Franklin County
March 07, 2011 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

Actions Taken

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  Table item IVB until the April 12th meeting, requested by Dr. Grisham-Brown passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

II. Recognitions and Celebrations
Rationale

Jimmy Pack will recognize the Department for Income Support

Nat Colten will recognize WHHS Choral Students

Julia Ellis will recognize the winners of the 2011 Superintendent's Cup from Hearn Elementary School

III. 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.

IV. New Business
IV.A. EMS - Adopt a Platoon
IV.B. Approve Re-employing Superintendent Contract
Rationale

The Superintendent's current 4-year contract is valid through June 30, 2011.   The Board Attorney, Robert Chenoweth, has drafted a contract for re-employing the superintendent from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2015.

Recommended Motion

Approve the contract for re-employing the Superintendent

IV.C. Approve KDE Commonwealth Commitment Pledge
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Commonwealth Commitment Pledge

Actions Taken

Order #109 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Commonwealth Commitment Pledge passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV.D. Approve Monthly Financial Report
Rationale

The financial report for the month is presented for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Actions Taken

Order #110 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

IV.E. Approve 2-21-11 Minutes
Rationale

Ms. Henson and Dr. Grisham-Brown were not present at this meeting. Only present board members may approve the minutes of said meeting.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2-21-11 minutes as presented

Actions Taken

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2-21-11 minutes as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV.F. Update on Wireless Project Proposal
Rationale

Jimmy Pack will provide an update.

V. Reports to the Board
V.A. Superintendent's Activities
Rationale

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

Visited: All schools

Attended: EPSB Committee Meeting, LPC Meeting, KSU Meeting,
                 WHHS Parent Meeting,  KASS Board Meeting
                 KSBA Conference, Curriculum Meeting, Board Meetings,
                 FCEA Meeting, Chamber of Commerce Meetings,
                 Leadership Network Meeting, National Board Meetings,
                 Superintendent Cups, Superintendent's Network Design Team Meeting.
                 EMS/WHHS National Symphony, Central Office Meeting, CLE SBDM,
                 OVEC, Curriculum Rollout, FFA Dinner at WHHS, Administrative
                 Team Meeting, IR Debriefing, EMS Military Initiative,
                 National Board Reception at the Capitol, Governor's Cup Competitions

Met With:  All principals and 5 parents

V.B. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

V.C. Reports from School Councils
Rationale

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

BPE, CLE, EES, HES, PME, WRE

EMS

FCHS

V.D. Attendance Report
VI. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

VI.A. Approve Minutes for 2-7-11
VI.B. Approve Payment of Bills
Rationale

 

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 03/07/11

Warrant #: 030711

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: 03/07/11

Warrant #: SFS030711

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.

VI.C. Approve Leaves of Absence
Rationale

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

Kelly Neal (BMS) – Maternity Leave – 30 days beginning on or about 3/14/11

Daphne Hardin (Trans)– Medical Leave – 12/20/2010 to 2/22/11

Tonda Combs (CLE) – Medical Leave – 10 days – between 3/3/11 and 6/2/11

VI.D. Approve Travel
VI.D.1. WHHS - KUNA Overnight to Louisville
Rationale

Requesting approval for 15 students and 2 chaperones to attend the KY United Nations Assembly Convention in Louisivlle KY, March 24-26.  Students will pay for their own rooms at the Galt House in Louisville.  The bus will be paid for by district competition funds.    

VI.D.2. CTC - TSA Overnight to Louisville
Rationale

TSA students from the CTC will be competing in the State Competition at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY, on March 17-19, 2011.  THe advisor, Mark Harrell, will be accompanying the students.  Transportation will be paid for by the Competition fund. Registration, room, and meals will be covered by student fundraisers.  Advisor expenses will be paid for by Perkins fund.

VI.D.3. WRE - 5th Grade Out-of-State/Miller Transportation
Rationale

Westridge Elementary School 5th grade class would like to attend the Kings Island Education Day on May 20, 2011.  They plan to use Miller Transporation to travel to Ohio's Kings Island as their culminating trip.

VI.D.4. HES/CLE - FRC Life Adventure Camp
Rationale

Joining Hands FRC serving Collins Lane and Hearn Elementary schools is requesting an approval with Life Adventure Camp to send a total of 10 students to camp on Friday, April 8, 2011.  The targeted group are free/reduced lunch students with anger, aggression, and bullying issues.  The FRC will be fully funding the tuition and transportation cost.

VI.E. Approve Contracts
VI.E.1. Second Addendum and Reformation to the Superintendent's 2007 Contract
Recommended Motion

Approve Second Addendum and Reformation to the Superintendent's 2007 Contract

VI.E.2. CO - Non-Resident for Henry & Owen Co
Rationale

Henry Co. is for 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. Owen Co. is for 2011-12.

VI.F. Approve Positions
VI.F.1. CO - Instructional Aide - Ky School for the Deaf
Rationale

An Admissions and Release Committee meeting was held for one of our students who attends Ky School for the Deaf (KSD). Additional adult assistance was added to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).  In order for us to implement the IEP we will need to hire an instructional assistance for 6.5 hours per day for the remainder of the school year.

VI.F.2. WHHS - Assistant Track Coach
Rationale

The Track Boosters would like to fund an assistant coach position that will pay $750.00.

VI.F.3. WHHS - Assistant Softball Coach
Rationale

The softball boosters would like to fund an Assistant Coach position at an expense of $750.00

VI.F.4. WHHS - Assistant Baseball Coach
Rationale

The softball boosters would like to fund an Assistant Coach position at an expense of $750.00

VI.G. Approve Shortened School Day
Rationale

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The Admission and Release Committee (ARC) has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

VI.H. Approve Extended Days for Teacher
Rationale

We are requesting seven extended days for Dennis Ledford (FCHS) in order for him to train staff in Safe Crisis Management techniques.

VI.I. Approve Garden Space
VI.J. Approve Scott-Klausing Invoices
Rationale

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

District Facility Plan -            $7348.56

CTC Renovation -              $50,419.50

West Campus Master Plan - $4500.00

Total of Invoices:           $62,268.06

VI.K. Approve Pay Application - ELV/WHHS Bleachers
Rationale

Scott-Klausing is asking approval to pay Atlas Metal Products $840.50 for work completed on the ELV/WHHS bleachers.

VII. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Franklin County High School.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #113 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.