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.

Prices for our breakfast and lunch program have not been increased since the year 2000.  The costs to produce these meals have steadily risen because of higher food prices and because of salary increases for Food Service personnel.

I am recommending an increase in meal prices for the 2006-2007 school year as follows.

CURRENT LUNCH                     RECOMMENDED LUNCH

That the Lunch/Breakfast prices be set for 06/07 as listed above.

Motion Passed:  That the Lunch/Breakfast prices be set for 06/07 as listed above. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

The Local Planning Committee (LPC) for facilities is requesting that the Franklin County Board of Education approve the amended District Facilities Plan to include a new elementary school.  Three Public Hearings were held on the proposed amendment on:

    April 10, 2006 - 4:00 p.m.
    April 17, 2006, - 6:00 p.m.
    April 25, 2006, - 4:00 p.m. 

No comments concerning the proposed amendment were forthcoming.

The Local Planning Committee voted 13-0 in favor of the proposed amendment. 

That the Board approve the Amendment to the District Facility Plan which would include an additional elementary school.

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the Amendment to the District Facility Plan which would include an additional elementary school. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Mathematics Center at Northern Kentucky University recently and passed legislation that shifted the focus of the Teacher Professional Growth Fund to mathematics instruction. The Teacher Professional Growth Funds are now available to schools and districts to use in training math coaches. The math coach program has been set up to operate as a grant. According to the grant guidelines, schools and districts agree to fund the salary and benefits associated with the coaching position and the money from the state is used to pay for training and related expenses including stipends and/or substitute pay.

Following Board approval, District staff would apply for the math coaching grant for the 2006-2007 school year.

That the Board create a teaching position to be used as a math coach and approve submitting a grant application for the math coaching program with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics.

Motion Passed:  That the Board create a teaching position to be used as a math coach and approve submitting a grant application for the math coaching program with the Kentucky Center for Mathematics. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

As required by Board Policy 02.44, annually the Board of Education shall review each school’s improvement plan. For your review, attached are the updated Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIPs) for 2006-2007.

Motion Passed:  Approve CSIPs passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

The minutes of  the April 17, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2006, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the April 17, 2006, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending that the Board approve the BG-4 (Final Approval & Payment Application) for the EES Geothermal Well Field.  The final payment is $20,279.10 and is contingent upon approval from the Kentucky Department of Education.

Board approval of the BG-4 and Final Payment of $20,279.10 to Mid-South Geothermal contingent upon final approval from KDE

Motion Passed:  Board approval of the BG-4 and Final Payment of $20,279.10 to Mid-South Geothermal contingent upon final approval from KDE passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Mr. Chance's activities for the month of April are presented for your information.

April 10
- Conducted Meeting w/Curriculum & Instruction
- Attended LPC Public Hearing #1

April 11
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Administrator Meeting
- Interviewed Luckett & Farley Architects
- Interviewed Clotfelter & Samokar Architects
- Interviewed Omni Architects

April 12
- Interviewed Lucas/Schwering Architects
- Interviewed Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
- Interviewed Ross-Tarrant, Architects
- Performed at Community Lenten Service
- Interviewed Nolan & Nolan Architects
- Interviewed Kenar Architects
- Interviewed Evans, Murphy, Graves Architects

April 14
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Greg Roush
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Donnie Owens
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Charley Preston
- Met with Richard Klink

April 17
- Conducted Meeting w/Curriculum & Instruction
- Met w/Ross-Tarrant (Renovation Projects)
- Attended LPC Public Hearing #2
- Attended Board Meeting

April 18
- Met with Charlie Jones (Property)
- Attended "Connect Kentucky" Community Meeting
- Met with Charlie Edwards (KY Deferred Comp.)

April 19
- Met with Gregg Muravchick
- Met with Jami Miller (Staffing)
- Met with Deborah Wigginton
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Steve Evans
- Met with Brian Wigglesworth

April 20
- Conducted Luncheon Meeting w/SBDM Parents
- Attended Statewide Superintendent's Meeting - Lexington

April 21
- Met with Richard Klink
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Jeff Castle
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Greg Gaby
- Attended Sunshine Center Open House
- Met with Sharon Collett

April 24
- Conducted Meeting w/Curriculum & Instruction
- Inspected Proposed Building Site w/KDE

April 25
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Susan Deaton
- Attended LPC Public Hearing #3

April 26
- Attended P16 Council Meeting - Shelbyville
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville

April 27
- Attended Joe Pen Deposition
- Attended Ron Adams Deposition

April 28
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Sharon Collett
- Conducted Evaluation Conference with Martha Lail

