I.
Call to Order
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.
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
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
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
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.
Approve the contract for re-employing the Superintendent
IV.C.
Approve KDE Commonwealth Commitment Pledge
Approval of the Commonwealth Commitment Pledge
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
The financial report for the month is presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the Monthly Financial Report
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
Ms. Henson and Dr. Grisham-Brown were not present at this meeting. Only present board members may approve the minutes of said meeting.
Approval of the 2-21-11 minutes as presented
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
Jimmy Pack will provide an update.
V.
Reports to the Board
V.A.
Superintendent's Activities
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
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
V.C.
Reports from School Councils
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
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Approve Second Addendum and Reformation to the Superintendent's 2007 Contract
VI.E.2.
CO - Non-Resident for Henry & Owen Co
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
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
The Track Boosters would like to fund an assistant coach position that will pay $750.00.
VI.F.3.
WHHS - Assistant Softball Coach
The softball boosters would like to fund an Assistant Coach position at an expense of $750.00
VI.F.4.
WHHS - Assistant Baseball Coach
The softball boosters would like to fund an Assistant Coach position at an expense of $750.00
VI.G.
Approve Shortened School Day
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
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
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
Scott-Klausing is asking approval to pay Atlas Metal Products $840.50 for work completed on the ELV/WHHS bleachers.
VII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:30pm on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Franklin County High School.
That the meeting be adjourned at
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.
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