Franklin County
September 12, 2016 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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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.

II. Recognitions and Presentations
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Presley Fell, a fourth grader at Collins Lane Elementary School, won FIRST Place in the State 4-H demonstration competition for students ages 9-13.  Presley’s presentation was on “Bee Keeping”.   

 

Western Hills High School FFA Parliamentary Procedure Team was the state runner-up at the state convention.  Members of the team include:  Allye Geoghegan, Sarah Gilbert, Jenna Harrod, Cameron Kenner, Whitney Marcum, Erica Nesselrode, Rachel Pipes, Jordan Smith, Maddie Smith, Gracie Staude, Austin Thornberry, Haley Varney, and Shana Weber.

 

Greg Caudill - Finance Director

 

Student Board Representatives:

Sungani Dlamini - Western Hills High School

Evan Smither - Franklin County High School

III. Public Comments
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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.

IV. New Business
IV.A. Approve Tax Rate for 2016
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As required by KRS 160.470 (7), advertising and hearing requirements must be met in order to levy a tax rate that exceeds the compensating tax rate. 

Advertisements were placed in The State Journal local newspaper on August 26, 2016 and September 2, 2016 for the public hearing on September 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Board of Education.

The purpose of the hearing was to entertain public comments related to a proposed tax levy of 67.4 cents on real property and 67.4 cents on personal property.

In 2015, a real property and personal property tax rate of 65.3 was levied by the Franklin County Board of Education.  For 2016, a tax rate of 67.4 is proposed for both real estate and tangible personal property. 

The Board is also required to set the tax rate for 2016 for all motor vehicles.  The proposed rate of 51.0 cents is the same rate that has been levied since 1983.

Recommended Motion

Approve the 2016 tax rate of 67.4 cents for real estate and tangible personal property and 51 cents for all motor vehicles

Actions Taken

Order #2016-221 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2016 tax rate of 67.4 cents for real estate and tangible personal property and 51 cents for all motor vehicles passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

IV.B. Approve July 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Rationale

The July 11, 2016 Board Meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. Michelle New was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Recommended Motion

Approve July 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2016-222 - Motion Passed:  Approve July 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV.C. Approve August 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Rationale

The August 1, 2016 Board Meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. Belinda Henson and Ms. Jennifer Grisham-Brown were absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Recommended Motion

Approve August 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2016-223 - Motion Passed:  Approve August 1, 2016 Meeting Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.D. Review Procedure 05.41 AP.2
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The drill report form will permit all drills to be recorded on one form and uploaded monthly to Google Drive for monitoring purposes.  The revised 05.41 AP.2 form will be used only for actual events (disasters).

IV.E. WHHS Football Team-External Account
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Per the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (Redbook); the Board of Education is to approve all external support/booster organizations in each school.  The Western Hills High School Football booster club has met the requirements to be approved as an external account. The school is housing the booster's tax id, copy of insurance, budgets, and copy of a checking account with two signatures.  Mr. Roush recommends the football external booster club be approved.

 

Recommended Motion

Approve Western Hills High School football booster club as an external booster club

Actions Taken

Order #2016-224 - Motion Passed:  Approve Western Hills High School football booster club as an external booster club passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

IV.F. Elect Treasurer
Rationale

In August 2016, the Board elected Lesley Cummins as interim treasurer until the Finance Director's position was filled.  Mr. Gregory Caudill accepted the Finance Director's position and has begun his employment.  Therefore I am recommending Mr. Gregory Caudill as treasurer for the Franklin County Board of Education.

 

Recommended Motion

Elect Gregory Caudill as treasurer of the Franklin County Board of Education

Actions Taken

Order #2016-225 - Motion Passed:  Elect Gregory Caudill as treasurer of the Franklin County Board of Education passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.G. First Reading - O8.221
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Western Hills SBDM, with support from FCHS, EMS, and BMS would like to recommend modifying Board Policy 08.221 by changing the grading scale at grades 4-12.  Elementary principals agree the grading scale for grades 4 and 5 be aligned with the middle school scale. 

The revised scale would be:

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

65-69 D

0-64 F

This would provide our students the same opportunities for KEES money since more and more districts, including Jefferson County, have adopted this scale.  We are not lowering the standard for passing since 65 will continue to be the lowest passing score a student can make to pass. 

