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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• Congratulations to the following students who were named 2017 Governor’s Scholars:  Franklin County High School Aishwarya Balaji, Madeline Clements, Nikitha Rajendran, Jennah Reubens, John Bullock, Donald Dotson, and Pranay Mupparaju.  Western Hills High School Mindy Hatchell, Theresa Jaminet, Caroline Orange, Dawson McCoun, and Clayton Patrick.

• Congratulations to FCHS student, Lex Hendrix who was selected to the Governor's School for the Arts. Franklin County also had  Juan Betancourt, Madeline Clements, and Grayson Thurman selected as alternates to the Governor's School for the Arts.
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• At the recent state STLP competition, Franklin County Public Schools had numerous students who were recognized for their outstanding achievements.  We are excited to recognize the following students:  Franklin County High School - Toby Bryant and Will Brooks placed 6^th in the Sumobot competition (Coach: Tim Baker);  Bondurant Middle School students:  Sanjna Raj – 2^nd place in State for Digital Art, “Windy Summer Day”; Garrett Foster – 2^nd place in State for KSU/GIS/Maps Cartography, “Solar Mapping Project”; Quinn Oney, Conner Hill, Ahmad Ateyeh, and Daniel Ward (RCS Team, “Squadbots 2.0) placed 9th; Kobe Staude and Luke Staude (Sumobot Team) placed in the top 5 teams in the state.  (Coach: James Gary);  Westridge Elementary School recognitions include:  2^nd Digital Art – Agrani Kandlakunta, 2^nd Manipulated Photo – Gracie Chappell, 2^nd Storytelling – Emily Kurucz, 1^st Feature Film – Brianna Colston, Amilya Johnson, Sarah Whitis, Piper Hankins, Aubrey DeRolf, 1^st Documentary – Olivia Sharp and Rachel Wiley, 2^nd Documentary – Landon Dees, 1^st PSA – Izzie Newton, 2^nd PSA – Kiara Taylor, 1^st KATE – Garrison Graves, Gregory Meyer, Carson Thomas, Alex Whitt, And Kyleigh Penn, 1^st Music – Kendall Cook, 2^nd Music – Nate Gabbard, 1^st Sphero Hero – Nate Gabbard, Jason Middleton, Steven Meyer, Grant Parsley, Aaliyah Pearson, Abigail Stout, Ellie Roberts, Jaleia Hatchett, Olivia Beach, 2^nd Kentucky Travel – Brenna Jackson and Skylar Bowman, (Coach Jessica Holmes)

• We are very proud to recognize Ms. Jennifer Meo-Sexton, Bondurant Middle School, and Ms. Cheryl Nance, Collins Lane Elementary, for being chosen among the 24 finalists for the 2017 Valvoline Teacher of the Year!  Additionally, Ms. Meo-Sexton was notified she is one of three finalist for the KY Middle School teacher of the year along with one of nine finalist for the Kentucky Teacher of Year. Both teachers will be recognized on May 16 at the Capital Rotunda.

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.

Currently the weekly rate for all ASP programs is $45.00 per week or $9.00 per day. This has been the standard rate for several years.  FCPS has not raised rates since beginning the program in all schools.  Now the Child Care Assistance Program has raised their daily reimbursement rates to $10.00 per day for students receiving state assistance.  Therefore, we are requesting to raise the weekly rate to $50.00 or $10.00 per day beginning the 2017-2018 school year.

Approve the rate After School Program rate increase from $9.00 per day to $10 per day ($50/week)

Order #2017-275 - Motion Passed:  Approve the rate After School Program rate increase from $9.00 per day to $10 per day ($50/week) passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

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

Approval of the optional 2017 summer fees for Hearn Elementary ASP

Order #2017-276 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the optional 2017 summer fees for Hearn Elementary ASP passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The Transportation Department is requesting a change to the School Bus Conduct Report that is currently being used. The new version covers all essential matters that happen on the school bus in a more condensed version.  The new version provides the driver with lines to actually write on when explaining the infraction.  

