Franklin County
October 03, 2005 7:00 PM
October 3, 2005, Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Spotlight
I.A.1. News from the Schools
I.B. Approval of Minutes September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting have been presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

I.C. Approval of Minutes - September 19, 2005, Special Meeting
Rationale

The minutes of the September 19, 2005, Special Meeting have been presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the minutes of the September 19, 2005, Special Meeting as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the September 19, 2005, Special Meeting as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

I.D. Approval of Monthly Financial Report
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

I.E. 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.

II. Superintendent's Report
II.A. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

Mr. Chance's activities for the month of September are presented for your information. September 1 - Conducted Meeting on CTC Schedule - Conducted Meeting of Fuel Shortage - Inspected Construction at EES September 6 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Conducted Meeting on Fuel Shortage - Attended EES Construction Meeting - Attended WHHS Construction Meeting - Met with Elementary Principals (Field trips) - Attended Board Meeting at WHHS September 7 - Met with Carolyn Perry - Met with Rob Moore - Met with High School and Middle School Principals (Field trips) - Attended EMS Construction Meeting September 8 - Met with Jeff Castle (IGP) - Met with Steve Evans (IGP) - Met with Donnie Owens (IGP) - Met with Charley Preston (IGP) - Met with Bob Bell (IGP) - Met with Debra Naylor (IGP) - Met with Susan Deaton (IGP) - Attended Meeting with KSU President Mary Sias September 9 - Met with John Vickers (IGP) - Met with Greg Gaby (IGP) - Met with Dennis Hancock (IGP) - Met with Martha Lail (IGP) - Met with Susan Deaton - Met with Sharon Collett (IGP) - Attended WHHS Home Football Game September 12 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Met with Chrissy Jones (IGP) - Attended Bridgeport Construction Meeting - Attended Meeting with Robert Roach (BFI Scholarship) - Attend Meeting at AME Church September 13 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Administrator Meeting - Attended Community Ed. Board Meeting - Taped Program on Cable 10 (Strategic Planning) - Attended EMS Library Grand Opening September 14 - Met with Richard Klink, John Vickers at Hearn September 15 - Met with Rob Goodwin at WHHS Ag. Area - Visited Bridgeport Elementary - Met with Joy Jeffries (Tourism) - Conducted Meeting on STI September 16 - Met with Natalie McDowell (Employee) - Attended WHHS Home Football Game September 17 - Attended Hospice Event September 19 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Attended Board Meeting at FCHS September 20 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended EES Construction Meeting - Attended Strategic Planning Forum at EMS September 21 - Met with Thad and Tyler West (Liberty Telephone) - Met with Debra Naylor September 22 - Met with Tim Holt (Strategic Planning) - Attended Strategic Planning Forum at WHHS September 26 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Met with Tim Holt (Strategic Planning) - Met with Martha Lail September 27 - Conducted Staff Meeting September 28 - Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville

