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.

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.

The Board Meeting Schedule for 2009-2010 is presented for your approval.

Approval of the 2009-10 Board Meeting Schedule as presented

Order #179 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2009-10 Board Meeting Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The FCPS Gifted and Talented handbook was in need of revision. Policies were developed in cooperation with Henry County Schools. The draft handbook was reviewed by the Franklin County District Gifted and Talented Screening and Eligibility Committee.

Approval of the revised Gifted and Talented handbook

Order #180 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised Gifted and Talented handbook passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

At the May 18 Special Board Meeting, we discussed the necessity to raise the tuition rate for non-resident contracts beginning in 2009-2010.  We reviewed the tuition rates for several school districts.  

Given the reduction of the Flex Focus funds, including textbooks, extended school services, preschool, and safe schools funds, and the budget forecast for 2009-10, tuition rates must be significantly increased in order to educate students who do not reside in our local district. 

We are recommending a tuition rate of $2,200 for non-resident contracts.

Approval of the increased tuition rate of $ 2200 for non-resident contracts.

Order #181 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the increased tuition rate of $ 2200 for non-resident contracts. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

Additional parking is needed at WHHS for athletic and other events. Older patrons have a difficult time negotiating the hill to and from ballgames. Capital Outlay funds would be used to develop a gravel parking lot in the lower field area.

Approval of the WHHS BG-1 for a parking lot

Order #182 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the WHHS BG-1 for a parking lot passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

May 1 - 9

Attended: ICAP meeting, ASSIST Team meeting, OVEC, CI meeting,
               NB Mentor meeting

Met with: Bob Chenoweth, FCHS Faculty, Sharon Collett, Kentucky
              Securities              


May 10 - 16

Attended: Personnel meeting, ASSIST meeting, KSU Videotaping, SBUS
               Material Review, CIA meeting, FCEA meeting, Policy Waiver
               meeting

Met with: Collins Lane, WHHS, Bridgeport, BMS, Westridge, FCHS staff,
              Sharon Collett

Went on a site visit.

Delivered: Personnel notices


May 17 - 23

Attended: Special Board Meeting, SST meetings, DARE
               graduation, ASSIST meeting, Wayne Dominick's Show, Grant
               meeting, CI leader planning,  NB
               meeting, CI meeting, CIA meeting

Met with: Charley Preston, Mark Ryles at KDE

May 24 - 31

Attended: ASSIST meeting, OVEC, Administrative Team meeting, CI meeting,
               Retirement Dinner, Chamber Board meeting, ICAP meeting, ELV Music Program,

Met with: Fran Scott (architect), Mark Cleveland (KASS Board meeting)

Visited: All Schools

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

KDE approval to add 30 minutes to 24 days.

KY Department of Education Staffing Guideline Compliance

FCPS USAC Technology Plan

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #183 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS
                                                as of

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

Community Education:

Michael Savoie, Van Driver

Early Learning Village:

Melanie Johnson, Childcare Aide

Elkhorn Middle:

Mike Toncray, Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach

James Hoofnagle, Boys’ Soccer Coach

Chris Douglas, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach

Kate Osterloh, Drama Coach

Franklin County High School:

Kelly Caldwell, Mathematics Teacher (2009-10)

CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Daphna Denniston, Instructional Aide

Christy Frankum, Instructional Aide

Robin Jenkins, Bus Monitor

Patricia Aldridge, Bus Monitor

Christopher Napier, Learning Center Instructor

Christy Pritchett, Cook/Baker

Andrew Trent, Custodian

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

Joshua Grace

Brittany Motley

Angela Cary

Jacob Rexroat

NONRENEWAL OF CERTIFIED CONTRACTS: (for 2009-10)

Bridgeport:

Courtney Staples, Special Education

Collins Lane:

Kevin Wheeler, Special Education

Elkhorn Elem/Educational Development Center:

Stephen Jones, Special Education

Early Learning Village:

Lauren Turner, Primary

NONRENEWAL OF CERTIFIED CONTRACTS: (for 2009-10) (continued)

Hearn/Westridge:

Bart Spears, Special Education

Peaks Mill:

Amanda Glass, Primary

Ramona Griffin, Title I

Bondurant Middle:

Amanda Adkins, Band

Shannon Thomas, Music

Paula Wells, ESS

Elkhorn Middle:

Allison Henson, Language Arts

Jessica Drake, Arts & Humanities

Ashley Kent, Language Arts

FCHS:

Candace Jones-Poku, Special Education

Darlene Lotz, Mathematics

Rita Nutt, Business

Shainey McFarland, Drop-Out Coordinator

WHHS:

JoDenise Hunt, Science

Jean McGrew, French

William Moorman, Science

Career Tech Center:

John Wheatley, Collision Repair

Educational Development Center:

James Davis, Special Education

Brenda Scruggs, Alternative Teacher

Kathryn Williams, Alternative Teacher

District-wide:

Linda Copley-Arnold, Gifted/Talented

NONRENEWAL OF CLASSIFIED CONTRACTS: (for 2009-10)

Bridgeport:

Debbie Benge, Instructional Aide

Bethany Harrod, Instructional Aide

Jillian Pence, Instructional Aide

Collins Lane:

Adrienne Willis, Instructional Aide

Robin Hall, Instructional Aide (ESS)

Elkhorn Elem:

Makinni Holt, Instructional Aide (ESS)

Early Learning Village:

Lana Hogan, Instructional Aide (ESS)

Shannon Stewart, Childcare Aide

Ontavia Roulette, Childcare Aide

Peaks Mill:

Ellen Costigan, Instructional Aide (ESS)

Westridge:

Margaret Karsner, Instructional Aide (ESS)

Bondurant Middle:

Edward Boden, STEP Monitor

FCHS:

Melanie White, Job Coach

Educational Development Center:

Keely Odem, Instructional Aide

Transportation:

Anita Anglin, Bus Monitor

RESIGNATIONS:

Ontavia Roulette, Childcare Aide, Early Learning Village, effective 5/15/09

Patrece Roquemore, Childcare Aide, Community Education, effective 6/11/09

Shannon Stewart, Childcare Aide, Early Learning Village, effective 5/22/09

Bryan Edwards, Mathematics Teacher, WHHS, effective 6/30/09

Terrance Green, Science Teacher, FCHS, effective 6/30/09

Christina Sandlin, Instructional Aide, Bondurant Middle, effective 6/30/09

Kristina Millay, Primary Teacher, Early Learning Village, effective 6/30/09

Robert Murray, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 5/15/09

Gladys Jacobs, Cook/Baker, FCHS, effective 4/30/09

Matthew Kettler, Mathematics Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 5/1/09

Brent Tackett, Special Education Teacher, WHHS, effective 6/30/09

RETIREMENTS:

Belinda Henson, Parent Involvement Coordinator, effective 6/19/09

Connie Crask, Lang Arts/Social Studies Teacher, Bondurant Middle, effective 6/30/09

Paula Wylie, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane, effective 6/30/09

Fred Curry, Custodian Peaks Mill, effective 6/30/09

Marshia Sanderson, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 6/18/09

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

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

The attendance report for months 6  & 7 are presented for your review.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #184 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 06/01/09

Warrant #: 060109

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: 06/01/09

Warrant #: SFS060109

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:

Wayne Hockensmith - Disability Leave

Kimberly Keith - Medical Leave

Stephanie Wallace - Maternity Leave

Judy Pickett - Medical Leave

Merdith Mitchell - Maternity Leave

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Every year the Extension Agents ask for the use of our buses/drivers to transport Franklin County children to and from 4-H Camp in Carlisle.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30 PM on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Westridge Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #185 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:57 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.