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.

Attached is a right of way agreement with Columbia Gas for a fifty feet wide easement for a pipeline on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project. 

Approval of the easement with Columbia Gas

Motion Passed:  Approval of the easement with Columbia Gas passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

It is time to renew our Property, Liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance.  KSBA and KSBIT have provided a 16.9% decrease in our premiums for 2008-09.  Our premium for 2007 was $257,226.22 and our reduced premium for 2008 is $229,669.13 (a savings of $27,557.09).

Approve the payment of $229,669.13 to Kentucky School Boards Insurance Trust for the renewal of our property, liability, and worker's comp insurance policy.

Motion Passed:  Approve the payment of $229,669.13 to Kentucky School Boards Insurance Trust for the renewal of our property, liability, and worker's comp insurance policy. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

The coverage and service provided by Roberts Insurance for student accident insurance has proved to be thorough and comprehensive.  Our total premium for the renewal of our policy for the 2008-09 school year is $48,065.40.

Approve the payment of $48,065.40 to Roberts Insurance for the renewal of our 2008-09 student accident insurance policy.

Motion Passed:  Approve the payment of $48,065.40 to Roberts Insurance for the renewal of our 2008-09 student accident insurance policy. passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.

The contract for our district audit is due to the Kentucky Department of Education by May 30.  The quality and accuracy of our audits performed by Critchfield and Critchfield have been extremely satisfactory.   The cost for a comprehensive audit for the 2007-08 school year is $18,400.

Approve the audit contract with Critchfield and Critchfield for $18,400.

Motion Passed:  Approve the audit contract with Critchfield and Critchfield for $18,400. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

We submitted a grant to the College Board through the Chinese Guest Teacher Program.  The grant was approved and we need to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the College Board.  This program will provide the Franklin County Public Schools a guest teacher for the 2008-09 school year to teach Mandarin Chinese at the Early Learning Village and for our high school students.  The grant covers the salary for this teacher.  Our cost for the teacher during the 2008-09 school year will be $9800 for housing, insurance, and processing fees.

Approve the MOA with the College Board for the Chinese Guest Teacher Program.

Motion Passed:  Approve the MOA with the College Board for the Chinese Guest Teacher Program. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

Attached are three proposed Board Meeting Schedules for 2008-2009.  The dates are the same on each one, however the start times vary.

Schedule A - 7:00 p.m. start time for all meetings

Schedule B - 6:30 p.m. start time for all meetings

Schedule C - 7:00 p.m. start time for Regular Meetings & 6:30 p.m. start time for Working Sessions
    

Approval of Board Meeting Schedule _____ for 2008-2009

Motion Passed:  To postpone this item until the next meeting passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

This is a last minute item for Special Education.  A parent has requested that an ARC meeting be transcribed and this must be done in a timely manner.  This item cannot wait until the June 2 Board Meeting.   

Approval of the attached contract for transcription services.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached contract for transcription services. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Meeting minutes for the FCHS Grandstand Replacement Project are presented for your information.

Representatives from Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects will present a report on Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $7,320 for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project.

Approval of payment of $7,320 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $7,320 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 #10 in the amount of $559,583.50 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project.   The balance to finish, including retainage, is $2,743,127.68.

Approval of Pay Application #10 in the amount of $559,583.50 to Alliance Corporation.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #10 in the amount of $559,583.50 to Alliance Corporation. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

The minutes of the April 14, 2008, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the April 14, 2008, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the April 14, 2008, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the April 21, 2008, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the April 21, 2008, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the April 21, 2008, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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 Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

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

April 1
- Conducted Village Staff Meeting

April 2
- Conducted Central Office Staff Meeting
- Met with Bob Wagoner
- Conducted Principal Interviews

April 3
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting

April 10
- Attended Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf Construction Meeting
- Met with Teacher - EMS
- Met with Joe Roberts
- Met with Parent - EMS

April 14
- Met with Kyle Sexton
- Met with Chrissy & Charley
- Attended Board Meeting

April 15
- Met with Bob Arvin
- Met with Charlie Jones & Charley Preston
- Attended YMCA Strong Kids Meeting

April 16
- Visited WHHS
- Met with Dave Goldberg
- Met with Parent - WHHS
- Met with State Journal
- Conducted Interview

April 17
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting
- Attended Leadership Frankfort at CTC

April 18
- Visited Westridge
- Attended CIA Meeting
- Submitted Principal Candidates (WHHS)
- Attended "We Believe" Celebration - CLE

