I.
Call to Order
I.A.
Spotlight
I.A.1.
News from the Schools
I.B.
Approval of Minutes September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting
The minutes of the September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting have been presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the September 6, 2005, Regular Meeting.
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
The minutes of the September 19, 2005, Special Meeting have been presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the September 19, 2005, Special Meeting as presented.
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
The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the Monthly Financial Report.
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
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
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
Community Ed. Board Minutes
KSBA Refund
II.B.
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 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
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
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.
Approval of payment of $63,350 to Marksbury Cornett.
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
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of $528.00 for services rendered.
Approval of payment of $528.00 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects.
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
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
Approval of Change Order #3 at a cost of $12,610.90.
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
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.
Approval of payment of $175,160.25 to Isaac Tatum Construction.
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
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.
Payment of $3,240 to Mid-South, Geothermal.
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
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.
Payment of $231,115.28 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc.
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
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.
Payment of $25,719.15 to Griggs Enterprises, Inc.
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
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
Payment of $3,215.43 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects.
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
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
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
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.
Approval of payment of bills.
III.B.
Approve Leaves of Absence
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
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)
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.
That the Board approve the amended policy.
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
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)
That the Board contract with Summit Realty Group for the sale of the old Bridgeport School.
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
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.
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
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
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
That the meeting be adjourned.
Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned. 10:06 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Stanley Salchli.
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