The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to prepare students for College and Career Readiness and to become contributing citizens.


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Kristen Waits will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected board member.

Mark Trier of JRA Architects will do a short presentation of the Collins Lane Elementary Schematic Design.  KDE requires approval of the design and authorization to proceed with the design development.  

Approval of the JRA Collins Lane Elementary schematic design and authorization to proceed with development

Order #2017-255 - Motion to Amend Passed:  To amend the motion from: "Approval of the JRA Collins Lane Elementary design and authorization to proceed with development" to: "Approval of the JRA Collins Lane Elementary design and authorization to proceed with development" passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Order #2017-256 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the amended motion passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities Companies requested a rate increase via the Public Service Commission (PSC).  The rate implementation was suspended until July 17, 2017 to provide the parties affected an opportunity to voice their concerns.  Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) has intervened on behalf of the school districts that utilize the utility companies.  Since we have one school, Peaks Mill Elementary, KSBA is requesting up to $26 to support their intervention attempt to prevent the rate increase.  This will require Board approval.

Approval of funding support to KSBA of up to $26 to represent the interest of the Board in an attempt to prevent a utility rate increase from Kentucky Utilities

Order #2017-257 - Motion Passed:  Approval of funding support to KSBA of up to $26 to represent the interest of the Board in an attempt to prevent a utility rate increase from Kentucky Utilities passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The December 2016 financial report is attached for your review and approval.

Approve the December 2016 financial report as presented

Order #2017-258 - Motion Passed:  Approve the December 2016 financial report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The first reading of Board Policy 08.2323 was at the January 9, 2017 meeting of the Board.  The second reading of the revised Board Policy 08.2323 is attached for your review and approval.

Approval of the second reading of Board Policy 08.23.23

Order #2017-259 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the second reading of Board Policy 08.2323 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The board is required to do a review when a procedure is created or amended. Procedures 08.2323 AP.111 1:World Project Documents and 08.2323 AP.21 Electronic Access/User Agreement Form are attached for your review.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2017-260 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

We are requesting approval of the attached contract with Medical Waste Services. The vendor we have used in the past was located out of state. Medical Waste Services is located in Ashland, Kentucky and is also offering us a reduced price for services. Contracting with this company will save the district around $2,000 per year. The contract is attached for your review and approval.

On behalf of Bridgeport's SBDM, Ms. Lail is requesting approval of the attached contract with Zearn for the remainder of the current school year.  The contract will provide individual students at Bridgeport access to the online mathematics program.  This product will provide additional curricular supports for the students. Title I funds will be used to for payment. The contract is attached for your review and approval.  

Westridge Elementary School received board approval on December 5, 2016 to conduct a fundraiser to sell Old Kentucky Chocolates.  The required contract was not submitted, hence WRE is requesting approval of the contract to sell the Old Kentucky Chocolates.  

Franklin County High School received approval to utilize an AmeriCorps worker to work with the staff and students to improve student success in the classroom with a focus on college and career readiness.  Mr. Sampson is requesting approval of the MOA which would be in effect until August 31, 2017.  Extended school service funds (ESS) will be utilized for the MOU.

Franklin County High School (FCHS) recently implemented a class to assist students in danger of not graduating.  To meet the diverse needs of the students in the class, FCHS requested to enter into a contract so the on-line learning program, APEX, could be utilized.  Funding for the program will be from general funds.

Attached is an agreement with Big Smiles KY to provide in school dental care for students.  Big Smiles KY would provide preventive and restorative dental services to children with parental/guardian signed consent.  This would be at no cost to the schools or district.  For students in need without insurance or public assistance, some services would be provided at no cost with parental/guardian permission.  If approved, the agreement would be for one year.  The agreement is attached for your review and approval.

Due to the individual needs of students at Elkhorn Middle School, Ms. Miller is requesting to add one hour per day to Katrin Holden's instructional assistant position to assist with implementing the Individual Education Plans (IEPs).  This will fulfill our obligations under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to ensure students are provided a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

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

Hearn Elementary SBDM is requesting the creation of the following position with accompanying stipends for the 2016-2017 school year. All funding will be provided from ASP funds.

Drama Coach - 2 positions with a stipend of $500 for each coach

We are requesting that one Central Office Custodian position be reduced from four (4) hours per day to three (3) hours per day.  The employee on contract in this position has requested this change and feels the work can be accomplished in the reduced time frame.

Request a central office Custodian position be revised from:

4 hrs/day X 250 days 

to:

3 hrs/day X 250 days

Hearn Elementary is requesting to increase a current childcare assistant's position from 3.75 hours/day to a 4 hours/day position.  This would be a 250 day position and ASP funds will be used.

Our Assistant Maintenance Director position is currently vacant. There are no plans to fill this position at this time; therefore, we request this position be abolished.

The District submits a grant to WHAS Crusade for Children each year and ultimately receives funding.  This year the District is requesting approval to conduct a fundraiser for the WHAS Crusade for Children during the week of February 13-17 to help promote awareness and raise money through a penny war between homerooms at each school.  The money collected will be donated to the WHAS Crusade for Children to support children with special needs.

WRE PTO would like to clarify the fundraiser approved at the January board meeting and request approval with the additional information.  This fundraiser is for PREk-8th grade students and open to the community.   Registration will be accepted up to the night of the dance.  Advanced tickets will be sold for $20 per couple and $5 per each additional sweetheart.  Admission after Feb. 3rd will be $25 per couple.  The admission includes, punch/dessert bar, 4x6 picture, and the cost of the DJ.  

WRE requests permission to conduct a dine to donate fundraiser at McDonalds on Jan. 30-31 for the Willie Wonka Jr. Musical.  The proceeds collected will be used for the Willie Wonka Jr. Play.  

Nine Western Hills High School students qualified to participate in the KMEA All-State Choir for which they auditioned in October 2016.  Mr. Roush is requesting these students, along with two teacher chaperones, be granted overnight stay at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville on dates February 8-11. Funding for the stay will be provided by the booster organization and individual students.  Transportation to and from the conference will be provided by FCPS transportation department.   

FCHS requests approval to travel Overnight/Out of District Feb. 8-11, 2017 for All State Competition in Louisville, Kentucky at the Louisville Convention Center

Chaperone:  Raye Hurley (teacher) and Kim Caudell, (Parent)

Students:  10 students will be attending, list attached.

Transportation:  FCPS Transportation is requested, using district competition funds

Accommodations:  Hyatt Regency Hotel

Cost per student:  $220.  This amount includes Lodging for 3 nights and one meal together.

Registration costs to be paid by Chorus Booster Club.

**Added:  3 band students will also attend, with their Band Director, Josh Toppass.  They will be sharing the bus with the Chorus.

Band Members will stay at the Galt House and will pay a fee of $106.59, which will cover their cost for this trip/accommodations.

Director of School Nutrition, Wendy Greenwell, is asking approval from the board for the surplus of kitchen equipment from multiple schools in the district. Attached, you will find a list of the requested equipment and the schools that house them. 

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 PM on Monday, February 6, 2017  at Central Office.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #2017-261 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:46pm passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.