Tonight we are awarding diplomas to four veterans who left high school to join the armed forces during a time when our country was at war. They are: Cecil B Cornn – WWII Neville Woodard - WWII William A. Green – WWII Thomas R. Walker - Korea

WHHS graduate Trampus Penn recently was honored by the FFA with a National Degree. WHHS ag teacher JR Zinner is here to explain how Trampus achieved this honor and what it means to his program.

I recommend approval of the minutes of the October 4, 2004, Regular Meeting.

I recommend approval of the minutes of the October 13, 2004, Special Meeting.

I recommend approval of the Monthly Financial Report.

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.

Superintendent’s Activities October 2004 October 1 - Met with Bridgeport Building Committee October 4 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Attended Board Meeting October 5 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Administrator’s Meeting October 6 - Was Interviewed for Chamber of Commerce Publication - Attended Bondurant Construction Meeting - Met with Teacher @ WHHS (Nathan Smith) October 11 - Attended Bondurant Construction Meeting - Attended Bridgeport Construction Meeting - Attended KASS Rally at Rotunda October 12 - Attended Meeting with Secretary Virginia Fox at OVEC October 14 - Inspected Construction Projects at Hearn, EMS, Bondurant, & WHHS October 15 - Met with Richard Klink, Richard Clark - Inspected Flooring at Bondurant - Attended Hearn Construction Meeting October 18 - Conducted Curriculum & Instruction Meeting - Attended Hearn Construction Meeting - Attended Athletic Improvements Construction Meeting - Attended Working Session of Board October 19 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Instructional Leadership Meeting - Attended EMS Construction Meeting October 20 - Attended Bondurant Construction Meeting - Attended WHHS Construction Meeting October 22 - Met with Mark Watson (Bus Purchase) - Met with Chrissy Jones, Jami Miller (Personnel) October 25 - Visited Professional Development at FCHS, WHHS, and Westridge - Attended Hearn Construction Meeting October 26 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

This was the original Change Order changing the school signage from Bridgeport Elementary School to Commonwealth Elementary School. The cost would have been $542 and is cancelled by Change Order #6 (next Board item). I had held back this Change Order due to the mounting controversy.

I recommend approval of Change Order #2 for Bridgeport Elementary School.

This Change Order cancels the previous Change Order and leaves the signage as Bridgeport Elementary School. The end result was at no cost to the Board.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #6.

This change provides for all of the work to complete the new intersection serving both Western Hills High School and Bridgeport Elementary School on Doctor's Drive. This included storm piping, asphalt, grade work, and signage.

I recommend approval of Change Order #7 for Bridgeport Elementary School.

Change Order #8 provides for the labor and materials to provide a new valve box for the main water line as required by the Frankfort Plant Board. This was not included in the original contract. The cost is $7,710.18.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #8 for Bridgeport Elementary School at a cost of $7,710.18, pending KDE approval.

The contractor (Marksbury Cornett) encountered rock during the installation of new water lines. This is a "found condition" and was not included in the previous contracts. The cost of the additional work is $3,086.53.

I recommend approval of Change Order #9 at a cost of $3,086.53.

Change Order #10 for Bridgeport Elementary School provides labor and materials to modify site drainage work. Due to discrepancies in site drawings, the contractor was required to modify associated site work. The cost of this additional work is $4,945.35.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #10 for Bridgeport Elementary School at a cost of $4,945.35.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #8 for Bridgeport Elementary School to Marksbury Cornett at a cost of $519,378.51.

I recommend approval of Pay Application #8 to Marksbury Cornett at a cost of $519,378.51.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment. 1. Westridge Elementary - $1,487.50 2. Bridgeport Elementary - $2,640.00 Total - $4,127.50

I recommend payment of $4,127.50 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $405,873 to Morel Construction Company and reduction of retainage to 5%. The balance to finish, plus retainage is $750,580.

I recommend payment of $405,873 to Morel Construction Company and the reduction of retainage to 5%.

Ross-Tarrant Architects are recommending payment of $577,992.81 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project.

I recommend that the Board approve payment of $577,992.81 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Change Order #5 deals with some additional brick work that was needed in the new lobby wall in order to make a watertight building at the roofline. The goal was to revise the new brick to match up with the existing roof angle. Cost = $2,497.80.

I recommend approval of Change Order #5 at Bondurant Middle School at a cost of $2,497.80.

During the renovation of the restrooms at Bondurant Middle School, some concealed conditions were found that caused us to redo the waste, vent and water pipe in the middle of the project. This action caused the subcontractor who was installing the quartz epoxy flooring to have to make a second trip (remobilization costs) to finish the flooring. The contractor and the Board of Education are each paying half of these costs. Our cost = $2,760.

