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

Approve the March 2017 financial report as presented

Order #2017-275 - Motion Passed:  Approve the March 2017 financial report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

During the April 10, 2017 board meeting, the Board asked the proposed 2017-2018 meeting schedule be revised to avoid having two schools present at the same meeting. The revised schedule is attached for your approval.

Approve the 2017-2018 board of education meeting schedule as presented

Order #2017-276 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2017-2018 board of education meeting schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Since no adjustments are recommended to the March FY2018 Tentative SBDM Allocations, I recommend the FY2018 SBDM Allocations as final.

Approval of Final FY2018 SBDM Allocations

Order #2017-277 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Final FY2018 SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Currently there are exterior doors at Western Hills High School (WHHS) which must be replaced.  The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requires an owner/architect agreement for any construction project.   For projects with an estimate construction cost of less than $50,000, KDE will allow a letter of agreement.  Mr. Raleigh recommends the district work with Ross-Tarrant as the architect for this project.  Attached you will find a letter of agreement as required by KDE.  

Approve the letter of agreement for Ross-Tarrant Architects to provide architectural services for the WHHS door replacement project.

Order #2017-278 - Motion Passed:  Approve the letter of agreement for Ross-Tarrant Architects to provide architectural services for the WHHS door replacement project. passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached are BG-1s for three different projects:

a)  WHHS Gym Door Replacement (one set of four doors)

• The application reflects an estimate of construction costs of $9,345 and architectural fees of $2,260 for a total cost of  $11,605.

b)  ELV Bus Loop Re-paving 

• The application reflects an estimate of construction costs of $16,400

c)  Bus Garage Concrete Pad Replacement 

• The application reflects an estimate of construction cost of $40,500

Approve the BG-1s for:
a) WHHS Gym Door Replacement
b) ELV Bus Loop Re-paving
c) Bus Garage Concrete Pad Replacement

Order #2017-279 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG-1s for: a) WHHS Gym Door Replacement b) ELV Bus Loop Re-paving c) Bus Garage Concrete Pad Replacement passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Several schools and the bus garage have maintenance and facilities needs which the district anticipates addressing during the summer months.  We are requesting the board approve the use of capital outlay funds to finance the identified projects as listed on the Capital Funds Request.  The requested amount is $236,450, which will cover the cost of the identified projects 

Approve the Capital Funds Request in the amount of $236,450 to pay for facilities/grounds and maintenance needs.

Order #2017-280 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Capital Funds Request in the amount of $236,450 to pay for facilities/grounds and maintenance needs. passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Ross-Tarrant is requesting payment of $2,454.15 for the work completed with the Franklin County Flooring Replacement project.  

Approve payment of $2,454.15 to Ross-Tarrant for architectural work on the Franklin County Flooring Replacement project

Order #2017-281 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment of $2,454.15 to Ross-Tarrant for architectural work on the Franklin County Flooring Replacement project passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2017-282 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Bondurant Middle School SBDM Council has selected Commonwealth Technology as the copy/printer machine vendor and is seeking Board approval to enter into a lease contract.  The lease agreement has been reviewed and approved by Ms. Cummins.

As a part of the district's Early Childhood Initiative, Ms. Miles is requesting approval of the attached contract which would permit the Bibs to Backpacks program to placed ads on 25% of the shopping carts at the two Kroger store locations in Frankfort.

Due to several additional student evaluations at Early Learning Village due by May 2017,  Mrs Miller is requesting Ms. Jill Barrows, part time school psychologist, days be increased from from 85 to 95 to assist with the evaluation process.

The funding for this increase in time will be obtained from IDEA Basic.

Pursuant to KRS Chapter 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission is making an official FY-2017 KETS offer of assistance. The attached first offer is in the amount of $50,722 and a second offer is in the amount of $39,451 are based on final FY-2016 statewide ADA figures. Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally by the district.  Funding for the assistance match will be paid from general fund.  The official letters from the SFCC and the planning forms are attached for your review and approval.

Attached is an application for a FRYSC CORPs worker to assist Ms. Lawson as she works with students at Bondurant Middle School and Western Hills High School.  The goals and expectations of the program are located within the application.  The requested match of $5,875.00 would be paid from general fund.

Attached is a contract for Franklin County Schools to host a 2-day Level 1 bootcamp for up to 30 participants to assist them in becoming Google Certified Educators.  Technology funds and professional development funds will be utilized to fund the camp.  

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Franklin County Board of Education.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #2017-283 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:09pm. passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.