Wayne Dominick will present the "News from the Schools."

Autism Awareness Month, celebrated every year in April, provides an opportunity for families, friends, and local communities to raise public awareness about autism. It is sponsored by the Autism Society of America (ASA). Individuals and communities can get involved by participating in activities sponsored by their local ASA chapter or by promoting services related to autism.

The Autism Puzzle Pattern reflects the mystery and complexity of autism. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people and families living with this disorder. The brightness of the ribbon signals hope through research and in the increasing awareness of autism.

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.

Attached is the non-resident attendance contract for students living in Franklin County but being educated in Anderson County for the 2006-2007 school year. 

Approval of the attached contract with Anderson County

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached contract with Anderson County passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Pat Layton, representing the Franklin County Board of Education as realtor, has presented an offer for the sale of the property at 555 Bridgeport Road known as the "Old Bridgeport School."  The buyers are Leroy and Cindy Gipson and the offer is for $152,000.  An addendum to the contract states:

"This contract is made expressly contingent upon the buyer obtaining satisfactory evidence that the sanitary sewer system will accomodate the needs of the buyer and that easements and/or agreements exist for the continued use of said system."

Board approval of the sale of the "Old Bridgeport School" to Leroy and Cindy Gipson at a price of $152,000 contingent upon final approval from KDE

Motion Passed:  Board approval of the sale of the "Old Bridgeport School" to Leroy and Cindy Gipson at a price of $152,000 contingent upon final approval from KDE passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Attached is a proposed job description for the position of Grant Development Specialist.  This employee would be the primary contact for the writing of grant applications for the Franklin County Public Schools and would also assist in the establishment and development of a School Foundation for the District.  Salary is recommended to be from the Certified Salary Schedule based upon a 240 day contract.

Board approval of the creation of a Grant Development Specialist position for the 2006-2007 school year

Motion Passed:  Board approval of the creation of a Grant Development Specialist position for the 2006-2007 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Attached is a proposed "Exit Interview" to be used for all certified and classified staff that would be leaving our employment.  My intention would be to prepare an annual report to the Franklin County Board of Education for their review.

The purpose of this written interview is to aid in the recruitment and retention of all personnel.

That the Board approve the use of the attached "Exit Interview"

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the use of the attached "Exit Interview" passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Attached is the proposed and recommended 2006-2007 school calendar submitted by the Calendar Committee:

Opening Day for Teachers             August 7, 2006

That the Board approve the 2006-2007 School Calendar

Motion Passed:  Move to charge the Calendar Committee to set the 2006-2007 & 2007-2008 calendar for the May 15th Board Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Motion Failed:  That the Board approve the 2006-2007 School Calendar failed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mrs. Pat Fannin.

The minutes of the March 6, 2006, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the March 6, 2006, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 6, 2006, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of the March 20, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval. 

Approval of the minutes of the March 20, 2006, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 20, 2006, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of the March 24, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval. 

Approval of the minutes of the March 24, 2006, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the March 24, 2006, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

Ross-Tarrant, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment:

1.    FCHS Gym Renovation (Final)           $2,211.75

2.    Hearn Addition & Renovation            $1,492.05

Total                                                    $3,703.80

Payment of $3,703.80 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects

Motion Passed:  Payment of $3,703.80 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

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

March 1
- Met with Dr. Ufamata (KSU)

March 2
- Read to students at Bridgeport Elementary
- Met with Steve Evans, Susan Deaton (Allocations)

March 3
- Met with Bob Bell (Allocations)
- Met with Martha Lail (Allocations)
- Met with Kenny Stanfield, Steve Sherman (Architects)

March 4
- Attended Frankfort Arts Showcase

March 6
- Conducted Meeting of Curriculum & Instruction
- Attended Board Meeting

March 7
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Greg Roush (EDC Principal)
- Met with Tim Murphy (Architect)
- Met with Marie Wright (Teacher)

March 8
- Met with Greg Gaby, Bob Bell (Allocations)
- Met with Joe Nolasco (Sherman-Carter-Barnhart)
- Bowled for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

March 9
- Met with Glenda Lynn at Bondurant
- Attended American Founders Bank Art Reception

March 10
- Worked at USO Night for Frankfort Arts

March 14
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Charlotte Wright, Tim Sizemore (KDE)
- Attended Action Team Checkpoint Meeting

March 15
- Met with Martha Tarrant (Architect)
- Met with Jeff Castle (Allocations)
- Met with Calendar Committee

March 16
- Met with Kenny Stanfield, Steve Sherman (Architects)
- Attended LPC Meeting

March 17
- Met with Larry Schering (Architect)
- Met with Martha Lail (Allocations)
- Met with Dennis Hancock at WHHS

March 20
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Met with Donnie Owens (Allocations)
- Visited Hearn Elementary
- Checked on Bridgeport Construction
- Attended Board Meeting

March 21
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Administrative Leadership Meeting

March 22
- Met with Sharon Collett (Allocations)
- Met with Bob Bell (Allocations)

March 23
- Attended American Founders Bank Art Reception

March 24
- Attended Special Board Meeting

March 27
- Checked on Construction at Bridgeport
- Evaluation Conference - Holly Waits
- Met with Pat Layton
- Evaluation Conference - Wayne Dominick
- Met with Becky Nelson, Darrell Rickmers, Janie Forman (Teachers)

