I.
Call to Order
I.A.
Spotlights
I.A.1.
Elkhorn Elementary Quick Recall Team
With us tonight are the members of the Elkhorn Elementary Quick Recall team, the winners of this year’s Superintendent’s Cup. This marks the third time in four years the Elks have won the competition.
Team members are: Ryan Halligan, Clay Marshall, Jacob Robinson, Aaron Lackey-Stewart, Logan Clark, Cassidy Hinkle, Jessica Weems, Tyler DeZarn, Travis Green, Malik Ward, and Aaron Franke
The team is coached by Stacy Jones.
I.A.2.
State Swim Meet Participants
This year, two dedicated athletes qualified to represent their schools at the State Swim Meet – Stephen Clatos, WHHS and Jonathan Nitz, FCHS.
I.A.3.
State Wrestling Meet Participants
This year, four did well enough at the regional tournament to qualify for the State Meet.
From WHHS – Jimmy Mullins, sixth place at state.
From FCHS – Ryan Tingle, John Phillips and Chad Fyfe, fifth place at state.
I.B.
Approval of Minutes February 7, 2005, Regular Meeting
The minutes from the February 7, 2005, Regular Meeting have been presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the February 7, 2005, Regular Meeting.
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the February 7, 2005, Regular Meeting. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Stanley Salchli.
I.C.
Approval of Minutes February 22, 2005, Special Meeting
The minutes of the February 22, 2005, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the February 22, 2005, Special Meeting.
Motion Passed: Approval of the February 22, 2005, Special Meeting. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.
I.D.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report
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 Mrs. Pat Fannin.
I.E.
Public Comments
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.
II.
Superintendent's Report
II.A.
Superintendent's Activities
The Superintendent’s Activities for February 2005, are included for your information.
February 1 - Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended General Assembly Welcome Reception
February 2 - Met with Jami Miller
- Conducted Interview for PME Principalship
February 3 - Met at EMS (Fire Alarms)
- Met with Don Murray, Architects (Roofing)
- Attended Senate Education Committee Meeting
- Conducted Meeting at Central Office (Life Insurance)
February 4 - Participated in Radio Interview (KYSAP)
- Checked Construction at WHHS Science Labs
- Visited Collins Lane Elementary
- Checked Lift at Bondurant Middle
- Met at EMS (Fire Alarms)
February 7 - Conducted Meeting of Curriculum & Instruction
- Checked Construction at Hearn
- Checked Construction at EMS
- Visited EDC & FCCTC
- Attended Board Meeting at WHHS
February 8 - Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Administrator Meeting
February 9 - Attended House of Representatives Education Committee Meeting
February 10 - Met with Dan Colvin (Architect)
- Met with Representative from NEXTEL
February 11 - Attended KSBA Meeting – Louisville
February 12 - Attended KSBA Meeting – Louisville
- Attended PUSH Dinner
February 14 - Conducted Meeting of Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Attended Bridgeport Construction Meeting
- Met with Tim Holt (Strategic Planning)
February 15 - Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Dr. Sias and Dr. Fleming (KSU)
- Attended KACO Reception at Civic Center
February 16 - Attended AASA Conference – San Antonio
February 17 - Attended AASA Governing Board Meeting
February 18 - Attended AASA Conference – San Antonio
February 19 - Attended AASA Conference – San Antonio
February 20 - Attended AASA Conference – San Antonio
February 22 - Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Hearn Construction Meeting
- Attended EMS Construction Meeting
- Attended Board Meeting at Collins Lane
February 24 - Met with Charley Preston (Custodians)
- Met with Dennis Hancock (Personnel)
- Met with Teacher at WHHS (Reprimand)
- Met with Lucas Stone (Teacher)
February 25 - Met with Mark Watson (Bus Stop)
February 28 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Attended WHHS Construction Meeting
- Spoke with Westridge Faculty (Strategic Planning)
II.A.1.
Superintendent's Correspondence
Correspondence with Mr. Chance is included for your review.
