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.
Annual Financial Audit
III.B.
First Reading of Updated Policy 08.113
Policy updates require a first reading prior to their approval at a future meeting. This will be the first reading of the graduation policy 08.113.
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Construction
IV.A.1.
Approve Payment of Invoices
IV.A.1.a.
Patrick Murphy for FCHS Fieldhouse
Patrick Murphy, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $1835.00 for work completed on the FCHS Fieldhouse project.
Approval to pay Patrick Murphy, Inc. $1835.00 for work completed on the FCHS Fieldhouse
Order #54 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay Patrick Murphy, Inc. $1835.00 for work completed on the FCHS Fieldhouse passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.A.1.b.
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart for ELV Preschool Restrooms
Sherman, Carter, Barnhart, PSC, architects are requesting payment of $3400.00 for work completed on the ELV Preschool Classroom Restroom Renovation project prior to its cancellation-due to budgetary constraints.
Approval to pay Sherman, Carter, Barnhart, PSC $3400.00 for work on the ELV Preschool Restroom project
Order #55 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay Sherman, Carter, Barnhart, PSC $3400.00 for work on the ELV Preschool Restroom project passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.A.1.c.
Shrout-Tate-Wilson for BMS Boiler Replacement
Shrout-Tate-Wilson is requesting payment of $1,172.50 for work completed on the BMS Boiler Replacement.
Approval to pay $1,172.50 to Shrout-Tate-Wilson for work completed on the BMS Boiler Replacement
Order #56 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay $1,172.50 to Shrout-Tate-Wilson for work completed on the BMS Boiler Replacement passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.A.1.d.
Scott-Klausing for the Roof Replacements
Scott-Klausing & Company is requesting payment for work completed on the Roof Replacements at FCHS/WHHS/BMS/Maintenance in the amounts of:
WHHS - $6363.52
BMS - $7660.49
Maintenance - $1256.49
FCHS - $4985.36
Approval to pay Scott-Klausing $6363.52, $7660.49, $1256.49, and $4985.36, respectively, for work completed on the WHHS/BMS/Maintenance/FCHS Roof Replacements
Order #57 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay Scott-Klausing $6363.52, $7660.49, $1256.49, and $4985.36, respectively, for work completed on the WHHS/BMS/Maintenance/FCHS Roof Replacements passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.
IV.A.2.
Approve Owner/Architect Agreement - Roof Replacements
Order #58 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Owner/Architect agreement as presented for the Roof Replacements passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.A.3.
Approve BG-1 Projects
Roof Replacement:
After meeting with the financial consultant and KDE it was determined that it would be more efficient to combine the four roof projects (FCHS/WHHS/BMS/Maintenance) into one project. Combining the projects will save the district approximately $19,000.00 in architectural fees.
Bleacher Replacement:
The WHHS upper level bleachers are in need or repair or replacement in order to meet building code. The ELV bleachers are old and deteriorated. The cost of $141,750.00 will come from Capital Outlay.
Approval of the revised BG-1 combining all four roof replacements and the BG-1 for bleacher replacement-per KDE approval
Order #59 - Motion Passed: Approval of the revised BG-1 combining all four roof replacements and the BG-1 for bleacher replacement-per KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.A.3.a.
Revised BG-1 for Roof Replacement at WHHS/BMS/FCHS/Maintenance
IV.A.3.b.
BG-1 for Bleacher Projects at ELV & WHHS
IV.A.4.
Approve Pay Application #2 - FCHS Fieldhouse Project
Patrick Murphy, Company is requesting a payment of $56,583.00 to O'Neil Contracting, Inc. for work completed on the FCHS fieldhouse project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $22,748.20.
Approval to pay O'Neil Contracting, Inc. $22,748.20 for work completed on the FCHS fieldhouse project
Order #60 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay O'Neil Contracting, Inc. $22,748.20 for work completed on the FCHS fieldhouse project passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.B.
Approve Monthly Financial Report
The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the Monthly Financial Report
Order #61 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.C.
Superintendent's Activities
Ms. Buecker's activities for the month of November are presented for your information.
