Saturday, March 26 was the State competition for Math Counts. Students who participated spent several months preparing and had to qualify by doing well at regional competition. Representing Franklin County Public Schools was the team from Elkhorn Middle School – eighth grader Whitney Baggett, seventh graders Joel Franke and David Henson and sixth grader Katie Rush. Also qualifying for the state tournament was Bondurant eighth grade student Amit Shanker.

During March, Governor’s Cup competition is conducted at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Our teams and individual students did very well and some of them are here with us tonight. Elementary: Math: 5th place – Clay Marshall, Elkhorn; 3rd place – Karen Edwards, Westridge; 1st place -- Jenny Hellmann, Hearn Social Studies: 5th place – Ryan Halligan, Hearn; 4th place – Jordan Barker, Westridge Science: 5th place – Linda Massey, Collins Lane, 4th place -- Aaron Franke, Elkhorn; 3rd place – David Snook, Westridge. Language Arts: 3rd place – Jacob Robinson, Elkhorn; 1st place – Jenny Hellmann, Hearn Arts & Humanities: 5th place – Victoria Oven, Hearn; 4th place – Anita Shanker, Collins Lane Composition: 2nd place – Erin Marshall, Hearn; 1st place – Cait Smith, Bridgeport Future Problem Solving: 2nd place – Elkhorn Elementary, Stephanie Robinson, Aaron Lackey-Stewart, Hannah Scoville, Brandon Graves Quick Recall: 3rd place – Collins Lane; Laura Wooldridge, Anita Shanker, Sammie Joe Rowe, Ellen Adkisson, Shelby Wooldridge, Brandon Young, Elizabeth Owens, McKenzi Lewis, Kody Stratton, Zach Cinnamon, Austin White, Lindy Massey, Anna Hawkins, Will Davis, Lindsay Ratliff, Taylor Oaken 2nd place – Hearn, Sean Jarboe, Ryan Sturm, Victoria Owen, Drew Greenawalt, Jenny Hellmann, Garrett Hamilton, Alexa Ferrell, Matt Owen, Eric Lowe, Heather Lacy, Nick Redmon, Austin Alexander, Stephanie Bernal, Demi Buckles, Laura Branham Several middle school students qualified for state in the individual assessments. Elkhorn Middle – Anna Rowe Dennis, Composition & Language Arts (7th at State); Katie Moore, Composition Bondurant Middle –Andrew Howard, Social Studies; Amit Shanker, Math Bondurant’s Quick Recall Team also qualified for state. Team members are: Miranda Buchanan, Josh Bell, Andrew Howard, Amit Shanker, Ryan Cline, Charlie Crowe, Tyler King, Blake Owens, Kellie Peyton, Katie Dawson and Jacob Roberts. At the high school level, Shaina Khan from WHHS qualified in Language Arts and Molly Costigan of FCHS qualified in Composition, finishing in 10th place.

The minutes of the March 7, 2005, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of minutes of the March 7, 2005, Regular Meeting.

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes of the March 7, 2005, Regular Meeting. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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.

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 March are included for your information. Superintendent’s Activities March 2005 March 1 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Met with Kenton Cooper, Marilyn Money (FCEA) March 2 - Attended Meeting of House Education Committee - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning to FCHS Faculty - Attended “Welcome” Dinner for Basketball Tournament at Civic Center March 3 - Met with Charlie Jones - Visited EES Career Fair - Met with Jeff Castle (Allocations) - Attended Meeting on Thoughtful Education - Attended KSU Art Exhibit March 5 - Attended Frankfort Arts Showcase March 7 - Conducted Meeting with Curriculum & Instruction - Met with Cheryl Witt, Chrissy Jones - Conducted Tour of Westridge Elementary School - Attended Board Meeting March 8 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Administrator Meeting March 9 - Inspected Construction at Hearn - Conducted One (1) Interview for PME Principalship March 10 - Met with Pat Downey (WHHS Scholastic Audit) - Met with Suzanne Hall (Teacher) - Conducted Two (2) Interviews for PME Principalship March 11 - Read to Tish Smith’s Class at PME - Met with Donnie Owens (Allocations) - Checked on Fencing at WHHS Football Field - Conducted Three (3) Interviews for PME Principalship March 14 - Conducted Meeting with Curriculum & Instruction - Attended Bridgeport Construction Meeting - Inspected Construction at WHHS - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning at EES March 17 - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning at PME March 21 - Conducted Meeting with Curriculum & Instruction - Met with Bob Bell, Greg Gaby (Allocations) - Conducted One (1) Interview for PME Principalship - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning at Hearn - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning at EMS - Conducted Tour of Hearn Construction - Attended Working Session of Board March 23 - Met with Alysia Wedding (Allocations) - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning at CLE March 25 - Met with Sharon Collett (Personnel) March 28 - Gave Presentation on Strategic Planning BPE March 29 - Attended Statewide Superintendent’s Meeting – Lexington March 30 - Attended OVEC Meeting – Shelbyville March 31 - Attended Strategic Planning Forums at EMS, FCHS

