Tonight we are recognizing four Franklin County High School athletes who qualified to compete in the state cross country meet. They are: Layne Bush Yvonne Stone Justin Kuhn Andrew Howe

Tonight we are recognizing three teachers who have completed all the necessary work and exams to become Nationally Board Certified. They are: Marcia Garmon, Bridgeport Elementary, Kindergarten Daniel Hill, Collins Lane Elementary, Physical Education Sarah Kittrell, Elkhorn Elementary, Guidance Counselor

Approval of minutes of the November 1, 2004, Regular Meeting.

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes of the November 1, 2004, Regular Meeting. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Approval of the minutes of the November 15, 2004, Special Meeting.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the November 15, 2004, Special Meeting. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Monthly Financial Report has been 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. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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 November 2004 November 1 - Attended Administrator’s Meeting - Conducted Meeting on “Open Enrollment” @ WHHS - Attended Board Meeting at Peaks Mill November 3 - Inspected Construction at Hearn, EMS, FCHS - Inspected Construction at WHHS, Bondurant, Bridgeport November 4 - Met with Ross-Tarrant, Architects re: EES, FCHS November 5 - Inspected Construction at Hearn, EMS November 8 - Conducted Meeting with Curriculum & Instruction November 9 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Met with Ross-Tarrant, Architects re: BG-1 - Inspected Construction at Hearn November 11 - Inspected Construction at Hearn, EMS, FCHS, Westridge November 12 - Met with Tim Holt re: Strategic Planning November 13 - Attended Bald Knob Elementary Auction November 15 - Conducted Meeting with Curriculum & Instruction - Attended Hearn Construction Meeting - Attended Funeral for Jeannie Lane - Attended Athletic Improvement Construction Meeting - Attended WHHS Construction Meeting - Attended Special Board Meeting @ FCHS November 16 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Inspected Bondurant Construction - Attended EMS Construction Meeting - Met with Tim Luscher (Jefferson-Pilot) - Met with Wanda Carter (Teacher) November 17 - Attended OVEC Meeting – Shelbyville November 18 - Attended WHHS Honor Society Induction - Attended Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Office - Participated in Downtown Candlelight Tour November 19 - Met with Mary Foster, John Vickers, Chrissy Jones re: Technology Issues November 22 - Conducted Meeting of Curriculum & Instruction - Inspected Hearn Construction - Visited Collins Lane and Peaks Mill - Met with Bill Crumbaugh November 23 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Inspected Construction at Bondurant, FCHS, EMS - Met with Narayanan Rajendran - Taped Cable 10 Program with Wayne Dominick - Met with Jami Miller November 29 - Conducted Meeting of Curriculum & Instruction November 30 - Conducted Staff Meeting

Correspondence with Mr. Chance is included for your review.

Personnel actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are included for your review. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of December 1, 2004 EMPLOYMENTS: Maintenance: Jonathan Winkle, Grounds Worker Transportation: Melissa Hoskins, Bus Driver Carrie Dean, Bus Driver Shelby Keith, Bus Monitor Bridgeport Elementary: Melissa Rash, Academic Coach Joanna Hamilton, Academic Coach Leisa Cammuse, Academic Coach Hearn Elementary: Sabrina Campbell, Academic Coach Rebecca Nelson, Academic Coach Marci Bennett, Academic Coach Meredith Millard, Academic Coach Suzanne Robertson, Academic Coach Kathy Phelps, Academic Coach Cynthia Carter, Instructional Aide Bondurant Middle: Leigh Kuhn, 8th Grade Team Leader LeAnne Haney, 7th Grade Team Leader Kelly Neal, Exploratory Team Leader Shannon Rogers, Special Education Team Leader Joni Crowe, 6th Grade Team Leader Elkhorn Middle: Carmen Thompson, Student Council Advisor Carmen Thompson, 6th Grade Team Co-Leader Tina Eden-Lewis, 6th Grade Team Co-Leader Richard Sharp, 7th Grade Team Leader Tammy Stratton, 8th Grade Team Leader Tammy Stratton, Writing Cluster Leader Su Sheridan, Exploratory Team Leader Sabrina Brandenburg, Yearbook Advisor Frank Farley, Instructional Aide Franklin County High School: Wanda Snow, Secretary/Bookkeeper EXTENDED SCHOOL SERVICES: Donna Heltzel, Teacher, Westridge Elementary Joe Lovell, Teacher, Westridge Elementary SUBSTITUTES: Kristara Amey, Substitute Custodian Sheila Wooldridge, Substitute Bus Monitor Substitute Teachers: Substitute Instructional Aides: Marlene McKinney Marlene McKinney Tandy Simpson Angela Lewis Jerry Deaton Carol McDonald Sherry Noon Janelle Cain Margie Cleveland Nathan Bales Merrill Flanary RESIGNATIONS: Susan Carol Chumley, Health Sciences Teacher, Career Tech Center, effective 11/29/04 Penny Fryman, Bus Driver, effective 11/19/04 RETIREMENT: Lala Brumfield, Business Teacher, FCHS, effective 12/31/04

