Franklin County
April 20, 2009 6:30 PM
Special 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.

II. Report from Elkhorn Middle School
Rationale

Willie Bartley will present a report on Elkhorn Middle School's Scholastic Review.

Recommended Motion

Take the report under advisement.

III. District Scholastic Review
Rationale

Betty Fox served as the chairperson for our District Scholastic Review and she will share the Review Team's report.

Recommended Motion

Take the report under advisement.

IV. Approve FCHS Greenhouse Bid
Rationale

Myra Vaughn will present the bid documents on the FCHS Greenhouse project. KDE requires Board approval of these documents in order to proceed with the project and keep it on schedule.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the bid documents presented by Myra Vaughn for the FCHS Greenhouse project

Actions Taken

Order #155 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the bid documents presented by Myra Vaughn for the FCHS Greenhouse project passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

V. Consider the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation
Rationale

The Board and Superintendent may conduct a formative evaluation to be used for updates on district goals and in planning a program of professional development.

During the Board retreat on February 16, 2009, The Superintendent shared the goals agreed upon by the Board members prior to the 2008-09 school year and the progress made toward those goals during the first half of the 2008-09 school year. 

At this time, the Board chair will facilitate a discussion related to the progress toward each goal and seek consensus on appropriate progress toward the established goals.

The Superintendent's summative evaluation should be completed at the June 15, 2009.

VI. Approve Revised Staff Allocations and School Budgets for 2009-2010
Rationale

SBDM allocations must be submitted to the Board by March 1st each year. KDE extended this deadline to May 1st for 2009. The revised SBDM allocations are attached for your approval.

Based on the the above allocations to schools the SBDM Councils at each school developed and approved budgets for 2009-2010.

Recommended Motion

Approval of revised SBDM allocations and school budgets for 2009-2010 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #156 - Motion Passed:  Approval of school budgets for 2009-2010 as presented (Note: The Superintendent stated they had already approved the staff allocations for next year. The Board proceeded to approve the Budget) passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VII. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The following items are presented in the Consent Agenda for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #157 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

VII.A. Approve BMS Copier Contract
VII.B. Approve Formation of BMS Dance Team - 2009-2010
VII.C. Approve Out-of-State Trip - CTC to Denver, CO
VII.D. Approve Miller Contract - FCHS Track to Elizabethtown
VIII. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Board of Education.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Order #158 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:34 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.