Franklin County
March 20, 2017 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Mid-Month Meeting
1. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

2. Report from Elkhorn Elementary School
Rationale

Matt Osborne, Principal of Elkhorn Elementary, will update the board members.

3. New Business
3.A. Approval of Final Design for the New Collins Lane Project
Rationale

Below is a hyperlink to the final design for the New Collins Lane Elementary School.  This is the final step prior to submitting to the Kentucky Department of Education for authorization.  Once approval is received from KDE, the next step will be to seek bids.

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Recommended Motion

Approve the final design for the new Collins Lane Elementary School

Actions Taken

Order #2017-270 - Motion Passed:  Approve the final design for the new Collins Lane Elementary School passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

3.B. Approve BG-3 - Collins Lane Elementary Project
Rationale

JRA Architects are seeking approval of the BG-3 for the new Collins Lane Elementary School project.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-3 for the new Collins Lane Elementary School

Actions Taken

Order #2017-271 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-3 for the new Collins Lane Elementary School passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

3.C. Approve Financial Report
Rationale

The February 2017 financial report is attached for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the February 2017 financial report as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2017-272 - Motion Passed:  Approve the February 2017 financial report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

3.D. Sick Leave Bank
Rationale

Assistant Superintendent, David Raleigh, will do a presentation on our current sick leave benefits for certified employees. This presentation will include discussion and possible action for the discontinuation of the sick leave bank. 

Recommended Motion

Rescind the sick leave bank policy and refund sick days to certified employees

Actions Taken

Motion Withdrawn:  Rescind the sick leave bank policy and refund sick days to certified employees was withdrawn by Ms. Natalie Lile.

3.E. 1: World Update
Rationale

Chief Information Officer, Jimmy Pack, will updated the Board on the implementation of the 1: World Project.

4. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2017-273 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

4.A. Approve Grants
4.A.a. Early Care & Education Provider Quality Improvement Grant
Rationale

We would like to apply for (up to 3) 2017 Early Care and Education Provider Quality Improvement Grant (up to $15,000 each) to provide professional development, curriculum, tools for screening and assessments, along with classroom/instructional quality materials and resources.  The district is eligible to apply for these funds due to our participation in the 2015 Early Childhood Education Summit sponsored by the Governor's Office for Early Childhood Education.  These proposals are due 4-7-17 and we were made aware of our eligibility on 3-10-17.  The completed grants will be shared with the Board at the 4/10/2017 meeting.

Recommended Motion

Approve permission to apply for the 2017 Early Care and Education Provider Quality Improvement Grant

4.A.b. KyNT3 Pilot Grant
Rationale

Please approve permission to apply for a $70,000 grant (KyNT3 Pilot Grant) to improve teaching and learning in Franklin County Public Schools. 

4.B. Create/Modify Positions
4.B.a. ARC Chairperson - Additional Contract Day
Rationale

Kellye Vincent, ARC Chairperson, is currently contracted for 50 days.  We would like to add 10 more days to her contract to finish out the 2016-17 school year to fulfill First Steps meetings and chair ARC meetings for preschool.

The funding for this increase will be obtained from IDEA Preschool.

4.C. Approve Contracts
4.C.a. Old Kentucky Chocolates Contract - BPT
Rationale

Bridgeport Elementary is requesting approval of a contract with Old Kentucky Chocolates to sell candy for a fundraiser.  The proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to help fund a fourth grade field trip.

5. Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810
Rationale

Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Board will go into Closed Session for "Discussion of proposed or pending litigation..."

Recommended Motion

The Board enter into Closed Session

Actions Taken

Order #2017-274 - Motion Passed:  The Board enter into Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

6. Exit Closed Session
Recommended Motion

The Board come out of closed session at

Actions Taken

Order #2017-275 - Motion Passed:  The Board come out of closed session passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

7. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 PM on April 10, 2017 at the Franklin County Board of Education at 190 Kings Daughters Drive, Building #200.    

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2017-276 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.