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.

Shellie Jones will administer the Student Oath to the Board to incoming Student Board Representatives Nat Colten- WHHS and Julia Ellis- FCHS

“I (STATE YOUR NAME), being duly elected by my student body, swear (or affirm) to serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Education, and will, to the best of my ability, serve in a manner to represent all students, respect the opinions of other members, faithfully attend and participate in all meetings, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters. 

A half-time certified position was added to the consent agenda on Monday, August, 2, 2010.

Approval of the amended agenda as presented

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the amended agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

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.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the Bond Resolution to the Board.

Approval of the resolution refunding bonds for Peaks Mill Elementary

Order #13 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the resolution refunding bonds for Peaks Mill Elementary passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

In order to do business related to the refinancing of bonds, it is necessary for the Board to recess from the Regular Agenda.

That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at7:25 passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

It is necessary for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation to have a brief meeting.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the Peaks Mill Elementary Bond Refunding Resolution to the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation for their approval.

Approval of the Bond Resolution refunding bonds for Peaks Mill Elementary presented to the Franklin County District Finance Corporation

Order #15 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Bond Resolution refunding bonds for Peaks Mill Elementary presented to the Franklin County District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The business of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation is concluded and must adjourn.

That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at 7:27 passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Regular meeting of the Franklin County Board is back in session.

With the adoption of the Common Core Standards in Mathematics, the elementary schools need to purchase math instructional materials.  We will work with the middle schools on appropriate materials in the next few weeks.  High schools were not impacted as they are not eligible for state textbook funds.  Their textbook allocations remained the same as they were last year.

Jerf Castle will provide an overview of the program the schools wish to purchase.

Approval to purchase Elementary Math Instructional materials

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase Elementary Math Instructional materials passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.

Scott-Klausing presented the East Campus Master Plan at a Special Meeting today at 5:30 PM.

Approval of the East Campus Master Plan as presented

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the East Campus Master Plan as presented passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Scott-Klausing is asking approval to pay the following contractors for the roof projects:

Zero Roofing Company (East Campus Roof Repair):      $438,428.70

Geoghegan Roofing (Western Hills Roof Repair):           $355,050.00

Briden Roofing (Bondurant Roof Repair):                       $  86,634.00

Approval to pay the Zero Roofing $438,428.70, Geoghegan Roofing $355,050.00, and Briden Roofing $86,634.00

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay the Zero Roofing $438,428.70, Geoghegan Roofing $355,050.00, and Briden Roofing $86,634.00 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 #20 - 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 July are presented for your information.

7/1-7/23
Met with: Rita Rector, Rich Crowe
Attended: Administrative Retreat, KASA


7/26-7/30
Met with: KASC
Attended: Math PD, NBPTS, Shriner Meeting, CO Meeting,
                 CTC and East Campus Facility Meeting, Evaluation Training

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S PERSONNEL ACTIONS

as of July 28, 2010

EMPLOYMENTS AND APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTIES:

Bridgeport Elem:

Christopher Mason, PT Instructional Aide, effective 2010-11 school year

Brent Tackett, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Collins Lane Elem:

Erin Harrell, Speech Therapist, effective 2010-11 school year

Deana Staber, Primary Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Early Learning Village:

Michelle Webb, Instructional Aide, effective 2010-11 school year

Marjorie Bush, PT Child Care Aide, effective 7/2/10

Patti Blythe, Substitute Child Care Aide, effective 7/2/10

Yvette Collins, PT Child Care Aide, effective 7/2/10

Dana Bradford, Primary Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Rose Morgan, PT Speech Therapist, effective 2010-11 school year

Julie Muravchick, Primary Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Elkhorn Elem:

Rebecca Farmer, Instructional Aide, effective 2010-11 school year

Cari Hamlin, Intermediate Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Hearn Elem:

Ashley Allen, PT Child Care Aide, effective 7/2/10

Westridge Elem:

Patrick Talley, Custodian, effective 7/2/10

Deborah Benge, Instructional Aide, effective 2010-11 school year

Logan Young, Intermediate Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Andrea Cummins, Intermediate Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Bondurant Middle:

Aimee Graham, Social Studies Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Sandra McInturf, Math/Science Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Lyndsey Hite, Science Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Elkhorn Middle School:

Joshua Gibson, Mathematics Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

April Kidd, Mathematics Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Andrea Opell, Social Studies Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Christopher Collins, Band Director, effective 2010-11 school year

Franklin County High School:

Kevin Cope, Mathematics Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Stewart Back, Spanish Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Anthony Arnold, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Western Hills High School:

Kelli Coleman, Child Care Aide, effective 2010-11 school year

Heather Penn, Science Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Gregory Lawson, Assistant Principal, effective 7/11/10

Caroline Wingate, FMD Teacher/Instructional Aide, effective 2010-11 school year

Kenneth Hockensmith, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Aaron Hall, Special Education Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

Elkhorn Middle/Franklin County High School:

Cassaundra Stacy, FMD Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

The Academy:

Christopher Tracy, Classroom Teacher, effective 2010-11 school year

RESIGNATIONS ACCEPTED:

Amy Frederick-Cooper, Science Teacher, Bondurant Middle, effective 7/26/10

Shannon Rodgers, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane Elementary, effective 7/26/10

Joseph Rodgers, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane Elementary, effective 7/26/10