April 21
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Met with Melissa Rogers
- Attended Board Meeting

April 22
- Visited Bondurant
- Attended Prichard Committee Meeting
- Attended Thornhill Advisory Meeting

April 23
- Met with Sharon Collett (Allocations)
- Appeared on Cable 10 Show w/Wayne Dominick

April 24
- Visited Peaks Mill & Collins Lane
- Conducted Personnel Meetings

April 25
- Visited Hearn & EMS
- Met with Jami Miller
- Interviewed Principal Candidate
- Met with Jami Miller & Christy Brock

April 28
- Met with Susan Boyer, Malaika Williams (KSU) & Deborah Wigginton
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Attended State Superintendents' Meeting - Lexington
- Attended FCEA Meeting

April 29
- Conducted Central Office Staff Meeting
- Attended CIA Meeting
- Conducted Personnel Meeting
- Conducted Evaluations
- Attended YMCA Board Meeting

April 30
- Conducted Evaluation

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS as of May 2, 2008
EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:
Bondurant Middle:
Wally Disponette, Asst Girls’ Soccer Coach

Elkhorn Middle:
Chris Douglas, Asst Boys’ Soccer Coach

Substitute Teachers:
Sara Story
Betty Bright
Kim Parrish

RESIGNATIONS:
Kathy Tate, Custodian, Westridge, effective 3/10/08
Marcia Garland, Teacher Mentor, effective 3/18/08
Melinda McGirt, Family Literacy Assistant, Community Ed, effective 4/25/08

RESIGNATIONS: (effective 6/30/08)
Anna Hall, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary School
Jennifer Barnett, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary School
Stacy Songer, Primary Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary School
Janice Bailey, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Elementary School
Jorge Romero, Info Tech Teacher, Career Tech Center

RETIREMENTS: (effective 6/30/08)
Mary Hudson, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane Elementary
Glenda Lynn, Library Media Specialist, Bondurant Middle School
Pamela Reid, Intermediate Teacher, Collins Lane Elementary

NONRENEWAL OF CERTIFIED CONTRACTS: (for 2008-09)

Bridgeport:
Tricia Helmlinger, Special Education
Collins Lane:
Aelicia Blevins, Primary/Extended School Services
Joyce Pennington, Special Education
Elkhorn Elementary:
Stephanie Byrns, Primary
Michelle Little, Kindergarten
Holly Crosthwaite, Extended School Services
April Johnson, Special Education/FMD
Amy Wilhoite, Special Education

Hearn:
Huston Wells, Assistant Principal
Jennifer Oakes, Primary
Darell Rickmers, Primary
Ashlie Malcolm, Primary
Suzanne Brake, Extended School Services
Shelley Brown, Special Education
Peaks Mill:
Amanda Goble, Intermediate
Katie Bratton, Reading
Cassaundra Stacy, Special Education
Westridge:
Kim Haskins, Primary
Robyn Marcum, Intermediate
Bondurant Middle:
Shannon Thomas, Music
Sharma Aitken, Physical Education
Christopher Frazier, Mathematics
Cheryl Lester, Science/Language Arts
Ashley Wink, Special Education
Bobbi Williams, Special Education
Amy Hamilton, Social Studies
Elizabeth Altug, Language Arts/Social Studies
Carrie Thompson, Language Arts/Social Studies
Elkhorn Middle:
James McNulty, Language Arts
Andre Dulaney, Language Arts
Hageman, Richard, Science
Franklin County High School:
Lauren Van Zee, Spanish/English
Laura Freire, Mathematics
Rachel Ackerman, Social Studies
Jessica Nettle, Special Education/FMD
Elizabeth Blevins, Special Education/FMD
Western Hills High School:
Amy Schwartz, English
Jean McGrew, French
William Moorman, Science
Jessica Gira, Special Education
Educational Development Center:
Stephen Jones, Special Education

District-Wide Positions:
Linda Copley-Arnold, Gifted/Talented
Jeannece Luhrs, Gifted/Talented
Kathy Phelps, Gifted/Talented
Joan Johnston, Gifted/Talented
Melissa Fell, Gifted Talented
Paula Boucher, Teacher Mentor
Glenda Brown, Teacher Mentor
Lala Brumfield, Teacher Mentor
Lisa Grim, Teacher Mentor
Virginia McCarty, Teacher Mentor
Charlene VanWinkle, Teacher Mentor
Wendy Zumwalt, Teacher Mentor