 

The minutes will reflect a first reading of policy change 08.221.

IV.H. Finance Treasurer Bond Form
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Attached is Finance Director Treasurer Bond as required with the district's insurance company, Ohio Casualty.  The agreement is  for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve finance director treasurer bond for Gregory Caudill

Actions Taken

Order #2016-226 - Motion Passed:  Approve finance director treasurer bond for Gregory Caudill passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

V. Reports to the Board
V.A. Review Monthly Financial Report
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The Monthly Financial Report for July 2016 is presented for your review.

V.B. Superintendent's Activities
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Ms. Jones' activities for the month of August 2016 are presented for your information.

1  - New Teacher training; Junior Achievement meeting; Principal meeting; Board meeting

2  - Five Oaks Communications meeting

3  - Su Kempton - ELV; Customer Service Training

4  - Teachers' meeting; Flooring Replacement - Architect meeting

5  - Administrative make-up meeting; CIA meeting; School walkthrough

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7  -

8  - Directors' Meeting; Review Finance Director's applications

9  - Wehr Construction meeting; Five Oaks Communications meeting; CTC - KAMC grand opening; United Way meeting

10 - Principals' meeting; Economic Development grant meeting

11 - School visits

12 - School visits, Director meeting; Finance Director interviews

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15 - Directors' meeting; School visits, Data specialist meeting; Assessment review preparation

16 - Five Oaks Communication meeting; Assessment data review/clean-up

17 - Assessment data review/clean-up

18 - Administrative Staff meeting;

19 - Assessment data review/clean-up; Assistant Supts' meeting

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21 -

22 - Directors' meeting; WHHS school - meet with W. Clark

23 - Assessment clean-up finalization

24 - School/building visits

25 - STEM visitation; State-Journal visit; Principal visit

26 - Meeting with L. Nickel; Assistant Supts' meeting

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28 -

29 - Directors' meeting

30 - Five Oaks Communication; Assistant Finance Director's meeting;

31 - OVEC P-16 meeting; OVEC Board meeting; Schools' Subjects' taping; Education Work to Learn tour


V.C. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

V.D. Reports from School Councils
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Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils for the month of July 2016 and August 2016 are presented for your review:

Bridgeport Elementary

Collins Lane Elementary

Elkhorn Elementary

Early Learning Village

Hearn Elementary

Peaks Mill Elementary

Westridge Elementary

Bondurant Middle

Elkhorn Middle

Franklin County

Western Hills

VI. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2016-227 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

VI.A. Approve Minutes
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The July 29, 2016 and August 15, 2016 meeting minutes are attached for your approval. 

VI.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
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Stacey Parritt, Hearn, Medical Leave, 8/9 to 10/7

Emily Moore, District-wide, Maternity Leave, beginning on or about 10/23, 12 weeks

VI.C. Approve Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #:  091216       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M083116      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.

VI.D. Approve Contracts
VI.D.1. Contract with RFH, PLLC.
Rationale

RFH CPAs and Consultants would like to enter into contract with Franklin County Public Schools to provide the service of auditing financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2016. The contract is attached for your review and approval. 

Recommended Motion

Approve RFH, PLLC. Contract as presented

VI.D.2. Fundraiser Contract - EES
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Elkhorn Elementary School is seeking approval of the attached fundraising opportunity and contract with Charleston Wrap.  Students will sell merchandise from a school fundraising catalog to earn money to pay for field trips, school-wide subscriptions, classroom parties, pencils, paper, birthday surprises for students. 

VI.D.3. Reading Recovery MOA - Teacher Leader
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The attached Memorandum of Agreement must be approved in order for the University of Kentucky to process our Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Grant. 

 


VI.D.4. lakeview agreement Lets Play 3k-BPT
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On behalf of the BPS SBDM, we are requesting to enter into the attached contract/agreement.  We will pay for this from our Lets Play 3 K previous profits.  Bridgeport has also ensured all guidelines to host a walk/run are met as outlined by the district's insurance policy.   

