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.

Principal Martha Lail will present a report on Bridgeport Elementary.

Charlie Preston will update the Board about the service entrance to the Verizon tower on Elkhorn Elementary School grounds.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #102 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Charlie Preston is asking to declare the .09 acres of land-located on Devil's Hollow Road-as surplus property in order to sell the property and remove future FCPS liability.

EMS is asking for approval to take NJHS and KUNA students to Washington, D.C. over spring break. They will use private transportation. Fundraising and parent donations will help fund the trip.

The FCHS Fieldhouse is in dire need of a new roof and HVAC system. The systems have failed to the point that structural damage is occurring. FCPS is requesting that KDE declare this building an emergency situation to allow repairs which will come from Capital Outlay Funds.

Declare FCHS Fieldhouse and HVAC as an emergency situation

Order #103 - Motion Passed:  Declare FCHS Fieldhouse and HVAC as an emergency situation passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7PM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Franklin County Board of Education.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:25 passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Larry B. Perkins.