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.

Beth Nickel will present a report on Peaks Mill Elementary.

In order to allow Mr. Chenoweth to leave early Ms. Buecker is requesting that we move item IIID to before item IIIA.

Approval to move item IIID to before IIIA on the agenda

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move item IIID to before IIIA on the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

In our efforts to increase communication related to making our district procedures and vision transparent to our school community we will utilize our monthly Board meetings for sharing this information.  Tonight we are looking at the Budget Cycle.

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.

The Board held a First Reading of the 2010-11 Policy Updates at the June 7, 2010, Regular Meeting.

The only two changes made were from KSBA to policy 05.23 (noted in green) and policy 01.53 (Continued Page) #7 to read "his/her".

Approval of the attached 2010-11 Policy/Procedure Updates

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached 2010-11 Policy/Procedure Updates passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Board approved our allocation guidelines at the April 19, 2010 meeting.

The only requested change is a strike-through on the words "preschool grade 1" (referencing elementary schools) on page 9.

Approval of the edit on page 9 of the revised allocation guidelines for 2010-11

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the edit on page 9 of the revised allocation guidelines for 2010-11 passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Board approved the salary schedules and stipends for 2010-11 at the June 7 Board meeting.  Since that time we have identified the following errors on the classified salary schedule:

We need to add Student Childcare Aid - job was created in 2009-10 for student workers and was inadvertently omitted from 2010-11 salary scale

Delete Purchasing Contract Specialist - job was not created, posted, or filled.  This position was erroneously listed on the salary scale.

Delete Student Support Specialist - grant was not renewed for 2010-11.

Add Attendance Specialist to Classified Salaried - inadvertently omitted from 2010-11 schedule.

Approval of the attached salary schedule revisions for 2010-11

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached salary schedule revisions for 2010-11 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

The Franklin County Public Schools received approval from the Kentucky Department of Education to move forward with the sale of the ThornHill Education Center property in accordance with 702 KAR 4:090.  FCPS is asking approval to proceed with selling this property for the fair market value of $65,000.00 according to an appraisal completed by Birdwhistell, Perry Appraisal Services.

Approval to sell the Thornhill Education Center property at the fair market value of $65,000.00

Motion Withdrawn:  Approval to sell the Thornhill Education Center property at the fair market value of $65,000.00 was withdrawn by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  Approval to sell the Thornhill Education Center property at the fair market value of $65,000.00 to the ThornHill Foundation Center, Inc. with the necessary documents signed by both the Superintendent and the Board Chairman passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Ms. Michelle New.

We had a compressor go bad on one of the chiller units of the HVAC system at the Early Learning Village.  This is an item that we will have to replace and will need to use Capital Outlay funds to do so.  A BG-1 is attached for your review and approval

Approval of the BG-1 for the ELV compressor replacement per KDE approval

Order #6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 for the ELV compressor replacement per KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Scott-Klausing is asking approval for payment of the following pay applications:

Zero Roofing Company - $114,543.00 for work on the East Campus Roof Repairs
            ($947,454.00 balance to finish, plus retainage)

Geoghegan Roofing - $203,400.00 for work on the WHHS Roof Repairs
            ($681,300.00 balance to finish, plus retainage)

Briden Roofing - $5737.50 for work on Bondurant Roof Repairs
            ($402,023.50 balance to finish, including retainage)

Approval to pay Zero Roofing $114,543.00, Geoghegan Roofing $203,400.00, and Briden Roofing $5737.50 from the attached pay applications

Order #7 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay Zero Roofing $114,543.00, Geoghegan Roofing $203,400.00, and Briden Roofing $5737.50 from the attached pay applications passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

June 1-4:
Met with - Sharon Collett, David Scholl, Charley Preston,
                 Rita Rector, Andy Bradley, Kylen Douglas,
                 Melissa Rogers
Attended - WHHS SBDM Meeting, Middle
                  College Meeting, EPSB Committee Review

June 7-11:
Met with - Lindy Casebier, Parents
Attended - Meeting with Commissioner, CO Staff Meeting,
                  EDC Ceremonies

June 14-18:
Met with - Parernt,  Mark Herrell, Kris Jarboe
Attended - High School PD, Thornhill Board Meeting, FCPS
                  Board Meeting, NAACP Dinner

June 21-30:
Met with - Gina Hagan, Starr Lewis,  David
                 Raleigh, WHHS Ag Department, Rebecca Bright,
                 Chip Weitkamp, Melissa Rogers
Attended - FCPS Board Meeting, RtA Meeting, GED Meeting,
                  OVEC, KASS, KDE Meeting, Common Core
                  Standards Meeting

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

The Board report of Certified and Classified positions for 2010-2011 is attached.

