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.

As you are aware, the Kentucky General Assembly is in session and will be making major decisions related to the K-12 budget in the next few weeks.

Representatives from FCEA will be visiting our district schools (before school, during lunch, and after school) to talk with school employees about voicing their opinions on postcards related to the following priorities:
 1.  Fully funding all day kindergarten
 2.  Increase in the SEEK allocations
 3.  No unfunded mandates
 4.  Full funding to support retirement

Take this report under advisement - no action is necessary.

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.

Election of Officers for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must be held before conducting business.

President - William Cofield

Vice-President - Tim Metzger

Secretary - Katrina Kinman

Treasurer - Ed Breckel

Approval of the slate of officers as listed above

Motion Passed:  Approval of the slate of officers as listed above passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Approval of the sale of this surplus property must be done by the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation.  The Franklin County Board of Education has declared the pond on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf property as surplus.  An appraisal has been done and the fair market value is $500.  A deed and contract have been drawn up for the sale of the pond at a price of $500.  The buyer has agreed to fence the property by August 15, 2008.

Approval of the sale of the pond located at Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf at a cost of $500.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the sale of the pond located at Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf at a cost of $500. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

The Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must adjourn for the Franklin County Board of Education to reconvene.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:25 p.m. passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Over the years there have been many issues with roof leaks in District buildings.  The Patrick Murphy Company's proposal will help us prioritize our roofing needs.

Approval of the proposal from The Patrick Murphy Company at a cost of $19,675.00

Motion Passed:  Approval of the proposal from The Patrick Murphy Company at a cost of $19,675.00 passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Attached are contracts for Franklin County Residents attending school in another district for the 2008-2009 school year:

1.  Mercer County

2.  Owen County

Approval of the Non-Residents contracts for 2008-2009

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Non-Residents contracts for 2008-2009 passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is making an official FY-2008 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $68,524 for Technology.  The Franklin County Board of Education must match these funds equally.

Approval of the FY-2008 KETS Offer of Assistance

Motion Passed:  Approval of the FY-2008 KETS Offer of Assistance passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $12,200.00 for work accomplished on Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf.

Approval of payment of $12,200 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $12,200 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #7 to Alliance Corporation in the amount of $594,059.60.  The balance to finish, including retainage, is $4,311,696.18

Approval of payment of $594,059.60 to Alliance Corporation

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $594,059.60 to Alliance Corporation passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The minutes of the January 7, 2008, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the January 7, 2008, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the January 7, 2008, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

The minutes of the January 29, 2008, Special Joint Meeting with the Frankfort Independent Board of Education are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the January 29, 2008, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the January 29, 2008, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

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

January 2
- Met with Tom Baker (Parent)

January 4
- Attended ICAP Meeting

January 7
- Met with Gippy Graham
- Met with Charley Preston & Chrissy Jones
- Attended Board Meeting

January 8
- Held Central Office Staff Meeting
- Attended ICAP Meeting
- Attended Thornhill Board Meeting
- Met with Thornhill Staff

January 9
- Attended Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (KSU)
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Team
- Attended Budget Briefing (KDE)
- Attended Reception for New Commissioner John Draud

January 10
- Attended Planning Meeting for New Schools
 
January 11
- Attended GAP Meeting - Bridgeport

January 14
- Attended ICAP Meeting
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston

January 15
- Attended GAP Meeting - Peaks Mill
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Attended ICAP Meeting
- Attended YMCA Board Meeting
- Attended Meeting at Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB)

January 16
- Attended Council on Postsecondary Education - EPSB

January 17
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting
- Met with Sara Gividen - The State Journal
- Attended Facility Walk-through (Current Hearn Elementary)

January 18
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Attended GAP Meeting - WES
- Met with Rosemary Woodruff & John Banks - First Kentucky
- Attended GAP Meeting - WHHS

January 22
- Attended GAP Meeting - BMS
- Attended Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors' Meeting
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston

January 23
- Met with Lillian Nunnelly (Retired Teacher)

January 24
- Attended GAP Meeting - CLE
- Met with Karen Schneider
- Attended GAP Meeting - HES
- Met with Anthony White - Teacher

January 25
- Attended GAP Meeting - EES
- Met with Ed Breckel - Budget Allocations
- Met with Sharla Six and Betty Kelly

January 28
- Attended GAP Meeting - FCHS
- Attended GAP Meeting - EMS
- Met with Chrissy Jones
- Met with FCEA

January 29
- Held Central Office Staff Meeting
- Met with Richard & Brad Meyer
- Met with Jim Call & Rebecca Hall (Walk-Bike Frankfort)
- Attended Special Board Meeting at EMS

