Franklin County
July 06, 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. First Reading 2009-2010 Policies/Procedures Updates
Rationale

Attached are the KSBA policy/procedure changes for 2009-2010 for your consideration.


Recommended Motion

No action is necessary. The minutes should reflect a first reading of these policies/procedures.

III.B. Approve New Start Times for 2009-2010
Rationale

The new start times for 2009-2010 were presented for your consideration at the last Board meeting.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the new start times as presented

Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the new start times as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV. Reports to the Board
IV.A. 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 #2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV.B. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

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

Week of 6/1 - 6/6:
Met with - Mike Rosenstein
Attended - ELV Ice Cream Social, CO Staff Meeting, KASS Conference, Teacher Leader
              Network Meeting, Academic Banquet at WHHS
Visited - schools

Week of 6/7 - 6/13:
Met with - Assist Team, Mr. Tincher, Architects
Attended - ICAP Meetings, Elementary Teacher Leader Network Meeting, Chamber Youth Meeting, EDC Ceremony, BMS Awards Ceremony,
Visited - schools

Week of 6/14 - 6/20:
Met with - Jimmy Pack, David Scholl
Attended - ICAP Meeting, FCHS & WHHS Graduations, Board Meeting, PD Planning Meeting,
                Alternative Credit Meeting, Middle & Elementary ASSIST Meetings, District Liason
                Meeting, High School Professional Development, Prichard
                Committee Meeting with Jill Robinson, Transportation Banquet
Visited -    schools

Week of 6/21 - 6/27:
Met with - Bev Downing (KSU)
Attended - OVEC, Leadership Lunch, United Way Board of Director Meeting, Math Workshop,
                ARRA Stimulus Luncheon, Leadership Planning Meeting
Visited - schools

Week of 6/28 - 7/2:

Met with - C & I, Charley Preston & Ed Breckel
Attended - First Lady's Press Conference at Berry Hill Mansion

IV.B.1. Superintendent's Correspondence
Rationale

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

KDE Approved Amended District Facility Plan

United Way Thank-you

KDE Approved Revenue Bond Refunding

IV.C. Superintendent's Personnel Actions/Board Report
Rationale

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

Attached are the Certified and Classified Employments/Approval for 2009-2010.

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS

as of

June 30, 2009

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

Transportation:

Jeanne Smith, Bus Driver

Community Education:

David Columbia, Child Care Aide

Anne Robbins, Substitute GED Examiner

Elaine Green, Child Care Aide

Taisha Chandler, Child Care Aide

Cole Roberts, Child Care Aide

Rachel Rogers, Child Care Aide


Part-time Student Workers:

Sean Eastman         Leandra Lewis          Bryan Troxell            Jessica Wiard

William Warman      Evan Prewitt             Patrick Curran          Elinor Blankenship

Jessica Manns         Megan Hendershot Kayla Hemze            Margaret Rice

Chase Moseley        Lindsey Hopper        Emily Jamison         Kirstian Simpson

Katarina Simpson    Aaron Sullivan         Kristen Stamper       David Bingham

Kathryn Sowers       Frankie Reed            Oquana Washington

District-wide

Judy Catlett, Special Education Teacher

Central Office:

Zachary Buckles, Part-time Custodian

Collins Lane:

Tamatha Bradley, Primary Teacher, (2009-10)

Kristin Hecker, Child Care Aide

Michael Burton, Child Care Aide

Ashley Wade, Child Care Aide

Andrea Bibb, Child Care Aide

Mollie Wade, Child Care Aide

Elkhorn Elementary:

Jillian Pence, Primary Teacher, (2009-10)

Hearn:

Zachary Buckles, Child Care Aide

Samuel Thompson, Child Care Aide

Westridge:

Krystal Cammuse, Student Child Care Aide

Nicole Smith, Student Child Care Aide

Brianna Dusenberry, Student Child Care Aide

Early Learning Village:

Kimberly Greathouse, Primary Teacher, (2009-10)

Morgan Taylor, Child Care Aide

Heather Goins, Child Care Director

Megin Springate, Physical Education Teacher, (2009-10)

Rhonda Hughes, Child Care Aide

Kristen Waits, Child Care Aide

Bondurant Middle School:

Margaret Stohlmann, Music Teacher, (2009-10)

Joshua Toppass, Band Teacher, (2009-10)

Andrew Trent, Custodian

Casey Trimes, Math/Science Teacher, (2009-10)

Elkhorn Middle:

Deana Williams, Language Arts Teacher, (2009-10)

Amanda Owens, Language Arts Teacher, (2009-10)

Franklin County High School:

Danielle Webster, Mathematics Teacher (2009-10)