Board Training Hours

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS
as of April 28, 2006

EMPLOYMENTS and APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:

Transportation:
Timothy Younger, Sub Bus Driver
Sheila Obando, Bus Monitor
Wanda Hall, Bus Monitor

Collins Lane Elementary:
Sarah Murphy, Child Care Aide

Peaks Mill Elementary:
Tierlee Logan, Academic Team Coach

Westridge Elementary:
Sarah Osborne, Academic Team Co-Coach
Joe Lovell, Academic Team Co-Coach

Franklin County High School:
Travers Brown, Assistant Track Coach

Substitute Teacher:
Melony Benassi

Resignations:
Jaime Carter, Dance Team Coach, WHHS, effective at close of 2005-06
John Lucarelli, Instructional Aide, Hearn Elementary, effective at close of 2005-06
Ashley May, Bus Monitor, effective 4/27/06
Bobbie Finfrock, Bus Monitor, effective 4/14/06
Jennifer Dishman, Instructional Aide, Bondurant Middle, effective 4/13/06
Darnella Bradley, English Teacher, FCHS, effective at close of 2005-06

Retirements: (effective at the close of the 2005-06 school year)
Carol Smith, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary
Tammy Cook, Food Service Manager, Westridge Elementary
Lynn Russell, Program Director, Community Education

Suspension without Pay:
Ricky Owens, Bus Driver, Suspended for 10 days without pay

Termination of Certified Contract:
Michael Driscoll, Social Studies Teacher, WHHS, effective 4/19/06

Non-renewal of Certified Contracts for the 2006-07 School Year:
District-wide Jeannece Luhrs, Gifted/Talented
Hearn Susan Deaton, Principal
Ramona Griffin, ESS Teacher
Heather Garland, (.5) Title I
Peaks Mill Brenda Brundage, Intermediate
Tonya Sartin, Intermediate
Westridge Mark Payton, Primary
Jane Scottow, (.5) Title I
Bondurant Middle Rebecca Dixon, Special Education
Gary Roberts, Special Education
Paula Boucher, ESS Teacher
Huston Wells, Middle Sch Proj Coordinator
Elkhorn Middle Natalee McDowell, Social Worker
John Kirtland, Language Arts
Ashley Wink, Special Education
FCHS Laura Freire, English
Edward Spicer, Math
Megan Cartier, Special Education
WHHS Kasey Tarter, FAMCO
Kori Rogalinski, Science
Michael Driscoll, Social Studies
Jessica Gira, Special Education
EDC Tommy Johnson, Alternative Teacher

Non-renewal of Classified Contracts for the 2006-07 School Year:
Bridgeport Sherry Locke, Instructional Aide
Collins Lane Patti Perry, Instructional Aide Title I
Elkhorn Elementary Betty-Joyce Criscillis, Instructional Aide
Martha Blackburn, Instructional Aide Title I
Mary Lynn Barnett, Instructional Aide Literacy
Hearn Cynthia Carter, Instructional Aide Special Education
Laura Branham, Instructional Aide Title I
Peaks Mill Ellen Costigan, Instructional Aide Title I
Westridge Cheri Hulette, Instructional Aide Special Education
Teresa Sanders, Instructional Aide Title I
Elkhorn Middle Gaye Owens, Instructional Aide ESS
Meredith Sanford, Instructional aide ESS
Career Tech Cntr Bradley Craig, Custodian

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

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 Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 05/01/06

Warrant #: 050106

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: 05/01/06

Warrant #: SFS050106

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 have requested a Leave of Absence:

1.    Christi Hack     Maternity Leave    6/17/06 - Beginning of 2006/2007 School Year
        WHHS Agriculture    (up to 30 days paid)

2.    Andrea Maddox    Unpaid Leave    4/10/06-6/2/06
        Hearn Elementary

3.    Deborah Curry    Disability Leave    2/4/06-End of 2005-2006 School Year
        Elkhorn Elementary

4.    Allison Mello    Maternity Leave    5/8/06-End of 2005-2006 School Year
        Hearn Elementary

5.    Carey Mynhier    Maternity Leave    4/24/06-End of 2005-2006 School Year
        Food Service, Peaks Mill

6.    Brenda Taylor    Disability Leave    4/24/06 - 5/22/06
        Food Service

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

$16,000 Reduction; Biggest Rate Decrease of Any Client    

It will be necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to go into Closed Session for the following purposes:

1.  Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property...

2.  Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency.

That the Board go into Closed Session as indicated

Motion Passed:  That the Board go into Closed Session as indicated 7:29 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Motion Passed:  Exit Closed Session at 7:54 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Central Office.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.