January 30
- Attended the P-12 Postsecondary Advisory Meeting
- Attended OVEC Superintendents Executive Board - Shelbyville

January 31
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting
- Met with Elementary Principals (staffing)
- Interviewed Three Candidates for Community Ed Director

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

1.  FCPS Driver Bill McDaniel - 2008 School Bus Safety Sub-Committee

2.  FCHS AFJROTC - Probation

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL  ACTIONS as of January 30, 2008

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:

Transportation:
Clay Troxell, Bus Driver
Gerald Hedges, Bus Driver
Louis Pope, Bus Driver

Maintenance:
Jeffery Hammond, Maintenance Tech I

Community Education:
Kelsey Lewis, Child Care Aide
Christopher Fallis, Child Care Aide

Collins Lane:
Shannon Lynn, Child Care Aide
Michael Burton, Child Care Aide
Jennifer Andrews Burton, Primary Teacher

Elkhorn Elem:
Holly Crosthwaite, ESS Teacher
Cara Neel, Intermediate Teacher

Hearn Elem:
Jessica Turner, Instructional Aide

Bondurant Middle:
Justin Duncan, Assistant Football Coach

Elkhorn Middle:
Melissa Rogers, Interim Principal
Missy Brown, Cook/Baker
Rashad Thompson-Rowe, Boys’ Basketball Coach

Franklin County High School:
Jody Flynn, Writing Cluster Leader

Western Hills High School:
Christina Watford, Guidance Counselor
Ryan Hale, Writing Cluster Leader

Educational Development Center:
Nathan Yandell, Interim Principal

Classified Substitutes:
Ronda Reid, Substitute Cook/Baker
Pamela Graves, Substitute Cook/Baker
Kimberly Keith, Substitute Cook/Baker
Rebecca Miles, Substitute Cook/Baker
Marilyn Collins, Substitute Bus Monitor

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Christy Vogel, Mathematics/ESS Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, Resignation, effective 12/19/07
Demica Jones, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane Elem, Resignation, effective 12/19/07
Stacey White, Grant Development Specialist, District-wide, Resignation, effective 01/21/08
Sherrill Elam, Science Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, Resignation, effective 01/16/08
Ellen May, STI Data Specialist, District-wide, Resignation, effective 02/01/08
Kevin Jones, Intermediate Teacher, Hearn Elem, Resignation, effective 01/15/08
Jody Hellard, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Middle, Resignation, effective 01/21/08
Sharon McClellan, Learning Center Instructor, Community Ed, Resignation, effective 02/29/08
Michael West, Asst Childcare Director, Community Ed, Resignation, effective 02/01/08
Cornelia Alexander, Special Ed Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, Retirement, effective 01/31/08
Bennie Jett, HVAC Specialist, Maintenance, Retirement, effective 01/31/08

TRANSFERS:
Jennifer Wiard, from Cook/Baker to Asst FS Manager, Elkhorn Middle, effective 1/16/08
Tonia Hamilton, from Asst FS Manager to FS Manager, Elkhorn Middle, effective 1/16/08
Shirley Hellard, Cook/Baker, from Collins Lane to Elkhorn Middle, effective 01/03/08

REDUCTION IN CONTRACT DAYS:
Janice Bailey, contract days reduced from 160 to 144 for 2007-08 school year

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

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

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

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 02/04/08

Warrant #: 020408

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: 02/04/08

Warrant #: SFS020408

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.

Approval of payment of bills

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

1.  Cindy Chamberlain, Hearn Elementary
Authorize Mr. Sexton to approve medical leave w/out pay as needed through end of 2007-2008 school year

2.  Jan Baily, Elkhorn Elementary
Family Medical Leave - 2/4/08-end of 2007-2008 school year

3.  Denise Smith, Elkhorn Middle School
Extended Maternity Leave through 2/1/08

4.  Anna Hall, Hearn Elementary
Extended Maternity Leave through 2/1/08

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Transportation Director Mark Watson was contacted by the Franklin County  Regional Jail to help with public safety in the event of an emergency situation by providing 10 buses and drivers for mass evacuation.

Approval of Franklin County Regional Jail Mass Evacuation Agreement

Ms. Buecker submitted a mentoring proposal to serve National Board candidates from Franklin County Schools and the proposal was approved.  Although we received a contract from the Education Professional Standards Board for this proposal, we are aware that the current proposed state budget does not provide funds for the National Board Certification initiative.  It is our hope that the legislators will include the necessary funds to support this very important initiative.

Approve the contract for mentoring National Board candidates.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, February 19, 2008, at Westridge Elementary. (Please note that this is a change in location).

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:10 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.