeting

2  - Fair Oaks Communication meeting, KSU Cultural Competence committee, Work-Ready Committee, WHHS SBDM, Phone conference - Bob Wagoner

3  - Principal meetings

4  - Administrative Staff meeting, Principal meeting, HES SBDM

5  - Directors' meeting, School Subjects taping, Principal meeting, CIA meeting

6  -

7  - 

8  - REL - CCR meeting, Non-traditional pathways meeting

9  - Board meeting preparation

10 - Principal meetings, Early Childhood committee meeting

11 - Toyota Grant meetings, WRE SBDM

12 - Directors' meeting, CIA Meeting

13 - 

14 - 

15 - Principal meeting, HES SBDM, Board meeting

16 - Sick 

17 - Sick

18 - Sick

19 - Sick

20 - 

21 -

22 - HES SBDM meeting, Chat with Chrissy

23 - Sick

24 - OVEC P-16 meeting, OVEC Board of Directors, Early Childhood committee meeting

25 - Allocation meetings (principals), United Way Board meeting

26 - Directors' meeting, CIA meeting

27 -

28 - 

29 - Meeting with Special Ed director, Principal meeting 

VII.C. Superintendent's Correspondence
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Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

VII.D. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

VII.E. Reports from School Councils
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Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review:

Bridgeport Elementary

Collins Lane Elementary

Elkhorn Elementary

Early Learning Village

Hearn Elementary

Peaks Mill Elementary

Westridge Elementary

Bondurant Middle

Elkhorn Middle

Franklin County High School

Western Hills High School

VII.F. Attendance Report
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The attendance report for the sixth attendance month is presented for your review. 

VIII. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #195 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VIII.A. Approve Leaves of Absence
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Melissa Ballard, Transportation, extend medical leave through 3/2/16

Edgar Johnstone, Transportation, extend medical leave through remainder of school year

John Mattox, Peaks Mill Elem, medical leave from 2/19/16 through remainder of school year

Katie Burford, Hearn Elem, maternity leave, 6 weeks beginning on or about 4/5/16

Caroline Wolfe, Bridgeport Elem, maternity leave, 8 weeks beginning on or about 2/15/16

Kelsey McKinney, Elkhorn Middle, maternity leave from 1/25/16 to 3/21/16

VIII.B. Approve Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer

Date: March 7, 2016

Warrant #: 030716        Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M022916      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.

VIII.C. Approve Contracts
VIII.C.1. Approval of Non-Residency Contracts with Madison County
VIII.C.2. GT Field Trip April 20 Contracts
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GT is requesting the approval of the attached contracts with Shaker Village and Miller Transportation.

VIII.C.3. Contract Modification - MOA A. Deli-Hoofnagle
Rationale

The contract modification attached is adjusting the amount of salary, fringes and indirect cost paid to the district. District salary changes and indirect cost rates for the districts were not established in time to generate Personnel MOA contracts with a July 1, 2015 start date.

VIII.C.4. Increase contract days
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We are requesting 10 additional days with Patti Nolan, School Psychologist, to complete evaluations within timelines.

VIII.C.5. WRE costume contract and fundraiser
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WRE requests the approval of a contract for the mirror put on the board agenda and the fundraiser to sell roses at the shows. 

VIII.C.6. Lexington Children's Theatre
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Requesting board approval for Lexington Children's Theatre: Puss in Boots performance for April 22, 2016. The cost is $725.00 to be paid from ELV's Sweep Account. 

VIII.C.7. FCCTC Contract Modification on Local Operated Money
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Modification to Locally Operated Money is to increase contract due to the increase in student enrollment at the center.  An additional $23,827.00 was given to CTC.  Requesting permission to put this money into equipment for our facility to purchase much needed equipment for our program areas.

VIII.C.8. Yearbook Contract
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The Early Learning Village is requesting Board Approval for our 2015-2016 Yearbook Contract with Herff Jones. Contract is attached for the Board's review and approval.

VIII.C.9. Elkhorn Middle School Jazz Band - Miller Contract
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Request approval for: 
  • EMS Jazz Band “Performance in the Park” at Kings Island
  • Trip will be May 6, 2016
  • Approximately 190 students (6-8 grade band students) will participate in the trip. 
  • Band directors (Chris Collins & Josh Toppass) will be attending, as well as several additional chaperones to ensure a ratio of 1:12 (chaperone to students).
  • Transportation will be paid for by students and the band booster organization.  We are requesting the use Miller Transportation – contract attached to this email for approval and signature
  • Students will pay for park admission and meals.
  • Purpose of trip: Music performance.

