I.
Call to Order
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
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
Approval of Second Reading of Salary Policy as presented
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
Approval of 1-5-09 Minutes as presented
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
Approval of 1-20-09 minutes as presented
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
The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the Monthly Financial Report
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
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
Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.
Office of the Governor - Kid's Health Squad
IV.D.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
CLE, ELV, EES, HES, PME, WRE, BMS, EMS, FCHS
V.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
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
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
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
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
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 6:30pm at Elkhorn Elementary School.
That the meeting be adjourned
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.
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