Reports from the schools' SBDM councils have been presented for your review.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #11 for Bridgeport Elementary. This Change Order provides labor and material to revise the sewer force main as requested by the Frankfort Sewer Department. Cost = $10,880.44

Approval of Change Order #11 for Bridgeport Elementary at a cost of $10,880.44 pending KDE approval.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #11 for Bridgeport Elementary at a cost of $10,880.44 pending KDE approval. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #9 for Bridgeport Elementary School. This payment of $751,477.90 would be made to Marksbury Cornett Engineering Corp.

Approval of payment of $751,477.90 to Marksbury Cornett Engineering Corp.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $751,477.90 to Marksbury Cornett Engineering Corp. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending a reduction in retainage to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. on the Westridge Elementary School project. The architect confirms that the project has been substantially completed and is in compliance with the contract documents. The amount to be paid is $190,855.64.

Approval of payment and reduction of retainage to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. of $190,855.64.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment and reduction of retainage to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. of $190,855.64. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment: 1. Westridge Elementary $595 2. Bridgeport Elementary $2,640 Total: $3,235

Approval of payment of $3,235 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $3,235 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Representatives from Ross-Tarrant, Architects will present a progress on the various renovation projects in the district.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $24,985 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc. for work accomplished on Bondurant Middle School. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $174,107.57.

Approval of payment of $24,985 to James R. Leake & Son.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $24,985 to James R. Leake & Son. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #4 to the Hearn Elementary School renovation project. Proposal #2: Rehang existing conduit in all classrooms in pods 4 and 5 in order to bring up to code per electrical inspector request. Cost = $8,481.25. Proposal #8: Add a 20 minute fire rated door and frame in reception area corridor per request of building inspector. Cost = $3,317.18. Proposal #11: Relocate and repair two existing roof drains in pods 4 and 5 that are leaking. Cost = $5,267. Total amount of Change Order #4 - $17,065.43

Approval of Change Order #4 for Hearn Elementary School at a cost of $17,065.43.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #4 for Hearn Elementary School at a cost of $17,065.43. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #5 to the Hearn Elementary School renovation project. This change required the contractor to sawcut, remove and replace a concrete slab to allow for the installation of a new underground pipe. A chase wall was also reworked. This was a concealed condition in which the existing plumbing did not pass the plumbing inspection and had to be repaired in order to meet code requirements. Cost = $22,154.75.

Approval of Change Order #5 for the Hearn Elementary School renovation project at a cost of $22,154.75.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #5 for the Hearn Elementary School renovation project at a cost of $22,154.75. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $75,751.39 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary School renovation project.

Approval of payment of $75,751.39 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $75,751.39 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #4 for the Elkhorn Middle School project. During the drilling of the geo-thermal wells, voids (caves) were encountered. In order to make the system viable, these voids were backfilled with concrete. Cost = $29,323.85.

Approval of Change Order #4 for Elkhorn Middle School at a cost of $29,323.85.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #4 for Elkhorn Middle School at a cost of $29,323.85. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #5 for the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project. Proposal #19: Provides additional data connections in the kitchen per our request. Cost = $1,653.85. Proposal #21: Re-route an existing gas line running through a newly cut back roof edge because the existing gas line location did not allow enough area for proper flashing around the roof penetration. Cost = $1,021.74. Proposal #24: Provides two new cleanouts on existing roof drain leaders. The existing cleanouts could not be turned to face the corridor wall. Cost = $632.82. Proposal #25: Because of a concealed condition, it is necessary to rework an existing roof drain leader to go under the new plaza. Cost = $745.48.

