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.

Order #2017-284 - Motion Passed:  Approve amend agenda to add item V.M. Approve New Superintendent Contract passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The following students were selected to attend the Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University.

Sasha Sarajeeve, FCHS

Paul Portman, FCHS

Zoe Ward, WHHS

Abdullah Atayeh, WHHS

Julia Martinez, WHHS

Merideth Murray, WHHS student, has been invited to attend the Craft Academy at Morehead State University.

Ms. Dana Blankenship, Principal at Peaks Mill Elementary, was named Kentucky's National Distinguished Principal for 2017.

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.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present a Resolution to the Franklin County Board of Education to confirm the acceptance of an offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission.

RESOLUTION:

Resolution of the Board of Education of the Franklin County School District, confirming the acceptance of an offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission; authorizing and approving the execution of a participation agreement with said commission, authorizing and approving the execution of a lease agreement with the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation and any further necessary instruments; approving certain architects' plans for the construction of a Collins Lane Elementary School replacement project; approving the execution of continuing disclosure procedures, and approving the plan of financing the cost of said project.

Approve Resolution accepting the offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission

Order #2017-285 - Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution accepting the offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

In order to do business related to the sale of bonds, it is necessary for the Board to recess from the regular agenda.

The Franklin County Board of Education recess at

Order #2017-286 - Motion Passed:  The Franklin County Board of Education recess at 6:15pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

It is necessary for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation to have a brief special-called meeting.

Election of Officers for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must be held before the adoption of the bonding capacity.

The following officers are recommended:

President - Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown

Vice-President - Belinda Henson

Secretary - Kristen Waits

Treasurer - Lesley Cummins

Approval of the election of officers as listed above for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation

Order #2017-287 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of officers as listed above for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the Bond Resolution to the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation for their approval.

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $16,180,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $1,615,000) OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.180 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.290 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PURPOSES, PROVIDING AND DETERMINING THE DUTY OF SAID CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL PROPERTY, THE CREATION OF FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS AS AND WHEN THEY MATURE, THE CREATION OF ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE OF SUCH FOREGOING PROPERTY TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Approval of the Bond Resolution presented to the Franklin County District Finance Corporation for the New Collins Lane Elementary School

Order #2017-288 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Bond Resolution presented to the Franklin County District Finance Corporation for the New Collins Lane Elementary School passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The business of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation is concluded and must adjourn.

Order #2017-289 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn Franklin County School District Finance Corporation at 6:19pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Attached is the revised Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for 2017-18.   The CEP was revised based on language from the recently passed Senate Bill 1, input from our principals, and recommendations from our 50/50 Certified Evaluation Committee. The plan must be approved by the Board. 

Accompanying CEP evaluation forms will be presented to the Board at a future meeting for approval.

Approve the 2017-18 Certified Evaluation Plan

Order #2017-290 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2017-18 Certified Evaluation Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Per FCPS Board policy, to promote energy management in our district, the Superintendent/designee shall direct the development of an energy management plan (EMP) for Board approval.  Attached is the FCPS Energy Management Plan for the Board's review and approval.  The plan was developed and reviewed by the district Energy Management Committee.

Approve the FCPS Energy Management Plan

Order #2017-291 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FCPS Energy Management Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The coverage and service provided by Roberts Insurance for student accident insurance has proved to be thorough and comprehensive. Finance Director, Lesley Cummins, is recommending the approval of the Roberts Insurance and Investments as our student insurance carrier for the 2017-2018 school year at a cost of $50,914.00.  The plan summary is attached for your review. 

Approve the payment of $50,914.00 to Roberts Insurance for the renewal of our 2017-2018 student accident insurance policy.

Order #2017-292 - Motion Passed:  Approve the payment of $50,914.00 to Roberts Insurance for the renewal of our 2017-2018 student accident insurance policy. passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The attached salary schedules do not include any raise for classified and certified staff employees for the 2017-2018 school year. 

Approve 2017-2018 salary and stipend schedule

Order #2017-293 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2017-2018 salary and stipend schedule passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

For your review are the recommended KSBA district policy changes for 2017-2018. 

The minutes will reflect a first reading of these policies.

Mr. Pack will provide an update on the status of the district's current technology.

The May 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. BeLinda Henson was absent from both meetings and must abstain from voting.

Approve May 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Order #2017-294 - Motion Passed:  Approve May 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The May 18, 2017 meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. BeLinda Henson was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve May 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Order #2017-295 - Motion Passed:  Approve May 18, 2017 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The May 20, 2017 meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. BeLinda Henson was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve May 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes

The June 1, 2017 meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. Natalie Lile was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.

