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FCS TEAM MEMBERS OF THE MONTH:

Bill McDonald, Collins Lane Elementary

Stella Pollard, Bondurant Middle School

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.

2017 - 2018 KDE District Funding Assurances are attached for your approval.

Approve 2017 - 2018 KDE District Funding Assurances as presented

Order #2017-338 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2017 - 2018 KDE District Funding Assurances as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Ms. Kimberly Young will provide an overview of the 2017 State Assessment Results.

Attached is the KISTA Financing for School Buses for FCPS 2018 bus purchases. Mr. McKinney, Director of Transportation, is requesting approval of the KISTA Resolution in order for it to be executed to obtain KISTA financing to purchase four (4) new buses, one (1) bus for students with special needs.

Approve the KISTA Resolution for the purchase of four new buses and one bus for students with special needs

Order #2017-339 - Motion Passed:  Approve the KISTA Resolution for the purchase of four new buses and one bus for students with special needs passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting approval of Change Order #11 in the amount of $6,193.08 to install new raceways for additional security cameras (to be provided by FCS) at the new Collins Lane Elementary School.  This change order was initiated by David Raleigh and Trampus Penn so that seven additional security cameras would be provided in the following areas:

• Two on each side of the front awning to bring the total number to four (4)
• Two additional in the gym (2)
• One additional in the preschool playground (1)

The price breakdown and other documentation is attached for your review.

Approve Change Order #11 in the amount of $6,193.08

Order #2017-340 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order #11 in the amount of $6,193.08 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $787,212.50 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project.

The application for payment, a list of subcontractors and other documentation is attached for your review. 

Approve pay application #3 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $787,212.50

Order #2017-341 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #3 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $787,212.50 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

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

Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

The attendance report for month 1 (8/11/17-9/8/17) of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

Mr.  Kopp's activities for the month of September 2017 are presented for your information.

Mark Kopp’s Activities

Tuesday, September 12, 2017—Facilitated  Administrative Leadership Meeting of all principals in Board room; met with representative from Catapult Learning; met with representatives from Kentucky Sister Cities Project; met with Scott Murphy from PBEC; met with GT teachers; met with representatives from KSU; attended two volleyball games

Wednesday, September 13, 2017—attended mandatory new superintendent training

Thursday, September 14, 2017— attended mandatory New Superintendent Training; attended WHHS Boys Soccer game

Friday, September 15, 2017—Spoke at Kentucky Council for the Social Studies Luncheon; school visits; attended BPES Let’s Play 3K Race (fired the starting gun); attended WHHS football game

Monday, September 18, 2017—Schools visits; met with CO Admin team; met with representatives from Kentucky Sister Cities Project and TOPY to receive funding for Japanese teaching project; spoke at Capital City Retired Teachers Association Dinner

Tuesday, September 19, 2017—Attended WRES Booknic Celebration; school visits; facilitated meeting of the Classified Advisory Council; facilitated meeting of the Certified Advisory Council; facilitated meeting of the Parent Advisory Council

Wednesday, September 20, 2017—High Attendance Day—school visits; met with Sheriff

Thursday, September 21, 2017—met with Kentucky/Japan Sister Cities representatives; met with employee regarding HR issue; phone conference with Board attorney

Friday, September 22, 2017—Met with Sheriff Melton; met with CO Admin team; pre-evaluation conference with assistant superintendent; attended FCHS football game

Monday, September 25, 2017—spoke at Franklin County Community Council; weekly CO Team meeting; attended PMES for surprise score announcement to staff; attended FCHS 100^th birthday celebration for Doyt Bowling; Board Meeting at EES

Tuesday, September 26, 2017—pre-evaluation conferences with principals in their schools (PMES, EMS, WRES, ELV, Academy); Test Score Release meeting with State Journal; attended FCHS volleyball game; attended WHHS boys soccer game

Wednesday, September 27, 2017—pre-evaluation conferences with principals in their schools (CLES, HES); met with Scott Hawkins, Superintendent of Woodford County Schools (mentor in the New Superintendent Training program)

Thursday, September 28, 2017—pre-evaluation conferences with principals in their schools (EES, BPES, FCHS, FCCTC, WHHS, BMS); attended EMS girls basketball game; attended FCHS girls and boys soccer games

Friday, September 29, 2017—met with assistant superintendents (pre-evaluation conferences); met with new Director of Transportation to discuss buses and inclement weather plans; CO Team meeting; attended meeting of Chamber Education Committee to discuss work ethic and pilot curriculum project at FCHS; met with principal of WRES; attended WHHS football game

