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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Franklin County High School AP Government students won 2nd place in the State High School "We the People" Competition. Team members include:

Kathleen Dudgeon, Jonah Fern, Taylor Mauer, David McIver, Sibre Morton, James Pack, Shreya Patel, Yancy Sizemore, Madison Terrell and Sonya Gardner (teacher sponsor).

The Western Hills High School BETA club received an overall 3rd place recognition at the State BETA Convention.The following members qualified to compete at the national convention by receiving a first or second place award.

1st Place:

math - Abdullah Ateyah (math), Spanish - Damaris Conchola,

technology - Emma Boebinger, Tanner Gyr, Shay Locke, Logan Mattox, Madi Sharp, Carter Stinnett

2nd Place:

speech - Bethany Schagane, French - Meredith Spencer, 

Club Sponsors:  Lorrie Fraley, Aimee Wilson, and Tara Graves.

The following members from the WHHS and FCHS recently qualified and participated in the to State Wrestling Tournament:

Western Hills:

Jaydon Garr, Jacob Smith, Devon Thomas, and Evan Hanus

Coaches: Sean Wilkins, Ken Hockensmith, Chad Greenwell,

Franklin County High:

Zach Manns, Nathaniel Lawrence, Cameron Bixler, Andrew Maupin, and Kyler Parr

Coach: JJ Townsend

Franklin County Career and Technical Center received the Superintendent Cleanliness Award for the month of January. School Custodians: Terry Bowman and Christy Quire.

Community Trust Bank Franklin County Public Schools Teachers of the Year:

Layne Allen - DISTRICT Teacher of the Year & Elementary Teacher of the Year

Bobbie Fryman - Middle School Teacher of the Year

Eric Sheilds - High School Teacher of the Year

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.

Carmen Inman, President/CEO of the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, will update the Board on Chambers' 2017 Priorities and discuss how the Chamber may assist the school system.

As per Board Policy 09.15, all school fees must be approved in advance by the Board.  Collins Lane Elementary is requesting approval of an optional summer ASP for various activities.  Participation in the attached activities is strictly optional.

Approval of the optional 2017 summer fees for Collins Lane ASP

Order #2017-262 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the optional 2017 summer fees for Collins Lane ASP passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Students in Franklin County Public Schools missed three weather-related days during the 2016-2017 school year.  KRS 158.070 requires school districts ensure 1,062 instructional hours and a minimum of 170 instructional days.  The approved 2016-2017 school calendar included 172 instructional days and all schools exceeded the minimum instructional hours.

I am proposing the following changes to the 2016-2017 school calendar.

February 17 Make-Up Day 1

February 20 Make-Up Day 2

March 17     Make-Up Day 3

March 31     District Staff Day

April 28       District Staff Day

May 30        Professional Development Day

May 31        Professional Development Day

June 1          Professional Development Day

The last day for students would be Thursday, May 25.  

All schools will exceed the required 1,062 hours and 170 instructional days on or before May 25.  

Approval of the revised 2016-2017 school calendar

Order #2017-263 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised 2016-2017 school calendar passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

JRA Architects are requesting payment of the attached invoice in the amount of $180,301.13 for design development work completed for the new Collins Lane Elementary construction.

Approve payment in the amount of $180,301.13 to JRA Architects for Design Development for the new Collins Lane Elementary project

Order #2017-264 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment in the amount of $180,301.13 to JRA Architects for Design Development for the new Collins Lane Elementary project passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review.

Ms. Jones' activities for the month of February 2017 are presented for your information.

1  - Transportation Meeting, Data Meeting, Elementary Advisory, Chromebook Distribution (BMS)

2  - Administrative Staff Meeting, Chromebook Distribution (EMS)

3  - Finance Meeting, Assistant Superintendents' Meeting, Board Meeting Preparation

4  -

5  -

6  - Directors' Meeting, 2017-2018 Allocations Preparation, Board Meeting

7  - Five Oaks Communication Meeting, 2017-2018 Allocation Preparation, Walkthroughs

8  - 2017-2018 Allocations Preparation, Early Childhood Task Force Meeting

9  - Senate Education Committee,  HVAC Meeting, Meeting with Rebecca Moore, FCHS SBDM Meeting

