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 deed of easement with the City of Frankfort for a sanitary sewer line on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project. 

Approval of the easement with the City of Frankfort

Motion Passed:  Approval of the easement with the City of Frankfort passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

Due to rising fuel prices, we are losing money by sending our buses on field trips and extracurricular activities.  We currently charge the schools or any other Board approved agency $1.25 per mile.  

As of May 28, we currently pay $4.59 per gallon for diesel fuel. Prices are predicted to increase further this summer.   In order to address the rising cost of fuel, we are proposing a raise in our mileage rate to $3.00 per mile.  While this is a significant increase, from our current rate, we have no other choice.  In 2007-2008, we spent approximately $190,000 beyond the receipts for field trips and extracurricular activities.  This amount is above and beyond the costs of our daily routes.

To increase the mileage rate for 2008-2009 to $3.00 per mile.

Motion Passed:  To increase the mileage rate for 2008-2009 to $3.00 per mile. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

Due to the significant increase in the price of fuel for buses, it is necessary to place a freeze on regular school field trips to destinations outside of Franklin County.  This does not include competitions, co-curricular, athletics, special events or trips funded through grants.

To approve the freeze on regular field trips outside of Franklin County during the 2008-09 school year.

Motion Passed:  To approve the freeze on regular field trips outside of Franklin County during the 2008-09 school year. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

At the May Board meeting, we discussed the meeting dates and locations as well as a possible revision of the starting times for our meetings.

I have attached Schedules A, B, and C (as we discussed last month) which includes a copy of the proposed meeting dates, locations, and starting times for your review.

As a courtesy to our school staff members, parents, and students who may be involved in the working sessions, I am proposing that we select Schedule C as follows:

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

Approval of Schedule C for our 2008-09 Board Meeting dates, locations, and starting times.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Schedule C for our 2008-09 Board Meeting dates, locations, and starting times. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $25,955.91 for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf and FCHS Grandstand projects.

Hearn at Copperleaf -     $  8,540.00

FCHS Grandstand -         $17, 415.91

Total Due -                     $25,955.91

Approval of payment of $25,955.91 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $25,955.91 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #11 in the amount of $844,240.00 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project.  The balance to finish, including retainage, is $1,898,887.68.

Approval of Pay Application #11 in the amount of $844,240.00 to Alliance Corporation.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #11 in the amount of $844,240.00 to Alliance Corporation. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

The minutes of the May 5, 2008, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the May 5, 2008, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the May 5, 2008, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the May 19, 2008, Special Meeting are presented for your approval.

Approval of the minutes of the May 19, 2008, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the May 19, 2008, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.

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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

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

May 1
- Met with Bob Arvin & Bob Wagoner
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting
- Met with Edsel Moore & Raymond Webb (Shriner's)
- Gave Girlscout Leadership Career Talk

May 5
- Met with Kathy Phelps
- Attended Board Meeting

May 6
- Attended Bus Driver's Breakfast
- Met with Stacy Moore

May 7
- Met with Martha Lail (Allocations)
- Met with Donnie Owens (Allocations)
- Met with Greg Gaby (Allocations)
- Met with Kyle Sexton (Allocations)
- Met with Sharon Collett (Allocations)
- Met with Melissa Rogers (Allocations)
- Met with Dennis Hancock (Allocations)
- Met with Jack Lykins (Allocations)
- Met with Sharla Six (Allocations)
- Met with Corithia Kiser (Allocations)

May 8
- Met with Jami Miller
- Met with Stephanie Byrns (Teacher)

May 9
- Met with Lucas Stone (Teacher)
- Attended Author Luncheon - Hearn

May 12
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Attended Extravaganza

May 13
- Met with Deborah Nelson - LRC
- Attended State Journal Academic Banquet

May 14
- Visited Peaks Mill
- Visited FCHS
- Attended Reception for Rita Rector - WHHS

May 15
- Attended Strong Kids - Prichard Committee Meeting
- Met with Stacy Moore
- Met with Anna Hall (Teacher)
- Attended Frankfort Chamber Night - Capital Cellars

May 16
- Met with Bob Wagoner
- Attended Battle of the Books - Hearn
- Met with Karen Schneider (MOA)

May 19
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Met with Corithia Kiser (Evaluation)
- Met with FCEA
- Attended Special Board Meeting

May 20
- Met with Karen Schneider (Evaluation)
- U of L

May 21
- Attended Art Show - Bridgeport
- Met with Martha Lail (Evaluation)
- Met with Sharla Six (Evaluation)
- Met with Greg Gaby (Evaluation)
- Met with Dennis Hancock (Evaluation)

