Just like students, board members have to do their homework in order to achieve success. This past year, three board members did enough homework to complete the training required to attain special recognition from the Kentucky School Boards Association. Earning higher Academy or Studies certification means the board members have completed a series of specific courses and/or participation in association leadership training. Mr. Salchli and Mrs. LaFontaine have achieved Level Two and Mr. Crowe has achieved both Level Four and Level Five.

This year, four students have been selected to be members of the KEMA All-State Chorus. They are: O.J. Oleka, William Stroupe, Jamie Sturm and Deshaun Wilson

This year, three students have been selected to be members of All-State Bands. They are: Allyson Martin, All-State Symphonic Band Evan Hudson and Derek Hughes, All-State Jazz Band

WHHS graduate Trampus Penn recently was honored by the FFA with a National Degree. WHHS Agriculture teacher JR Zinner is here to explain how Trampus achieved this honor and what it means to his program.

The minutes from the January 3, 2005, Special Meeting have been submitted for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the January 3, 2005, Regular Meeting.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the January 3, 2005, Regular Meeting. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

The minutes from the January 18, 2005, Special Meeting have been submitted for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the January 18, 2005, Special Meeting.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the January 18, 2005, Special Meeting. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

The Monthly Financial Report has been 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 Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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.

Mr. Chance's activities for the month of January are included for your information. January 3 - Conducted Curriculum & Instruction Meeting - Attended Board Meeting January 4 - Conducted Central Office Staff Meeting - Attended Administrative Team Meeting January 5 - Met with Mr. Klink, Mr. Vickers - Inspected Tennis Courts at FCHS - Met with Dana Florian (Teacher) January 6 - Visited Bondurant Middle School - Met with Kim Parrish (Substitute) - Met with Jeff Castle - Met with Mr. Klink, Tom Shrout, Tony Pham January 7 - Checked Construction at Hearn - Checked Construction at Elkhorn Middle - Checked on FCHS Baseball Field Improvements January 10 - Conducted Curriculum & Instruction Meeting - Attended Bridgeport Construction Meeting - Attended Meeting at KSBA (E-meeting) January 11 - Attended Meeting of Superintendent’s Advisory Council (KDE) January 12 - Inspected Construction at Hearn - Checked Floors at Westridge - Inspected Construction at WHHS January 13 - Met with Betty Lawson (Instructional Assistant) January 14 - Inspected Construction at Elkhorn Middle - Visited FCHS - Visited Bondurant Middle School January 18 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Administrative Leadership Meeting - Attended Hearn Construction Meeting - Attended Elkhorn Middle Construction Meeting - Attended WHHS Construction Meeting - Attended Board Meeting at Bondurant January 20 - Inspected WHHS Construction - Attended Martin Luther King Convocation at KSU January 21 - Inspected Construction at WHHS January 24 - Conducted Curriculum & Instruction Meeting - Checked on Fire Alarm at EMS - Met with Scholastic Audit Team for WHHS - Met with Ross-Tarrant, Architects (EES, FCHS) - Met with Betty Kelly (Cougar’s Corner) January 25 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Met with Jeff Castle - Attended Career & Tech Showcase – Civic Center - Checked on Fire Alarm at Bondurant - Visited Bridgeport Elementary January 26 - Attended OVEC Board Meeting January 27 - Met with Cheryl Paplinski (Substitute) - Checked on WHHS Construction - Attended Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting January 28 - Visited Elkhorn Elementary School - Inspected Construction at Hearn - Inspected Construction at EMS January 31 - Conducted Curriculum & Instruction Meeting

Correspondence with Mr. Chance is included for your information.

Personnel Actions for the month of January are included for your information.

Kenny Stanfield will present a report on the construction at Bridgeport Elementary School.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of Pay Application #18 in the amount of $2,475 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on Westridge Elementary School. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $202,825.

Approval of payment of $2,475 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $2,475 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #13 for Bridgeport Elementary School at a cost of $1,089.45. This Change Order is for the repair of a broken electrical conduit for an existing light pole. The contractor broke two unidentified electrical conduits while trenching for new sewer lines. The conduits were unmarked by the civil engineer.

Approval of Change Order #13 for Bridgeport Elementary School at a cost of $1,809.45.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #13 for Bridgeport Elementary School at a cost of $1,809.45. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #13 for Bridgeport Elementary School at a cost of $1,809.45. Motion to amend the orginal motion to offer to split 1/2 of the cost with the engineer. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of Pay Application #11 in the amount of $328,565.93 to Marksbury-Cornett for work accomplished on Bridgeport Elementary School.

