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.

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.

To expedite the FCHS Bleacher Replacement project, Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects agreed to start the project immediately since we were already working with them on the Hearn Elementary School at Copperleaf project.

Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement project.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement project. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

Bids for the Franklin County High School Grandstand  Replacement project were opened at 2:00 p.m. on March 25, 2008.  The lowest and best bid was from Outdoor Aluminum at a cost of $243,748.

Award bid to Outdoor Aluminum for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement Project at a cost of $243,748.

Motion Passed:  Award bid to Outdoor Aluminum for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement Project at a cost of $243,748. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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 the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project.

Approval of payment of $12,200.00 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $12,200.00 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $419,420.00 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project. The balance to finish, including retainage is $3,302,711.18.

Approval of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $419,420.00 to Alliance Corporation.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $419,420.00 to Alliance Corporation. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

Once the bid for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement project is awarded, the BG-1 Application needs to be revised to reflect the savings on the project ($35,533).

Approval of the Revised BG-1 Application for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement Project at a savings of $35,533

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Revised BG-1 Application for the FCHS Bleacher Replacement Project at a savings of $35,533 passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the March 3, 2008, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the March 3, 2008, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 3, 2008, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The minutes of the March 17, 2008, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the March 17, 2008, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 17, 2008, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

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

March 3
- Read to Students at Hearn
- Met with Charley Preston & Chrissy Jones
- Met with Wayne Dominick, Sara Gividen and New State Journal Reporter Scott
- Conducted Village Interviews
- Attended Board Meeting

March 4
- Attended ICAP Meeting FCHS
- Met with Jack Lykins, Corithia Kiser & Sharla Six
- Conducted Principal Screenings

March 5
- Met with John Higginbotham (United Way)
- Attended ICAP Meeting FCHS
- Conducted Principal Screenings
- Conducted Village Interviews

March 6
- Attended Tobacco Free Forum FC Health Department
- Read to Students at Bridgeport
- Conducted Village Interviews

March 7
- Attended Bus Driver Breakfast
- Conducted Principal Screenings

March 10
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Met with FCHS Parent

March 11
- Attended Jane Beshear Visit - Hearn Elementary
- Attended Thorn Hill Advisory Council Meeting
- Attended YMCA Strong Kids Campaign Meeting

March 12
- Spoke at Rotary Luncheon
- Met with Lesa Kay Hoffman & Cindy Stinson (American Fidelity)

March 13
- Attended District Assessment Training
- Met with Ed Breckel
- Conducted Principal Interviews
- Attended Arts Consortium Committee - Chamber of Commerce

March 14
- Held Personnel Meeting
- Met with CTC Teacher
- Conducted Principal Screenings
- Met with Dave Steele (Frankfort YMCA)

March 17
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Attended ICAP Meeting - EMS
- Attended Board Meeting

March 18
- Conducted Principal Screening

March 19
- Conducted Principal Screening
- Met with BMS Parent

March 20
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting
- Met with Melissa Rogers
- Conducted Village Interviews

March 21
- Attended KASA Finance Institute - Lexington
- Conducted Principal Screening
- Conducted Principal Interview
- Conducted Village Interview

March 24
- Met with WES Parent
- Met with Ted Collins
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Met with Christy Brock
- Met with Kathy Thomas - KDE
- Met with FCEA

March 25
- Attended Presidential Visit - Convention Center
- Conducted Village Interview
- Conducted Principal Interviews
- Attended YMCA Board Meeting

March 26
- Attended Regional Advisory Committee Meeting - KSU
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville

March 27
- Met with Ed Breckel & Lesley Cummins
- Attended United Way Luncheon - Capital Plaza
- Conducted Principal Interviews

March 28
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Met with Dave Steele - YMCA Crayon Club
- Met with Stacy Moore
- Conduced Principal Interview

March 31
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Conducted Principal Interview

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

KSBA Board Member Hours

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS
as of March 7, 2008

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:

Community Education:
Maranda Charles, Child Care Aide
Jessica Gonzalez, Instructional Aide (FT)
Christina Shumaker, Child Care Aide

Bridgeport:
Kathryn Hutcherson, Instructional Aide

Collins Lane:
Kim Young, Academic Team Co-Coach
William Parker, Academic Team Co-Coach
Athena Cuevas, PT Child Care Aide

Early Learning Village: (2008-09):
Lauren Burnett, Music Teacher

Elkhorn Elem:
April Deaton, Instructional Aide

Hearn Elem:
Meredith Millard, Academic Team Co-Coach
Sara Pope, Academic Team Co-Coach
Tara Black, Academic Team Co-Coach
Rebecca Nelson, Academic Team Co-Coach
Darell Rickmers, Academic Team Co-Coach
Rebecca Giles, Academic Team Co-Coach
Sabrina Campbell, Academic Team Co-Coach
Kathy Phelps, Academic Team Co-Coach

Westridge:
Jessica Holmes, Academic Team Co-Coach
Joe Lovell, Academic Team Co-Coach

Elkhorn Middle:
Shawn Bailey, Baseball Coach
Mary Moore, Cook/Baker

Franklin County High School:
Xavier Donnelly, Asst Wrestling Coach
Danny Clark, Custodian

Classified Substitutes:
Chelsea Carreer, Substitute Child Care Aide
Keriena Baker, Substitute Cook/Baker
Betty Rice, Substitute Cook/Baker
Dewayne Hancock, Substitute Instructional Aide
April Deaton, Substitute Instructional Aide
Ellen Wagner, Substitute Custodian
Marcus Anderson, Substitute Custodian
Angela Beavin, Substitute Instructional Aide

Substitute Teachers:
Robert Conway        Rachel Slattery         Amanda Owens       Stephanie Britton-Flynn
Benjamin Loftus      Diana Hogan                        Travis Bailey             Thomas Breidert
Robert Rivers            Katie Smith               Lucinda Meuser       Rochelle Silvernail
John Redfern           Avenell Haker

RESIGNATIONS:
Marcia Garland, Teacher Mentor, effective 3/18/08
Stacey Songer, Primary Teacher, Peaks Mill, effective 6/30/08
Kathy Tate, Custodian, Westridge, effective 3/10/08
Jennifer Barnett, Primary Teacher, Hearn, effective 6/30/08
Anna Hall, Primary Teacher, Hearn, effective 6/30/08

RETIREMENTS:
Pamela Reid, Intermediate Teacher, Collins Lane, effective 6/30/08
Glenda Lynn, Librarian, Bondurant Middle, effective 6/30/08
Mary Hudson, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane, effective 6/30/08

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 Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 04/14/08

Warrant #: 041408

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: 04/14/08

Warrant #: SFS041408

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.  Janie Hunter, BMS-WHHS
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 4/25/08 - end of 2007-2008 school year

2.  Denise Smith, EMS
Family Medical Leave 3/17/08 - end of 2007-2008 school year

3.  Sharma Aitken, BMS
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 3/10/08 - end of 2007-2008 school year

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, April 21, 2008, at Hearn Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:59 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.