Approve June 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes

Order #2017-296 - Motion Passed:  Approve June 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Contract is attached for your approval.

Approval of the new superintendent's contract

Order #2017-297 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the new superintendent's contract passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Bondurant Middle School determined the media center would benefit from having VCT (vinyl composition tile) in selected areas  rather than carpet tile throughout.  The VCT will be used for Maker Space areas, among others.

Western Hills High School was originally scheduled to receive VCT in a designated area, but later determined the space was not large enough, and needs additional VCT in that area.

The following change orders will result in an overall reduction of cost from the original contract agreement:

• BMS - $1,905.76 less
• WHHS - $382.24 more
• Change - $1,523.52 less

Approve change orders for Bondurant Middle School and Western Hills High School media center flooring replacement as presented for a total reduction of $1,523.52

Order #2017-298 - Motion Passed:  Approve change orders for Bondurant Middle School and Western Hills High School media center flooring replacement as presented for a total reduction of $1,523.52 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The original BG-1 consisted of estimated costs in order to begin the construction development process for the new Collins Lane Elementary.  After all bids were submitted, a revised BG-1 was developed reflecting actual costs to the project.

Approve the revised BG-1 for new construction of Collins Lane Elementary School.

Order #2017-299 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised BG-1 for new construction of Collins Lane Elementary School. passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The April 2017 Financial Report is presented for your review.

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

1  - Directors' meeting, Assessment pick-up, BPT SBDM meeting, Board meeting

2  - Five Oaks Communication meeting; Assessment pick-up, Principal site visit; FCHS SBDM meeting; BPT SBDM meeting

3  - X-Day

4  - Administrative staff meeting; Follow-up to site visit; United Way conference call; FCHS SBDM; WRE SBDM meeting

5  - FCHS SBDM meeting; Finance meeting; CIA meeting; WRE SBDM meeting

6  -

7  -

8  - Directors' meeting; Principal site visit; EMS SBDM meeting; BPT SBDM meeting

9 -  Five Oaks Communication meeting; Principal site-visits; Meeting with B. Wagner and L. Cummins; WRE SBDM, BPT SBDM meeting

10 - Assessment roster

11 - Assessment rosters; District principal screenings; WRE SBDM meeting; Staff recognition dinner

12 - Finance meeting; Assistant superintendents' meeting; EMS SBDM meeting

13 - 

14 - 

15 - Principal site visits, Teacher meeting; WRE SBDM meeting; Board meeting

16 - KY Teacher of the Year ceremony; Follow-up site visit, Principal site visit; EMS SBDM meeting; BPT SBDM meeting

17 - School visit; School Subjects taping; BPT SBDM Meeting

18 - Teacher meetings; Principal site visits; Middle school advisory

19 - Assessment materials returned; Assistant superintendents' meeting

20 - EMS principal interviews

21 - 

22 - Assessment materials returned; EMS SBDM meeting

23 - Assessment materials returned

24 - Academy graduation; Site-visit follow-up; EMS SBDM meeting; Transportation banquet

25 - Site-visit follow-up; Graduation practice; Finalized assessment materials for shipping; Meeting with J. Hall and L. Cummins

26 - Board meeting preparation; Assessment rosters verification

27 -

28 - Graduation

29 - Memorial Day

30 - Five Oaks Communication meeting, Parent meeting 

31 - OVEC P-16; OVEC Board of Directors, Principal summative evaluation

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

Early Learning Village

Elkhorn Elementary

Hearn Elementary

Peaks Mill Elementary

Westridge Elementary

Bondurant Middle

Elkhorn Middle

Western Hills

Franklin County

The attendance report for month 9 and 10 (4/25 - 5/22 and 5/23 - 5/25) 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 #2017-300 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

7242 – Maternity – 8/16/2017 – 11/24/2017

1695 – Medical – 5/3/2017 – end of 2016-17 school year

7546 – Medical - 6/5/2017 – 6/9/2017
6142 – Medical – 5/31/2017 – 6/15/2017

Orders of the Treasurer

Date:   

Warrant #:  060517       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M053117      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.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

I am requesting for the attached contract to be approved between the Franklin County Board of Education and Dana Parker.  This contract will allow us to request Sign Language interpreting services

We occasionally have requests from ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) meetings for assistive technology evaluations throughout the school year.  Therefore, we need to initiate a contract with an outside agency to provide such service if requested.

