Franklin County
June 20, 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.

2. Report from Early Learning Village
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3. New Business
3.A. District Mapping
Rationale

Attached is the proposed changes to FCPS district boundaries.  This was done by the County Clerk in an effort to improve the mapping process for voting precincts, etc.  When the maps were originally constructed, technology was not available for clean succinct lines and caused the boundaries to be vague and/or undefined.  With new technology, maps are able to be much more precise.

Recommended Motion

Approve changes to district boundary map

Actions Taken

Order #209 - Motion Passed:  Approve changes to district boundary map passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

3.B. Approve May 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Rationale

The May 2, 2016 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval. Ms. Michelle New and Ms. Jennifer Grisham Brown were absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve May 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #210 - Motion Passed:  Approve May 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

3.C. Approve Vendor Renewals for 2016-2017
Rationale

Finance Director, Ed Breckel, is recommending approval of the attached listing of vendors for 2016-2017.  The report includes the cost of the student insurance from 2015-2016 as well as the proposed cost for 2016-2017.  There was a slight increase of $94.78 (a 0.15% increase).

Recommended Motion

Approval of the attached vendors for 2016-2017

Actions Taken

Order #211 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached vendors for 2016-2017 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

3.D. Approve Monthly Financial Report
Rationale

The May 2016 Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the May 2016 financial report

Actions Taken

Order #212 - Motion Passed:  Approve the May 2016 financial report passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

3.E. Approve KDE District Funding Assurances
Rationale

KDE District Funding Assurances are attached for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve KDE District Funding Assurances as presented

Actions Taken

Order #213 - Motion Passed:  Approve KDE District Funding Assurances as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

3.F. Approve 2016-2017 Title I, II, & III Budgets
Rationale

Attached are the 2016-2017 budgets for Title I, Title II, and Title II for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the Title I, Title II, and Title III budgets for the 2016-2017 school year

Actions Taken

Order #214 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Title I, Title II, and Title III budgets for the 2016-2017 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

3.G. First Reading 2016-17 Policy and Procedure Updates
Rationale

For your review are the recommended KSBA and district policy/procedure changes for 2016-2017. 

The minutes will reflect a first reading of these policies/procedures.

3.H. Amend 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule
Rationale

Change September 29, 2016 to September 26, 2016

Recommended Motion

Approve 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule as presented

Actions Taken

Order #215 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2016-17 Board Meeting Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

4. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #216 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

4.A. Approve Summer Camp
4.A.a. FCHS: Men's Soccer Skills Camp July 18-19, 2016
Rationale

FCHS:  Men's Soccer Team requests permission to hold the 2016 Elite Soccer Kills Camp July 18-19, 2016

Coach:  Louis Tandy

Location:  Flyers Practice Field, Lakeview Park

Open to Public kids U7 - U13

Cost to Participant is $55 (early bird registration before July 15th is $50)

Purpose:  This is a fundraiser for the FCHS Men's Soccer Team

Description of Camp:  Campers will work with FCHS Soccer Team, coaches and alumni on developing soccer skills and techniques through the use of fun soccer games and training.

4.B. Approve Overnight/Out-of-State Travel
4.B.a. PME World Archery
Rationale

Peaks Mill Elementary is requesting approval for 21 students to compete in the World Archery tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC on June 24-26.   The students will be transported by their individual parents.  Overnight stay and the cost of the trip will be provided by each student's family.  The school's archery coach will also be in attendance.

4.B.b. World Archery Competition - EMS
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Elkhorn Middle School is requesting approval for 22 students to attend and participate in world archery competition in Myrtle Beach on June 24 - June 26, with EMS students participating on June 25.   No transportation is required since each student is being transported by his/her individual parent/guardian.  Overnight stay and the cost of the trip will be provided by each student's family, with the registration being paid from school activity funds.  The school's archery coach will also be in attendance.

4.B.c. FCHS: Archery World Tournament Trip Request June 24-25, 2016
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FCHS:  Archery Team Trip Request June 24 and 25, 2016

Coaches:  Sheri Bochantin and Sheyann Sword

Destination:  Myrtle Beach Sports Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Purpose:  World Archery Tournament

Transportation and Accommodations:  Student Athletes are being transported and staying with their own families.

Students:  13 FCHS student athletes will compete in tournament and will provide individual funding for the trip/competition

 

 

4.B.d. Archery World Tournament - WHHS, BPT, & CLE
Rationale

The 2016 NASP World Tournament will be June 24-26, 2016 at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center 2115 Farlow Street, Myrtle Beach, SC.  Western Hills, Collins Lane, and Bridgeport are requesting permission for students to attend and compete as a part of the Western Hills team. NASP rules allow elementary and middle feeder schools to shoot up for World Tournaments. Each student will travel with his/her individual family/parent to and from the event. Coach Travis Carpenter from Bridgeport is the Point of Contact for the students and families.  The school archery team is paying the shooting registration cost. Student lodging is with parents and they are responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.  A total of 13 students will attend, with six students from Collins Lane, three students from Bridgeport, and four students from Western Hills High School.

4.C. Approve Contracts
4.C.a. Approve FRYSC MOA - 2017
4.C.b. National School Lunch Program
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The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) contract is attached for your approval.

4.C.c. FCPS OVEC Consortium Agreement
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Attached for your approval is the OVEC Consortium Membership Agreement and invoice for the 2016-2017 school year.

4.C.d. CHAMPS - HES
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Hearn Elementary School SBDM is requesting approval of the attached contract for the implementation of CHAMPS, a school-wide behavioral/expectation program.  The cost for the training will be paid from school funds.

4.D. Create/Modify Positions
4.D.a. BPT - Modify the hours and days of 2016-2017 office staff positions
Rationale

On behalf of the Bridgeport SBDM council we are requesting the Board approve amending the following days/hours for the secretary and bookkeeper positions:

Secretary's position - she has requested a reduction in her contract hours and days from 8 hours X 225 days to 7 hours X 220 days

Bookkeeper's position (currently vacant) from 6.5 hours X 218 days to 7.5 hours to 224 days.

 

 

4.D.b. Modify Custodial hours - PME
Rationale

PME would like to request a change in two of the three custodian hours/positions.   We request approval of the following changes:

7 hours X 250 days to 6 hours X 250 days (currently a vacant position)

7 hours X 250 days to 8 hours X 250 days

 

4.D.c. Create Summer Boost Positions
Rationale

Ms. Six is requesting the creation of five (5) Summer Boost teachers to be paid from allocated ESS funds and approved Section VII funds.  The positions would be for 11 days of a 240 day contract, and the teachers would work with incoming first graders who need assistance in reading.

4.D.d. Increase Secretary's Hours - HES
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Hearn Elementary School is requesting to increase one of the secretarial positions by 30 minutes/day.  ASP funds will be utilized for the additional time.

 

Change from 7.5 hours X 190 days to 8 hours X 190 days

5. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on July 11, 2016 at the Board of Education.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #217 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:52pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.