Approval of Change Order #5 for the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project at a cost of $4,053.89.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #5 for the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project at a cost of $4,053.89. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #6 to the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project. Proposal #26: Install a new gypsum board and metal stud chase wall around existing roof leaders because of an existing concealed condition. Cost = $956.16. Proposal #28: Provides new plumbing lines where old lines fell during demolition. The old lines were an existing concealed condition and were improperly supported. Cost = $7,319.13. Proposal #29: Reworks existing plumbing lines in Science Room 141 to meet code requirements. Cost = $1,435.41. Total cost of Change Order #6 = $9,710.70.

Approval of Change Order #6 for the Elkhorn Middle School project at a cost of $9,710.70.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #6 for the Elkhorn Middle School project at a cost of $9,710.70. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #8 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project.

Approval of payment of $437,356.20 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $437,356.20 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Attached is a revised BG-1 for the Western Hills renovation and addition project. The amendment is needed due to the change in the contract as a result of numerous change orders.

Approval of the amended BG-1 for the WHHS renovation and addition.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the amended BG-3 for the WHHS renovation and addition. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of payment of $226,140 to Morel Construction Co. Inc. for work accomplished on the Western Hills addition and renovation.

Approval of payment of $226,140 to Morel Construction Co., Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $226,140 to Morel Construction Co., Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #6 for the Athletic Facility Upgrades. This change reshapes the existing road leading to the track from Bondurant and adds a 2" asphalt base. The existing road had a poor sub-base and failed in some areas. Cost = $4,094.

Approval of Change Order #6 for the Athletic Facility Upgrades at a cost of $4,094.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #6 for the Athletic Facility Upgrades at a cost of $4,094. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $70,510 to Morel Construction, Inc. for work accomplished on the Athletic Facility Upgrades. The balance to finish, including retainage is $51,250.

Approval of payment of $70,510 to Morel Construction, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $70,510 to Morel Construction, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

The Board will receive a brief report from Bill Critchfield of Critchfield & Critchfield, Certified Public Accountants. This firm did the annual audit for the Franklin County Board of Education for the Fiscal Year 2004. Board Members have received the full and detailed accounting report for the district in recent weeks.

No action is pending.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Orders of the Treasurer Date: 12/06/04 Warrant #: 120604 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. Date: 12/06/04 Warrant #: SFS120604 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.

Approval of the bills and claims.

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence: Tamara Clawson, Food Service - Deduct Days - May 25-27, 2005 Jenni W. Sutley, Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary - Maternity Leave (up to 30 paid sick days) - December 20, 2004 - February 28, 2005 Michelle Khan, Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary - Disability Leave - November 29, 2004 - January 10, 2005 Julia Colston, Receptionist, Central Office - Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - On or about January 20, 2005, for six (6) weeks. Cathy Barber, Elkhorn Middle School - Disability Leave - December 14, 2004 - January 3, 2005

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested above.

In the October Board Meeting the Board created a job description for STI Specialist. No salary was set at that time and it needs to be retroactive to October 5, 2004.

Board set the salary as indicated in the back-up material.

1. Mary Beth Andrews 2. Kimberly Caudell 3. Jill Barrows 4. Melissa Jones 5. Vonda Downing 6. Susan Barrows 7. Sandra Wilcox 8. Patti McKinney

Francis Shelton, Food Service, Bridgeport Elementary is requesting a Leave of Absence for January and February of 2005, when school is in session, for a trip to California. This would be considered a vacation and could be taken during the summer break. For this reason I cannot recommend approval of this leave.

Denial of request for a Leave of Absence.

The School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) has made an official FY-2005 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $35,556. This amount must be matched equally by the Franklin County Board of Education. Funds are available in the 2004-2005 Working Budget.

Acceptance of the FY-2005 KETS Offer of Assistance.

Motion Passed:  Acceptance of the FY-2005 KETS Offer of Assistance. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Pursuant to KRS 61.810, it is necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to go into closed session for: "Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency..."

Go into closed session.

Motion Passed:  Go into closed session. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Exit closed session.

Motion Passed:  Exit closed session. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The meeting be adjourned.

Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.