It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English.

It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English.  Attached is a contract for approval to provide such services as needed.

Attached is an MOA with Eastern Kentucky University and Franklin County Public Schools for 2017-2018 to provide professional learning experiences for the university's student teachers and also includes expectations of the cooperating teachers.    

Recommend to pass MOA

Bondurant Middle School Chorus is requesting permission for FCPS to contract with the following accompanist at the listed fees for Chorale performances in 2017-2018.  The fees will be paid for out of Choral funds.

David Hughes - $50.00

Greg Hardison - $50.00

Will Nance - $200.00

Physical Therapy services are needed to implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) for various students.  Attached is a contract with Amie Amin to provide services as needed to meet the students' IEPs.

Attached are the three contracts for the Early Care & Education Provider Quality Improvement Grants for the Board's review and approval.  The contracts are a result of FCPS being awarded the three grants in the amount of $15,000 each.   

Mrs. Greenwell is requesting approval of the attached contract with Bongard in order to acquire various products she cannot purchase through the main distributor for food service.  

Mrs. Miller is recommending the district contract with Hands on Therapy for Therapy Services and to provide an independent evaluation if needed.

Bridgeport Elementary School is requesting approval to enter into the attached contract to sell spirit cards.  The proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for school wide technology supports and instructional resources.

Peaks Mill Elementary School ASP is requesting approval of the attached Ky Kingdom contract.  Visiting KY Kingdom is a part of the ASP's summer trips.

EES requests the approval to pay Catherine Elder, who is a certified CPR/First Aide trainer.  Ms. Elder provided training to the Elkhorn Elementary daycare employees on March 28, 2017.

Attached is an the invoice for training. 

Attached is a contract to renew NWEA MAP for reading, math, and language skills assessments, which are used as benchmarking assessments in grades K-8. These assessments provide data to assist administrators and teachers in making instructional decisions in regards to individual students and to assist with the identification of students for participation in Response to Interventions (RTI) and extended learning.

Attached is a contract with Liberty Telephone to provide maintenance for the identified schools' phone systems.

Attached is an Memorandum of Agreement between KDE and FCPS for three (3) Quality Improvement grants for $15,000 each with a focus on early childhood education.  

Approval of the attached MOA will provide funding for a Math Interventionist for Collins Lane Elementary School. The funding is a result of CLE being awarded the Math Achievement grant for 2017-2019.

Per FCHS Athletic Director, Tracy Spickard:  Please approve a contract for the following individuals for services they provided to FCHS Baseball Team during 2016-2017

Chuck Churchill - $750

Todd Beers - $750

Due to the complexity of reviewing and understanding proposed insurance policies/bids for consideration to present to the Board for approval for the upcoming school year, we are requesting approval of the attached contract with Peel & Holland, Inc.  The said company will analyze the proposals and provide the district with a written report to assist in making a recommendation to the Board by June 19, 2017.

Attached is the Teacher Leader Grant for the Reading Recovery program.  As you will note in the grant application, Ms. Amato will work with teachers in four districts, one of which is Franklin County. 

The Community Work Transition Program is a cooperative effort between local school districts, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky (IHDI).  The focus of the program is to assist eligible students with pre-employment transition services from high school to employment.  The district has participated in this program for the past 15 years and I am recommending we continue to offer this program as it helps students obtain a Career Work Experience Certification.

The Bridgeport SBDM council request the creation of one Boys basketball coaching position and one Girls basketball coaching position for the 2017-18 school year.  Each position will be paid $300 from the school's ASP funds.  Thanks you for your consideration.

The Finance Assistant position was changed from a salaried position to an hourly position in February; however, it wasn't changed to an 8 hour per day position, which is consistent with all other hourly positions at the Central Office.  We are requesting that the Finance Assistant position be increased from 7.5 hours per day to 8, effective July 1, 2017.

Due to anticipated changes to student numbers for the 2017-2018 school year, the Nutrition Services Department is requesting the following position changes effective July 1, 2017:

Create positions:

Cook, 4X182, Bridgeport Elem

Cook, 4X182, Collins Lane Elem

Cook, 4X182, Peaks Mill Elem

Abolish positions:

Cook, 4X182, Bondurant Middle

Cook, 4X182, Western Hills High School

Reduce position:

Cook, from 6 hrs/day to 5.5 hrs/day, Westridge Elem

Bondurant Middle School is asking for 8 more extended days for the Agriculture teaching position which would be a change from 202 days to 210 beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.  The additional days would provide the teacher the opportunity to continue working with students on summer projects, etc.

