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.

The Health Department will provide information and an update on the Pertussis situation.

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.

Thomas Jones, State Director for the Southern Association Accreditation in Kentucky has reviewed our self study materials and completed our site visit.  He is now recommending that Franklin County Public Schools be considered for district-wide candidacy for the remainder of 2008-09 with district accreditation to be completed in September of 2009.

Take the report under advisement.

Dr. Arvin has prepared documents related to our enrollment projection.  This information will be very useful as we plan for the future.

Take the report under advisement.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of Pay Application #15 in the amount of $390,245.10 to Alliance Corporation for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf project. The balance to finish is the retainage of $100,000.00.

Approval of payment of $390,245.10 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $390,245.10 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The FCHS Fieldhouse is in dire need of a new roof and HVAC system. These systems have failed to the point that structural damage is occurring. PE classes as well as athletic teams utilize this building as a dressing room and practice area. FCPS is requesting that KDE declare this building an emergency situation to allow repairs which will come from Capital Outlay Funds.

Approve Emergency BG-1 for FCHS Fieldhouse

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  Approve Emergency BG-1 for FCHS Fieldhouse passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The FCHS practice soccer field has no watering system and is therefore dangerous to the student athletes. The FCHS Booster Club would like to fund and install a sprinkler system.

Approve BG-1 for FCHS practice soccer field sprinkler system

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG-1 for FCHS practice soccer field sprinkler system passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the Meeting

The minutes of the November 3, 2008 Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approve minutes of the November 3, 2008 Regular Meeting

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  Approve minutes of the November 3, 2008 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.

The minutes of the November 17, 2008 Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approve minutes of the November 17, 2008 Special Meeting

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Approve minutes of the November 17, 2008 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #97 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

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

3rd -    Visited ELV
            Observation at EES
            Visited WHHS, BMS, BPE
            Attended EES Reading Celebration
            
5th -     Visited BPE
            Attended ASSIST Meeting
            Attended CLE Ice Cream Social

6th -     Met with Bob Pace (EPSB)
            Attended KTIP meeting EES

7th -     Visited ELV
            Attended EES Walmart presentation
            Attended Hearn flag dedication

10th -    Visited BPE
            Met with Ed Breckel 
            Met with Martha Lail
            Met with bookkeeper

11th -   Attended CLE Veteran's Day program
            Met with Ed Breckel
            
12th -   Attended Finance meeting
            Met with ASSIST team
            Attended CIA meeting
            Attended ICAP at EDC

13th -   Visited BPE

14th -   Attended KSU Advisory meeting
            
15th -   Attended Assessment luncheon

17th -   Visited BPE
            Visited ELV
            Met with Mark Watson, Wayne Dominick, Charley Preston
            Attended Special Meeting - BMS

18th -   Attended Drug-free Communities breakfast- Capital Plaza
            Attended Central Office luncheon
            Attended KSU President's luncheon
            Attended Governor's Press Conference
            
19th -   Attended OVEC meeting
            Attended STC training-EMS

20th -    Attended AIMSWEB training
            Attended SST training-EES

24th -   Visited ELV
            Met with Parent
            Met with Health Dept., Janevera Rothenburg, Deborah Wigginton, 
                    Charlie Preston, Wayne Dominick
            
25th -   Met with Central Office Staff
            Attended ICAP meeting-FCHS
            Attended United Way meeting


            
                        

Reports from following SBDM Councils are presented for your information:

Bridgeport
Collins Lane
Early Learning Village
Elkhorn Elementary
Bondurant Middle
Franklin County High

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 12/01/08

Warrant #: 120108

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: 12/01/08

Warrant #: SFS120108

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:

EDC - Phyllis Oates, medical leave
          now - 11/28/08

ELV - Dana Bradford, educational leave
        1/5 - 5/8/09

BMS - Judy Pickett, medical leave
         now-TBA

District - Amy Hamilton, maternity leave
              12/1/08-1/15/09

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

The following fundraising activities are included:

EES - Schwan's Foods

The following items are included:

BPE - Tiger Time Assistant Director

THEC - CTC GED Instructor

WHHS - Boy's BB Asst. Coach, Girl's BB Asst. Coach

The following items are included:

Non-resident contract - Mercer County, Frankfort Independent and Owen County

ELV - Lexington Children's Theatre

WHHS - One Call Now system

Miller Transportation - WHHS Floral Design Class, WHHS & FCHS Livestock Expo

School Management Associates Contract Renewal

THEC - Pitney Bowes Renewal

KDE is asking for confirmation on the 2008-2009 school year tax rates.

Pursuant to KRS 61.810, the Franklin County Board of Education must go into Executive Session for:

"Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency."

That the Board enter into Executive Session as stated

Order #99 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Executive Session as stated 8:17 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

That the Board come out of Executive Session

Order #100 - Motion Passed:  That the Board come out of Executive Session 9:37 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30PM on Monday, December 15, 2008 at Bridgeport Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #101 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 9:38 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Tim Metzger.