May 22
- Met with Kyle Sexton (Evaluation)
- Met with Melissa Rogers (Evaluation)
- Met with Sharon Collett (Evaluation)
- Met with Nathan Yandell (Evaluation)
- Attended Governor's Presentation (Weather Radios - Homeland Security) - FCHS
- Met with Donnie Owens (Evaluation)
- Attended Retirement Dinner - EMS

May 23
- Visited WHHS
- Attended Drama Program - CLE

May 27
- Conducted Central Office Staff Meeting
- Met with Chrissy Jones & Charley Preston
- Attended Literacy Meeting
- Attended YMCA Board Meeting

May 28
- Attended Regional Advisory Committee Meeting - KSU
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville
- Attended Student/Parent Night - EMS

May 29
- Attended Administrative Team Meeting
- Attended Literacy Meeting - CLE

May 30
- Met with Stacy Moore
- Met with Jack Lykins
- Met with American Fidelity
- Attended ICAP Meeting - BMS

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of May 29, 2008

EMPLOYMENTS:

Transportation Dept:
Ricky Greer, Bus Driver

Community Education:
Carol Hurn, PT Learning Center Instructor

Early Learning Village:
William Parker, Assistant Principal (2008-09)
Kyle Peters, Physical Education Teacher (2008-09)
Jennifer Reusch, Art Teacher (2008-09)

Peaks Mill Elementary:
April Brown, Art Teacher (for 2008-09)

Western Hills High School:
Jason Booth, Softball Coach
Christopher Hoover, Assistant Baseball Coach
Jonathan Thomas, Assistant Track Coach
Kenneth Stephens, Assistant Softball Coach

Classified Substitutes:
Vanessa Gaines, Substitute Cook/Baker
Michael Daddone, Substitute Instructional Aide

RESIGNATIONS:
Brittani Davis, Childcare Aide, Bridgeport, effective 5/29/08
Katie Ammon, Asst FRC Coordinator, Peaks Mill, effective 6/10/08
William Covington, Special Education Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 6/3/08
Janice Bailey, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Elem, effective 5/9/08
Christopher Hoover, Instructional Aide, BMS, effective 5/6/08

RESIGNATIONS: (effective 6/30/08)
Leslie Grubbs, Drama Club Sponsor, WHHS
Ryan Manning, Language Arts Teacher, Elkhorn Middle
Linda Lear, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane
Jason Blankenship, Primary Teacher, Peaks Mill
Lucas Stone, Art Teacher, Peaks Mill
Jennifer Oakes, Primary Teacher, Hearn
Jack Lykins, Principal, Westridge
Patrick Smith, Social Studies Teacher, FCHS
Lisa Lewis, Special Education Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Middle

RETIREMENTS:
Helen Taulbee, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Elem, effective 5/31/08
Virginia Cardwell, School Nurse, District-wide, effective 5/31/08

RETIREMENTS: (effective 6/30/08)
Anne Salt, Intermediate Teacher, Elkhorn Elem
Brenda Scruggs, Special Education Teacher, EDC
Ed Wasson, Band Instructor, FCHS
Lynn Scheu, English/French Teacher, FCHS
Mary Whisman, Food Service Manager, Collins Lane
Brenda Wells, School Secretary, FCHS
Connie Cunningham, Collision Repair Teacher, Career Tech Center

TRANSFERS: (effective for 2008-09)
Angela Fraley, from Special Education Teacher at Collins Lane to
  Guidance Counselor at Elkhorn Elementary
Adam Rogers, from YSC Coordinator at FCHS to
  FRC Coordinator at Elkhorn and Peaks Mill Elementary Schools

TERMINATION OF CLASSIFIED CONTRACT:
LeAnn Lamar, Bus Driver, effective 5/23/08

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

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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 06/02/08

Warrant #: 060208

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: 06/02/08

Warrant #: SFS060208

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

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

1. Cathy Crump, EMS
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 5/5/08-end of 2007-2008 school year.

2. Diana Guffey,EES
Disability Leave 4/30/08-5/28/08

3. Robert Murray, Transportation
Disability Leave 5/6/08-6/5/08

4. Ashley Tackett, BPE
Family Medical Leave - 8/20/08-10/20/08

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

If an accident involving one of our Transportation employees in a district vehicle should occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., they are taken to Health Works for drug screening.  While we currently use Frankfort  Regional Medical Center after these hours, they have requested a formal agreement for this service.

Approval of the agreement with Frankfort Regional Medical Center

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, June 16, 2008, at Collins Lane.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:18 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.