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

District-wide:

Kelly Light, School Psychologist, effective 2010-11 school year

Collins Lane Elem:

Jennifer Rase, Assistant Principal, effective 7/1/10

Jeffrey Scott, Primary Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Wesley Harmon, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Kristin Hecker, Child Care Aide, effective 6/2/10

Elkhorn Elem:

Elizabeth Yandell, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Micca Watts-Gordon, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Peaks Mill Elem:

Heather Rector, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Elya Ebert, Intermediate Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Early Learning Village:

Heather Rector, Child Care Aide, effective 6/24/10

Elkhorn Middle/Franklin County High School:

Ashley Wink, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Franklin County High School:

Kris Trautwein, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective 6/11/10

Terry Tackett, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective 6/11/10

Jeffrey Wilhoite, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective 6/11/10

Revel Moore, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective 6/11/10

Xavier Donnelly, Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective 6/11/10

Jared Fields, Mathematics Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Gregory Rasor, Mathematics Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Heather Stillwell, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED:

Leslie Donnett, Mathematics Teacher, Bondurant Middle, effective 6/30/10

Arthur Hardin, Special Education Teacher, FCHS, effective 6/30/10

Scott Cress, Mathematics Teacher, WHHS, effective 6/30/10

Stephanie Meyer, Special Education Teacher, Early Learning Village, effective 6/30/10

Kathy Tabor, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Elementary, effective 6/10/10

Amanda Dobey, Speech Pathologist, District-wide, effective 6/30/10

Brian Tackett, Assistant Principal, WHHS, effective 6/30/10

Carolyn Conway, Account Clerk, Central Office, effective 6/30/10

William Yancey, Custodian, Westridge Elementary, effective 6/29/10

Lindsey Depenbrock, Primary Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary, effective 6/30/10

RETIREMENTS ACCEPTED:

Donna Heltzel, Primary Teacher, Westridge Elementary, effective 6/30/10

Kimberly Hall, Spanish Teacher, FCHS, effective 6/30/10

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

BPE, ELV, WRE

BMS

FCHS, WHHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 07/06/10

Warrant #: 070610

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: 07/06/10

Warrant #: SFS070610

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.

The following employees are requesting approval for a Leave of Absence:

Jami Miller (CO) - Maternity Leave

Kimberly Young (CLE) - Maternity Leave

The dance team would like to have a fundraiser by conducting a Kids Camp July 19-21 for the community.  The cost is $35 per child and they will receive a free t-shirt and a daily snack.  The camp will be held in the Western Hills gymnasium from 8-12:00 daily. 

The Lady Elks Basketball program would like to ask for approval to attend an overnight team basketball camp at Transylvania University.  The camp dates are July 19th. through July 21st.  The team would be leaving the morning of July 19th and returning on July 21st.  The team will be staying overnight for two nights.  A female parent chaperone will also be staying with the team who will have a background check completed before attending camp. The head coach, John Caudill, a teacher at Elkhorn Middle School will be the sponsor/chaperone of this trip.
We also request transportation to drop-off at the camp on the morning of Monday, July 19th and a pickup on the afternoon of July 21st. The bus requests will be faxed to the Transportation Department.

Due to an increase in the number of eligible private school students for Speech Therapy, I am recommending we contract with Hands On Therapy for these services.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

Contract with Diane Key to assist with providing visual impairment services.

We have several students needing Orientation and Mobility services to address their visual impairment as stated on their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).  At this time, we do not have anyone certified to provide this service.  In order to fulfill this component of the IEP I am recommending we contract with Visually Impaired Preschool Services.

To provide training on Infinite Campus updates.

Training on Collaboration

Provide a subscription for an on-line standards-based adaptive measurement designed to assess and track the academic growth of each student in reading, math, and language skills for grades K-10.

Creation of a paid Assistant Coach for the Bondurant Cheerleading squad.  The Assistant Coach will be paid a $500 stipend through funds raised by the Cheerleading squad.

Use of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to continue with positions identified by surveys and data analysis.

The Evaluation Review Committee met and have approved minor changes (highlighted in yellow) to the Evaluation Plan and the Teacher Summative Evaluation form.  A formative and summative evaluation plan was developed for the DPP position with input from Deborah Wigginton.  Prior to this, there was no specific evaluation instrument for the DPP position.

Ms. Donovan, kindergarten teacher, will coordinate an After School Fitness Club for 10 to 12 weeks during the 2010-2011 school year.  Student participants will pay $3.00 per week to fund the project.  The purpose of this club is to give students who have limited access to fitness/sports activities the opporunity to receive some time to enjoy these kinds of activities.

The Community Based Work Tranisiton Program is a cooperative effort between local school districts, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Department for the Blind (DFB), and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky (IHDI) to assist eligible students with significant disabilities to transition from high school to employment.  We have participated in this progress for the last 8 years and both high schools continue to have students eligible for this program.  I am recommending we continue to offer this program employing a full time employment coordinator.  The school system has to initally match 25% of the reimbursable budget within state and local funds and then request reimbursement from DVR at a rate of $15 hourly for services performed by employment coordinators.

Scott-Klausing is asking for payment on the attached invoices.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7:00 P.M. on Monday, August 2, 2010 at the Franklin County Board of Education.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #10 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.