II.A.1. Superintendent's Correspondence
Rationale

Community Ed. Board Minutes KSBA Refund

II.B. 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, 2005 EMPLOYMENTS and APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES: Transportation: Coni Thompson, Bus Driver James Waddy, Bus Driver Sandra Kidd, Bus Driver Christy Jones, Bus Driver Bridgeport: Rosy Doerting, Academic Team Co-Coach Melissa Rash, Academic Team Co-Coach Beverly Roberts, Academic Team Co-Coach Leisa Cammuse, Academic Team Co-Coach Chandra Alfaro, ESS Coordinator Collins Lane: Melissa Smith, Child Care Aide Sarah Murphy, Child Care Aide Elkhorn Elementary: Amanda Harris, Student Child Care Aide Kelly Bush, ESS Teacher Rachelle Morrow, ESS Teacher Jeannece Luhrs, Academic Team Coach Carolyn Lynch, School Technology Coordinator Stephanie Meyer, ESS Teacher Abigail Snyder, ESS Teacher Eryn Morgan, ESS Teacher Tamara Bradley, ESS Teacher Carolyn Lynch, ESS Teacher Daniel Brown, ESS Teacher Debbie Wardrip, ESS Instructional Aide Helen Taulbee, ESS Instructional Aide Stacy Jones, ESS Teacher Jayme Boswell, ESS Teacher Peaks Mill: Carey Mynhier, Cook/Baker Westridge Elementary: Annie Wheatcraft, Special Education Dept Co-Chair Kim McKay, Special Education Dept Co-Chair Bondurant Middle: Robert McCann, Assistant Football Coach Pat Grugin, Assistant Football Coach Raymond Ritchie, Baseball Coach Raymond Ritchie, Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Coach Rebecca McGaughey, School Secretary Jeff MacDonald, Boys’ Program Coordinator Paul Elliston, Girls’ Program Coordinator Elkhorn Middle: Denise Harrod, MathCounts Coach Julie MacDonald, Cheerleading Coach Franklin County High School: Susan Martinson, ESS Teacher Judy Smith, ESS Teacher Karen Nix, ESS Teacher Dawn Bowling, ESS Teacher Susie Smith, ESS Teacher Sonya Gardner, ESS Teacher Thomas Marshall, ESS Teacher Kerry Casey, ESS Teacher Lonnie Lewis, ESS Teacher and Coordinator Bobbi Welch, School Secretary Darnella Bradley, 1st Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach Darnella Bradley, Drama Co-Coach Western Hills High School: Erin Martin, Volleyball Coach Steve Wooldridge, 1st Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach Rebecca Dixon, Assistant Cheerleading Coach Steve Watts, Girls’ Golf Coach Ryan Hale, Cross Country Coach Matt Albertson, 2nd Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach Kelly Caldwell, Swim Coach Craig Fry, Head Baseball Coach Jody Hellard, Assistant Baseball Coach Enoch Welch, Head Softball Coach Brian Wigglesworth, Head Track Coach Ashley Robinson, Girls’ Tennis Coach Erin Martin, Assistant Track Coach Brent Tackett, Assistant Track Coach Ryan Hale, Cluster Leader Educational Development Center: Phyllis Oates, ESS Teacher Substitutes: Betty Plotner, Cook/Baker Martina Tooker, Cook/Baker Charles Plotner, Custodian Jeff Shupert, Custodian Charles Barmore, Custodian Julia Horsley, Secretary Kimberly Wiley, Secretary Debbie Milton, Secretary Kathy Rice, Secretary Diana Carpenter, Cafeteria Monitor Kathleen Langlois, Cafeteria Monitor Virginia Marshall, Cafeteria Monitor Coni Thompson, Bus Monitor Kathy Rice, Instructional Aide Angela Bingham, Instructional Aide Substitute Teachers: Gerald Shaw Dana Parker Rebecca Adams Martha Blackburn Deborah DeMers Brittany Rodgers Jennifer McIntosh Stephen McKenzie Tara Gravitt Mary Martin Amy Crumbaugh Sharma Aitken Quila Barnes Betty Cricillis Carolyn Duncan Sandra Ferrell Merrill Flanary Carolyn Harris Kristy Hornbeck Edwin House Linda Hutton David Johnson Rachael Kyle Theresa Out Shannah Parsons Jessica Penix Jerry Robinson Charles Sayle Cassaundra Stacy James Stratton Donna Stucker Resignations: Merolyn S. Chipman, Custodian, FCHS James Waddy, Bus Driver Dwight Cischke, JROTC Jr Instructor, WHHS Transfer: Barbara Powell, from Account Clerk III at the Central Office to School Secretary at FCHS

II.C. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

II.D. Construction
II.D.1. Progress Report on Bridgeport Elementary
II.D.2. Approve Pay Application #19 - Bridgeport Elementary
Rationale

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending payment of $63,350 to Marksbury Cornett for work accomplished on the Bridgeport Elementary School project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $494,864.33.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of $63,350 to Marksbury Cornett.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $63,350 to Marksbury Cornett. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

II.D.3. Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice - Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Rationale

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $528.00 for services rendered.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of $528.00 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $528.00 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Stanley Salchli.

II.D.4. Progress Report on Renovation Projects
II.D.5. Approve Change Order #3- Elkhorn Elementary School
Rationale

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of Change Order #3 for the Elkhorn Elementary Project. Contained in this order are the following proposals: PR16 - Provide a gypsum wall in the new resource room to conceal various existing rough materials. Cost = $1,718.10 PR13 - Furnish and install a combustion damper actuator to replace pneumatic controls discovered during construction. Cost = $598.00 Contractor 1 - Additional asbestos abatement discovered and needed during demolition. Cost = $3,899.65 Contractor 2 - Additional rock removal during trenching for fire protection unit. Cost = $6,395.15 Total = $12,610.90

Recommended Motion

Approval of Change Order #3 at a cost of $12,610.90.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #3 at a cost of $12,610.90. passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

II.D.6. Approve Pay Application #7 - Elkhorn Elementary School Project
Rationale

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $175,160.25 to Isaac Tatum Construction, Inc. for work accomplished on the Elkhorn Elementary renovation project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $525,224.85.

Recommended Motion

Approval of payment of $175,160.25 to Isaac Tatum Construction.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $175,160.25 to Isaac Tatum Construction. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

II.D.7. Approve Pay Application #5 - EES Geothermal
Rationale

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $3,240 to Mid-South Geothermal. The balance to finish, which is the retainage, is $20,279.10.

Recommended Motion

Payment of $3,240 to Mid-South, Geothermal.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Payment of $3,240 to Mid-South, Geothermal. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

II.D.8. Approve Pay Application #17 - EMS Project
Rationale

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $231,115.28 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. for work accomplished on the Elkhorn Middle School Project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $205,800.