VI.D.5. Math Professional Development - ELV
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ELV is requesting approval for participation in a math professional development (BBY-- contract attached) on October 24-26.  Funds for the contract and professional learning will be paid from the ASP account.

VI.D.6. FCHS 2017 Spring Musical Contract
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FCHS is requesting approval of a License Agreement with TRW for the 2017 Spring Musical.

The contract is attached.

All costs will be paid from FCHS Drama Activity Fund.

VI.D.7. Increase Contract Days
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I am requesting we increase Charlene VanWinkle from 40 to 50 days to assist with ARC meetings.

VI.D.8. Increase Contract Days for Psychologist/LBD Position
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The Director of Special Education is requesting that the PT Psychologist/LBD position be increased from 50 to 85 days for the 2016-17 school year.  The additional 35 days will be used to provide additional assistance for ARC/IEP processing and student evaluations.

Funding for this position comes from general fund and IDEA.

VI.D.9. WHHS Spring Musical
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Western Hills High School requests permission to enter into a contract with TAMS-WITMARK for rights to the Wizard of Oz.  This will be our spring drama production. 

Recommended Motion

Approve contract with TAMS-WITMARK

VI.D.10. 2016-2017 Local Agreement for Full Utilization of Headstart
Rationale

Request approval of the attached local agreement between Franklin County Schools and Blulegrass Headstart Program.  The purpose of the agreement is to coordinate services for eligible children through the state (Ky Preschool) and federal (Headstart) funds.

VI.D.11. BBY Contract - Westridge
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Westridge Elementary requests the board approve the attached contract with BBY publishing for PD services on 9/14/16 for the amount of $1200 to be paid out of 2016-2017 PD funds.  This on-going professional learning will provide teachers with instructional strategies/understanding which will improve our students' numeracy skills.  This is a continuation of the work that we began last year. 

 

VI.D.12. MOA With KSU - Dual Credit
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Attached is an Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Kentucky State University and Franklin County Public Schools to provide dual credits for the students who are enrolled in dual credit courses.  The majority of our dual credits courses are with KSU.  The MOA will be completed for Franklin County High School, The Academy, and Western Hills High School.

Recommended Motion

Approve Dual Credit MOA with KSU

VI.D.13. KIP MOU
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Since 2004, the Kentucky Division of Behavioral Health has sponsored a statewide student survey, Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP).  The survey assesses the extent of use, associated attitudes, and related problems of alcohol, drug, and tobacco use among 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th graders.

The survey is administered every other year, and results are reported to the district.  Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding for review and approval.

 

VI.E. Create/Modify Positions
VI.E.1. Supplemental Duties
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EMS requests approval for supplemental duty positions for the 2016-2017 school year to be paid out of school section 6 funds.  The duties and amounts are attached.  

VI.E.2. Reading Interventionist
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ELV would like to hire a certified reading interventionist position for a maximum of 30 days. Funds for the position will be paid from ASP. 

VI.E.3. Create basketball coach stipends - CLE
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Collins Lane Elementary SBDM is requesting the creation of two basketball coaching positions for the 2016-2017 school year.  A $500 stipend position to be paid from ASP profits will be used to pay the two basketball coaches (girls' coach and boys' coach). 

VI.E.4. Create Technology Coach Stipend - CLE
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Collins Lane Elementary SBDM requests approval to create a stipend position to facilitate teaching and coaching students who run the daily morning show newscast, which is recorded outside of the school day.  A $500 stipend will be paid from ASP funds.

VI.E.5. Cafeteria Monitor Position - HES
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Hearn Elementary is requesting approval to create a Cafeteria Monitor position for 2 hours/day. In an effort to maximize instructional time, our schedule was strategically structured to allow an entire grade level to complete their lunch time in a 30 minute block versus the usual 35-45 minute block. With two classes constantly entering and exiting lunch, additional supervision/assistance is needed. 

This position would be for two (2) hours/day and only required on days when students are in attendance.  Funds for the position will be paid from ASP proceeds. 

VI.E.6. Create Cafeteria Monitor - CLE
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Collins Lane Elementary SBDM is requesting the creation of a cafeteria monitor position for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year.  The position would be for 1.5 hours per day and only utilized on days when students are in attendance.  Funds for the position will be paid from the school's ASP funds

VI.E.7. 2016-2017 Supplemental Duty- BMS
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Bondurant Middle School is requesting the following 2016-2017 supplemental positions to be paid from Section VI funds.