Correspondence with Mr. Chance is presented for your information: 2005 Legislative Session HB 267 Board Member Hours WES Playground

Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of March 30, 2005 EMPLOYMENTS: Transportation: Greg Grimes, Vehicle Mechanic I Russell Young, Substitute Bus Monitor Bridgeport Elementary: James Sensabaugh, Instructional Aide Frances Shelton, Cook/Baker Elkhorn Elementary: Stephanie Gentry Byrns, Primary Teacher Stacy Jones, Academic Team Co-Coach Miranda Purvis, Academic Team Co-Coach Dana Bradford, Academic Team Co-Coach Diana Guffey, Academic Team Co-Coach Stephen Anderson, Academic Team Co-Coach Tamara Bradley, Academic Team Co-Coach Kris Jarboe, Academic Team Co-Coach Norma Allen, Academic Team Co-Coach Carmen Amato, Academic Team Co-Coach Hearn Elementary: Preetha Rajendran, Instructional Aide Westridge Elementary: Sarah Osborne, Academic Team Co-Coach Joe Lovell, Academic Team Co-Coach Bondurant Middle: Buddy Ritchie, Baseball Coach Western Hills High School: John Shasky, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach David Toles, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach Stephon Brown, Assistant Softball Coach SUBSTITUTES: Substitute Teachers: Ashley Wink Kelly Broderson Sandra Ferrell Carolyn Harris Ava Bemiss Michele Grimes, Substitute Secretary James Henry, Substitute Custodian Linda Thomas, Substitute Secretary Superintendent’s Personnel Actions Betty Joyce Criscillis, Substitute Instructional Aide Leslie Grubbs, Substitute Instructional Aide APPROVAL FOR ESS (BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY): Rosy Doerting, Elizabeth Colley, Carter Beasley, Melissa Rash, Beverly Roberts, Sharon Lyons, Ashley Tackett, Michelle New TRANSFER: Doug Bradshaw, from Computer Maintenance Tech to LAN Tech, Central Office RESIGNATIONS: Dana Florian, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary, effective 3/18/05 James Neal, Technology Teacher, Career Tech Center, effective 3/31/05 Linda Bell, Piano Accompanist, FCHS, effective 3/14/05 Kenton Cooper, Primary Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary, effective 3/17/05 Kari Welch, LAN Tech, effective 3/15/05 Terri McDaniel, Reading Teacher, FCHS, effective 02/25/05 RETIREMENTS (AT THE CLOSE OF THE 2004-05 SCHOOL YEAR): Judy Langford, Music Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary Linda Tigges, Primary Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary

Reports from the school's SBDM Councils are included for your information.

Motion Passed:  May 16 work session include staffing allocations... passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Kenny Stanfield of Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects will present a progress report on the construction of Bridgeport Elementary School.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $268,823 to Marksbury Cornett Corp. for work accomplished on the Bridgeport Elementary School project.

Approval of payment of Pay Application #13 in the amount of $268,823 to Marksbury Cornett.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Pay Application #13 in the amount of $268,823 to Marksbury Cornett. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment in the amount of $5,280 for work completed on the Bridgeport Elementary School project.

Approval of payment of $5,280 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $5,280 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Frieda Myers will give a progress report on the renovation projects in the District.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $46,704 to Trace Creek Construction Co. for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary addition and renovation project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $301,618.55.

Payment of $46,704 to Trace Creek Construction Co.

