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 ARRA Stimulus Funds
Jami Miller will present the ARRA IDEA Stimulus Funding. Jeff Castle will present the ARRA Title I Stimulus Funding.
Approval of the ARRA Stimulus Funds as presented
Order #33 - Motion Passed: Approval of the ARRA Stimulus Funds as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.
III.B.
Truancy Diversion Program
Patrick Yewell of Juvenile Services will provide an update on our district's implementation of the Truancy Prevention Program.
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Construction
IV.A.1.
Approve Scott-Klausing Invoices
Scott-Klausing is asking for payment for work completed on the following projects:
Roofing - Maintenance $1475.01
Roofing - FCHS 5852.39
Roofing - BMS 8992,76
Roofing - WHHS 7470.23
East Campus Master Plan 2500.00
Total: $26,290.39
Approval to pay Scott-Klausing invoices in the amount of $26,290.39
Order #34 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay Scott-Klausing invoices in the amount of $26,290.39 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.
IV.A.2.
Approve BG-1 and Use of QSC Bonds for CTC Renovation
We are pursuing Quality School Construction Bonds for the renovation/addition of CTC. The existing building will be completely renovated. The addition of 15,000 sq ft will include a 2-story structure, a 1-story structure, and a bay.The estimated cost is $12,042,022.00.
Approval of the BG-1 and use of Quality School Construction Bonds as presented pending approval from KDE
Order #35 - Motion Passed: Approval of the BG-1 and use of Quality School Construction Bonds as presented pending approval from KDE passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.B.
Approve Monthly Financial Report
Due to the vandalism at the Central Office the monthly financial report will be presented at the mid-month meeting.
IV.C.
Superintendent's Activities
Ms. Buecker's activities for the month of September are presented for your information.
September 1 - 5:
Met with: Ed Breckel, Willie Bartley, John Higginbotham, Angela Fraley
Attended: Flu Pandemic Meeting, Writing Meeting, Stiggins PD,
WHHS SBDM
September 6 - 12:
Met with: Assist Teams, OEA
Attended: EMS SBDM, FCEA, Curriculm & Instruction, Board Meeting
September 13 - 19:
Met with: Teacher Leaders, Janevera Rothenburger
Attended: SACS webinar
September 20 - 26:
Met with: Retired Teachers, Martha Lail, Kyle Sexton,
David Raleigh, Rita Rector, Greg Roush, Sharla Six,
Attended: Board Retreat, Board Meeting, Cable 10 Show
September 27 - 30:
Met with: Donnie Owens, Sharon Collett, Karen Schneider, Melissa Rogers,
Willie Bartley, David Scholl, Chrissy Jones, Charley Preston, Beth Nickel
Attended: Assessment Analysis, National Board Meeting, SACS Prep,
OVEC, Administrative Team Meeting, Thornhill Advisory Board
IV.C.1.
Superintendent's Correspondence
Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.
Tax rate confirmation
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
September 29, 2009
EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:
Transportation:
Ervin Clark, Bus Driver
Community Education:
Ryan Tingle, Child Care Aide
Jansen Gray, Student Worker
Collins Lane:
Melissa Simpson, Child Care Aide
Elizabeth Bruce, Child Care Aide
Elkhorn Elementary:
Virginia Williams, (.58) Primary Teacher
Early Learning Village:
David Hughes, Child Care Aide
Jessika Atha, Child Care Aide
Lana Hogan, Instructional Aide
Paula Gaines, Kindergarten Teacher
Michelle Martin, Primary Teacher
Stephanie Short, Librarian
Jennifer Tolliver, Instructional Aide
Jessica Turner, Instructional Aide
Hearn:
Amanda Trent, Child Care Aide
Peaks Mill:
Elya Snow, Instructional Aide/Cafeteria Monitor
Ellen Costigan, Instructional Aide
Bondurant Middle School:
James Newton, Assistant Football coach
Elaine Penn, ESS Coordinator
Franklin County High School:
Janet Speer, Accompanist
Eddie James, Assistant Football Coach
Kelly Lewis, Head Cross Country Coach
Leslie Grubbs, (.5) Mathematics Teacher
Western Hills High School:
Jason Wood, Custodian
Marcel Simo, Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
Superintendent’s Personnel Actions
As of September 29, 2009
Page 2
EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:
Evelyn Riddle, Cook/Baker
Angela Sutherland, Cook/Baker
Anthony Estes, Child Care Aide
Erin Moore, Child Care Aide
Katie Burriss, Child Care Aide
James Smith, Bus Monitor
EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
Sherri Smith Zachary Wolfe Jeffrey Dycus
Mary Beth Shera Gina Scott Kimberly Fern
Gila Gay Sandra Rowe Jana Sturm
Laura Karrer Garnett Thurman Kimberly Richardson
Carrie Bistline
TRANSFERS:
Susan Clark, from Title I Teacher at Peaks Mill Elementary
To RTA Teacher at the Early Learning Village and Hearn Elementary
Lori Preston, from RTA Teacher at the Early Learning Village and Hearn Elementary
To Title I Teacher for the Early Learning Village
RESIGNATIONS:
Connie Moore, bus Monitor, effective 9/1/09
IV.E.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
BPE, CLE, EES, ELV, WRE
BMS
FCHS
IV.F.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for Month 1 is attached for your information.