Monday, October 2, 2017—met with principal of FCCTC and representatives from KSU and local community to discuss exciting new partnership regarding Certified Veterinary Assistant program

The Superintendent will share information regarding his Professional Growth Plan and the Superintendent Evaluation Standards, with specific information regarding standard one.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2017-342 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The September 11 and September 25, 2017 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

6995 – Maternity – 09/18/2017- 11/22/2017
4280 – Maternity – 11/28/2017 – 01/08/2018

7722 – Military – 09/12/2017, 09/13/2017, 10/19/2017, 10/20/2017

1578 – Medical – 09/07/2017- 11/13/2017

1367 – Medical – extend through 12/04/2017

Orders of the Treasurer

Warrant #:  100917      Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M093017     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.

Please see attached contract for FCHS Spring Musical for March 15-18, 2018 Performances.  Approval is requested.

*Raye Hurley asks that the name of the show not be released.

Bondurant Middle School has been approved to take 8th grade students to Washington DC in the Spring of 2018. Attached is the contract which needs board approval and signatures.

EES requests permission to enter into a contract with Shaker Village for a field trip for third-grade students. Contract is attached.

FCS annually purchases the Microsoft Agreement that allows us to install any version of the desktop operating system and any version of Microsoft Office as needed. The agreement also covers our server software and client access licenses. This method is more efficient and cost-effective than purchasing a separate license each time we purchase a new computer.

Morehead State University 58^th Annual Choral Festival

Morehead, KY

November 13-14, 2017

Baird Music Hall, MSU Campus

Lodging:

Best Western Eagle Inn

110 Toms Drive

Morehead, KY 40351

 Chaperone/Sponsor:Raye Hurley

Trip Costs: Students are responsible for $75 covering their $30 Registration, $20 for two meals ($10 dinner both nights) and $25 towards housing.

Transportation to/from Morehead: Boosters are providing motor coach transportation through DC Charters, Louisville, KY.

Contract attached.

See attached document.

Please add GURU Fitness/Dale Robinson to the board agenda to be paid for doing a fitness training session for the Guys Group that will be paid from the YSC account 0402104 0679 128D

Amount to be paid will be $200.00

See attached grant information for approval.

Due to an increase in our preschool numbers and timelines on completing evaluations, we need to create two Speech Language Pathologist positions, each for a maximum of 15 days to be used for the 2017-18 school year.

The funding for this job creation will be obtained from IDEA Basic, Part B.

Bridgeport is requesting to hire a part time reading interventionist as part of our Title 1 funding. This position would be for 120 contract days @ 3.5 hours per day. This position was approved by council at the September 18 meeting.

Lesley Cummins, Finance Officer, would like to request to increase the 190 day payroll clerk position to a 250 day position.  This position services all classified staff.  In order to provide our classified employees with the same level of service as our certified employees, we would like to have the payroll clerk available for them year round. 

Lodging:

Clarion Hotel

1950 Newtown Pike

Lexington, KY 40511

Chaperone/Sponsor: Raye Hurley, Damon Greene, and Individual Parents

Trip Cost: FCHS Choir Boosters are covering part of the FCHS Student Housing, Registration ($60/student), Music costs, and 1 dinner.  Students are responsible for 2 additional meals while there.

Transportation to/from Lex: Individual parents will be responsible for transportation to/from Lexington and performances.  Should this be an issue, a bus request will be made closer to departure.

The WHHS Women's Choir would like to request permission to attend an overnight trip to Morehead State University to participate in their honor choir.  We would have 20 students and 2 chaperones attend.  Students would stay in the Comfort Inn and Suites in Morehead. School bus transportation will be needed. Cost would be handled by the booster club and students.  The dates are 11/13/17 and 11/14/17.

EES requests permission to carry out the following fundraisers in order to raise money to provide EES students with KPREP Theme t-shirts in the spring.

EES requests permission to have a coin drive fundraiser in order to raise funds for Sweet Blessings which provides cakes for our students.

Bondurant PTO is requesting permission to hold raffles, split the pot, and guess how many in order to raise money for BMS students to assist in purchasing instructional and non-instructional items at Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine Dances.

Bondurant Middle School PTO is requesting approval to sell tumblers school-wide to raise funds to assist with instructional and non-instructional materials for BMS students and staff for the 2017-2018 school year. Scheduled dates would be October 20th through November 3rd.

The transportation department is requesting to surplus four old vehicles (these are not buses).

Approve to surplus the listed vehicles.

Project Grad is asking for a donation to assist with 2018 Project Graduation. The superintendent is recommending a donation of $1500.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on October 23, 2017 at Bondurant Middle School.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2017-343 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:56pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.