6th Grade Team Leader Section 6 - 1000
7th Grade Team Leader Section 6 - 1000
8th Grade Team Leader Section 6 - 1000
Exploratory Team Leader Section 6 - 1000
Sp. Ed. Team Leader Section 6 - 1000
Exploratory Department Chair Section 6 - 300
Math Department Chair Section 6 - 300
Language Arts Department Chair Section 6 - 300
Science Department Chair Section 6 - 300
Social Studies Department Chair Section 6 - 300
Yearbook Advisor Section 6 - 600
BETA Advisor Section 6 - 300
Friday School Teacher Salary Schedule
STLP Section 6 - 400
Math Olympiads Coach Section 6 - 300
Student Council Advisory Section 6 - 300
KUNA Section 6 - 300
KYA Section 6 - 300
Academic Team Assistant Coach Section 6 - 300

VI.E.8. Create Certified Positions
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Due to higher enrollment numbers than anticipated and to ensure that classes stay within capsize, we request that the following certified positions be created:

 

Collins Lane: 1 Primary Position

Elkhorn Middle School: 1 Math Teacher Position

 

VI.E.9. Create Custodian Supervisor Position
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The Maintenance Department currently has a Maintenance Tech III vacancy due to the retirement of a staff member at the end of August. We are proposing that this position be abolished and a Custodian Supervisor position be created in its place to be paid at the same pay rate. The Custodian Supervisor position would oversee cleaning operations for all buildings which would provide relief for Principals and Assistant Principals, allowing them more time to spend on students and curriculum. We also believe this will result in better-maintained buildings and grounds overall.

Requested action:

Abolish (1) Maintenance Tech III Position

Create (1) Custodian Supervisor Position 8X250 to be paid at Level 16 from the classified salary schedule

Approve Custodian Supervisor Job Description

 

VI.E.10. Revise Asst FRC Hours/Days
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The Joining Hands FRC serving Collins Lane and Hearn Elementary Schools is requesting a change to the hours/days of the Assistant FRC Coordinator position.  This change will allow the employee in the position to better serve the needs of the FRC.  This position has been vacant, so the new employee can begin with the adjustment in place.

Change Requested:

from 6.5 hrs per day X 140 days

to 5 hrs per day X 165 days

 

 

VI.E.11. Create/Abolish Instructional Aide Position
Rationale

We have a special needs student who requires the assistance of an Instructional Aide for the majority of the school day. This student moved from the Early Learning Village district to the Bridgeport district a few days after the start of school. Thus it became necessary to move a Special Education Instructional Aide position from the Early Learning Village to Bridgeport Elementary School. The Instructional Aide has already been transferred in order to prevent a service disruption for the student.

Requested action:

Abolish: Early Learning Village: Special Education Instructional Aide 7X182

Create: Bridgeport Elementary School: Special Education Instructional Aide 7X182

 

 

VI.E.12. Position Adjustments for School Nutrition Program
Rationale

The following position adjustments are requested for School Nutrition Program positions:

Bondurant Middle:

Cook - reduce one position from 6X182 to 4X182

Elkhorn Middle:

Cook - reduce one position from 4X182 to 3.5X182

Cook - increase one position from 6X182 to 6.5X182

Elkhorn Elem:

Cook - reduce one position from 7.5X182 to 6.5X182

Cook - increase one position from 6X182 to 6.5X182

Cook - increase one position from 5.5X182 to 6X182

VI.E.13. Create 2 basketball positions - WRE
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Westridge Elementary requests the Board approve the creation of two basketball coaching positions for the 2016-2017 boys' and girls' teams.  Each coach will be paid a stipend of $500 from PTO and $500 from WRE ASP for a total of $1000 per coach.

VI.E.14. Create Instructional Assistant Position- CLE
Rationale

Collins Lane SBDM is requesting the creation of a fulltime instructional assistant position to provide support/assistance for students in the area of mathematics.  This would be a 6.5 hours/day position and would begin on October 10, 2016.  Funds for the position will be paid from 2016-2017 Section IV funds.