10 - Finance Meeting, Principal Meeting, Assistant Superintendents' Meeting, Teacher of the Year Announcement/Recognition

11 - 

12 - 

13 - Directors' Meeting; Collins Lane Design Meeting, Teacher of the Year Announcement, FCHS SBDM Meeting

14 - KECSAC Meeting, Five Oaks Communication Meeting, High School Advisory

15 - Walkthroughs, School Subjects, EMS coverage

16 - Allocation preparation, Middle School Advisory

17 - Finance Meeting, Meeting with J. Senter, Assistant Superintendents' Meeting

18 -

19 - 

20 - Directors' Meeting, Walkthroughs, Assessment Training, Board Meeting

21 - Allocation Meetings, Meeting with T. Godbey

22 - Allocation Meetings, OVEC Board of Directors

23 - X-Day

24 - X-Day

25 - 

26 - 

27 - X-Day

28 - X-Day

Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

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

Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils 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

The attendance report for month 6 (January 21 - February 20, 2017) of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

At the February 20, 2017 meeting, the Board approved the superintendent entering into a contract for Natural gas service if the cost per Dth (unit of measurement) were to reach $5.10 or lower.  The district was able to secure a a price of $5.04 per Dth for natural gas from Constellation through the Kentucky Gas Aggregation Program.  Attached is the signed contract for Board review.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2017-265 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

1024 – Paternity – 2 weeks – beginning 03/10/2017

3967 – Paternity – 30 days – beginning 02/13/2017

4672 – Maternity – 30 days – beginning 02/13/2017

7610 – Maternity – 03/31/2017 – 05/22/2017

6685 – Maternity – 31 days – beginning 04/10/2017

7325 – Medical – 2/21/2017 – 3/3/2017

7325 – Maternity – 4/4/2017 – end of school year

2192 – Medical – 02/13/2017 – end of school year 

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #:  030617       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M022817      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.

Ms. Cummins is requesting approval of the attached contract with RFH CPAs Consultants to conduct the district's 2017 annual financial audit.  

Attached you will find the recently updated SCN Permanent Agreement for participation in the Child Nutrition Programs administered by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of School and Community Nutrition. Ms. Greenwell is seeking approval of the agreement.

Collins Lane ASP is seeking approval for a summer trip to the Life Adventure Center.  The contract is attached for the Board's review and approval.

Collins Lane is seeking approval for the attached contract with Holiday World.

FCHS AFJROTC requests approval to travel to Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Ohio April 1, 2017 for cadets to compete in Drill Competition.

Chaperones:  Major Ed Parsons, Msgt. James Kinsella

Students:  25 students going, list attached

Transportation:  Miller Transportation, contract attached.  Paid from 040-2118-0610-0994

Trip has no cost to students, USAF and Fundraiser funded trip

FCHS AFJROTC requests approval to travel to Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio June 11-17, 2017 to participate in Summer Leadership School at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Chaperones:  Major Ed Parsons and Msgt. James Kinsella

Students:  16 Students attending

Transportation:  Miller Transportation, contract attached.  Paid by 040-2118-0610-0994

Cost to Students:  Based on Family Income, will be $240 or less

Lodging will be at Wright State University

Attached for the Board's review and approval is the contract with KSBA to facilitate the superintendent search.  

Westridge Elementary School requests the board approve the contract to sell Chocolates with golden tickets to the Franklin County Community.  This fundraiser will promote the school's musical, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. People who buy a bar with a golden ticket will receive free tickets to the show.  The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the musical.  

Bondurant Middle School is seeking approval to secure $500.00 grant from Ky ASAP for funding to provide activities during Red Ribbon Week.  Application is attached.

Western Hills High School is requesting approval to submit the attached ASAP grant where the grant's funds would be used for the Red Ribbon Drug Abuse Awareness Week activities.  

Approve ASAP Grant

The School Nutrition Services Department is requesting that the following vacant Cook position be abolished:

FCHS - Cook - 7X182

Western Hills High School would like to request the creation of an Asst. Track coach's position to be in charge of the middle school students.  This position will assist in the development of the high school program. School based funds will be utilized to pay for the requested $1000 stipend.  