NONRENEWAL OF CLASSIFIED CONTRACT: (FOR 2008-09)

Bridgeport:
Darrell Florian, Custodian
Instructional Aides-
   Sherri Locke
   Patti Perry
   Charles Perry
   Kori Fisher
   Kim Minter
   Katherine Hutcherson
Collins Lane:
Instructional Aides-
   Alice Childs
   Christina Foley
   Adrienne Willis
   Cindy Willard
   Nicole Gilkison
Elkhorn Elementary:
Instructional Aides-
   Lila Johnson
   Betty Criscillis
   Carolyn Cornish
   Vicki Settle
   April Deaton

Hearn:
Instructional Aides-
   Jessica Turner
   Barbara Burch
   Lisa Stone
   Angela Lewis
   Kerry Montfort
   Robin Hall
Peaks Mill:
Toni Carroll, Secretary
Instructional Aides-
   Lana Hogan
   Jody Wheatley
   Lisa Hogan
   Ellen Costigan
Westridge:
Instructional Aides-
   Ramona Griffin
   Fran Johnston
   Rhonda Weber
   Chasity Goodman
   Kimberly Erbeck
Bondurant Middle:
Susan Moore, Library Aide
Chris Hoover, Instructional Aide
Robbie Roberts, Time Out
Elkhorn Middle:
Susan Moore, Library Aide
Patrick Curran, Instructional Aide
Travers Brown, Time Out
Franklin County High School:
Donna Jones, Library Aide
Amy Nance, Social Worker
Western Hills High School:
Mary Jo Games, Library Aide

TRANSFERS:

Janis Baker-Penn, from School Secretary for Elkhorn Middle to Data Information Specialist at the Central Office, effective 4/1/08.

TRANSFERS: (effective for 2008-09)

Kendra Quire, from Elkhorn Elem to Preschool Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Christa Bevins, from Peaks Mill to Preschool Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Patricia McKinney, from Hearn to Special Ed Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Kelley Bush, from Elkhorn Elem to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Diane Cross, from Hearn to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Lauren Logan, from Elkhorn Elem to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Ashlee Lane, from Hearn to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Rhonda Barmore, from Peaks Mill to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Kendall Rhorer, from Hearn to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Tina Adcock, from Peaks Mill to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Christa Hockensmith, from Peaks Mill to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Tracy Pennington, from Peaks Mill to Kindergarten Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Andy Bradley, from Elkhorn Elem to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Rosalie Rogers, from Elkhorn Elem to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Stacey Parritt, from Peaks Mill to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Matosha Thacker, from Peaks Mill to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Amy Dungan, from Peaks Mill to to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Anne Moore, from Hearn to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Nick Barton, from Hearn to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Candace Hobbs, from Hearn to 1^st Grade Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Stephanie Meyer, from Elkhorn Elem to Special Ed Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Kim Caudell, from Hearn to Special Ed Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Chris Monette, from Collins Lane to Special Ed Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Mary Beth Andrews, from Hearn to Special Ed Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Emily Siemens, from Peaks Mill to Special Ed Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Lori Preston, from Hearn to Reading Teacher for Hearn and the Early Learning Village
Stacy Robbins, from Elkhorn Elem to Reading Teacher for Elkhorn and the Early Lng Village
Carmen Amato, from Elkhorn Elem to Early Lit Teacher for the Early Learning Village
Ashley Martin, from Peaks Mill to Reading Teacher for Peaks Mill and the Early Lng Village
Maria Lineberger, from Hearn to Early Lit Teacher for the Early Learning Center
Marilyn Congleton, from Elkhorn Elem to Library Media Specialist for the Early Lng Village
Mark Cross, from Elkhorn Elem to Guidance Counselor for the Early Learning Center
Rachel Duvall-Shaw, from Elhorn Elem to Speech Path for the Early Learning Center
Amanda Weber, from Elkhorn Elem to School Psychologist for the Early Learning Center
Jill Payne, from Elkhorn Elem to FRC Coordinator for the Early Learning Center

Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.

Deborah Wigginton will present the Attendance Report for Month 7.

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 Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 05/05/08

Warrant #: 050508

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: 05/05/08

Warrant #: SFS050508

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

United Way
KDE
Bluegrass Workforce Investment Board

Thee following employee is requesting a leave of absence:

Linda Bailey, Food Service
Disability Leave, 4/14/08-End of 2007-2008 school year

Approval of the leave of absence as requested

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, May 19, 2008, at Bridgeport Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 9:23 passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.