Nov 1-7:
Attended: Prichard Committee Meeting, District Walk-throughs, WHHS SBDM,
EMS SBDM, Superintendent's Advisory Council, Superintendent's
Statewide Meeting, Teacher Leader Network Meeting
Nov 8-14:
Met with: Harold (KSU), School Nurse & D. Wigginton, Sharon Collett
Attended: ICAP Meeting, UL Meeting, District Walk-throughs, Teacher Leader Network
Meetings, SST Meetings
Nov 15-21:
Met with: Students
Attended: Woodford Co. SACS Accreditation, KSU Advisory Meeting, FCEA
Meeting, District Walk-throughs, Board Meeting, OVEC Meeting
Nov 22-30:
Met with:
Attended: National Board Meeting, District Walk-throughs
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 December 3, 2009
EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:
Transportation:
Jennifer Chagolla, Bus Monitor
Clinton Roby, Bus Driver
Jonathan Roark, Bus Driver
Vannie Sanders, Bus Driver
Community Education:
Jessica Gonzalez, Child Care Aide
Hearn:
Alissa Wall, Yearbook Advisor
Early Learning Village:
Kimberly Fern, Instructional Aide
Bondurant Middle School:
Samuel Choo, Mathcounts Coach
Charles Clines, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Elkhorn Middle:
Chuck Ammons, Assistant Football Coach
Sandra Wilcox, Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Vernis Phipps, Athletic Director
Franklin County High School:
Amy Nance, STEP Team Coach
EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:
Linda Thomas, Cook/Baker Julie Gilbert, Cook/Baker
Geraldine Hillock, Secretary Jocelyn Lee, Bus Monitor
Erin Moore, Instructional Aide Lashon Means, Custodian and Secretary
Christine Smith, Cook/Baker Joyce Shropshire, Cook/Baker
Donna Smith, Cook/Baker Sarah Hawkins, Instructional Aide
Jennifer Lydon, Cook/Baker
EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:
Violet Brittain Danise Newton Leah Ellis
Michele Daigle Lucy Richardson
RESIGNATIONS:
Jessika Atha, Child Care Aide, Early Learning Village, effective 11/27/09
Patti Perry, Child Care Aide, Bridgeport Elementary, effective 11/20/09
RETIREMENT:
Karen Buzard, Assistant Principal, FCHS, effective 12/31/09
IV.E.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
BPE, CLE, EES, ELV, HES, PME, WRE
EMS
FCHS, WHHS
IV.F.
Attendance Report
IV.G.
Approve November 16, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Doug Crowe was not present at this meeting and therefore cannot vote to approve this item.
Approval of the 11-16-09 Special Meeting minutes as presented
Order #62 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 11-16-09 Special Meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
V.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #63 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.
V.A.
Approve November 2, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
V.B.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 12/07/09
Warrant #: 120709
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: 12/07/09
Warrant #: SFS120709
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:
Brooke Fell (HES)- Maternity Leave
Lindsay Pritchett (ELV) - Educational Leave
Lauren Burnett (ELV) - Medical Leave
Rosalie Rogers (ELV) - Maternity Leave
Emily Siemens (ELV) - Medical Leave
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
V.D.
Approve Fundraising Activities
V.D.1.
EES - Personalized Book Sale
V.D.2.
BPE - Art to Remember
V.D.3.
PME - Candy Cart
V.D.4.
PME - Monthly Grams and Pencil Flag
V.D.5.
FCHS - Scholastic Book Sales
V.E.
Approve Travel
V.E.1.
FCHS - State FFA Overnight
V.E.2.
FCHS - KYA Overnight
This item required administrative approval prior to the Board meeting.
V.E.3.
FCHS - BETA Overnight
This item required administrative approval prior to the Board meeting.
V.E.4.
PME - Overnight/Out-of-State to COSI in Columbus, OH
V.E.5.
CTC - Welding Overnight to Owensboro
V.E.6.
CTC - Welding Overnight/Out-of-State to Jacksonville, FL
V.F.
Approve Contracts
V.F.1.
THEC - EL/Civics MOA 2009-2010
V.F.2.
Non-Resident Contracts 2010-2011
The following school systems have submitted non-resident contracts for the 2010-2011 school year:
Shelby Co.
Bourbon Co.
Scott Co.
Eminence Co.
Frankfort Independent
V.F.3.
CO - School Management Associates, Inc. Renewal for 2010-11
V.F.4.
CTC - Project Lead the Way
V.G.
Approve Positions
V.G.1.
HES - Title I Classified Math Intervention Aide
V.G.2.
BPE - Title I Classified Aide
V.G.3.
ELV - ASP Child Care Aide
V.G.4.
FCHS - Assistant Wrestling Coach
V.G.5.
CLE - Certified Interventionist
V.G.6.
WRE - Classified Part-time ESS Aide
V.H.
Approve Grants
V.H.1.
PME - Capital City Woman's Club Educational Grant
V.H.2.
BPE - Capital City Women's Club Educational Grant
V.H.3.
CO - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
V.H.4.
National Board Mentoring Services
Approval of grant request of $15,875 with the Education Professional Standards Board for the continuation of the district’s mentoring program for National Board candidates
V.I.
Approve Revised Days for EDC Principal
VI.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Collins Lane Elementary.
That the meeting be adjourned
Order #64 - Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 8:13 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.
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