Approve the revised version of the School Bus Conduct Report

Order #2017-277 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised version of the School Bus Conduct Report passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Due to changes in SBDM allocations and decisions, along with district needs various positions have been added and abolished. 

Approve the creation and abolishment of attached positions

Order #2017-278 - Motion Passed:  Approve the creation and abolishment of attached positions passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The April 10, 2017 board meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. Natalie Lile was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve the April 10, 2017 meeting minutes as presented

Order #2017-279 - Motion Passed:  Approve the April 10, 2017 meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The April 24, 2017 board meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve the April 24, 2017 meeting minutes as presented

Order #2017-280 - Motion Passed:  Approve the April 24, 2017 meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Four exterior doors leading out of the WHHS gym need to be replaced.  Because those doors are considered a life-saving egress, KDE requires the district contract with an architect to help coordinate the replacement.  Ross Tarrant Architects created the construction documents for us and is now requesting payment in the amount of $3,355.45 for their services.

Approve payment to Ross Tarrant Architects in the amount of $3,355.45 for services rendered.

Order #2017-281 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment to Ross Tarrant Architects in the amount of $3,355.45 for services rendered. passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

To make the Elkhorn Elementary School front office area safer, more accommodating to visitors, and aesthetically more appealing, minor renovations are necessary.  In addition to painting the walls and replacing/moving the desk to provide more space for visitors, it is necessary  to replace the existing vinyl composition tile (VCT) and wall base in that area as well.  Attached is a BG-1 for your approval for the replacement of the VCT tile with an approximate cost of $2600.  Capital Outlay funds will be used for the project.

Approve the BG-1 for front office floor replacement at Elkhorn Elementary School.

Order #2017-282 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG-1 for front office floor replacement at Elkhorn Elementary School. passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The March 2017 Financial Report is presented for your review.

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

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3  - Board meeting preparation

4  - Commissioner's webinar; WRE SBDM

5  - Teacher meeting

6  - Meeting with assistant principal

7  - Finance meeting, Assessment work

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10 - Directors' meeting, Site visits; Board meeting

11 - Five Oaks Communication; Principal screenings, High school advisory, BPT SBDM

12 - Site visits; Site visit follow-up, WRE SBDM

13 - Site visit follow-up; site visit; FCHS SBDM

14 - Allocation meetings; Site visit follow-up; 

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17 - Directors' meeting; Site visit follow-up; Bondurant staff meeting; EMS SBDM, Meeting with R. Chi

18 - Five Oaks Communication meeting; Allocation meetings; BPT SBDM

19 - Site visits; WRE SBDM

20 - Allocation meetings; Assessment materials preparation; Middle school advisory

21 - School Subjects taping; Site visits follow-up, Meeting with J. Hall (insurance); Finance meeting

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24 - Directors' meeting; Allocation meetings; Distribution of assessment materials; Meeting with P. Grugin; Board meeting

25 - Five Oaks Communication meeting; Chamber of Commerce meeting; Principal screening process; FCHS SBDM; BPT SBDM

26 - OVEC P-16; OVEC Board; WRE SBDM

27 - Adaptive Schools training; EMS SBDM

28 - Adaptive Schools training

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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

Bondurant Middle

Elkhorn Middle

Franklin County

Western Hills

The attendance report for month 8 (March 21 - April 24, 2017) of the 2016-2017 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2017-283 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

4815 – Medical – 05/19/2017 – end of school year

4537 – Medical – 04/20/2017 – 4/30/2017

4537 – Extend medical leave through the end of the school year.  

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #:   050117      Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M050117      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.

Westridge Elementary is requesting approval of the attached Contract Day Waiver for the 2017-2018 school year.  The request is for the FRYSC coordinator to work 225 days versus 240 days.

Elkhorn Elementary School ASP  is seeking approval of the attached contract for the summer ASP students to attend a Lexington Lexington Legends' game.

EES requests approval to enter into a contract with Ventourus, LTD to provide transportation for the fifth grade field trip to Kings Island on May 22.  Funds for the trip will be paid from school fundraisers.

Peaks Mill Elementary School is requesting approval of the attached Biztown Contract 2017-18 school year for fifth grade students.  Funding for the contract will be paid from school funds. 