II.B.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS
as of
March 2, 2005
EMPLOYMENTS:
Transportation:
Tessa Arnold, Bus Monitor
Misty Rucker, Bus Monitor
Sharon Miller, Sub Bus Monitor
Ron Hockensmith, Bus Driver
Collins Lane Elementary:
Billy Parker, Academic Co-Coach
Brian Murphy, Academic Co-Coach
Hearn Elementary:
Natasha Weghorn, Instructional Aide
Melissa Palmer, Custodian
Peaks Mill Elementary:
Stephanie White, Academic Co-Coach
Tierelee Logan, Academic Co-Coach
Bondurant Middle:
Jeffrey Lail, Boys’ Soccer Coach
John Caudill, Girls’ Soccer Coach
Elkhorn Middle:
Michael Meehan, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach
Darrell Woodard, Baseball Coach
Lindsey Ellis, Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach
James Todd, Baseball Coach
Franklin County High School:
Ted Marlette, Assistant Softball Coach
Bethany Harrod, Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Western Hills High School:
Ashley Robinson, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Erin Martin, Assistant Track Coach
Jerry Comley, Assistant Softball Coach
Brent Aldridge, Softball Coach
Carl Millanti, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach
Paul Elliston, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Jody Hellard Jr., Baseball Coach
Perry McDonald, Assistant Baseball Coach
SUBSTITUTES:
Substitute Teachers:
Daniel Mitchell Emily Benton Sayward McKee
Gary Billiter Carrie Young
Linda Word, Substitute Instructional Aide
Roy Tandy, Substitute Custodian
TRANSFER:
Cynthia Carter, from Custodian to Instructional Aide position, Hearn Elementary
RESIGNATIONS:
Juanita Sanders, Special Education Teacher, WHHS, effective 6/30/05
Rebecca Cunningham, Art Teacher, Hearn Elementary, effective 6/30/05
Elmer Nelson, Vehicle Mechanic I, effective 02/15/05
Forrest Palmer, Grounds Worker, effective 02/01/05
APPROVAL OF SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS:
Collins Lane Elementary:
Cindy Barker Linda McKinley Laurie Moquin Liz Norris
Rick Preston Beth Richardson Pat Seybold Lee Ann West
Henrietta Evans Cindy Harrod Linda Crowe Lindsey Hammin
Tonya Kenner Sonya Semones Stacy Head Roxana Bratcher
Claudia Ferguson
II.C.
Reports from School Councils
II.D.
Construction
II.D.1.
Progress Report on Bridgeport Elementary School
II.D.2.
Approve Pay Application #12 & Reduction in Retainage for Bridgeport Elementary
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #12 for Bridgeport Elementary School. Please note that in this application is approval of a reduction of retainage from 10% to 5% ($406,834.33).
The total amount requested by Marksbury Cornett is $464,640.13.
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.
II.D.3.
Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice - Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of their invoice for work accomplished on the Bridgeport Elementary School project. The amount owed is $2,640.
Approval of payment of $2,640 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $2,640 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.
passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.
II.D.4.
Approve Payment of Sewer Connection Fees - Westridge Elementary
I have received an invoice from the Franklin County Fiscal Court for the fees associated with the connection of Westridge Elementary School to the sewer system. The total amount requested is $183,669.
Approval of payment of $183,669 to the Franklin County Treasurer for the connection of Westridge Elementary School to the sewer system.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $183,669 to the Franklin County Treasurer for the connection of Westridge Elementary School to the sewer system. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
II.D.5.
Progress Report on Renovation Projects
II.D.6.
Approve Pay Application #10 - WHHS Renovation Project
Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $50,550 to Morel Construction Co. for work accomplished on the WHHS renovation project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $180,850.
Approval of payment of $50,550 to Morel Construction Co.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $50,550 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.
II.D.7.
Approve Pay Application #10 - Hearn Renovation Project
Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of payment of $93,419.35 to Trace Creek Construction Company for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary School renovation project. The balance to finish for this project is $328,104.97.
Approval of payment of $93,419.35 to Trace Creek Construction Co.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $93,419.35 to Trace Creek Construction Co. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
II.D.8.
Approve Change Order #8 - Elkhorn Middle School Renovation Project
Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #8 for the Elkhorn Middle School project in the amount of $14,442.12. This order includes the following changes:
PR20 - Relocation of an existing water heater for use in kitchen. This will allow kitchen to have better control over water pressure. Cost = $10,617.20
PR27 - Relocation of a door in Computer Room 127 to connect computer rooms.
Cost = $3,824.92.
Total cost = $14,442.12
Approval of Change Order #8 for the Elkhorn Middle School project at a cost of $14,442.12.
Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #8 for the Elkhorn Middle School project at a cost of $14,442.12. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.
II.D.9.
Approve Pay Application #11 & Reduction in Retainage for EMS Project
Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #11 for Elkhorn Middle School. This request also includes a reduction in the amount of retainage on this project from 10% to 5% ($342,293.52). The total amount requested by D.W. Wilburn, Inc. is $469,535.69.
Approval of payment of $469,535.69 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work completed on the Elkhorn Middle School project.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $469,535.69 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work completed on the Elkhorn Middle School project. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.
II.D.10.
Approve Pay Application #11 for Bondurant Middle School
Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $32,303.64 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc. for work completed on the Bondurant Middle School renovation project. The balance to finish is $10,000.