Collins Lane was the proud recipient of the Mathematics Achievement Fund grant for 2017-2018.   Included in the grant was the employment of a certified math interventionist. Ms. Perkins and the SBDM council are requesting the creation of a math interventionist's position for the 2017-2018 school year.

FCHS Requests approval to send student Ashleigh Caudell to Minneapolis, MN March 7-11, 2017 to participate in ACDA National Honor Choir

Supervision:  Kim Caudell, Ashleigh's mother, will room with her and assume all responsibilities for her getting to/from rehearsals, sectionals and performances in Minneapolis.

Travel:  Parent will transport student to MN

Accommodations:  Hilton Minneapolis, paid by FCHS Drama Funds $347.50 (for student only)

Registration:  Paid by FCHS Choir Boosters $120.00

Collins Lane Elementary School's After-School Program (ASP) is seeking approval for three out of state trips:  Institute for Fitness and Sports, National Railroad Freedom Center, and NCAA Hall of Champions for the school's summer program.  See attachments for details.

Peaks Mill Elementary School is requesting permission for overnight trip to attend the 4-H camp.  The school will be paying the cost of the trip for all fourth graders.  The fourth grade teachers and parents will serve as chaperones.  Transportation will be provided by the Franklin County Transportation department.

Elkhorn Elementary fourth grade requests approval to attend the 4-H Environmental Camp on April 26-27, 2017.  At this overnight 4-H field trip, students will be participating in science activities that correlate with NGSS standards.  Cost of the trip will be provided by individual students, with support for any student who needs financial assistance.  The fourth grade teachers and parents will be attending as chaperones.  District transportation will be utilized to transport the students.

Collins Lane ASP is seeking approval for out of state trip to Holiday World on June 9, 2017.  Transportation will be provided by Miller Transportation.  

FCHS AFJROTC requests approval to travel to Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Ohio April 1, 2017 for cadets to compete in Drill Competition.

Chaperones:  Major Ed Parsons, Msgt. James Kinsella

Students:  25 students going, list attached

Transportation:  Miller Transportation, contract attached.  Paid from 040-2118-0610-0994

Trip has no cost to students, USAF and Fundraiser funded trip

FCHS AFJROTC requests approval to travel to Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio June 11-17, 2017 to participate in Summer Leadership School at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Chaperones:  Major Ed Parsons and Msgt. James Kinsella

Students:  16 Students attending

Transportation:  Miller Transportation, contract attached.  Paid by 040-2118-0610-0994

Cost to Students:  Based on Family Income, will be $240 or less

Lodging will be at Wright State University

FCHS Y-Club requests approval to travel to Louisville, Ky March 12-14, 2017 to participate in KUNA Convention.

Chaperones:  Sonya Gardner, Anissa Johnson and Amy Hyatt

53 FCHS Students attending

Transportation:  FCPS buses x3, to be paid by district competition funds 040-1022-0511

Accommodations:  Marriott, Downtown Louisville, pd by KUNA Activity Fund (Fundraisers were done)

Joe and Linda Stewart request the use of a small plot (district property) behind his house on 132 Seminole Trail as a garden.  Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have utilized this area for several years and are requesting continual use in the future.   

Westridge Elementary School requests the board approve the fundraiser to sell Chocolates with golden tickets to the Franklin County Community.  This fundraiser will promote the school's musical, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. People who buy a bar with a golden ticket will receive free tickets to the show.  The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the musical.  

The items listed in the attachment are recommended to be declared as surplus property.

Don Martin, KSBA facilitator for the superintendent search, will review the regulatory requirements and selection process with the Board.

Attached is a draft ad announcing the Superintendent vacancy.   Mr. Martin will solicit input and revisions made as agreed upon by the Board.

Approve advertisement announcing the superintendent vacancy

Order #2017-266 - Subsidiary Motion Passed:  Approve out of state advertising, not to exceed $600 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Order #2017-267 - Motion Passed:  Approve advertisement announcing the superintendent vacancy passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Mr. Martin shared a tentative timeline for the superintendent search process.  The Board will finalize and approve the timeline.

Approve superintendent search timeline

Order #2017-268 - Motion Passed:  Approve superintendent search timeline passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be held at Elkhorn Elementary School on March 20, 2017 at 6:00pm.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #2017-269 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:54pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.