Motion Passed:  Payment of $46,704 to Trace Creek Construction Co. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of Pay Application #12 and payment of $350,930.01 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on Elkhorn Middle School project. The balance to finish, including retainage is $1,149,606.63.

Payment of $350,930.01 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Payment of $350,930.01 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $19,340 to Morel Construction Co. for work accomplished on the Western Hills addition and renovation project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $161,510.

Approval of payment of $19,340 to Morel Construction Co.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $19,340 to Morel Construction Co. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #7 for Bondurant Middle School. This change provides a credit back to the Franklin County Board of Education for ten light fixtures that were not installed in several classrooms due to a reconfiguration of the ceiling grid layout. Total Credit = $400

Approval of Change Order #7 for a credit of $400.

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #7 for a credit of $400. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $9,600 to James R. Leake & Son for work accomplished on Bondurant Middle School. According to Debra Shockley, Architect, the "punchlist" is complete. All remaining items will be completed as warranty items.

Payment of $9,600 to James R. Leake & Son.

Motion Passed:  Payment of $9,600 to James R. Leake & Son. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending that the Board approve submittal of the BG-4 (final approval and payment) for the Bondurant Middle School addition and renovation project. This is subject to approval of the Kentucky Department of Education and effectively ends this project.

Submission of the BG-4 for Bondurant Middle School to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Motion Passed:  Submission of the BG-4 for Bondurant Middle School to the Kentucky Department of Education. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Bids were opened for the proposed drilling of a Geothermal Well Field at Elkhorn Elementary School on March 29, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Three bids were received: 1. Meyer Midwest, Inc., Murray, KY - $296,000 2. Eastern Well & Pump, Harlan, KY - $242,717 3. Mid-South Geothermal, Germantown, TN - $202,791 The estimated cost of this project was $350,000.

That the Board award the bid for the EES Geothermal Well Field to Mid-South Geothermal at a cost of $202,791.

Motion Passed:  That the Board award the bid for the EES Geothermal Well Field to Mid-South Geothermal at a cost of $202,791. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

Bids were opened for the proposed FCHS Gym renovation project on March 29, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Three bids were received: 1. D.W. Wilburn, Inc., Lexington, KY Base Bid - $702,000; Alternate - $25,000; Total - $727,000 2. Meyer-Midwest, Inc., Murray, KY Base Bid - $748,000; Alternate - $15,200; Total - $763,200 3. Griggs Enterprises, Lexington, KY Base Bid - $659,900; Alternate - $23,581; Total - $683,481 Alternate #1 is for new ventilation fans in the gym. The estimated cost of this project was $541,644 and has increased due to steel pricing. Conduit that last year was $1.83 a linear foot is now $7.10 a linear foot.

That the Board award the bid for the FCHS Gym renovation to Griggs Enterprises with the Alternate at a cost of $683,481.

Motion Passed:  That the Board award the bid for the FHCS Gym renovation to Griggs Enterprises with the Alternate at a cost of $683,481. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The lowest and best bid for the Elkhorn Elementary Construction project is from Isaac Tatum Construction, Lebanon, KY. Base Bid of $2,195,000. Alternate 1. Sprinklers - $121,000 Alternate 2. Carpet Library - $26,000 Alternate 3. Add Resource Room - $35,000 Alternate 4. Re-Roof (1989) - $58,000 Alternate 5. Gypsum Soffits - $40,000 Alternate 6. Sink Bases - $27,000 Total Bid - $2,502,000

That the Board award the lowest and best bid to Isaac Tatum Construction.

Motion Passed:  That the Board award the lowest and best bid to Isaac Tatum Construction. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

BG-1 applications need to be revised to "match" bid approvals for Elkhorn Elementary and FCHS Gym renovation projects.

Approve the Revised BG-1 applications for Eklhorn Elementary & FCHS Gym renovation projects.

Motion Passed:  Approve the Revised BG-1 applications for Eklhorn Elementary & FCHS Gym renovation projects. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are requesting payment of the following invoices: 1. Elkhorn Middle School - $2,752.04 2. Hearn Elementary - $1,376.69 3. Elkhorn Elementary - $12,514.36 4. FCHS Gym - $2,812.06 5. Franklin County Athletic Upgrade - $114.85 Total - $19,570

Approval of payment of $19,570 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $19,570 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Robert Bell, Principal, will present a report on Elkhorn Middle School.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Orders of the Treasurer Date: 04/11/05 Warrant #: 041105 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: 04/11/05 Warrant #: SFS041105 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 the payment of bills.