VI.E.15. Instructional Assistant - CLE
Rationale

Collins Lane Elementary has a student with a 504 plan who needs an assistant to help with basic needs throughout the day.  I am recommending the creation of an instructional assistant position to assist the said student.  The position would be for 7 hours/day and General Funds would be the funding source.

VI.E.16. Home Hospital/After School Instructor
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We are requesting that the Board approve the attached salary schedule as amended to add a rate of $40 per hour for Home Hospital/After School Instructor. We hope that this will allow for homebound students' current teachers to continue to provide their instruction while they are prevented from attending classes at school.

 

VI.E.17. Increase Instructional Assistant Hours - Academy
Rationale

Mrs. Vivian is requesting to increase an instructional assistant's positions by 30 minutes/day.  The assistant provides supervision at the high school while the Academy students are in transition to and from The Academy.

 

Change from 7.0 hours X 182 days to 7.5 hours X 182 days.

VI.E.18. Increase Bus Drivers' Hours
Rationale

There are numerous students who need to be transported during the school day for various classes at the Career and Technical Center, Kentucky State University, Frankfort High, and among our schools.  Currently bus drivers are paid for a 5.5 hour day, but with the daily transporting of students throughout the day there is a need to change the hours worked per day for 5 drivers.  This will provide the needed transportation and the drivers' timesheets will correctly reflect their regular routes.

 

Change four (4) drivers from 5.5 hours/day to 8 hours/day - an increase of 2.5 hours/day

Change one (1) driver from 5.5 hours/ to 6 hours/day - an increase of .5 hours/day

 

4 drivers from 5.5 hours/day to 8 hours/day

1 driver from 5.5 hours/day to 6 hours/day

VI.F. Approve Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.F.1. FCHS: Overnight Cross Country Trip to Owensboro Oct. 7 & 8, 2016
Rationale

FCHS Cross Country Team requests approval of an overnight trip to Owensboro, Ky October 7 & 8, 2016 for a competition.

*Contract Approval needed:  Miller Transportation will provide transportation, cost $1900 to be paid by Cross Country Boosters.

Coaches:  David Lawhorn and Brian Andrews

Other chaperones:  3 parents

Students attending:  23

Accommodations:  Fairfield Inn, Owensboro

All costs for this trip to be paid by Cross Country Boosters

 

 

VI.F.2. HOSA Officer Training & Competition
Rationale

This is the annual HOSA training/competition and is an overnight stay due to events starting early and ending late in the evening. Mrs. Harrod will be the chaperone for the event with only four students attending and competing. School bus transportation will be used for the October 23-24, 2016 trip.  The students and chaperone will be staying at the Galt House.  Funds from the HOSA activity fund will be used to pay for the students' costs and Perkins funding will be used to pay the chaperone costs.

VI.F.3. KYA overnight request - BMS
Rationale

The Bondurant Middle School Kentucky Youth Assembly students will be participating and competing in various areas during the annual conference December 15-17th, 2016. We will have two candidates for office and several students debating bills. The conference relates to social studies core content. Students will be staying overnight at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, KY. District Transportation will be requested. Students will leave December 15th and return the 17th at 1:00 PM. 50 students and 3 faculty sponsors are estimated to attend.  Students will cover all costs associated with the trip, with assistance being provided for any student of need.

VI.F.4. HOSA-Overnight trip- WHHS
Rationale

Western Hills HOSA group request permission to attend the HOSA Leadership Fair on October 23 and 24th in Louisville.  The group will be staying at the Galt House and riding a bus with the CTC group.  Four students will be attending and chaperone, Mr. Miller.  Student will be responsible for the cost of registration and food, and the HOSA club funds will be utilized for the rooms. 

Recommended Motion

Approve overnight trip to Louisville

VI.G. Approval of Fundraisers
VI.G.1. WRE Library Fundraiser
Rationale

Westridge Elementary School Library requests approval from the board to hold two Scholastic Book Fairs on Nov. 28th-Dec. 6th and Feb. 27th- March 7th.  Funds will be used to enhance the library program and promote reading.

