Franklin County
February 02, 2009 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

I.A. News From the Schools
II. Public Comments
Rationale

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.

III. New Business
III.A. Approve Second Reading of Salary Policy Revision
Recommended Motion

Approval of Second Reading of Salary Policy as presented

Actions Taken

Order #122 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Second Reading of Salary Policy as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV. Reports to the Board
IV.A. Approve Minutes
IV.A.1. Approve 1-5-09 Regular Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion

Approval of 1-5-09 Minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1-5-09 Minutes as presented passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.A.2. Approve 1-20-09 Special Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion

Approval of 1-20-09 minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1-20-09 minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.B. Approve Monthly Financial Report
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Actions Taken

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

IV.C. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

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

5th
Met with Tom Utterbach
Attended Board Meeting

6th
Attended Assist Team Meeting

7th
Attended Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Met with Suzanne Simmons

8th
Meeting at KSU
Met with Kris Jarboe

9th
Met with Teams at Bondurant Middle School

11th
Met with Scholastic Audit Team at EMS

12th
Met with EMS Audit Team
Met with staff at  EDC
Met with Brandon Silvera Program

13th
Met with Charlie Preston, Deborah Wigginton, Jimmy Pack-Infinite Campus

14th
Attended CIA Meeting
Attended FCEA Meeting

21st
Attended Tier3 PD-Lexington

22nd
Attended Tier3 PD-Lexington

30th
Attended KSBA Annual Conference-Louisville

31st
Attended KSBA Annual Conference-Louisville

IV.C.1. Superintendent's Correspondence
Rationale

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Office of the Governor - Kid's Health Squad

IV.D. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS
                                   as of January 27, 2009

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

 

 

Central Office:

Cletis Willis, Part-time Custodian

 

Transportation:

Daphne Hardin, Bus Monitor

Lillian Johnson, Bus Monitor

 

Collins Lane:

Joyce Pennington, Special Education Dept Head

 

Elkhorn Elem:

Alicia Lyles, Music Teacher

Whitney Valentine, Special Education Dept Head

Dana Bradford, Academic Co-Coach

Abigail Robinson, Academic Co-Coach

Carolyn Lynch, Academic Co-Coach

Rebecca Logan, Academic Co-Coach

Jesse Mettille, Academic Co-Coach

Makinni Holt, ESS Instructional Aide

 

Early Learning Village:

Shannon Stewart, Part-time Child Care Aide

 

Westridge:

Judith Webb, Educational Interpreter II

 

Elkhorn Middle:

Beckee Seals, Yearbook Sponsor

Linda Whipple, Special Education Dept Head

Rashad Thompson-Rowe, Boys’ Basketball Coach

Ashley Kent, 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach

Denise Harrod, Mathcounts Coach

 

Franklin County High School:

Timothy Tappel, Asst Boys’ Soccer Coach

Lee Meadows, Asst Boys’ Basketball Coach

Nick Barton, 2nd Asst Boys’ Basketball Coach

Xavier Donnelly, Asst Wrestling Coach

David Johnson, Asst Wrestling Coach

Tony Bowman, Part-time Custodian

  

Western Hills High School:

Bethany Hampton, Asst Volleyball Coach

Kelly Caldwell, Swim Team Coach

Carey Durrett, Accompanist

 

Educational Development Center:

James Davis, Special Education Teacher

 

CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Cynthia Elrod, Learning Center Instructor

Frances Edwards, Cook/Baker

David Hatchell, Instructional Aide

Zachary Woodard, Custodian

Mary Wilhoite, Custodian

Daphna Denniston, Custodian

Eric Latham, Receptionist

 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

Stanley Watts                 Glenda Lynn                Timothy Riggs             Marla Harris

Nancy Robertson           Matthew Melton           Jennifer Lohr               Adam Lynn

Whitney Nichols            Lukas Hosley               Paula Gaines             

 

RESIGNATIONS:

Maren Jajczyk, Educational Interpreter, Westridge, effective 12/18/09

Patricia Routt, Health Science Teacher, Career Tech Center, effective 12/19/08

 

RETIREMENT:

James Clay, Custodian, Elkhorn Elementary School, effective 12/31/08

 

IV.E. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

CLE, ELV, EES, HES, PME, WRE, BMS, EMS, FCHS

V. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

V.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

 

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 02/02/09

Warrant #: 020209

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: 02/02/09

Warrant #: SFS020209

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.

V.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

Marilyn Congleton (ELV)
Maternity 4/20-6/1/2009

Nancy Moore (ELV)
Maternity 4/15-5/28/2009

Teresa Kennedy (CLE)
Maternity 3/13-5/11/2009

V.C. Approve Fundraising Activities
V.C.1. Jump Rope for Heart - PME
V.C.2. WRE Cookie Dough-Wolves Den
V.C.3. ELV Chilis, McDonalds, and Spring Fling
V.C.4. CLE Honeybaked Ham
V.C.5. CLE Golf Scramble
V.C.6. CLE Sweetheart Dinner
V.C.7. PME Enrichment Teachers-Beary Thoughtful
V.C.8. EES McDonald's Night
V.C.9. FCHS Bookworm Club Paypal donations
V.C.10. CLE Jump Rope for Heart
V.C.11. EES Chili/Soup Night
V.D. Approve Travel
V.D.1. FCHS Band Overnight to Morehead State University
V.D.2. FCHS Band Overnight to Lexington and EKU
V.D.3. FCHS DECA Overnight to Louisville Galt House
V.D.4. FCHS Boy's Basketball Overnight to Covington
V.D.5. FCHS KMEA Overnight to Louisville Hyatt Regency
V.D.6. CTC HOSA Overnight to Louisville
V.D.7. WHHS Journalism to Shepherdsville
V.D.8. WHHS FCCLA Overnight to Louisville
V.D.9. EMS KMEA Overnight to Louisville
V.E. Approve Contracts
V.E.1. Non-Resident Contract - Anderson Co.
V.E.2. FCHS Miller Transportation-FFA to Louisville
V.E.3. Kentucky Emergency Management Aid Agreement
V.E.4. University of Kentucky Student Teacher Agreement
V.E.5. CLE Commonwealth Copy Products Copier Agreement
V.E.6. CO Learning To Lead Workshop-Ted Weise
V.E.7. PME Lexington Children's Theatre
V.E.8. MOA-Career & Technical Center
V.F. Approve Positions
V.F.1. FCHS Drama Directors and Accompanist
Rationale

FCHS would like to create a Director of staging, Director of choreography, and an accompanist positions in the Drama Department for the rest of the year. The positions will be funded by the Drama Department.

V.F.2. FCHS Football Assistants and Wrestling Assistants
V.G. Approve Full-Time Emergency Certification
V.H. Approve Shortened School Day
V.I. Approve HES Yearbook Stipend
V.J. Approve Salary Schedule for WHHS/BMS Support Specialist
VI. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 6:30pm at Elkhorn Elementary School.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:23 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.