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.



Please silence all cell phones.

Wayne Dominick will present
"News From The Schools".

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.

Due to resignation of the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant and Board Secretary a new secretary needs to be appointed.

Appoint Shellie Jones as Board Secretary

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  Appoint Shellie Jones as Board Secretary passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

Chrissy Jones will provide you with an update on the District's No Child Left Behind Results for 2008.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $1696.49 for work accomplished on the FCHS Bleacher Replacement project.

Approval of payment of $1696.49 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $1696.49 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $36,665.00 to Outdoor Aluminum, Inc. for work accomplished on the FCHS Grandstand.

Approval of Pay Application #1, to Outdoor Aluminum, Inc. for $36,665.00

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #1, to Outdoor Aluminum, Inc. for $36,665.00 passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #14 in the amount of $602,731.00 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the Hearn at Copperleaf project. The balance due to finish, including retainage, is $488,586.68.

Approval of Pay Application #14 in the amount of $602,731.00 to Alliance Corporation

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #14 in the amount of $602,731.00 to Alliance Corporation passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Sherman-Carter Barnhart has issued several change orders which have indicated some additions and some deductions from the contract price.  The end result will be a credit of nearly $22,000 below the original contract price.  I have attached the change orders for your review.

Charley Preston will answer any questions you may have related to change order #2 and #3.

Recommend approval of change orders #2 and #3 as presented.

Order #52 - Motion Passed:  Recommend approval of change orders #2 and #3 as presented. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The minutes of August 4, 2008 Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the Meeting

Order #53 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the August 18, 2008 Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the meeting

Order #54 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the meeting passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The minutes of the August 25, 2008 Tax Hearing are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the meeting

Order #55 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

The minutes of the August 25, 2008 Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the meeting

Order #56 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the meeting passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #57 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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


August 1
-Attended RTI Meeting

August 4
-Met with Kathy Pauley and Cathy Jackson
-Attended CIO Screening Committee

August 5
-Attended Hearing
-Attended JLUS Policy Committee Meeting

August 6
-Attended Middle School Curriculum Meeting
-Met with Bob Arvin and Bob Wagoner

August 7
-Attended Middle School Curriculum Meeting
-Held CIO Interviews

August 8
-Held CIO Interviews
-Held Secretarial Interviews

August 10
-Dinner with Guest Chinese Teachers

August 11
-Held Secretarial Interviews
-Held CIO Interviews

August 12
-Held Secretarial Interviews
-Met with Students
-Met with Students
-Met with Scott Unger - State Journal

August 13
-Attended New Teacher Training-FCHS

August 14
-Attended New Teacher Training-FCHS
-Held Finalist CIO Interviews
-Conducted Facility Walkthroughs

August 15
-Attended Faculty Meeting-EMS
-Met with Scott Chalk
-Held Interview

August 18
-Attended Faculty Meeting-FCHS
-Attended Special Board Meeting-PME

August 20
-Visited Early Learning Village
-Visited Schools
-Bus Duty at Hearn Elementary

August 21
-Met with Ted Collins and Steve Clark
-Attended Tax Forum-BOE

August 25
-Attended  Presentation at 2nd Street School with Governor
-Met with Bob Arvin and Bob Wagoner
-Attended Special Tax Hearing
-Attended Special Board Meeting

August 26
-Conducted Central Office Meeting
-Met with Linda Nickel
-Met with Parents

August 27
-Attended Curriculum Meeting
-Attended OVEC Superintendents' Meeting

August 28
-Attended Administrative Team Meeting
-Met with High School Principals
-Met with Elementary Principals about Staffing

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Jean Lupinacci-ENERGY STAR

Rebecca Hall-Safe Routes to School

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS

as of

September 2, 2008

EMPLOYMENTS:

Transportation Dept:

Lisa Anglin, Substitute Bus Monitor

Delynn Marshall, Substitute Bus Monitor

Anna Satterley, Bus Driver

Christopher Mason, Bus Driver

Community Education:

Miriam Skwiot, Learning Center Instructor

District-wide:

Anissa Johnson, ESL Teacher

Bridgeport Elementary:

Katherine Hutcherson, Special Education Instructional Aide

Kori Fisher, Special Education Instructional Aide

Tricia Helmlinger, Special Education Teacher

Alexis Breedlove, Child Care Aide

Bethany Harrod, Instructional Aide/Cafeteria Monitor

Collins Lane Elementary:

Kevin Wheeler, Special Education Teacher

Candice Staude, Special Education Instructional Aide

Rebecca Peavler, Instructional Aide

Early Learning Village:

Meghan Adams, Kindergarten Teacher

Vicki Settle, Preschool Instructional Aide

Lauren Hale, Kindergarten Teacher

Elkhorn Elementary School:

Jesse Mettille, Intermediate Teacher

Stephanie Walston, Art Teacher

Betty Rice, Cook/Baker

April Duvall, Primary Teacher

William Hale, Intermediate Teacher

Hearn Elementary:

Shelley Brown, Special Education Teacher

Rebecca Miles, Cook/Baker

Vanessa Gaines, Cook/Baker

Anthony Bowman, Custodian

Kimberly Keith, Cook/Baker

Barbara Burch, PT School Secretary

Lisa Coffey, ASP Child Care Director

Peaks Mill Elementary:

Deanna Wyatt, Physical Education Teacher

Angela Beavin, Intermediate Teacher

Bondurant Middle:

Keith Embry, Assistant Principal

Robbie Roberts, Time Out Instructional Aide

Cheryl Lester, Science Teacher

Marcus Anderson, Custodian

Michael Hackworth, LifeSkills Teacher

Elkhorn Middle:

Keriena Baker, Cook/Baker

Brandy Shaw, School Secretary

Jessica Drake, Arts/Humanities Teacher

Wendi Rogers, Guidance Counselor

Devon Anderson, Special Education Teacher

Franklin County High School:

Candace Jones-Poku, Special Education Teacher

Ruth Hornback, Special Education Instructional Aide

Rita Nutt, Business Teacher

Western Hills High School:

Jean McGrew, (.5) French Teacher

Lynnette Carmack, Cook/Baker

Kenneth Hockensmith, Special Education Teacher

Career Tech Center:

Robert Hancock, Information Technology Teacher

TRANSFERS:

Betty Bailey, from Cook/Baker at FCHS to Food Service Asst Mgr at Hearn Elementary

Ashlie Malcolm, from Primary Teacher at Elkhorn Elem to Primary Teacher at Hearn Elem

COACHES AND EXTRA DUTIES:

                                                      FCHS:                                          WHHS:

Athletic Director                          Tracy Spickard                            Craig Fry/Brent Tackett      

Head Football                             Dennis Ledford                          Don Miller

Asst Football                               Joey Thacker                              Mark Mathews

Asst Football                               Nick Sheridan                            Wilkins/Curry/Wigglesworth         

Asst Football                               Chris Thompson                        Mark Barrett

Asst Football                               Mike Mayes/Brad King

Head Boys’ Basketball              Scott Chalk                                 Enoch Welch

Head Girls’ Basketball              Joey Thacker                              Kevin Radford

Head Cheer                                                                                      Debra Rigsby

Head Baseball                            Deron McDonald                       Craig Fry

Asst Baseball                                                                                    Dustin Fore

Softball                                        Tracy Spickard

Boys’ Soccer                               Zach Donnelly                           Scott Cress

Asst Boys’ Soccer                                                                            Scot Cottingham

Girls’ Soccer                               James Hoofnagle                      Gordon Rahn

Asst Girls’ Soccer                       Mike Toncray

Wrestling                                     Zach Donnelly

Volleyball                                    Kate Osterloh                              Kristi Buffenmeyer

Dance                                                                                                Stephanie Wooldrige

Boys’ Tennis                               Terry Johnson                            Eric Shields

Girls’ Tennis                               Drexel Davis                               Lesa Hodge

Cross Country                            Kelly McDaniel                           Adam Schaffner

Majorettes                                    Ashley King

Accompanist                               Janet Speer

Academic Coach                       Sherri Smith                               Ryan Hale

Drama Coach                             Kim Karsner/Raye Hurley        Amy Schwarz/Erin Heidrich

Yearbook                                                                                           Dwight Cischke

SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS:

Bridgeport Elementary                    Melissa Rash

Collins Lane                                     Sherill Kozenski

Elkhorn Elem                                   Carolyn Lynch

Hearn                                                 Rebecca Nelson

Peaks Mill                                          Debra Gossage

Westridge                                          Cathryn Carreer/Jessica Holmes

Bondurant Middle                            Leigh Kuhn

Elkhorn Middle                                 Jeannie Lebeau

FCHS                                                 Melissa Cordier

WHHS                                                Lauren Hill

CTC                                                    Mark Harrell

 
CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Substitute Cook/Bakers:

Melinda Brewer              Elizabeth Lewis           Pamela Miller

Substitute Custodians:

Pauline Grimes              Vanessa Purdy           Marie Varney         Jerrie Gunn

Charles Barmore           Harry Marshall             Ellen Wagner

Substitute Instructional Aides:

Earleen Smith                Deborah Benge          Marie Varney         Ellen Costigan

Carolyn Cornish            Cheri Hulette               Angela Lewis         Diana Hogan

Jerrie Gunn                     Dana Parker                Rita Ammons        Rebecca Mitchell

Tambra Harrod               Lisa Scott                      Rita Quire               Alice Jones

Junita Gross                   Stefanie Adams          Melvina Jones       Chelsea Carreer

Substitute Secretaries:

Charlotte Hoover            Kathey Parr                  Debbie Milton        Laura Simpson

Diana Hogan                  Jerrie Gunn                  Dana Parker          Lisa Mattox

Regina Rice                    Tambra Harrod            Cynthia Barker      Alice Jones

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #58 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 09/02/08

Warrant #: 090208

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: 09/02/08

Warrant #: SFS090208

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. Julie Stromberg - Hearn at Copperleaf
Maternity Leave (10/6/08-11/10/08)

2. Phyllis Oates - EDC
Medical Leave (7/31/08-10/20/08)

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Paid from school athletic funds - no cost to district.

The salary schedules were approved at the June 16, 2008 Special Board meeting.  The Administrative Personnel Increment document had an error:  there should have been an asterisk beside the Technology Coordinator's position.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be a Working Meeting on Monday, September 15, 2008 at Hearn at Copperleaf. 

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #59 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:45 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.