I recommend that Change Order #6 for Bondurant Middle School be approved at a cost of $2,760.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $190,326.42 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc. for work accomplished on the Bondurant Middle School project. Retainage is maintained at 10% due to the construction schedule and concerns about several remaining issues. Balance to finish, including retainage, is $365,319.36.

I recommend payment of $190,326.42 to James Leake & Son, Inc.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #6 for Hearn Elementary School, in the amount of $182,106.55. The contractor, Trace Creek Construction, is several weeks behind on critical areas of construction. My recommendation for approval of this payment is contingent upon substantial progress being made on the front entry by the time of the Board meeting on November 1.

I recommend payment of $182,106.55 to Trace Creek Construction (contingent upon substantial progress).

Upon attempting to resurface the track at Western Hills High School, it was revealed that subsurface soil conditions were insufficient to support the equipment needed to do this work. In addition, any surface applied would not tolerate the groundwater in the area and would rapidly deteriorate. In an effort to correct this situation, we first attempted to undercut the soft spots in the WHHS track and fill with stone. Cost = $15,293.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #3 for the WHHS track at a cost of $15,293.

The work accomplished by Change Order #3 on the WHHS track did not fully alleviate the subsurface soil conditions. Partly due to wet weather, in addition to historically poor drainage in the area on the WHHS football field, the majority of the track was still not dry enough to resurface. At this point it was determined that an additional two (2) inches of dense grade aggregate (DGA) was needed on the entire length of the track. Cost = $10,062.

I recommend that the Board approve Change Order #4 for the Athletic Facility Upgrades - Phase 2 at a cost of $10,062, pending KDE approval.

Because of the close proximity of the new tennis courts at FCHS to the existing baseball field, it is proposed that some additional barrier netting be provided to help separate the courts from the adjacent baseball field. Cost = $27,566.

I recommend that Change Order #5 for the Athletic Facility Upgrades Phase 2 be approved at a cost of $27,566, pending KDE approval.

Due to numerous Change Orders in this project due to soil conditions at WHHS, the project went over the 5% contingency originally budgeted. The amended BG-1 reflects current and anticipated expenditures for this project. All funds are from the General Fund.

I recommend that the Board approve the revised BG-1 (financial page) for the Athletic Facility Upgrades - Phase 2 project.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of Pay Application #5, at a cost of $196,653 to Morel Construction Company for work accomplished on the Athletic Facility Upgrades - Phase 2. The balance to finish, plus retainage is $121,760.

I recommend that the Board approve Pay Application #5 for the Athletic Facility Upgrades - Phase 2 at a cost of $196,653.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment: 1. Bondurant Middle School Project $ 452.79 2. WHHS Addition & Renovation $4,559.76 3. Elkhorn Middle Renovation $9,087.97 4. Athletic Facility Upgrades $2,810.04 Phase 2 5. Hearn Addition & Renovation $2,700.81 Total $19,611.37

I recommend that the Board approve payment of $19,611.37 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.

I recommend approval of the Consent Agenda.

Orders of the Treasurer Date: 11/01/04 Warrant #: 110104 Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs To Monte Chance: At the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin County School Board on the indicated date below, the following claims and bills were submitted to the board for approval. The treasurer was ordered to pay the amounts as indicated. Board Chairperson ______________________ Board Secretary ______________________ Date: 11/01/04 Warrant #: SFS110104 Fund: School Food Service To Monte Chance: At the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin County School Board on the indicated date below, the following claims and bills were submitted to the board for approval. The treasurer was ordered to pay the amounts as indicated. Board Chairperson ______________________ Board Secretary ______________________

I recommend approval of the payment of bills.

The following employee is requesting a leave of absence. Carolyn Lynch, Librarian, Peaks Mill - Disability Leave - 11/4/04-12/7/04

I recommend the leave of absence be approved as requested above.

Mark Watson, Director of Transportation, is requesting the purchase of eleven (11) new school buses. These will be ordered now and delivered in May of 2005. Cost = $693,963. The need for the school buses comes from the following factors: 1. Several existing buses are at the end of their useful life and depreciation schedule. 2. Our expanding services to Special Education students across the district coupled with specific transportation requirements. 3. Efforts are being made to add additional bus routes in the Westridge attendance district in order to shorten existing routes.

I recommend that the Board approve the purchase of eleven (11) new school buses for 2005.

For the past several years, the Franklin County Board of Education has used the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) to finance the purchase of school buses. Using the power of a multi-district association, we are able to take advantage of an interest rate of approximately 3.1% in a way that uses the state depreciation payback to our greatest benefit. Each bus ends up only costing us about $1,600 a year for about ten (10) years. In order for us to participate, the Board must approve the attached Participation Resolution.

I recommend that that the Board approve the attached Participation Resolution for the financing of eleven (11) new school buses.