Franklin County
January 07, 2008 7:00 PM
January 7, 2008, Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

I.A. Election of Officers
Rationale

Superintendent Buecker will conduct the election of officers for 2008.

1. Chair:
Nominated by:
Second by:
Motion to close nominations:
Second by:

If no other nomination, all those in favor: Yea_____ Nay_____

2. Vice Chair:
Nominated by:
Second by:
Motion to close nominations:
Second by:

If no other nomination, all those in favor: Yea_____ Nay_____

3. Secretary: Katrina Kinman
Treasurer: Ed Breckel
Nominated by:
Second by:

Yea_____ Nay_____


After the election, the new Chair will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

I.A.1. Elect Chair
Recommended Motion

To nominate ________ as Chair

Actions Taken

Subsidiary Motion Passed:  To close nominations passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Motion Passed:  To nominate Cofield as Chair passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

I.A.2. Elect Vice Chair
Recommended Motion

To nominate ________ as Vice Chair

Actions Taken

Subsidiary Motion Passed:  To close nominations passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Motion Passed:  To nominate Metzger as Vice Chair passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

I.A.3. Elect Secretary and Treasurer
Recommended Motion

To nominate Katrina Kinman as Secretary and Ed Breckel as Treasurer

Actions Taken

Subsidiary Motion Passed:  To close nominations passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Motion Passed:  To nominate Katrina Kinman as Secretary and Ed Breckel as Treasurer passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

I.B. News From the Schools
I.B.1. School Board Recognition Month
II. Public Comments
Rationale

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.

III. New Business
III.A. Approve Non-Resident Contracts for 2008-2009
Recommended Motion

Approval of the attached Non-Resident Contracts

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached Non-Resident Contracts passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Stanley Salchli.

III.B. Approve Draft Working Budget for 2008-09
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Draft Working Budget for 2008-09.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Draft Working Budget for 2008-09. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

III.C. Accept SFCC Offer of Assistance
Recommended Motion

Acceptance of the SFCC Offer of Assistance

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acceptance of the SFCC Offer of Assistance passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

IV. Reports to the Board
IV.A. Construction
IV.A.1. Progress Report on Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf
Rationale

Representatives from Sherman-Carter-Barnhart will present a report on Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf.

Recommended Motion


Take the report under advisement.

IV.A.2. Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice
Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of $8,540 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $8,540 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV.A.3. Approve Pay Application #6 - Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Application #6 in the amount of $511,132.80 to Alliance Corporation

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #6 in the amount of $511,132.80 to Alliance Corporation passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

IV.A.4. Approve Change Order #1 - Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf
Recommended Motion

Approval of Change Order #1 for Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf at no change to the contract amount

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #1 for Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf at no change to the contract amount passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

IV.B. Approval of Minutes - December 3, 2007, Regular Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the December 3, 2007, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the December 3, 2007, Regular Meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the December 3, 2007, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

IV.C. Approval of Minutes - December 17, 2007, Special Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the December 17, 2007, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the December 17, 2007, Special Meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the December 17, 2007, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Stanley Salchli.

IV.D. Approval of Monthly Financial Report
Rationale

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

IV.E. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

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

IV.E.1. Superintendent's Correspondence
Rationale

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

IV.F. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

IV.G. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

IV.H. Attendance Report
V. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

V.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 01/07/08

Warrant #: 010708

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: 01/07/08

Warrant #: SFS010708

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.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of bills

V.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence: Tom Marshall, January 3-11, 2008

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

V.C. Approve Copier Contract - Transportation
V.D. Approve Contract with IDEALS of Kentucky for Mental Health Services
V.E. Approve WHAS Grant Application
V.F. Approve Agriculture Achievers Grant Application - FCHS
V.G. Create Coaching Positions & Stipend - BMS 6th Grade Basketball
Recommended Motion

Approval of 6th grade interscholastic basketball coaches position and $500 stipend for these services.

V.H. Approve Creation of Assistant Coaching Positions & Stipends - WHHS Basketball & Baseball
V.I. Approve Creation of Writing Cluster Leader Position & Stipend - WHHS
V.J. Approve Creation of Special Ed Instructional Aide Position - Bridgeport Elementary
V.K. Create Assistant Food Service Director Position & Salary Schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Assistant Food Service Director position and salary schedule.

V.L. Approve Emergency Certification for Stephen Jones
V.M. Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS Choir
V.N. Approve Out-of-State Travel - Susan Stivers & Lara Thompson
V.O. Approve Out-of-State Travel - Martha Lail, Sharla Six, Donnie Owens, Kyle Sexton, Corithia Kiser & Jack Lykins
V.P. Approve Out-of-State Travel - Melissa Rogers
V.Q. Approve Out-of-State Travel - Jami Miller
V.R. Approve Fundraising Activity - Bridgeport Elementary
V.S. Approve Fundraising Activities - WHHS
VI. Executive Session per KRS 61.810
Rationale

Pursuant to KRS 61.810, the Franklin County Board of Education must go into Executive Session for:

1.  Discussions of proposed or pending litigation...

2.  To consider the Superintendent's semi-annual (formative) evaluation...

Recommended Motion

To enter into Executive Session as stated above

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  To enter into Executive Session as stated above 7:50 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

VII. Exit Executive Session
Recommended Motion

That the Board come out of Executive Session

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the Board come out of Executive Session 8:59 p.m. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

VIII. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:59 p.m. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.