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.

Myra Vaughn, Kenny Stanfield, and Tyler Wilson will present the Energy Star Certification Award to Hearn Elementary.

There has been discussion among legislators related to capture the school districts' contingency funds and return those funds to the state for the purpose of balancing the budget.

Our district has worked very hard over the past two years to build our contingency from 2% to 4.5% in order to address continued budget cuts and unfunded salary mandates. 

Last  year we opened the new Hearn Elementary School at Copperleaf and we know that the second year of operation for a new school requires operational funds which are not covered after the first year (new principal, media specialist, counselor, and exploratory teachers, utilities, and maintenance).  

In addition, our schools must have textbooks - and we had a $200,000 cut in textbook funds from the state.  We must always plan for retiree pay-outs, and that is an unknown amount until the end of each school year.  

We had an unexpected loss of $1.2 million dollar in local revenue during the 2008-09 and we will need to utilize contingency funds to balance our budget for the 2009-10 school year.

We have done our part in saving our funds to address the above issues and anticipate the continuation of local revenue loss during this economic downward trend.  Therefore, I am proposing a "Resolution of Opposition to the Proposed State Capture of Local District Contingency Funds."

Approval of the Contingency Fund Resolution as presented

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contingency Fund Resolution as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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.

Scott-Klausing, architects, will be present for questions.

Due to continued budget cuts and loss of local revenue, the Franklin County Public Schools can no longer serve as the fiscal agent for the adult and community education grants for the programs at Thorn Hill.

The school district wishes to continue to support the excellent programs and services provided at Thorn Hill and the recommendation is as follows:

1.  Notify the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education - Kentucky Adult Education representatives that we will no longer be serving as the fiscal agent for the grants.  This will provide that organization sufficient time to seek and identify a fiscal agent for the continuation of the grants.

2.  Continue our original obligation to pay $30,000 each year to support the programs at Thorn Hill - subject to an annual review of available district funds.

3.  Commence with the surplus of the Thorn Hill property procedures, which will provide the Foundation and supporters of the Thorn Hill programs the opportunity to obtain the facility for the continuation of the current location of services. 

Approval of the District's support of the Thornhill Education Center proposal as presented.

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District's support of the Thornhill Education Center proposal as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The CTC BG-1 for the renovation project had to be revised to reflect QSC bonds for a 10 year period instead of the 20 year period approved at the October 5, 2009 Board meeting. The rest of the project cost will be funded by local bond sales.

Approval of the revised BG-1 and use of QSC bonds for a portion of the CTC renovation project pending KDE approval

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 and use of QSC bonds for a portion of the CTC renovation project pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

Oct. 1 - 9:
Attended: Administrative Team Meeting, PME Ice Cream Social
Viewed: KDE Webcast


Oct. 12 - 16:
Met with: Michelle New, Larry Perkins
Attended: EMS SBDM meeting, SST meeting, WHHS SBDM meeting,
               BMS Sidewalk presentation, FCHS United Way presentation,
               RTI meeting, FCHS Academic Rally, Council of Councils meeting


Oct. 19 - 23:
Met with: Jeff Castle & Kathy Ronay
Attended: Bonding meeting, Governor's Press Conference, District SST
               meeting, 5th Regional Board meeting


Oct. 26 - 31:
Met with: Greg Napier, Bob Waggoner, SACS Team, Sharon Collett,
              Katherine Wasson, Government Officials
Attended: Board meetings, ASSIST Team meeting, Outliers book study,
               FCEA meeting, ASSIST PD, Central Office meeting
              

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

EPSB - Ms. Buecker is member of the Master's Redesign Standard Board

KDE - WHHS Pep Band performance at Employee Recognition Day

Rev. and Mrs. Bosworth, Jr. - donation of a concert grand piano to FCHS

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

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

Central Office:

Kathey Parr, Part-time Administrative Secretary

Transportation:

Patricia Aldridge, Bus Monitor

Marshia Sanderson, Bus Driver

Shalone Bernabe, Bus Monitor

Michael Riddle, Bus Driver

Community Education:

Amelia Allegrini, Adult Instructor

Jamie Frederick, Student Worker

Bridgeport:

Connie McDaniel, Cook/Baker

Hearn:

Erin Ford, Child Care Aide

Evelyn Riddle, Cook/Baker

Jennifer Townsend, Cook/Baker

Peaks Mill:

Jacqueline Krug, Cook/Baker

Westridge:

Falecia Taylor, Special Education Teacher

Deborah Benge, Instructional Aide

Adrienne Quire, Child Care Aide

Early Learning Village:

Elizabeth Yandell, Instructional Aide

Balinda Booze, Child Care Aide

Deborah Ball, Instructional Aide

Trenna Bell, Cook/Baker

Bondurant Middle School:

Donald Shepherd, 6^th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach

George Haynes, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach

Jason Booth, Head Softball Coach

Tammy Reynolds, Cook/Baker

Elkhorn Middle:

James Beason, Cross Country Co-Coach

Tim Courtney, 6^th Grade Basketball Coach

Brad McKinney, Baseball Coach

Franklin County High School:

Ashley King, Majorette Coach

Fonyam Atanga, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach

Todd Osterloh, Assistant Volleyball Coach

Roy Rivers, 1^st Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

Eddie James Assistant Football Coach

Gregory Moore, Assistant Football Coach

Stephen Perkins, Assistant Football Coach

Morgan Howell, Assistant Football Coach

Jennifer Donnelly, Yearbook Sponsor

Jamie Byrd, Cheerleading Coach

Rickie Quire, Cook/Baker

Western Hills High School:

Carey Durrett, Accompanist

Brian Miller, Custodian

Danielle Smith, 1^st Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

Robin Jones, 2^nd Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

Bethany Hampton, Assistant Volleyball Co-Coach

Nadia Barnard, Assistant Volleyball Co-Coach

Tim Reed, Assistant Football Coach

Tammy Riggs, Cook/Baker

Christian Adair, Head Track Coach

Kelly Caldwell, Swim Coach

Steve Wooldridge, 1^st Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach

Brian Devers, 2^nd Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach

Jeff Pritchett, Softball Coach

Adam Bowser, Head Wrestling Coach

Derek Nesselrode, Assistant Wrestling Coach

Ashley Robinson, Girls’ Tennis Coach

Adam Schaffner, Cross Country Coach

John Keene, Assistant Football Coach

Educational Development Center:

Beverly Disney, (.5) Special Education Teacher

EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Lisa Mattox, Instructional Aide                              Angela Sutherland, Bus Monitor

Shirley Hopkins, Instructional Aide                       Fred Gregory, Bus Monitor

Cathy Bickers, Bus Monitor                                  Jane Webster, Adult Instructor

Katherine Gregory, Bus Monitor                           Linda Sartori, Cook/Baker

Sandy Singleton, Receptionist                             Jocelyn Sagretto, Instructional Aide

Jocelyn Sagretto, Secretary                                 Brenda Florian, Bus Monitor

Ronald Hockensmith, Mechanic                           Traci Walker, Instructional Aide

Megan Lewis, Instructional Aide                          Gary Cox, Custodian

Lori Cook, Secretary                                             Rose McCoin, Secretary

EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

Martha Blackburn                  Neil Robinson                        Justin Rigsby

Teresa McAskill                    Sally Haydon                          Katherine Gregory

Eddie Boden                         Nancy Hays                            Donald Shepherd

Kathy Phelps                         Kristie McIntyre                      Hassell Craft

Anita Themer                         Jerry Lester                            Sharon Aaron

Jacob Hulker                         April Kidd

TRANSFER:

Betty Bailey, from Food Service Assistant Manager for FCHS

  To Food Service Manager for Elkhorn Elementary School, effective 10/19/09

REINSTATEMENT TO POSITION:

Andrew Trent, Custodian, Bondurant Middle School, effective 10/21/09

RESIGNATIONS:

Artisha Mulder, Child Care Aide, Bridgeport, effective 10/12/09

Jeanne Smith, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 09/29/09

Angelia Scoville, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Elementary, effective 10/20/09

Nicole Oliver, Instructional Aide, Early Learning Village, effective 9/16/09

Janevera Rothenburger, School Nurse, District-wide, effective 09/29/09

Anthony White, Social Studies Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 10/14/09

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

BPE, EES, ELV, WRE

BMS, EMS

FCHS, WHHS

Month 2 attendance is presented for your review.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented noting that Tim Metzger and Doug Crowe were not present at the 10-28-09 meeting to approve those minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 11/02/09

Warrant #: 110209

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: 11/02/09

Warrant #: SFS110209

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.

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

Sharon Rawlings (CLE) - Medical Leave

Ashley Martin (PME/ELV) - Maternity Leave

Margaret Master (ELV) - Medical Leave

Shannon Crump (BMS) - Maternity Leave

This special needs bus will be funded with  ARRA Stimulus money.

ARRA Title I funds will be used for the positions.

In order to do business related to the financing of bonds, it is necessary for the Board to recess from the Regular Agenda momentarily.

That the Franklin County Board of Education take a brief recess

Motion Withdrawn:  That the Franklin County Board of Education take a brief recess: no motion was made and a vote was not taken was withdrawn by Shellie Jones.

It is necessary for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation to have a brief meeting.

The Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must approve the utilization of Qualified School Construction Bonds for the CTC renovation project. The bonds have been revised to a 10 year plan which is attached to item IVA1.

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

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  Approval the revised finance plan for using Quality School Construction Bonds for CTC renovation passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Upon conclusion of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation, it will be necessary to adjourn.

That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned 8:06 passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm, Monday, November 16, 2009 at Bondurant Middle School.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:07 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.