Franklin County
August 03, 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. Oath of Student Board Representatives
Rationale

Shellie Jones will administer the Student Oath to the Board to incoming Student Board Representatives Aaron Carr - WHHS and Lauren Crum - FCHS

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. New School Year Presentation
Rationale

The Superintendent will present information on the upcoming school year.

III.B. Approve 2009/10 Policy Updates
Rationale

The Board held a First Reading of the 2009 Policy Updates at the July 6, 2009, Regular Meeting (attached).    

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2009/10 Policy Updates with attached revisions

Actions Taken

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2009/10 Policy Updates with attached revisions passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

III.C. Approve Out-of-District Sibling Discount
Rationale

The tuition for out-of-district students is currently $2200. We are asking that additional siblings within the same household be discounted by one-half ($1100).

Recommended Motion

Approval of out-of-district sibling tuition at $1100

Actions Taken

Order #6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of out-of-district sibling tuition at $1100 passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

III.D. Approve Vendors for 2009/2010
Rationale

Finance has submitted two additional vendors for the 2009/10 school year:

Chenault & Hoge

Forward Edge

Recommended Motion

Approval of two additional vendors for 2009/10

Actions Taken

Order #7 - Motion Passed:  Approval of two additional vendors for 2009/10 passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

III.E. Approve 2009-10 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
Rationale

Deborah Wigginton has submitted the Student Handbook-now titled "Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline" for the 2009/2010 year.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2009-10 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline

Actions Taken

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2009-10 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

IV. Reports to the Board
IV.A. Construction
IV.A.1. Approve FCHS Greenhouse Invoice
Rationale

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, architects are requesting payment  of $203.44 for the FCHS Greenhouse project.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the payment of $203.44 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Actions Taken

Order #9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the payment of $203.44 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

IV.A.2. Approve Revised BG-1 for WHHS Parking Lot
Rationale

KDE denied the initial BG-1 for the WHHS parking lot. Blacktop was added to comply with ADA. The blacktop estimate is included. Funding is strictly through Capital Outlay.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the WHHS parking lot pending approval from KDE

Actions Taken

Order #10 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the WHHS parking lot pending approval from KDE 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 #11 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.C. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes - July 6, 2009
Rationale

Michelle New was absent from this meeting. Approval from the four present Board members is requested.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the July 6, 2009 minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the July 6, 2009 minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV.D. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

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

July 1 - 2:
Met with: Jeff Wade
Attended: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Berry Hill Press Conference


July 6 - 10:
Attended: Leadership Planning Meetings, Lunch with Lindy Casebier, Board Meeting


July 13 - 17:
Met with: Starr Lewis, Scott-Klausing, Mr. Chenoweth, Steve Anderson, Steve Napier
Attended: Retreat Leadership Meeting, KASS Board Meeting, KASA Conference, Lunch
               with Starr Lewis


July 20 - 24:
Met with: HSE Assist Team, Dr. Reeves
Attended: Leadership Retreat Wed-Fri, Online KSU Algebra Course


July 27 - 31:
Attended: OVEC, Performance Evaluation Training

IV.D.1. Superintendent's Correspondence
Rationale

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

KDE - Approval of 2009-2010 Innovative Alternative Calendar

IV.E. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTION
                                                   as of

                                            July 22, 2009

 EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

 Transportation:

Jesse Gaines, Bus Driver, (2009-10)

Jennifer Chagolla, Substitute Bus Monitor, (2009-10)

Community Education:

Justin Tracy, PT Student Worker

Glenn Chadwell, PT Student Worker

Bridgeport:

Courtney Staples, Special Education Teacher, (2009-10)

Elkhorn Elementary:

Melissa Bosch, Child Care Director

James Clay, Custodian

Donna Davis, Primary Teacher, (2009-10)

Peaks Mill:

Alison Teegarden, Primary Teacher, (2009-10)

Kimberly Murphy, Child Care Director

Westridge:

Kristi Wright, Special Education Teacher, (2009-10)

Early Learning Village:

Elizabeth Boswell, Primary Teacher, (2009-10)

Bondurant Middle School:

Marie Varney, Instructional Aide, (2009-10)

Samuel Choo, Special Education Teacher, (2009-10)