Penny Knight, Business Teacher (2009-10)

Aaron Stepp, Special Education Teacher (2009-10)

Valerie Mefford, Science Teacher (2009-10)

Richard Moreno, Instrumental Coach

Robert Griffen, Instrumental Coach

Ruth Anne Boyd, Science Teacher (2009-10)

Educational Development Center:

Brenda Scruggs, (.5) Mathematics Teacher, (2009-10)

Bradley Mefford, Classroom Teacher, (2009-10)

Tierelee Logan, (.5) Classroom Teacher (2009-10)

Vickie Zeigler, Special Education Teacher (2009-10)

CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Eric Latham, Substitute Instructional Aide

Kendall McMillin, Substitute Teacher

TRANSFER:

Tiffany Sanford, from Child Care Aide to Asst Child Care Director, Westridge

  Effective June 18, 2009

RESIGNATION:

Athena Cuevas, Child Care Aide, Collins Lane, effective April 8, 2009

RESIGNATIONS: (effective at the close of the 2009-10 school year)

April Roberts, FAMCO Teacher, WHHS,

Elaine Turner, Primary Teacher, Bridgeport

Rebecca Peavler, Instructional Aide, Collins Lane

Joel Payne, Sr JROTC Instructor, WHHS

Randall Nettle, Science Teacher, Bondurant Middle School

RETIREMENTS:

June Riddle, Cook/Baker, Elkhorn Elementary, effective June 30, 2009

Norma Shouse, Instructional Aide, Early Learning Village, effective June 30, 2009

Kathryn Pauley, English Teacher, FCHS, effective June 30, 2009

IV.D. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

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

IV.E. Attendance Report
Rationale

The attendance report for months 08 & 09 are presented for your information.

V. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

V.A. Approve Minutes
V.A.1. 6-1-09 Regular Meeting Minutes
V.A.2. 6-15-09 Special Meeting Minutes
V.B. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 07/06/09

Warrant #: 070609

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: 07/06/09

Warrant #: SFS070609

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.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of bills

V.C. Approve Fundraising Activities
V.C.1. WRE Bumblebee PTO Fundraiser
V.C.2. ELV Innisbrook Fundraiser
V.C.3. EES Family Film Nights
V.C.4. EES Innisbrook Fundraisesr
V.C.5. EES PTO Meeting Dinners
V.C.6. EES McDonald's Nights
V.C.7. EES T-shirt Sales
V.C.8. EES Student Council Recycling
V.C.9. EES Hat Days
V.D. Approve Contracts
V.D.1. FRYSC 2009-2010 Contract
V.D.2. FCPS Emergency Management Contract
V.D.3. FRYSC Reading Coach MOA for 2009-2010
V.D.4. WRE Juniper Hills Pool Party
V.D.5. FCHS Girl's Basketball Charter Bus
V.D.6. Visual Impairment Contract with Mary Ann Reynolds
V.D.7. Infinite Campus Training with Arden Marie Goodman
V.D.8. CBWTP Contract
V.D.9. Visually Impaired Preschool Services
V.D.10. Sign Language Contract with Dana Parker
V.D.11. Sign Language Contract with Rachel Morgan
V.D.12. FCPS Math Achievement Contract
V.D.13. Comp Care Contract 2009-2010
V.D.14. Physical Therapy Contract with Amie Amin
V.D.15. Bluegrass Workforce Investment WIA Contract
V.D.16. Perkins Equipment Application
V.D.17. IDEA Psychological Services
V.D.18. NWEA Master Subscription Agreement
V.E. Approve Positions
V.E.1. FCPS Summer Staff Positions
Rationale

The attached positions/pay are for the summer feeding program at FCPS.

V.E.2. BMS Softball Head Coach and Team
V.E.3. BMS Yearbook Staff Advisor
V.E.4. BPE Certified Intervention Position
V.E.5. BMS Student Services Coordinator
V.E.6. ARC Chairpersons
V.E.7. IDEA ARRA Stimulus Positions
V.E.8. Title I Classified Aide
V.F. Approve Grants
V.F.1. THEC EL/Civics Grant
V.F.2. OVEC Early Head Start Grant
V.G. Approve Travel
V.G.1. FCHS Girl's Basketball Camp - U of L
V.H. KETS Assistance FY 2009
V.I. District Job Responsibilities
Rationale

The district audit team recommended that the district establish a more detailed listing of specific job responsibilities to enhance communication among the district staff.  The attachments include a draft listing of certified leadership responsibilities as well as a draft roster of contact information related to programs, departments, and procedures. 

Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised district job responsibilities.

VI. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7pm Monday, August 3, 2009 at the Franklin County Board of Education.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:20 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.