Approval of payment of $328,565.93 to Marksbury-Cornett.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $328,565.93 to Marksbury-Cornett. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment for the following invoices: 1. Bridgeport Elementary School - $5,280 2. Westridge Elementary School - $892.50 Total - $6,172.50

Approval of payment of $6,172.50 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $6,172.50 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects will present a report on the renovation projects in the district.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of Pay Application #9 to Morel Construction Co. in the amount of $103,412 for work accomplished on the WHHS addition and renovation project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $231,400.

Approval of payment of $103,412 to Morel Construction Co.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $103,412 to Morel Construction Co. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending that the Board approve the BG-4 for the WHHS project. This action formally closes out this project pending KDE approval.

Board approval of the BG-4 for the Phase I - WHHS Pressbox and Bleacher project.

Motion Passed:  Board approval of the BG-4 for the Phase I - WHHS Pressbox and Bleacher project. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are requesting approval of Change Order #7 for the Elkhorn Middle renovation project. This Change Order provides for the following: 1. Modification to existing steel joists/lintils for new HVAC ductwork and opening lentils. This was a concealed condition. Cost = $4,436.70 2. Add new flooring to kitchen office and dry storage. This was not originally contracted for. Cost = $952.40 3. Add sprinkler risers to the existing system per code inspector. Cost = $13,225 4. Relocate existing roof leader in corridor CF. Cost = $2,099.53 Total Amount = $20,713.63

Approval of Change Order #7 for Elkhorn Middle School.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #7 for Elkhorn Middle School. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #10 in the amount of $224,368.30 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on the Elkhorn Middle School renovation project.

Approval of payment of $224,368.30 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $224,368.30 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $195,537.92 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc. for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary School renovation project. Balance to finish, including retainage is $421,524.32.

Approval of payment of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $195,537.92 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Pay Application #9 in the amount of $195,537.92 to Trace Creek Construction, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $42,303.65 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc. for work accomplished on the Bondurant Middle School Project. The architect and the contractor are working through the last remaining items on their list generated by the final inspection. Almost all items remaining are considered warranty items. The balance to finish is $42,303.63.

Approval of Pay Application #10 in the amount of $42,303.65.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #10 in the amount of $42,303.65. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment: 1. Phase 2 Athletics Projects - $1,405.02 2. WHHS Addition & Renovation - $2,901.66 3. Hearn Addition & Renovation - $5,144.60 4. EMS Renovation - $11,772.81 5. Elkhorn Elementary School - $42,471.06 6. FCHS Gym Renovation - $8,891.09 Total - $72,586.24

Approval of payment of $72,586.24 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $72,586.24 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Deborah Wigginton will present the attendance report for Month Four.

Dennis Hancock, Principal will present a report on Western Hills High School.

Approval of the Consent Agenda.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Crowe asked that item III I "Approve Reduction of Days for Hearn Elementary FRYC" be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted on separately. After a roll-call vote, the motion passed with Mrs. Fannin voting aye, Mr. Crowe voting no, Mrs. LaFontaine voting aye, Mr. Salchli voting aye, and Mr. Cofield voting aye. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Orders of the Treasurer Date: 02/07/05 Warrant #: 020705 Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs To Monte Chance: 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: 02/07/05 Warrant #: SFS020705 Fund: School Food Service To Monte Chance: 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 staff members have requested a leave of absence: 1. Shannon Swanigan, Bridgeport Elementary - Maternity Leave, (up to 30 days paid) - 1/20/05-3/21/05 2. Amy Majewski, WHHS - Maternity Leave, (up to 30 days paid) - 5/12/05-6/2/05 3. Brandy Warran, Peaks Mill - Maternity Leave, (up to 30 days paid) - 2/24/05-4/11/05 4. Kelli Lee, Bondurant - Maternity Leave, (up to 30 days paid) - 3/21/05-4/11/05 5. Laura Thompson - Maternity Leave, (up to 30 days paid) - 1/4/05-3/2/05

Approval of the leaves as requested above.

The following non-resident contracts are being submitted for your approval: A. For students who live in Franklin County, but are educated by another school district: 1. Anderson County 2. Henry County 3. Eminence Independent 4. Shelby County 5. Frankfort Independent (136 Students) B. For students who reside in another school district, but are educated by the Franklin County Public Schools: 1. Mercer County

Approval of the attached nonresident pupil contracts.

Pursuant to KRS 61.810, the Board will go into Closed Session for: 1. "discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency." 2. Discussions which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee...

To enter into Closed Session.

Motion Passed:  To enter into Closed Session. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Motion Passed:  To enter into Closed Session. Entered into Executive Session at 8:56 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

To exit closed session.

Motion Passed:  To exit closed session. Exited Executive Session at 9:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

That the meeting be adjourned.

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned. Adjourned at 9:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.