The following employees have requested a Leave of Absence: 1. Nicole Short, Bondurant Middle Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 2/7/05-4/11/05 2. Helen Taulbee, Peaks Mill Elementary Disability Leave - 3/21/05-5/21/05 3. Stacey Parritt, Peaks Mill Elementary Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 3/2/05-5/5/05 4. Angela Chambers, Food Service Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 3/22/05-5/2/05 5. Leigh Kuhn, Bondurant Middle Educational Leave - 2005-2006 School Year 6. Myra S. Evans Disability Retirement - 2005-2006 School Year

That the Board grant the Leaves of Absence as requested above.

Robert L. Chenoweth, Attorney for the Franklin County Board of Education, is recommending that the Board ratify the attached Agreed Order Dismissing in regards to the civil action of American Tile Company, Inc. vs. D.W. Wilburn, et al.

That the Board ratify the execution of the attached settlement documents.

Our current staffing of vehicle mechanics in the bus garage is: 1. (3) Mechanic II Positions 2. (1) Mechanic Helper At the current time, State staffing guidelines call for us to employ one (1) mechanic for every 25 buses. Our ratio is currently 32-1 (113 vehicles). Our need is for four (4) mechanics with similar skills and abilities as a mechanic so that we can adequately service our fleet of buses and vehicles.

That the Board reclassify the position of Mechanic Helper to Mechanic II.

Mark Watson, Director of Transportation, is recommending that we surplus six (6) buses: 1. 1991 IHVBBNKL6MH371477 - 156,770 miles 2. 1990 1HVBBCFNLH275498 - 141,181 miles 3. 1990 1HVBB22N5LH275188 - 152,192 miles 4. 1990 1HVBBZZN7LH275189 - 121,460 miles 5. 1990 1HVBB22N3LH275187 - 95,156 miles 6. 1990 1HVBBCFN2LH275845 - 131,770 miles All of these buses are out of the State Depreciation Schedule and are costly to maintain and operate. We are asking to sell these buses through a pooled used bus sale conducted on behalf of participating Kentucky School Districts by Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA). A resolution is attached.

That the Board approve the surplus sale of six (6) school buses as listed above and approve the attached resolution with KISTA.

Last summer, Franklin County Public Schools hired a crew of 5-6 college students under the supervision of SRO Gregg Muravchick to help move furniture/supplies for the various renovation projects. There are several renovation/new construction projects that will require moving this summer as well. These will include: - Bridgeport Elementary to the new Bridgeport Elementary; - All furniture/supplies from portable classrooms at Elkhorn Middle School; - Unpack and set up new furniture from KCI at Bridgeport Elementary; - All furniture/supplies at Elkhorn Elementary to storage and/or portable classroooms; -All surplus property in the District to the old Bridgeport Elementary.

Creation of five (5) temporary positions in Maintenance to assist in moving the furniture and other items that will need to be relocated this summer.

Motion Passed:  Creation of five (5) temporary positions in Maintenance to assist in moving the furniture and other items that will need to be relocated this summer. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

As required by KRS 158.649 and Board Policy 1.111, each biennium, the Board shall establish a biennial target for each school in reducing identified gaps in achievement. KRS 158.649 states: "Achievement gap" means a substantive performance difference on each of the tested areas by grade level of the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System between the various groups of students including male and female students, students with and without disabilities, students with and without English proficiency, minority and non-minority students, and students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch and those who are not eligible for free and reduced lunch. On agreement of the School-Based Decision Making Council and the Superintendent, the attached targets are submitted for your approval.

That the Achievement Gap Targets be approved as presented.

Motion Passed:  That the Achievement Gap Targets be approved as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

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.

Motion Passed:  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. 5th graders "option" passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Motion Passed:  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. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Per KRS 61.810, the Board intends to go into Closed Session for: 1. Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property 2. Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the Public Agency

That the Board go into Closed Session.

Motion Passed:  That the Board go into Closed Session. 9:14 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

That the Board come out of Closed Session.

Motion Passed:  The Board come out of Closed Session at 10:24 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

That the meeting be adjourned.

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned. 10:25 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.