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.

Superintendent Harrie Buecker will conduct the election of officers for 2009.

1. Chair:
Nominated by:
Second by:
Motion to close nominations:
Second by:

If no other nominations, all in favor: Yea ___    Nay ___

2. Vice Chair:
Nominated by:
Second by:
Motion to close nominations:
Second by:

If no other nominations, all in favor: Yea ___    Nay ___

3. Secretary: Shellie Jones
Treasurer: Ed Breckel
Nominated by:
Second by:

All in favor: Yea ___    Nay ___

After the election, the New Chair will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

Nominate Chairperson:

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Chairperson: Tim Metzger passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Close nominations and authorize Secretary to elect Tim Metzger by acclamation passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Order #107 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Vice-Chairperson: Larry Perkins passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  Close nominations and authorize Secretary to elect Larry Perkins by acclamation passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Order #109 - Motion Passed:  Elect Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

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.

Approval of HB91 addendum as presented

Order #110 - Motion Passed:  Approval of HB91 addendum as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending a final payment in the amount of $10,687.00 to Outdoor Aluminum, Inc.  pending KDE approval.

Approval final payment of $10,687.00 to Outdoor Aluminum, Inc. pending approval from KDE

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  Approval final payment of $10,687.00 to Outdoor Aluminum, Inc. pending approval from KDE passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending approval of the BG-4 (final approval) for the FCHS Grandstand Replacement project. The work is complete at this time and all "punch list" items have been completed.

Approval of BG-4 for the FCHS Grandstand Replacement

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-4 for the FCHS Grandstand Replacement passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

FCPS has been on contract with Honeywell for 10 years at $27, 000 each year. We were able to renegotiate the contract for $15,692 for the upcoming year. We feel it is crucial that we continue the services from Honeywell in order to receive continual preventative maintenance for the year and reduced cost repair rates.

Approval of contract with Honeywell

Order #113 - Motion Passed:  Approval of contract with Honeywell passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $1432.06 for work accomplished on the Hearn Elementary at Copperleaf and the FCHS Football Bleacher projects.

Hearn at Copperleaf:        $1220.00

FCHS Football Bleachers:  $  212.06

Total:                             $ 1432.06  

Approval of payment of $1432.06 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Order #114 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $1432.06 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Approval of December 1, 2008 minutes

Order #115 - Motion Passed:  Approval of December 1, 2008 minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Approval of December 15, 2008 minutes

Order #116 - Motion Passed:  Approval of December 15, 2008 minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #117 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

1st
Met with Ed Breckel and AFB representative
Attended Finance meeting

2nd
Worked on KDE Budget request

3rd
Attended Bus Driver Breakfast
Attended Finance Meeting
Attended Hearn Author Day

4th
Attended Administrative Team Meeting
Attended FCEA Meeting

8th
Attended IC Meeting
Attended KASS Conference-Galt House

9th
Attended KASS Conference

10th
Attended KASS Meeting
Met with Teachers

11th
Attended Walk-throughs

15th
Met with Bob Wagoner, Leslie Cummins, Ed Breckel
Attended Board Meeting-Bridgeport Elementary

17th
Attended OVEC Superintendent's Board of Directors Meeting

18th
Attended Central Office Breakfast

22nd
Attended a Negotiation Meeting with Bob Chenoweth
Met with ASSIST Team

30th
Met with Sharon Collett - SLC Grant

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS

as of

December 19, 2008

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

Transportation:

Linda Johnston, Bus Driver

Peaks Mill:

Ramona Griffin, Part-time Title I Teacher

Ellen Costigan, Instructional Aide

Westridge:

Joe Lovell, Academic Team Coach

Jessica Holmes, Academic Team Coach

Bondurant Middle:

Special Education Instructional Aide

Elkhorn Middle:

Su Sheridan, Exploratory Team Leader

Hope Jackson, 6^th Grade Team Leader

Anthony White, 7^th Grade Team Leader

James Hoofnagle, 6^th Grade Team Leader

Carmen Thompson, 8^th Grade Team Leader

Vernis Phipps, 8^th Grade Team Leader

Kate Osterloh, 7^th Grade Team Leader

Kore Donnelly, Wrestling Coach

Deborah Arnold, 6^th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach

Beckee Seals, Yearbook Sponsor

Franklin County High School:

James Davis, STEP Team Coach

Roy Rivers, 1^st Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

John Caudill, 2^nd Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

Matthew Johnson, Assistant Girls’ Wrestling Coach

Laurie Meyer, Dance Team Coach

Kelly Caldwell, Swim Team Coach

Western Hills High School:

Steve Wooldridge, 1^st Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach

Melissa Darby, 2^nd Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Ontavia Roulette, Substitute Child Care Aide

Mary Whisman, Substitute Cook/Baker

Angela Brown, Substitute Cook/Baker

Robert Kennoy Jr., Substitute Instructional Aide

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

Diana Clark                     Beverly Disney             Becky Brock           Stephanie Wheeler

Susanne Dobner             Lori Dowler                   Ann McKaig            Mercy Robertson

Amanda Owens              Kendra Miller                Teresa Edwards

SUBSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR:

Huston Wells

TRANSFER:

Stephen Jones, from all day at EDC to half day at EDC and half day at Elkhorn Elementary School, effective 12/8/08.

RESIGNATIONS:

Amy O’Neil, Child Care Aide, Bridgeport Elementary, effective 12/19/08

RETIREMENT:

James Clay, Custodian, Central Office, effective 12/31/08

Reports from the following schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information:

BPE
BMS
CLE
EES
ELV
EMS
FCHS
HES
WRE

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #118 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 01/05/09

Warrant #: 010509

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: 01/05/09

Warrant #: SFS010509

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:

Michael Gentry - Medical Leave
12/3/08

April Roberts - Maternity Leave
2/6/09 - eight weeks

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

MOA with Franklin County Health Department to provide a substitute school nurse when needed.

Contract pulled prior to meeting.

The following Board members would like to attend the KSBA Annual Conference Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2009 at the Galt House in Louisville.

WHHS Choral Department is taking students to U of L Honor Choir Festival.
WHHS Choral students will be attending the KMEA Conference. The students will pay for their stay. Transportation and chaperones will be provided by their parents. Tiffany Marsh, WHHS Choral Director will attend both trips.

CTC Technology Students will be competing in Louisville at the State Competition.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Collins Lane Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #119 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:49 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.