VI.G.2. Fundraiser Approval - EES
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Elkhorn Elementary School is seeking approval of the attached fundraising opportunity and contract with Charleston Wrap.  Students will sell merchandise from a school fundraising catalog to earn money to pay for field trips, school-wide subscriptions, classroom parties, pencils, paper, and birthday surprises for students. 

VI.G.3. School-Wide Fundraiser - ELV
Rationale

Requesting approval for our School-Wide Fundraiser with Bumble Bee selling Cookie Dough from Sept. 13-Sept. 27.

 

VI.G.4. Fall and Spring Book Fair
Rationale

ELV's Scholastic Book Fair:

Fall: October 21-November 1

Spring: April 24-April 28

 

VI.G.5. fundraiser for bps musical
Rationale

BPS music department would like to sell miniature stuffed "Mushu" dragon toys as promotion and fundraising for our upcoming musical Mulan, in the spring.  These would be purchased from Dollar Days and no contract is required.  They will sell for $5 (our cost $1.42) for a profit of $3.58 per unit.  Proceeds will be used for props, set pieces, costumes and other items needed for our spring musical.

VI.G.6. Sweet Blessings Fundraiser
Rationale

EMS requests permission to work with Sweet Blessings on a cake and ice cream challenge fundraiser.  Many of our students at EMS benefit from the Sweet Blessings donations and we would like to continue the support.  An informational page is attached for more details.  

VI.G.7. Hearn Fall Festival
Rationale

Hearn Elementary PTA is requesting approval of their annual Fall Festival Fundraiser at a date to be determined. The Fall Festival will include games, food, and silent action. Hearn's PTA will receive 100% of the profits.

VI.G.8. Hearn's Applebee's Fundraiser
Rationale

Hearn Elementary PTA is requesting approval for Breakfast with Santa fundraiser to be held at Appleebee's in Frankfort on Dec 3rd. The cost will be $7.00 per person and PTA will earn $4 per person. 

VI.G.9. Pizza Inn Fundraiser-HES
Rationale

Hearn Elementary PTA is requesting approval for a Pizza Inn fundraiser. Pizza Inn will host a Hearn Elementary day on a date to be determined. Pizza Inn will donate 10% of all sales to the Hearn Elementary School PTA. 

VI.H. PRESCHOOL SURPLUS
Rationale

Request to attached list of surplus items from the Preschools.

VI.I. Grant Approval
VI.I.1. Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant
Rationale

Western Hills applied for the Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant during the 2015-2016 school year and failed to have the grant submission approved by the Board of Education.  The school has been notified they qualify as a recipient of the grant.  The school is seeking approval by the Board to accept the grant.  The application submitted is attached for your review.  The grant funds will be used to purchase additional copies of books for resource classrooms as well as purchasing more copies of the most popular books like Harry Potter and Hunger Games.  The application was a collaboration with the librarian and a special education teacher.  

Recommended Motion

Approve Western Hills to Apply for the Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant.

VI.I.2. Preschool Partnership Grant - Tier I
Rationale

Attached is the Preschool Partnership Grant - Tier I (Planning grant) for your review and approval.  The state-sponsored grant is an early childhood grant of $25,000.00 will improve the quality of early childhood education in Franklin County, increase the number of eligible students attending preschool, and build community partnerships.

VI.J. Shorten School Day
Rationale

 

VI.J.1. Request for Shortened School Day for 504 Student
Rationale

Franklin County High School has requested, per the individual 504 Committee, to request a shortened school day for a student. The student is diagnosed with a medical condition that meets the guidelines for a disability under 504.

 

VI.J.2. Shortened School Day Request-The Academy
Rationale

Jami Miller is requesting a shorten school day for a student at the Academy.   The ARC has convened and followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

VII. Enter into Closed Session
Rationale

KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy.

KRS 156.577(4)(d) Any preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent by the board or between the board and the superintendent prior to the summative evaluation shall be conducted in closed session.

Recommended Motion

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Actions Taken

Order #2016-228 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VII.A. Preliminary Discussion Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
VIII. Exit Closed Session
Actions Taken

Order #2016-229 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IX. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Hearn Elementary School.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2016-230 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:37p passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Order #2016-231 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:37p passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.