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.

Amend agenda to include item V.E. 'Elect Interim Treasurer.' 

Approve the amendment of the agenda to include item I.V. 'Elect Interim Treasurer'

Order #218 - Motion Passed:  Approve the amendment of the agenda to include item I.V. 'Elect Interim Treasurer' passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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.

Mr. James Hardin will share a community initiative between the Career and Technical Center and the Kentucky Association of Master Contractors.

The first reading of Board Policy 07.1 was at the July 29, 2016 meeting of the Board.  Approval of the second reading is attached for revised Board Policy 07.1.

Approval of the second reading of Board Policy 07.1

Order #219 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the second reading of Board Policy 07.1 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Kyle Sexton has submitted the Student Handbook-"Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline" for the 2016/2017 year for your approval.  Mr. Sexton conferred with Mr. Bob Chenoweth to ensure the content.

Approve the 2016-2017 Code of Acceptable Behavior Handbook

Order #220 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2016-2017 Code of Acceptable Behavior Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

A few changes were made to the Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) which was developed by a 50/50 committee for the 2016-17 school year.  Revisions were provided for clarification in regards to interpreting and implementing the CEP.   The 2016-2017 Certified Evaluation Plan and forms are attached for board review/approval.

Approve 2016-17 Certified Evaluation Plan

Order #221 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2016-17 Certified Evaluation Plan passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Elkhorn Middle School has added new classes for the 2016-2017 FY and are in need of tables and chairs to accommodate the students. The Capital Funds Request is attached for your review and approval.

Approve Capital Funds Request for Elkhorn Middle School furniture

Order #222 - Motion Passed:  Approve Capital Funds Request for Elkhorn Middle School furniture passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Mr. Ed Breckel, current treasurer to the Board, retired July 29, 2016. The selection committee is in the process of reviewing applications for the position of Finance Director for Franklin County Public Schools. Until the position is filled, the Franklin County Board of Education needs to elect an interim to act as board treasurer.  My recommendation is to name Lesley Cummins as interim treasurer for the Franklin County Board of Education.

Elect Lesley Cummins as interim treasurer to the Franklin County Board of Education

Order #223 - Motion Passed:  Elect Lesley Cummins as interim treasurer to the Franklin County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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

1  - X-day

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4  - Holiday

5  - Board preparation

6  - Meeting with Melissa Aguilar, Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board

7  - Board meeting preparation

8  - Board meeting preparation

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11 - Dual credits meeting, EES SBDM, Board meeting

12 - Meeting with G. Wells, Wehr Construction meeting (D. Hayden)

13 - Administrative Staff Retreat

14 - Administrative Staff Retreat

15 - Administrative Staff Retreat

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18 - PD preparation, Meeting with A. Montfort

19 - Assistant superintendents' meeting, Building walkthroughs, EES SBDM

20 - District PD, EES SBDM

21 - KASA, Principal candidates' screening, EES SBDM

22- Meeting with T. Penn, KASS Assessment subcommittee, Meeting with W. Greenwell, Meeting with K. Sexton

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25 - Administrative Staff meeting

26 - Meeting with M. Watson, Meeting with L. Cummins, Education/Community Partnership meeting, EES SBDM

27 - OVEC P-16 Council and Board of Directors, Sister City meeting

28 - Building preparation inspections, Principal meeting, EES SBDM

29 - Building walkthrough, Board preparation, Board meeting, School Subjects taping, Principal meeting, EES SBDM

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

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #224 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Joyce Barmore, Transportation, Medical Leave, 8/4/16 to 9/30/16

Robbie Roberts, BMS, Educational Leave, 8/10/16 to 11/18/16

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #:  080116       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M073116      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.

The principals at Western Hills High School, Bondurant Middle, Bridgeport Elementary, Franklin County High School, Elkhorn Middle, Elkhorn Elementary, and Peaks Mill Elementary have requested we continue using ACHIEVE 3000 with students with disabilities.

The funding for this will come from IDEA Basic, Part B.

Ms. Miller is requesting approval to contract with ARK Contract Services to provide PT, OT, and SLP services on an as needed basis. 

Western Hills High School would like to request EPREP services for our school to replace the MAP testing.  Mr. Roush consulted with the Superintendent and believes the EPREP/CERT is more aligned to the high school ACT curriculum and also provides remediation for students and reports for teachers.  This would replace MAP testing at the high school level and provide a ACT-like score for students.  Students would be monitored for growth and would be provided opportunities to use the interventions during the school day as well as during ESS and/or at home.  This program is totally web based.  Funds for the contract would be paid from district and school-based allocations.

Request permission to approve contract with EPREP services.

Franklin County Schools have received approval to utilize an AmeriCorps worker to assist with the Family Resource Centers at Bondurant Middle/Western Hills High School for the 2016-2017 school year.

Attached is a Memorandum of Agreement for the 2017 FCPS Read to Achieve grants for your review and approval.

Attached is the MOA between Campbellsville University and the Academy for your approval.

Peaks Mill Elementary request the approval to create a Yearbook sponsor for the 2016-2017 school year.  The position would receive a stipend of $250 and the funds would be paid from ASP funds.  

FCHS would like to submit the following Booster Paid Positions for approval:

Assistant Cross Country Coach $500 paid by the FCHS Cross Country Boosters

Asst. Boys Soccer Coach $600 paid by the FCHS Soccer Boosters

Asst. Boys Golf Coach $500 paid by the FCHS Boys Golf Boosters

Asst. Girls Basketball Coach $1500 paid by the FCHS Girls Basketball Boosters

Asst. Baseball Coach $1000 paid by FCHS Baseball Boosters

Asst. Volleyball Coach $750 paid by FCHS Volleyball Boosters

*The following positions to all be paid by Girls Softball Boosters:

Asst. Softball Coach $1000

Asst. Softball Coaches x 5 @ $500 each

The attached revised job descriptions are submitted for board approval:

District Assessment Coordinator

Preschool Facilitator (revised)

Guidance Specialist

Assistant Coordinator of the FRC

The Bridgeport Elementary School Family Resource Center budget will allow for the FRC Coordinator's contract days to be increased.  Therefore, we are requesting that this position be increased from 227 to 240 for the 2016-2017 school year.

Due to additional students enrolling at Elkhorn Middle School there is a need to hire an instructional assistant to fully implement all Individual Education Plans (IEPs).   Ms. Miller is recommending the Board create a 7 hour per day instructional assistant position for 182 days.

The funding for this position will be obtained from IDEA Basic, Part B.

The Spanish vacancy at Franklin County High School was recently filled with a spring graduate of Georgetown College.  This new teacher is currently scheduled to take her PRAXIS and will be fully certified after that date.  Until that time, we will seek FT Emergency Certification for her.

We request authorization to seek a FT Emergency Teaching Certificate for Kristen Just, who has a BA Degree in Secondary Spanish Education from Georgetown College.

Hearn Elementary is requesting approval for the 5th grade to attend an overnight 4-H Environmental Camp on September 22nd and 23rd. During this trip students will have the opportunity to experience and develop a better understanding of the interdependence that exists between humans and their environment. Specifically students will interact and explore with concepts such as animal adaptations, soil composition, water chemistry, forest succession, deforestation, constellations and aptations of the human eye.  Students will provide their own funding for the trip with assistance being provided as needed.  The Franklin County Transportation department will provide transportation.

Westridge PTO requests the board approve a Cookie Dough/Tumbler fundraiser through Great American.  The Fundraiser will begin Aug. 23rd.  The money will goes towards the playground fence and teacher requests.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on August 15, 2016 at Elkhorn Middle School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #225 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:19p passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.