Recommended Motion

Payment of $231,115.28 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Payment of $231,115.28 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

II.D.9. Approve Pay Application #5 - FCHS Gym Renovation
Rationale

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending payment of $25,719.15 to Griggs Enterprises, Inc. for work accomplished on the FCHS Gym renovation project. The balance to finish, including retainage, is $78,687.79.

Recommended Motion

Payment of $25,719.15 to Griggs Enterprises, Inc.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Payment of $25,719.15 to Griggs Enterprises, Inc. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

II.D.10. Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice - Ross-Tarrant, Architects
Rationale

Ross-Tarrant, Architects have requested payment of the following invoices: 1. Elkhorn Elementary Renovation - $2,940.67 2. FCHS Gym Renovation - $274.76 Total: $3,215.43

Recommended Motion

Payment of $3,215.43 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Payment of $3,215.43 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

II.E. Attendance Report for Month 1
II.F. Report from Elkhorn Middle School
III. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

III.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

Orders of the Treasurer Date: 10/03/05 Warrant #: 100305 Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs To Monte E. Chance: 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. Orders of the Treasurer Date: 10/03/05 Warrant #: SFS100305 Fund: School Food Service To Monte E. Chance: 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.

III.B. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

The following employees have requested a Leave of Absence: 1. Tracy Spickard, FCHS - Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid)- 9/30/05-1/3/06 2. Melissa Sams, Food Service - Disability Leave - 9/16/05-10/27/05 3. Tracy Thomas, Elkhorn Elem. Inst. Asst. - Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 12/3/05-1/17/06

Recommended Motion

That the Board grant the Leaves of Absence as requested.

III.C. Declare Surplus Property
III.D. Approve Creation of Part-Time Instructional Asst. for Elkhorn Elementary
III.E. Approve Change of Contract Hours for Collins Lane Family Resource Center Director
III.F. Approve Creation of Part-time Title I Instructional Asst. Position - Elkhorn Elementary
III.G. Approved Revised Job Description for Executive Director - Community Ed.
III.H. Approve Creation of Assistant Basketball Coaches' Positions - WHHS
III.I. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Cabinet for Health & Family Services
III.J. Approve Contract with Kentucky State University & Community Ed.
III.K. Approve Out-of-State Travel for WHHS Boy's Basketball
III.L. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Melissa Rogers
III.M. Approve Overnight Trip - FCHS Ladies Ensemble
III.N. Approve Overnight Trip - Hearn 5th Grade
III.O. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Kathryn Wells
III.P. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Lauren Hill
III.Q. Approve Overnight Trip - BMS (KY Youth Assembly)
III.R. Approve Out-of-State Travel - WHHS Chorale
III.S. Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS BETA Club
III.T. Approve Fundraising Activity - Bondurant Middle
III.U. Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Chorus
III.V. Approve Fundraising Activity - Peaks Mill
III.W. Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Baseball
III.X. Ratify Agreements with MCI and Nextel
III.Y. Approve District Proposal to KDE for GED Program
III.Z. Approve 2005-2006 Textbook Purchasing Plan - Bridgeport Elementary
III.AA. Approve Textbook Waiver Request for FCHS
III.BB. Approve Mentoring Program Between EES and Big Brothers/Big Sisters
III.CC. Approve Backstop Replacement for WHHS Baseball
III.DD. Approve Middle Grades Demonstration Project - BMS
III.EE. Approve Longevity Schedule for Learning Center Instructors
III.FF. Approve Creation of Administrative Assistant Position for Community Ed.
III.GG. Approve Contract with Liberty Telephone
III.HH. Approve Contract with Joe Penn Auction Service
III.II. Approve Contract with Frankfort Convention Center
IV. New Business
IV.A. Amend Alternate Credit Options Policy (08.1131)
Rationale

Maurice Chappell is recommending the attached revision to Policy 08.11331. This amendment raises from two to three the number of Independent Study courses high school students may take.

Recommended Motion

That the Board approve the amended policy.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  To table the item and bring back to the next Board Meeting. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pat Fannin and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

IV.B. Approve Listing Agent Bridgeport School
Rationale

A request for proposal was sent to 20 local realtors concerning the possible listing of the property at the old Bridgeport School. Three proposals were received: 1. Summit Realty Group - 4.5% Commission 2. Trautner Commercial Group - 6.0% Commission 3. Adams Realty (Did not meet specs)

Recommended Motion

That the Board contract with Summit Realty Group for the sale of the old Bridgeport School.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the Board contract with Summit Realty Group for the sale of the old Bridgeport School. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

V. Executive Session per KRS 61.810
Rationale

It is the intent of the Board of Education to go into Executive Session to discuss the following: Discussion or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  To enter into Executive Session. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

VI. Exit Executive Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  To come out of Executive Session. 10:00 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.

VII. Motion for Action
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the public statement prepared by the Board's attorney be read into the record. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

VIII. The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, October 17, 2005 at Bondurant Middle School.
IX. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned. 10:06 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.