V.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #36 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda with the minutes of September 21, 2009 call to order time changed from 8:27am to 3:30pm passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
V.A.
Approve Minutes
V.A.1.
September 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
V.A.2.
September 21, 2009 Retreat Minutes
V.A.3.
September 21, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
V.B.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 10/05/09
Warrant #: 100509
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: 10/05/09
Warrant #: SFS100509
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
V.C.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:
Karen Nix (FCHS) - Maternity Leave
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
V.D.
Approve Fundraising Activities
V.D.1.
EMS - Cheerleaders T-shirt Ads
V.D.2.
CLE - Economics Fair
V.D.3.
WRE - Applebees Dine to Donate
V.E.
Approve Travel
V.E.1.
FCHS - Band Overnight to Morehead State University (February)
V.E.2.
FCHS - Band Overnight to Morehead State University (April)
V.E.3.
FCHS - Band Overnight to Asbury College (November)
V.E.4.
FCHS - Band Overnight to University of Louisville (February)
V.E.5.
FCHS - Band Overnight to Eastern Kentucky University (February)
V.E.6.
FCHS - Boy's Basketball Overnight to Williamsburg, KY
V.E.7.
FCHS - Choir to Morehead State University
V.E.8.
WHHS - Boy's Basketball to Allen County
V.E.9.
WHHS - National FFA Convention
V.F.
Approve Contracts
V.F.1.
ELV - Herff Jones Yearbook
V.F.2.
CO - Bluegrass Technology Center
V.F.3.
CO - Donna Meers Consultant
V.F.4.
CO - Diane Key Amended Contract
V.F.5.
WHHS - JROTC MOA
V.F.6.
WHHS - Womble Transportation
V.F.7.
CO - School Bus Purchase Authorization
V.F.8.
CO - Exempt FIS Employee Students From Maximum Count
V.G.
Approve Positions
V.G.1.
EMS - Assistant Cheerleading Coach
V.G.2.
EMS - Athletic Director
V.H.
Approve Grants
V.H.1.
FCHS - KY Reading Association
V.I.
Approve Emergency Full-Time Teaching Certificates
VI.
Call to Order the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
The Franklin County Board of Education needs to recess in order to convene the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation.
The FCBE was recessed at and the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation was called to order
VII.
Approve Finance Plan to Use QSSB Funds for CTC Renovation
The Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must approve the utilization of Qualified School Construction Bonds for the CTC renovation project.
Approval the finance plan for using Quality School Construction Bonds for CTC renovation
Order #37 - Motion Passed: Approval the finance plan for using Quality School Construction Bonds for CTC renovation passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VIII.
Adjourn the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation
In order for the Franklin County Board of Education to reconvene, the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must adjourn.
That the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation adjourn
Order #38 - Motion Passed: That the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation adjourn 8:24 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be at 6:30 P.M., Monday, October 19, 2009 at Bridgeport Elementary School.
That the meeting be adjourned
Order #39 - Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 8:24 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.
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