Upon review of the current Vehicle Mechanic series job descriptions, it was discovered that the job descriptions in use were not valid for the position duties and responsibilities. Therefore, we are requesting that revisions be made to the attached job descriptions as submitted.  

In addition, we are requesting to creation of one (1) Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor position (8X250) to be paid from the classified salary schedule.

Peaks Mill Elementary School is requesting the creation of a one hour per day instructional assistant position to be paid from ESS funds.  The requested position would be a 182-day position. 

In order to additionally support Elkhorn Middle and Bondurant Middle in the area of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, we request the creation of two (full-time plus 10 extended days) district CIA coach positions to serve our middle schools.

Please approve the request to create 2 CIA coach positions for EMS and BMS.

Based on needs of individual schools and to meet these needs, Ms. Six is recommending the following changes to the number of days for the following four district instructional coaches positions.  The number of days are based on a 240 day contract, unless otherwise noted. 

Reduce from 125 days/240 days to 105 days/240 days

Reduce from 125 days/240 days to 93.5 days/240 days

Increase from 107 days/240 days to 187 days/187 days

Reduce from 120 days/187 days to 110 days/187 days

FCHS Girls Soccer would like to attend Soccer Camp at Asbury College June 12-14, 2017

Coach Jon Sutphin

Students Attending:  20

Cost of $195 to be paid by each player for this trip

Accommodations:  They will be staying on Asbury College's campus

Transportation:  District Transportation is requested, munis code:  040-1025-0511

The Western Hills High School men's soccer team requests permission to attend the 2017 Centre College Team Soccer Camp.  The coach (Chad Mangum) will be attending with the team on July 11-14.  The booster club will pay $100 dollars towards the cost of each player who attends.  The remainder of the $450 residential fee and $250 commuter fee will be paid by individual players.  Parents/guardians will provide their child's transportation, and for the few players who prefer to commute, the parent will transport the player daily.  The cost covers housing, meals and the soccer instructions.  It is anticipated approximately 20 players will attend the camp.  

Please approve for the WHHS Men's Soccer Team to attend summer camp at Centre College.

FCHS Boy's Soccer Team would like to hold a youth camp "2017 FCHS Elite Soccer Skills Camp" July 17-18, 2017 at Flyers Practice Field at Lakeview Park for kids 7-13 years old.

Coach:  Louis Tandy

Cost to participant:  $55, or $50 if before July 15th.

Proceeds from the camp will go to the FCHS Boys Soccer Team.

FCHS Girls Basketball would like to hold a camp for youth June 12-14, 2017 at FCHS.

Coach:  Joey Thacker

Cost to Participants: $50 each

Proceeds to benefit Girls Basketball team

FCHS Quarterback Club would like to hold a Youth Football Camp June 15, 16 and 17, 2017.

Coach:  Eddie James

To be held at the FCHS Fieldhouse and Football Field

The camp is open to the public

Cost to participant:  $25 per child in advance, or, $30 per child June 15

Proceeds from the camp will go to the FCHS football team

Western Hills High School Dance team is requesting to host a kiddie camp for students in grades K-8 on July 24-27.  The camp will be held at Bridgeport Elementary School from 8 to 12 and the cost is $55 per camper.  For a family with two or more siblings, the cost of an each additional siblings would be $50.  All proceeds will go to the dance team. The WHHS dance team coach and current dancers will facilitate the camp. 

approve summer dance camp.

FCHS Dance Team would like to hold a Youth Camp June 12-15, 2017

Coach:  Kayla Fallis

Location:  Elkhorn Middle School

This is a fundraiser to raise money for Uniforms for the FCHS Dance Team

Cost to participants:  $60 each

Western Hills Football Team would  like permission to host a football camp for grades 1-6.  Cost would be $20 per attendee. Dates and times for the camp would be June 20-22 from 9 am to noon.  Coaches and players would run the camp and all proceeds would go to the football program.  The location will be at WHHS field. 

approve WHHS Football Camp

The supply of certified teachers available to substitute teach in the Franklin County Public Schools is inadequate to meet current demands.  On most days throughout the school year, emergency certified substitute teachers are needed to fully staff our schools.

State regulations require that the board state that “a sufficient supply of fully certified teachers to staff substitute positions is unavailable and the board declares that an emergency exists.”

We request authorization to submit applications for Emergency Substitute Teaching Certificates for the 2017-2018 school year.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 PM on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Peaks Mill Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #2017-301 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:56pm passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.