The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to prepare students for College and Career Readiness and to become contributing citizens.


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The agenda needs to be amended to appoint an active chair for the 5/2/2016 Board Meeting.

Amend agenda to add Item II

Order #196 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Due to the absence of the elected chair and vice chair of the Franklin County Board of Education, it is necessary to select an active chair for the meeting.

Appoint Mr. Doug Crowe as acting chairperson for the 5/2/2016 Franklin County Board of Education Meeting

Order #197 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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.

In preparation for our wireless upgrade for all elementary schools this summer, cabling must be run into each classroom in order for the wireless access points to connect to the network.

Proposals were sought from several vendors on approved state bid lists, and Pomeroy had the best proposal.

Approval of Pomeroy proposal for wireless upgrades

Order #198 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pomeroy proposal for wireless upgrades passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Attached are job descriptions for the ARC Chairperson and RTI Interventionist for your review and approval.

Approve the job descriptions for ARC Chairperson and RTI Interventionist

Order #199 - Motion Passed:  Approve the job descriptions for ARC Chairperson and RTI Interventionist passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Due to changes in SBDM allocations and decisions, along with district needs various positions have been added and abolished. 

Approve the creation and abolishment of attached positions

Order #200 - Motion Passed:  Approve the creation and abolishment of attached positions passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The board has previously approved a Capital Funds Request for the items noted below.  However, KDE is requesting that we utilize the BG1 Format:

1. Security camera additions at WHHS, BMS and EMS - $75,000

2. White boards at EES - $40,000

The total cost of the BG1 is $115,000

Approve BG1 in the amount of $115,000 for camera additions and white boards

Order #201 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG1 in the amount of $115,000 for camera additions and white boards passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review.

Ms. Jones' activities for the month of April 2016 are presented for your information.

1  - Directors' meeting; Taping of School Subjects; CIA meeting, Westridge SBDM meeting

4  - Meeting with HR director and Assist. Supt.

5  - Meeting with Five Oaks Communication

6  - FPB Cable 10 taping; Screening interviews - principal

7  - Board meeting preparation

8  - Board meeting preparation

11 - Allocation meetings; Hearn SBDM meeting; Board meeting

12 - KECSAC meeting, Meeting with Derek Mallow, Western Hills SBDM meeting

13 - KY State Board of Education meeting

14 - Site visit; Principal meeting; High school advisory meeting

15 - Directors' meeting, CIA meeting

16 - Principal interviews - HES

18 - Allocation meetings; Assist. Finance Director meeting, Board meeting 

19 - Five Oaks Communication meeting, Director of Sp. Ed meeting

20 - Allocation meetings, Curriculum meeting, Meeting with Bob Wagner and Finance Director; Hearn SBDM

21 - Follow-up site visit, Economic Development meeting, Middle school advisory

22 - X-Day

25 - X-Day

26 - Middle School Battle of the Books; Five Oaks Communication meeting; Chamber of Commerce meeting, Hearn SBDM

27 - OVEC P-16 council, OVEC Board of Directors' meeting

28 - REL Appalachia College & Career Readiness meeting; FCEA

29 - Directors' meeting; CIA meeting; Board meeting preparation

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

Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review:

Bridgeport Elementary School - March & April SBDM

Franklin County High School - March & April SBDM

Bondurant Middle School

Collins Lane Elementary

Early Learning Village

Elkhorn Elementary

Elkhorn Middle School

Hearn Elementary

Peaks Mill Elementary

Westridge Elementary

Western Hills High School

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #202 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   5/2/16

Warrant #: 050216        Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M043016      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.

For the past seven years we have been providing space for therapists employed by Comprehensive Care to meet with their clients at school.  According to the principals, students have benefited from in-school therapy so we want to continue this collaborative arrangement.

Contract with Bluegrass  Regional Health-Mental Retardation Board, Inc. to provide mental health consultation services.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

I am requesting for the attached contract to be approved between the Franklin County Board of Education and Dana Parker.  This contract will allow us to request Sign Language interpreting services.

The Born Learning Academy MOA for Bridgeport Elementary is attached for your review and approval.

The Born Learning Academy MOA for Collins Lane Elementary is attached for your review and approval.