VIII.C.10. FCHS: AFJROTC Summer Leadership School, June, 2016
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FCHS:  Overnight and Out of State Trip Request for FCHS AFJROTC to attend Summer Leadership School at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio

Dates:  June 12-18, 2016

Number students:  16 (list in attachment)

Chaperones:  Major Tom Parsons and Msgt. James Kinsella

Transportation:  Miller Transportation (Contract in attachment)

Accommodations:  Wright State University Dorms, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001

Cost:  The total cost for room, board and transportation is $225 per cadet.  AFJROTC is working with American Legion for a donation to pay for the transportation and financial assistance for cadets/families that cannot afford the cost of this trip.  Last year we successfully reduced the cadet cost to less than $50 average per cadet.

VIII.C.11. MOA - KSU Afterschool Mentoring Program
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Kentucky State University is requesting approval of a Memorandum of Agreement to offer an after-school mentoring program for at-risk youth.  This is an established program which KSU has implemented for a number of years and have served several Franklin County Public Schools students.

VIII.D. Create/Modify Positions
VIII.D.1. Create Drama Sponsor position - Bondurant Middle
Rationale

Request permission to create a Drama Sponsor position for BMS to be paid $ 300 from Section 6 funds.  This position would be for the 2015-2016 school year only.

VIII.D.2. FCHS: Approval of Positions for Booster Paid Coaching Positions and Other All Athletic Positions
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FCHS seeks approval for the attached requested booster paid coaching positions (see attachment).

VIII.D.3. FCHS - Music Instructors Stipends
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Josh Toppass requests approval to pay stipends to two individuals for Supplemental Music Instruction for the Franklin County High School Band:

Quinn Blandford :  $600

Jana Flygstad:  $240

These payments will be reimbursed to FCPS by FCHS Band Boosters.

VIII.D.4. HES - Increase ASP hours from 3.5 to 4.0
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Ms. Nickel is requesting to change a 3.5 hour ASP position to a 4 hour position due to needs of the ASP program.  Funds for the increase time will be paid from the After School Program.

VIII.D.5. Increase days for Instructional Coach - HES
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Ms. Nickel is requesting to add 3 days to the Instructional Coach position which is held by Jenny McCarty.  The funds for this addition of days will be paid from ASP (after school program).  The additional days will be utilized to assist teachers with finalizing Program Reviews.

VIII.D.6. Create full time instructional aide at Peaks Mill Elem
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Due to a new student enrolling at Peaks Mill Elementary we need to hire an instructional assistant to fully implement all Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year.

VIII.E. Approve Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.E.1. FCHS KUNA Trip March 13-15, 2016
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FCHS:  Overnight/Out of District Trip Request for KUNA Competition

Date: March 13, 14, 15, 2016

Number of Students:  52

Chaperones:  3, Sonya Gardner, Anissa Johnson and Megan Cartier,

Additionally, parent Volunteers and YMCA Staff

Transportation:  FCPS Buses to be paid by district competition

Accommodations:  Galt House, Louisville, KY

Purpose:  KY Model United Nations Assembly Competition.  Three day experiential learning conference and international diplomacy.  Students use critical thinking skills and about global issues.

Please see attachments regarding cost of trip.

Students

VIII.E.2. Peaks Mill - Overnight - Louisville Zoo
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Peaks Mill Elementary School is requesting permission for an overnight trip for the fifth grade class on May 19-May 20, 2016. Approximately 89 students will participate in the trip to the Louisville Zoo.  Students will be involved in activities chosen by the teachers which are aligned with the Kentucky Core Content and classroom units. Students will be accompanied by the classroom teachers, approved parents, and possibly the principal.  Funding for the trip, including transportation by Franklin County Public Schools transportation, will be provided via fundraising, PTO funds, and possibly a minimal charge to individual students.  The school will insure all students have the opportunity to attend and that cost will not be a barrier.

VIII.E.3. Peaks Mill Elementary - 4-H Camp
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Bridgeport Elementary 4th grade class requests Board approval to travel on an overnight field trip to North Central 4-H Camp in Carlisle, Kentucky on April 21-22, 2016.  This trip would be coordinated with local 4-H program.  This overnight field trip would allow approximately 104 fourth graders the opportunity to participate in classes taught by UK specialists which are aligned with Common Core Academic Standards.  Cost is $40 per child (includes all costs- meals, snacks, transportation and camp fee). Teachers and approved parents will serve as chaperons and are not charged. Transportation will be provided by Franklin County Public Schools transportation.  The cost for the trip will be covered by fundraising activities, PTO funds, and if there is a remaining difference, students will be charged a minimal fee.  Accommodations will be made for any student who needs financial assistance.  