Mollie Wade, Asst. Child Care Program Director, Collins Lane, effective 7/30/10

Nelly Peralta, LEP Instructional Aide, District-wide, effective 7/31/10

Angela Macy Thompson, Instructional Aide, Collins Lane, effective 7/16/10

Scott Tyree, Classroom Teacher, The Academy, effective 7/2/10

Charles Weitkamp, Band Director, Elkhorn Middle, effective 7/2/10

Julie Stomberg, Intermediate Teacher, Hearn Elementary, effective 7/2/10

Casey Grimes, Science Teacher, Bondurant Middle, effective 7/12/10

Ruth Webb, Chief GED Examiner, effective 7/31/10

Rebecca Martin, Intermediate Teacher, Westridge Elementary, effective 7/12/10

Aaron Stepp, Spec. Educ.Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary School,  7/12/10

Elizabeth Altug, Social Studies Teacher, Bondurant Middle, effective 7/2/10

RETIREMENTS ACCEPTED:

Ann Ashley, Mathematics Teacher, Elkhorn Middle, effective 9/30/10

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

BPE, CLE, EES, PME, WRE

BMS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 08/02/10

Warrant #: 080210

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: 08/02/10

Warrant #: SFS080210

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 approval for a Leave of Absence:

Carter Beasley (BPE)- Maternity Leave

Betsy Steele (HES)- Medical Leave

Board approve a hat day fundraiser for students to pay $1.00 to be able to wear a hat to school one day.  Teachers would also be able to pay to wear a hat.  The hat days will occur periodically during the 2010-11 school year.

Approval of a fundraiser for EES to have EES nights @ McDonald’s with a proceeds coming back to EES during the 2010-11 school year.

PTO Fundraiser – Family Film Nights at Elkhorn Elementary.  The PTO wants to hold family nights at the school to help raise money during the 2010-11 school year. 

EES is trying to raise funds for our students.  We want to hold a chili/soup/dinner nights in conjunction with PTO meetings during the 2010-11 school year to incorporate a school performance along with a PTO meeting and have a dinner fundraiser.

EES would like to sell school T-shirts to help raise money for our school during the 2010-11 school year.

Elkhorn Elementary wants to run a fundraiser through Innisbrook this school year.

The PTOs from BMS and WHHS are working collaboratively to conduct a schoolwide fundraiser.  The fundraiser consists of the selling of pies and other frozen food items.  The fundraiser is scheduled to last for a period of three months beginning Aug. 9.  All proceeds will be divided up among the PTOs from both schools to be used for student and teacher needs.

Planetarium Dome Theater will provide an all day event for students at ELV on Tuesday, March 8.  This will give our students exposure to science content in this area.  Funding will be provided from our FRC budget.

Follow-up professional development with special education teachers who attended the Making Math Magic training to address our identified math gap.

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.  Then funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

For the past three years we have been providing space for therapists employed by Comprehensive Care to meet with their clients at school.  According to the principals, students have benefited from in-school therapy so we want to continue this collaborative arrangement.

Contract with Bluegrass Regional Health - Metnal Retardation Board, Inc. to provide mental health consultation services.

Professional Development at Bridgeport Elementary on use of personal FM systems.

Create a position for our Thursday and Friday School detention.  The position would be for one year and would be for five hours weekly to be paid $25 per hour.

With the new middle school intensive classroom at The Academy there is a need for a classroom aid to assist.

The Academy currently has an open certified teaching position in the credit recovery program that we would like to to reduce to a half time position.

We would like to request that two assistant coaching positions be created for football.  The stipend for the positions would be paid by the booster club and would be in the amount of $4200 and $4400.

We would like to request that the board create an assistant coach position for the men's soccer team.  The position would be paid a stipend of $1000 to be funded by the booster club.

WHHS volleyball program would like to hire an assistant coach at $1,600 for the 2010-11 school year. The booster organization will fund this position.

Request Board approval for the creation of positions for 2010-2011 school year:

Title I full time Instructional Aide 6 hours/182 days paid from Title I basic funds and

4 hour/250 days Tiger Time Child Care Aide paid from Tiger Time funds

Because of the large numbers of students interested, the middle schools would like to create a Girls Softball team for the 2010-2011 school year and the future.  
We would ask for the Board to create a softball head coaching position to be paid the same salary as the middle school baseball head coach. 

This is a revision to the middle school softball positions approved at our May 2010 meeting. An assistant softball coach was requested to be paid the same as the assistant baseball coach. An assistant middle school baseball coach does not exist, therefore, an assistant middle school coach will not be paid for at the district level.

For the past several years, all of our schools have increased their efforts to address the instructional needs of our students who have fallen behind and are in need of additional services.  Efforts, such as Response to Intervention, have been supported by a variety of monetary resources from federal Title 1 funds to state Read to Achieve (RTA) funds.  While Franklin County believes that the efforts to work with our students who need additional assistance, we have not provided our students who have demonstrated the ability to work on higher levels with the same kind of support.  These students would be our Gifted and Talented students.  Due to the number of students who have been identified for these services and the need for increased assistance, it is imperative for the district to add another full-time GT teacher.  This position will be funded through the district's general fund.    

This position will assist students who need remediation and credit recovery.    

Scott-Klausing is asking for approval to pay the following invoices:

East Campus Master Plan - $1250.00
West Campus Master Plan - $3000.00
CTC Renovation - $28,614.76
East Campus Roof Repairs - $2921.64
West Campus Roof Repairs - $5203.56

Approval to pay Scott-Klausing $40,989.96 per the attached invoices

Patrick Murphy Co. is asking for payment of $1098.00 for work completed on the FCHS Fieldhouse project.

Approval to pay Patrick Murphy Co. $1098.00 for work on the FCHS Fieldhouse

Deborah Wigginton has submitted the Student Handbook-"Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline" for the 2010/2011 year for your approval.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the Early Learning Village.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. Michelle New.