Frankfort Independent Schools must provide IEP services which require a certified teacher for the hearing impaired.  Ms. Jami Miller has determined based on current student needs and the availability of FCPS current staff, we can provide the services.  The attached contract with Frankfort Independent would result in FCPS being reimbursed for the teacher's services at her regular daily rate, as well as her travel.

Frankfort Independent Schools has requested our mechanics provide services for their bus fleet.  These services include bus repairs and inspections.  Mr. Shepherd, transportation director, approved the availability of FCPS current staff to provide the above named services. The attached contract with Frankfort Independent would result in FCPS being reimbursed for services provided by the transportation department.

Attached for your review and approval is a contract between Franklin County Public School and the Frankfort Convention Center for FCHS and WHHS 2017 graduation.

Elkhorn Middle School 7^th grade choir has been invited to perform The National Anthem at the Lexington Legends Baseball game on May 10^th.  The 7^th grade students will leave the school around 10:00am on that morning to conduct the sound check at the ball park will be at 11:15am.  The game will begin at 12:30pm.  We will have lunch in the park as well.  We are requesting approval of the attached contract with Miller Transportation to provide transportation to and from the presentation.  

Attached is a contract for FCHS 2017 Prom with the Frankfort Convention Center May 20, 2017 for your review and approval.  The rental fee of $2200 will be paid by the activity fund for the Class of 2017.

The Collins Lane Elementary School ASP is requesting the creation of one additional PT Child Care Aide position to assist with the summer child care program.

Peaks Mill Elementary school is requesting a change in the vacant custodian position from 7 hours/day to 6 hours/day for 250 days.

Due to the need for summer preschool screenings, I will need to contract with up to five (5) speech therapists and four (4) preschool teachers to assist in the screening process.

Western Hills High School SBDM requests the creation of two academic team stipends of $125 each to be paid with Section 6 funds. This will be for the 2016-2017 school year.

approve position

Elkhorn Elementary school is requesting a change in a child care position from 8 hours/day to 6 hours/day.

Students will be attending an overnight FFA Leadership Camp on June 26-30 in Hardinsburg. Approximately 18 students with Mr. Zinner will attend and stay at the FFA Camp.  Funding for the trip will be paid by the FFA and attending students.  This trip qualifies us as a standard FFA Chapter.  FCPS bus transportation will be utilized.  

EES requests permission to travel out-of-state to Kings Island for a fifth grade field trip on May 22.  Transportation will be provided by a common carrier.  The fifth grade teachers and other staff/parents will accompany the students on the trip.  Funds for the trip will be paid from school fundraisers.

Twenty-two students will be competing at the State FFA Convention in Lexington on June 6-8.  Mr. Zinner and Ms. Ratliff are asking permission for overnight stay since the students will be required to participate in late evening activities and early morning.  The students, along with Mr. Zinner and Ms. Ratliff will stay at the Hilton downtown.  Funding for the trip will be provided by FFA activity funds and individual students. 

Approve Hearn Textbook Plan

Attached is the Bridgeport Elementary School 2016-2017 Textbook Purchasing Plan.  The plan has been approved by the SBDM and reviewed by Mr. Masters.

Recommend approval of Bridgeport Textbook Plan

Attached are the 2016-2017 Textbook Purchasing Plans for Elkhorn Middle School and Westridge Elementary Schools.  The plans were approved by the schools' SBDM councils and reviewed by Mr. Masters.

WHHS girls volleyball team would like to hold a kids camp to help promote their program on Saturday, May 20.  The camp will be for students in grades 3-7. This is a one day camp and the varsity girls and coaches will facilitate the program. All proceeds will go to the WHHS volleyball team.  

Approve Volleyball Camp

The Boys Basketball Team would like to hold their summer basketball camp on May 22, 23, and 24th from 5:30-8:00 PM. The camp will be for elementary and middle school aged children.  The cost would be $40 per student with all proceeds going to the Wolverine Boys Basketball Team.  Coaches and players would run the camp. 

Approve Basketball Camp

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 PM on May 15 at Collins Lane Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #2017-284 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:31 pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.