The Born Learning Academy Partnership Application and Agreement for Elkhorn Elementary are attached for your review and approval.

A contract between Franklin County Public School and the Frankfort Convention Center for FCHS and WHHS 2016 graduation is attached for your review and approval.

Western Hills would like to request permission to sell spirit wear at Kroger via Ohiopyle Prints, Inc..  The company will set up and handle all sales of school clothing, in return the school receives 7% of the profits. Attached is the contract with Ohiopyle Prints, Inc for your approval. 

Approve Ohiopyle Prints contract

Bridgeport Elementary requests Board approval to enter into a new lease agreement with Commonwealth Technology beginning July 1, 2016 for 3 copiers.  The current lease ends June 30, 2016.  Mr. Breckel reviewed and approved the lease agreements.

Westridge Elementary School requests approval of the attached contract with Miller Transportation.  Miller will provide buses to Kings Island on May 25th for the fifth grade trip.  The cost is $1410 and will be paid from school activity funds and the participating students.

Westridge requests approval for the following contracts for the summer program

Louisville Zoo- agree to pay for admission on day of service.

Kentucky Kingdom - 10% deposit agreement

Lexington legends - 50% deposit agreement.

Attached is the agreement for the Project Lead the Way grant recently approved for Collins Lane Elementary. 

Westridge Elementary requests approval to enter into a contract with Movie Licensing USA for $469 for a year site license.  The fee will be paid from ASP and PTO funds.

The Memorandum of Agreement between FCPS and NKU for Kris Jarboe to serve as a Regional Math Coordinator during the 2016-2017 school year is attached for your approval.

Attached is an updated job description for the Speech Therapist position for your review and approval.

EMS would request the creation of a Dance Team coaching position for 2015-2016.  The stipend for this position would be $1,100 and will be paid from the board created Sweep account and funded by student fundraisers and donations.  

Western Hills Class of 2016 requests permission to take a senior trip on Friday May 27th to Kings Island. The participating students will pay $41 per person, which provides them with an ID bracelet for free drinks and admission.  The senior class activity funds will pay for transportation, provided by Franklin County transportation department.  Only seniors who have met graduation requirements are permitted to attend.  Departure is at 8:00 am and the students will leave the park at 7 PM. 

There are currently 50 students signed up to attend with 2 chaperones (teachers).  We ensure an average of an 1 to 25 ratio on staff supervision. 

Approve WHHS senior trip to Kings Island.

Westridge Elementary fifth grade is requesting approval for a trip to King's Island on May 25th.  Students will be paying the cost for the transportation, admission, and food.  Students who may need assistance, will be provided help from the fifth grade student activity funds.  

Bondurant Middle School is requesting permission to hold a week-long middle school Minecraft Camp.  The charge will be $150 per student, which includes a  $10 t-shirt charge.  The camp will be held at Bondurant Middle School in the computer lab or library and will be overseen by Leigh Kuhn, media specialist.  There must be a minimum enrollment of 12 student and a maximum of 25.  The date of the camp will be determined based on computer availability and volunteer availability.  The camp will be held from 8:00 - 4:00 with an early drop-off/late pick-up available for an extra charge.  This camp was provided last year at Bondurant and parents are already calling to see if it is available again this year.  The profits will be used to incorporate new Makerspaces in the Bondurant Library.

The Western Hills Dance Team would like to request permission to host a dance camp for students ages K-8th grade.  The cost would be $55 per camper who would receive a t-shirt, photo, and lunch each day.  Dates and times of the camp from July 11-July 14 from 8 until noon.  Chaperones would be the dance coach, Stephanie Wooldridge, and the team.   Profits would go to the needs of the 2016-17 dance team. 

approve dance camp for WHHS Dance Team.

FCHS:  Lady Flyers Soccer Camp Request for July 11-13, 2016

Place:  FCHS Practice Field

Coach:  Jon Sutphin

This is a pre-season training for the Lady Flyers Soccer Team

Cost per player:  $75.00 - funds will be used to pay a collegiate level coach to work with the girls.  The Board request for the collegiate coach will be submitted once the camp is approved.

Request permission to submit the 2016-2017 Perkins Funding Application to the Kentucky Department of Education for approval.  The grant is attached for your review and approval.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday May 16, 2016.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #203 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:25pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.