March 28
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Evaluation Conference - Julie Colston-Taylor
- Visited Elkhorn Elementary
- Evaluation Conference - Katrina Kinman
- Evaluation Conference - Dora Kerns
- Attended Arts, Music, and Science Extravaganza

March 29
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville
- Met with Dennis Hancock (Personnel)

March 30
- Evaluation Conference - Bob Bell
- Evaluation Conference - Peg Dickson
- Met with Becky Babbage (Clear Channel)
- Met with Don Murray (Tremco)

March 31
- Met with Tracey Rigor, Janis Kirstein
- Met with Steve Evans (Allocations)
- Met with Susan Deaton (Allocations)
- Met with Bob Bell (Allocations)

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S  PERSONNEL  ACTIONS as of April 12, 2006

EMPLOYMENTS and APPROVAL FOR EXTRA DUTIES:

Transportation:

Betty Plotner, Bus Driver

Ray Sutherland, Bus Driver

Allen Padgett, Bus Driver

James Waddy, Bus Driver

Richard Gray, Bus Driver

Nicheole Schott, Bus Driver

Nancy Clark, Bus Driver

Community Education:

Holly Ray, Child Care Aide

Bridgeport Elementary:

Lindsay Weese, Child Care Aide

Melissa Rash, ESS Teacher

Beverly Roberts, ESS Teacher

Collins Lane:

Christina Foley, Special Education Instructional Aide

Elkhorn Elementary:

Betty-Joyce Criscillis, Instructional Aide

Hearn Elementary:

Ramona Griffin, ESS Teacher

Bondurant Middle:

Jennifer Dishman, Special Education Instructional Aide

Amy Frederick, ESS Teacher

George Mann, Boys’ Soccer Coach

Jennifer Nolen, ESS Teacher

Lenora McGrath, ESS Teacher

Rebecca Mansfield, ESS Teacher

Judy Pickett, Cook/Baker

Elkhorn Middle:

John Kirtland, Baseball Co-Coach

James Todd, Baseball Co-Coach

Franklin County High School:

Erin Wiggins, Gatekeeper

John Caudill, Asst Girls’ Basketball Coach

Education Development Center:

Greg Roush, Interim Principal

Substitutes:

Pamela Hellard, Cafeteria Monitor

Diana Hogan, Substitute Instructional Aide

Substitute Teachers:

Nicole Thomas          Kimberly Owen          Laura Stewart-Fleming

David Lovelace         Julie Burke                 Jesse Moore

Resignations:

Matt Cline, Technology Teacher, CTC, effective 6/30/06

Lisa Holder, Cook/Baker, Elkhorn Middle, effective 4/12/06

Kelly Crisp, Math/Science Teacher, BMS, effective 6/30/06

Christen Stevens, Primary Teacher, Collins Lane, effective 6/30/06

Michael McDaniel, Bus Driver, effective 3/17/06

William Counts, Head Football Coach, Elkhorn Middle, effective immediately

Jaime Carter, Dance Team Coach, WHHS, effective immediately

Vernis Phipps, Assistant Football Coach, Elkhorn Middle, effective immediately

James Vaughn, Bus Driver, effective 3/16/06

Retirements: (effective at the close of the 2005-06 school year)

Judy Burris, Guidance Counselor, Hearn Elementary

Jerome Bohman, Physical Education/Health Teacher, FCHS

Charlene VanWinkle, Special Education Teacher, WHHS

Marie Wright, Reading Recovery Teacher, Bridgeport Elementary

Barbara Thompson, Intermediate Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary

Sherrill Elam, Gifted/Talented Teacher, Elkhorn Middle

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

BONDURANT                 96.58    95.69    95.33    94.64    95.06     94.73

BRIDGEPORT                97.28    97.38    96.54    95.7      94.86     96.06

COLLINS LANE              97.96    97.16    97.43    96.12    96.74     97.57

EDUCATIONAL DEV.     85.81    86.23    83.17    83.08    87.56     88.94

ELKHORN ELEM           96.8      95.68    95.71    94.73    94.52     94.55

ELKHORN MIDDLE        96.84    95.51    94.66    93.87    92.42     93.83

FRANKLIN COUNTY      95.6      93.4      92        91.76    92.72     92.13

HEARN ELEM                98.04    96.76    96.86    96.02    96.03     96.04

PEAKSMILL ELEM         96.9      95.75    97.06    94.66    95.94     96.01

WESTRIDGE ELEM        97.25    97.1      96.9      95.95    96.09     95.6

WESTERN HILLS           95.52    94.57    93.93    93.25    93.63     93.38

DISTRICT %                   96.6      95.5      95.1      94.2      94.4       94.58

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.

In May, I will be recommending an increase in meal prices for the 2006-2007 school year.

This item is for your information and discussion. I will not ask for formal action until the May Board Meeting.

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

Approval of payment of bills

The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:

1.    BeLinda Henson    Disability Leave    3/31/06 - 5/15/06
       Title I Parent Involvement

2.    Deborah Curry       Disability Leave    2/4/06 - 4/4/06
       Elkhorn Elementary

3.    Debbie Naylor        Disability Leave    3/7/06 - End of School Year
       EDC

4.    Stacey Allred        Maternity Leave    5/15/06 - End of School Year
       Collins Lane

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, May 1, 2006, at the Central Office.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned -8:30 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.