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.

Superintendent Harrie Buecker will conduct the election of officers for 2010.

I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.

_______________ nominates ___________.

Is there a second?

______________ seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?

_____________ motions to close.

Is there a second?

_____________ seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of ___________ for Chairperson.

All against.

Motion is approved/denied.

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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.

_______________ nominates _________________.

Is there a second?

______________ seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?

_____________ motions to close.

Is there a second?

_____________ seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of _______________ for Vice-Chairperson.

All against.

Motion is approved/denied.

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May I have a motion to nominate Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer?

_______________ makes the motion.

Is there a second?

______________ seconds the motion.

All in favor of Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer.

All against.

Motion is approved/denied.

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Our new chairperson, _______, will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

Nominate Chairperson:

Order #67 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Chairperson: Larry Perkins by Michelle New-no second. William Cofield by Tim Metzger-declined. Larry Perkins-second by Tim Metzger. Motion to close by L. Perkins, second by W. Cofield. Larry Perkins for Chairperson passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Tim Metzger.

Order #68 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Vice-Chairperson: Michelle New by L. Perkins-second by T. Metzger. Doug Crowe by W. Cofield-second by M. New. Motion to close-T. Metzger-second by W. Cofield Michelle New-3 votes Doug Crowe - 2 votes Michelle New for Vice-chairperson passed with a motion by Larry B. Perkins and a second by Tim Metzger.

Order #69 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Shellie Jones as secretary and Ed Breckel as treasurer passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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.

Proposed cuts in funding include the Flexible Focus funds from which we pay for the district's preschool program.  The Franklin County Public Schools Preschool program is making a significant impact on the readiness of our 3 and 4 year olds to make a successful transition to kindergarten.  Christy Brock will present a summary of the district's preschool program.

The Kentucky Department of Education is applying for The Race to the Top grant from the United States Department of Education's stimulus funds.  This grant will provide the necessary funding for implementation of SB 1.  The four areas addressed in RttT are as follows:
*Adopting internationally benchmarked standards and assessment
*Quality Teaching and Leadership
*Turning around the state's lowest performing schools
*Building data systems to measure student success to inform instruction

Approval of the Race to the Top MOA as presented

Order #70 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Race to the Top MOA as presented passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The first reading of policy 08.113 was at the December 7, 2009 meeting.

Approval of the revised Graduation policy 08.113

Order #71 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised Graduation policy 08.113 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects, are asking for a payment of $996.11 for work completed on Hearn Elementary School.

NOTE (as of 1/5): This was not a payment the Board agreed to, therefore; no action will be taken on this item.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #72 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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

12/1 - 12/4
Attended: Central Office meeting, Snow Day meeting,
               AdvanEd conference, Administrative
               Team meeting, School Assist meetings, District Walkthroughs

12/7 - 12/11
Attended: KASS conference, KASS Board meeting, District Walkthroughs, FCEA
               meeting, Board Meeting

12/14 - 12/18
Attended: District Walkthroughs, Board meeting, OVEC conference, Draft Budget
               meeting, Central Office breakfast

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

FCHS JROTC no longer on probation.

Parent H1N1 vaccine thank you.

Project Graduation thank you.

KYAE acknowledgement of Thornhill non-renewal.

WHHS Investigation Report

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

BPE, CLE, PME, WRE

BMS, EMS

Mr. Metzger was absent and Mr. Crowe left prior to adjournment. They will abstain from voting.

Approval of the December 14, 2009 minutes as presented

Order #73 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the December 14, 2009 minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #74 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

The minutes from the December 7, 2009 Regular meeting are presented for your approval.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 01/05/10

Warrant #: 010510

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: 01/05/10

Warrant #: SFS010510

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

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

CLE - April Johnson (maternity leave)

FCHS - Beverly Wesley (medical leave)

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Track coach and (2) assistant coaches are to be paid from the BMS track boosters.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Elkhorn Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #75 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:08 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.