 

VIII.E.4. Elkhorn Middle School Jazz Band trip to Kings Island
Rationale

Request approval for: 
  • EMS Jazz Band “Performance in the Park” at Kings Island
  • Trip will be May 6, 2016
  • Approximately 190 students (6-8 grade band students) will participate in the trip. 
  • Band directors (Chris Collins & Josh Toppass) will be attending, as well as several additional chaperones to ensure a ratio of 1:12 (chaperone to students).
  • Transportation will be paid for by students and the band booster organization.  We are requesting the use Miller Transportation – contract attached to this email for approval and signature
  • Students will pay for park admission and meals.
  • Purpose of trip: Music performance.

VIII.E.5. Western Hills Key Club Overnight/Out of State Trip
Rationale

The District Key Club Convention is being held in Franklin, Tennessee on March 18-20.  Western Hills chapter has 10 students who would like to be approved to attend.  The Kiwanis pay for a charter bus and will transport our students for free. Student are required to pay a registration cost which covers the cost of meals.  For students who need financial assistance, they will be handled internally.  Two chaperones will be attending (Ken Hockensmith and Jess Day-both teachers). The Chapter will be staying at the Franklin Marriott-Cool Springs, Franklin, TN.

Recommended Motion

Approve overnight/out of state trip for the Key club to attend the convention.

VIII.E.6. FCCLA Star Events Overnight Trip March 28-30
Rationale

The Western Hills High School FCCLA would like to take students to compete in their annual Star Events conference in Louisville Kentucky.  Nine students will be competing and they will be staying at the Galt House in Louisville. Chaperones will be Jordan Hobbs and Anita Groenwaldt (teachers).  Students will be responsible for funding their way to the conference as well as club money will offset the cost for those in need.  Transportation will be provided by FCPS transportation department.

Recommended Motion

Approve overnight FCCLA trip to Louisville, KY March 28-30.

VIII.E.7. FCHS: AFJROTC Summer Leadership School, June, 2016
Rationale

FCHS:  Overnight and Out of State Trip Request for FCHS AFJROTC to attend Summer Leadership School at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio

Dates:  June 12-18, 2016

Number students:  16 (list in attachment)

Chaperones:  Major Tom Parsons and Msgt. James Kinsella

Transportation:  Miller Transportation (Contract in attachment)

Accommodations:  Wright State University Dorms, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001

Cost:  The total cost for room, board and transportation is $225 per cadet.  AFJROTC is working with American Legion for a donation to pay for the transportation and financial assistance for cadets/families that cannot afford the cost of this trip.  Last year we successfully reduced the cadet cost to less than $50 average per cadet.

VIII.E.8. FCCTC Skills USA National Conference
Rationale

Approx. 3-5 students plus 1 chaperone (Dewayne Hancock) will be competing in the Skills USA National Conference.  These will be the students who received first place at the State Conference.  This will be an overnight event for June 20-24, 2016, location will be at the Louisville Marriott East 1903 Embassy Square Blvd.    Competitions will be held at the Louisville Fairgrounds/Freedom Hall which Skills USA will be provided the transportation to and from the hotel to the events.  The Skills USA school club will be covering the cost for the students and Perkins money will cover the advisor chaperoning the students.  Students will need Franklin County School Bus to transport them to the hotel on the first day and return on the last day to pick them up.

VIII.E.9. FCCTC Skills USA State Conference
Rationale

Franklin County Career & Technical Center Skills USA students are requesting approval to attend their State Conference.  This will be for April 13-16, 2016 located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville Ky.  There will be 36 students and 2 chaperones (Dewayne Hancock and JW Blackburn) attending the conference.  This will be an overnight event.  Students' registration and hotel rooms will be funding by school club funds and advisors expenses will be funded by Perkins money.  Students will be competing in leadership & technical competitions relating to programs of study at CTC.  Transportation will need to be provided on the first day to the hotel and the last day returning by a Franklin County School Bus.  Skills USA will be covering the transportation from the hotel to the events.

VIII.E.10. FCHS Key Club Trip Request March 18-20, 2016
Rationale

FCHS Key Club Leadership Conference March 18-20, 2016

Purpose:  Overnight trip:  District Key Club Convention and Leadership Conference

Location:  Franklin Marriott-Cool Springs Hotel, Franklin Tennessee

Transportation:  Miller Transportation, Contracted and Paid for by Frankfort Kiwanis Club

Students Attending:  10

Chaperone:  Brenda Graves, FCHS Key Club Sponsor

The cost per student to attend is $160.  FCHS Key Club will pay $60 of this fee and each student attending will pay the balance of the convention fee of $100.

Key Club Activity Fund is covering the cost for the sub for Ms. Graves during this time.

