Franklin County
October 05, 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. Approve ARRA Stimulus Funds
Rationale

Jami Miller will present the ARRA IDEA Stimulus Funding. Jeff Castle will present the ARRA Title I Stimulus Funding.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the ARRA Stimulus Funds as presented

Actions Taken

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
Rationale

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
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

Approval to pay Scott-Klausing invoices in the amount of $26,290.39

Actions Taken

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
Rationale

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.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the BG-1 and use of Quality School Construction Bonds as presented pending approval from KDE

Actions Taken

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
Rationale

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
Rationale

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
Rationale

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Tax rate confirmation

IV.D. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

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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
Rationale

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

BPE, CLE, EES, ELV, WRE

BMS

FCHS

IV.F. Attendance Report
Rationale

The attendance report for Month 1 is attached 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 #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
Rationale

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.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of bills

V.C. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

Karen Nix (FCHS) - Maternity Leave

Recommended Motion

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
Rationale

The Franklin County Board of Education needs to recess in order to convene the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation.

Recommended Motion

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
Rationale

The Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must approve the utilization of Qualified School Construction Bonds for the CTC renovation project.

Recommended Motion

Approval the finance plan for using Quality School Construction Bonds for CTC renovation

Actions Taken

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
Rationale

In order for the Franklin County Board of Education to reconvene, the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must adjourn.

Recommended Motion

That the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation adjourn

Actions Taken

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
Rationale

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.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned

Actions Taken

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.