Elkhorn Middle:

Laura Branham, Mathematics Teacher, (2009-10)

Franklin County High School:

Kristen Evans, English Teacher, (2009-10)

Betruss Goss, Science Teacher, (2009-10)

Timothy Feldhaus, Custodian

Western Hills High School:

Keri Smith, FAMCO Teacher, (2009-10)

Candace Jones-Poku, Special Education Teacher, (2009-10)

Scott Huber, JROTC Instructor, (2009-10)

Aaron Hall, Special Education Teacher, (2009-10)

Career and Technical Center:

Debra Douglas, Health Science, (2009-10)

Isaac Denigan, Business/Workplace Fundamentals, (2009-10)

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

Vickie Zeigler, Special Education Teacher (2009-10)

TRANSFER:

Shannon Crump, from Mathematics Teacher for Bondurant Middle School

  To District-wide Gifted/Talented Teacher effective for 2009-10

RESIGNATIONS:

Douglas Mobley, FMD Teacher, FCHS, effective 7/9/09

Hope Jackson, Mathematics Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 7/16/09

Leslie Mitchell, Language Arts Teacher, Bondurant Middle, effective 7/9/09

Tirissa Ruble, Primary Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary, effective 7/16/09

Anita Rogers, Cook/Baker, Bondurant Middle, effective 7/16/09

RETIREMENTS:

Margery Rigsby, Special Education Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 9/30/09

IV.F. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

EES, ELV, PME, WRE

BMS, EMS

IV.G. Attendance Report
Rationale

Deborah Wigginton will present the attendance award for the year.

V. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #13 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.

V.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 08/03/09

Warrant #: 080309

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: 08/03/09

Warrant #: SFS080309

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.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

Julia Colston
Maternity Leave
9/6/09 - six weeks

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

V.C. Approve Fundraising Activities
V.C.1. CLE PTO - Sell Ice Cream/Popsicles at Back to School Bash
V.C.2. CLE PTO - Candleberry Candle Sales
V.C.3. CLE PTO - Bumblee Catalog Sales
V.C.4. CLE PTO - Kroger Cards
V.C.5. CLE PTO - Applebees/Carino's Dining Days
V.C.6. CLE PTO - Chili's Dining Days
V.C.7. CLE PTO - Prepackaged School Supplies
V.C.8. CLE PTO - Breakfast with Santa Claus
V.C.9. PME PTO - Innisbrook
V.C.10. PME PTO - McDonald's Night
V.C.11. PME PTO - Fazoli's Night
V.C.12. PME PTO - Fall Festival
V.D. Approve Travel
V.D.1. FCHS Girl's Golf Overnight to Indiana
V.D.2. EMS Girl's Basketball Overnight to Transylvania
V.D.3. WHHS Volleyball Overnight to Metcalfe Co.
V.E. Approve Contracts
V.E.1. 2009/10 Wilkinson Contract
V.E.2. Administrative Retreat Cookout - Lakeview
V.E.3. Morehead State University MOA - Student Teachers
V.E.4. Dell Financial Services Lease
V.E.5. Franklin County Health Department Service Agreement
V.E.6. Independent Consultation Contract with Paul Ebben
V.E.7. Non-Resident Student Contracts for Spencer, Shelby, & Woodford Counties
V.E.8. Independent Consultation with Edward Amend
V.F. Approve Positions
V.F.1. FCHS Summer Basketball Camp Directors/Head Coaches
V.F.2. PME - Part-time Certified/Classified Aides Intervention Positions
V.F.3. PME - Reallocation of Custodial Hours
V.F.4. EES - Title I Math Intervention
V.F.5. EES - After School Child Care Aides
V.F.6. FCHS - Assistant Volleyball Coach
V.F.7. PME ASP Child Care Aides
V.G. Approve WHHS Student for Outside Environmental Classroom
V.H. Approve Revised Board Job Responsibilities
V.I. 2009/2010 Meal Prices
Rationale

There are no changes in school meal prices for 2009/10.

V.J. Approve Job Descriptions for Parent Resource Coordinator & Mental Health Consultant
VI. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm Monday, August 17, 2009 at Hearn Elementary School.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:02 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.