 

VIII.E.11. HOSA Conference Overnight
Rationale

Western Hills High School is requesting permission for nine (9) HOSA (Health Occupations) students conference at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, KY on March 17 - 19.  Jeremy Miller, HOSA teacher, will serve as the chaperone.  Students will be transported by FCPS buses and will be staying at the Crowne Plaza. HOSA funds as well as student funding will cover the cost of overnight stay and meals.

Recommended Motion

Approve overnight trip for HOSA Conference.

VIII.E.12. KY HOSA State Leadership Conference 2016
Rationale

Franklin Co. Career & Tech HOSA group would like to attend the KY HOSA State Leadership Conference in Louisville, KY at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on March 17-19, 2016 this will be an overnight event.  There will be 29 students attending with 2 chaperones.  HOSA student activity will be covering the cost for the students and Perkins money will cover the cost for the attending advisors.  HOSA is a co-curricular organization and is a required CTSO for the Health Science Program.

VIII.E.13. FCHS Overnight trip for State Basketball Tournament
Rationale

See attached trip request.

VIII.F. Garden Plot
Rationale

Joe Stuart has requested to use a small plot (district property) behind his house on 132 Seminole Trail as a garden.  He used this spot last year and is requesting it again for this year.

Recommended Motion

Allow Joe Stuart to use garden space behind his home.

VIII.G. Approve Fundraising Activities
VIII.G.1. Fundraiser - PME
Rationale

Peaks Mill Elementary School is requesting approval for a Princess Tea Party fundraiser to be held on April 30th.   The cost would just be admission to the event.  Proceeds from the fundraiser would go to benefit improvements to outside of the school such as benches, picnic tables, to make it more community friendly.  

VIII.G.2. Book Fair Fundraiser PME
Rationale

Peaks Mill Elementary School is requesting an additional book fair with a new vendor- Joseph Beth Booksellers for April 18-22.  This is a pilot for us to see if we want to pursue working with them in the future.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will be utilized to purchase books and other materials for the Peaks Mill media center.

VIII.G.3. Approval for two fundraisers- Hearn Elementary
Rationale

Ms. Nickel is requesting approval for PTO to host two fundraisers:  Both fundraisers will be advertising with Hearn Elementary Parents and Community to eat at the specified restaurant and the school will receive a percentage of the funds generated during a specified time. 

1.  Fundraiser on March 21st at Buffalo Wild Wings

2.  Fundraiser on April 28th at Panera Bread 

VIII.G.4. BMS Fundraiser
Rationale

Bondurant Middle School BETA student, Morgan Minter, has requested to conduct a fundraiser for the Center for Courageous Kids during the week of March 14th.  She wants to raise money through a penny war between the homerooms of BMS.  The money raised will help children from over Kentucky to attend a week long camp in Scottsville, purchase medical supplies, and provide funding for the center.  The Center works with children who have life-threatening illnesses. 

VIII.G.5. WRE Bunko fundraiser
Rationale

Franklin County School Board,

                The Westridge Musical Production brings thousands of community members to our school each year.  It positively affects the lives of families and teachers who are able to witness extreme growth in the self-confidence and leadership skills of each student participant.  The musical production shows our community, our board of education, and our parents that Westridge staff pour their hearts into the students year after year.

                A production with this level of impact takes a large source of volunteers and supplies to design, build and paint sets and create beautiful and memorable costumes.  Westridge takes things up a notch by having professional sound and lighting and fabulous stage management, as well.  The student participants learn how these activities are pulled together over months of hard work to build an extraordinary performance.

As you know, Westridge Elementary takes pride in making no small plans and reaching all students.  This year’s musical is no exception.  Auditions were open to all 2nd -5th grade students and everyone that tried out either received a part or was offered a role on the production crew.  There is no fee for participation in the school musical, but it takes a large amount of funds to put on a performance of this magnitude.  The fundraising committee would like the opportunity to have a fundraising event of “Bunco Night” to assist in the purchase of costumes, paint, props, lighting, sound and make-up.   These items will remain with the school to be used for future school events, as well as, the annual musical production.

Bunco night would be held on April 15, 2016 from 6-9pm at Westridge Elementary School. Westridge Elementary PTO will sponsor the Bunco Night. 

Please consider this request as a positive contribution to Westridge Elementary’s mission of “Reaching Them All” and “Making No Small Plans”.

Thank you for your gracious consideration.

The Westridge PTO


VIII.G.6. BPE Fundraiser
Rationale

Bridgeport Elementary School is requesting to host a fundraiser with our local Wendy’s restaurants. We would hold it March 8th –June 30th of this year. Proceeds would help fund our “Manners Matters” program partnership. BPS will make 15% of each order paid for during the given times.



IX. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be at Western Hills High School at 6:00pm on March 21, 2016.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #196 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:36pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.