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.

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 & Company is asking for payment of the following invoices for work completed on the Roof Replacement Projects:

Maintenance:  $  928.71
BMS:              $5662.11
FCHS:            $3684.84
WHHS:           $4703.48

and on the East Campus Master Plan:  $2500.00

Approval to pay Scott-Klausing invoices in the amounts of: $928.71, $5662.11, $3684.84, $4703.48, and $2500.00

Order #78 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay Scott-Klausing invoices in the amounts of: $928.71, $5662.11, $3684.84, $4703.48, and $2500.00 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Approve the owner/architect agreement between Scott-Klausing and FCPS for the CTC Renovation project.

Approval of the Scott-Klausing owner/architect agreement pending KDE approval

Order #79 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Scott-Klausing owner/architect agreement 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 #80 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

Jan. 4-8:
Attended: KDE training, Budget Meeting, Snow Closing Meeting, Charrette Meeting
               United Way Board Meeting, Board Meeting
Met With: Jeff Castle/Bitsy Dick, SCB Architects, Bob Waggoner, Architect Selection
              Committee
Visited: Peaks Mill Elementary

Jan. 11-15:
Attended: Receptionist Interviews, Departmental Meetings, Architect Meeting, SST
               Meeting, Education Committee, Legislative Breakfast, FCEA Meeting, CTC
               Meeting
Met With: Channel 27 News, Maurice Chappel, Maribeth Smith, Gippy Graham, Melissa Rash

Jan 18-22:
Attended: Sunshine Center Jamboree, Teacher Leader Networks, Board Meeting,
               Chamber of Commerce, KSBA Annual Conference


Jan. 25-29:
Attended: Charette Meeting, Central Office Meeting, Assist Team Meeting, OVEC,
               National Board Meeting, Administrative Team Meeting, YMCA Board
               Meeting

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

House Resolution No. 58 - Kris Jarboe

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTION

as of

January 26, 2010

 EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

Transportation:

Steven Shelton, Bus Driver

Jennifer Chagolla, Bus Monitor

Community Education:

William Coffey, Administrative Assistant

Bridgeport:

Beverly Roberts, Academic Coach

Melissa Rash, Academic Coach

Leisa Cammuse, Academic Coach

Andrea Cummins, Academic Coach

Ashley Jackson, Child Care Aide

Sherri Locke, Child Care Aide

Melissa Durham, Child Care Aide

Collins Lane:

Amber Palmer, Instructional Aide

Melissa White, Primary Teacher

Elkhorn Elem:

Melissa Marshall, Instructional Aide

Abigail Robinson, Academic Coach

Donna Davis, Academic Coach

Rebecca Logan, Academic Coach

Jennie McKindles, Academic Coach

Carolyn Lynch, Academic Coach

Cara Atha, Academic Coach

Whitney Valentine, Special Education Department Co-Chair

Shannon Broughton, Special Education Department Co-Chair

Hearn:

Kimberly Guthrie, Instructional Aide

Peaks Mill:

Mary Welch, Academic Coach

Shauna Smith, Academic Coach

Susan Simandle, Academic Coach

Kristen Farr, Academic Coach

Westridge:

Paula Wells, Instructional Aide

Heather Clark, Instructional Aide

Samuel Thompson, Child Care Aide

Elkhorn Middle:

Ashley Guster, Social Studies Teacher

Carmen Thompson, KUNA Advisor

Denise Harrod, MathCounts Coach

Linda Whipple, Academic Coach

Anthony West, Dance Coach

Franklin County High School:

Matthew Johnson, Assistant Wrestling Coach

Carrie Bistline, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

Ashley McGaughey, Social Studies Teacher

Robert Griffin, Percussion Coach

Richard Moreno, Assistant Band Director

Western Hills High School:

Thomas Powell, Jr. JROTC Instructor

EMPLOYMENT OF CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES:

Sarah Rice, Cook/Baker                              Merril Flanary, Instructional Aide

Linda Parker, Instructional Aide                   Angala Wright, Secretary/Instructional Aide

Erin Moore, Secretary/Custodian                Steven Shelton, Bus Monitor

Rose McCoin, Instructional Aide

EMPLOYMENT OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS:

Elena Butler                            Rebecca Stratton                    Emerald Gates

James Watson                       Jason Watson                         Katy Doyle

Kendra Miller                           Merril Flanary

TRANSFERS:

Morgan Howell, from Social Studies Teacher to Interim Assistant Principal at

  FCHS effective 1/4/2010

Deborah Pritchitt, from Cook/Baker to Food Service Assistant Manager at

  FCHS effective 11/17/09

RESIGNATIONS:

Lara Thompson, Instructional Aide, D-wide, effective 1/15/10

Leslie Auxier, Special Education Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 12/18/09

Alexis Breedlove, Child Care Aide, Bridgeport, effective 01/22/10

Aaron Stepp, Head Football Coach, FCHS, effective 06/30/10

Dora Kerns, Receptionist, Central Office, effective 12/18/09

Danna Jackson, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective 12/18/09

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

BPE, EES, ELV, PME, WRE

BMS, EMS

FCHS, WHHS

Months 4 & 5 are provided for your review.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 02/01/10

Warrant #: 020110

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: 02/01/10

Warrant #: SFS020110

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:

Sara Noble (BPE) - maternity leave

Sharon Rawlings (CLE) - family leave

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Funding for the consultant will be allocated from IDEA/ARRA funds.

Revise Receptionist position to 185 days/6 hours per day.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Western Hills High School.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:40 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.