Approval of payment of $32,303.64 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $32,303.64 to James R. Leake & Son, Inc. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.
II.D.11.
Approve Architect's Invoice - Ross-Tarrant, Architects
Ross-Tarrant, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment:
1. Elkhorn Elementary School - $70,169.59
2. Elkhorn Middle School - $5,877.39
3. FCHS Gym Renovation - $13,790.26
4. Hearn Elementary - $1,376.68
Total - $91,213.92
Approval of payment of $91,213.92 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $91,213.92 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
II.E.
Attendance Report for Month Five
II.F.
School Allocations 2005-2006 School Year
Attached are the allocations for each school for the 2005-2006 school year.
II.G.
Report from Westridge Elementary School
III.
Consent Agenda
Motion Passed: Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.
III.A.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 03/07/05
Warrant #: 030705
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: 03/07/05
Warrant #: SFS030705
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 bills.
III.B.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees are requesting a leave of absence:
1. Amy Warfield, Peaks Mill Elementary
Disability Leave - Feb. 8, 2005 - March 28, 2005
2. Shelby Ann Moore - Bondurant Middle School
Maternity Leave - April 12, 2005 - End of 2004-2005 School Year
3. Ashley Willis - Elkhorn Middle School
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days pd.) April 12, 2005 - June, 2, 2005
4. Rebecca Welch - Transportation
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days pd.) - March 12, 2005 - April 30, 2005
5. Mary Beth Mika - Bridgeport Elementary
Maternity Leave - (up to 30 days pd.) - April 8, 2005 - June 2, 2005
6. Mary Lynn Barnett - Elkhorn Elementary (Classified)
Educational Leave - 2005-2006 School Year
That the requested leaves be granted as indicated above.
III.C.
Declare Surplus Property - FCCTC & WHHS
III.D.
Approve Additional Softball & Baseball Stipends - FCHS
III.E.
Approve Additional Assistant Coaching for Track - WHHS
III.F.
Approve Reduction of Work Days - Westridge FRC Coordinator
III.G.
Approve Shortened School Day for Special Education Student
III.H.
Approve Audit Contract for FY 2005
III.I.
Approve Contract for Commonwealth Center for Instructional Technology & Learning System
III.J.
Approve Contract for Wulfe Brothers Assembly - Collins Lane
III.K.
Approve Contract with YMCA for After-School Care - Westridge Elementary
III.L.
Approve Contract with YMCA for After-School Care - Hearn Elementary
III.M.
Approve Statement of Understanding with Red Cross
III.N.
Approve Fundraising Activity for American Heart Association - Bridgeport Elementary
III.O.
Approve Fundraising Activity for Hearn Elementary
III.P.
Approve Fundraising Activity for Peaks Mill Elementary
III.Q.
Approve Fundraising Activity for WHHS
III.R.
Approve Out-of-State Travel Request for Victoria Hall
III.S.
Approve Overnight Travel - CTC Health Science Students/Teachers
III.T.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - FCHS Key Club
III.U.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - WHHS Band
III.V.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - Kelly Caldwell
III.W.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - Cougar's Corner Summer Program
III.X.
Approve Fundraising Request - EMS 8th Grade Choir
III.Y.
Approve Overnight Travel - FCHS Y-Club
IV.
New Business
IV.A.
Approve JROTC Program for Western Hills High School
Western Hills High School is requesting approval to start an Army JROTC Program. The Board must commit to pay half the salary of one commissioned officer and one retired enlisted officer at an approximate cost of $40,000. A similar program is already in place at Franklin County High School.
Approval of the creation of a JROTC Program at Western Hills High School beginning in the 2005-2006 school year.
Motion Passed: Approval of the creation of a JROTC Program at Western Hills High School beginning in the 2005-2006 school year. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
IV.B.
Approve Redistricting of Green Wilson Road Area to Bridgeport Elementary
The projected enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year for Bridgeport Elementary is 333 students and for Collins Lane Elementary is 475 students. This puts Collins Lane at about fifty-five (55) more students than Bridgeport at considerably less than it was designed for.
Students in the Green Wilson Road area attended Bridgeport prior to the 2004-2005 school year and we estimate that approximately 50-60 students will live in that area next year. Moving students back into the Bridgeport attendance area will put Bridgeport at above 386 students and Collins Lane at 422. There are additional housing developments being proposed for the Bridgeport attendance district in the near future that will bring that school quickly to capacity.
If Bridgeport Elementary is to retain existing federal funds for existing reading and literacy programs, this move is necessary.
That the attendance area which includes the Green Wilson Road be moved from Collins Lane Elementary to Bridgeport Elementary beginning in the 2005-2006 school year.
V.
Adjournment
Motion Passed: 8:43 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.
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