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.



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Donation to Westridge Elementary  (speaker: Greg Roush)

Western Hills All-District Band, All-State Band and U of L Honors Band 
                          (speaker: Student Rep Morgan Darby)

Franklin County All-District Band, and All-State Band
                          (speaker: Kristen Just)

Board Member Mr. Cofield - Academy of Studies Level 5
                         (speaker: Superintendent)

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.

The Kentucky Department of Education has invited Bondurant Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School to participate in the Kentucky Middle Grades Schools of Innovation (KMGSI).  The goal of this initiative is to significantly increase the percentage of students meeting high school, college, and career readiness standards as measured by the State of Kentucky's accountatility tests in reading writing, and mathematics on the Eighth grade Explore test.  The Explore test is a precursor to the PLAN and ACT tests administered in high school.

District staff, including the two middle school principals, met with the SREB regional director to discuss the specifics of the program.  The principals discussed the initiative with their staff and both middle schools wish to proceed with accepting the invitation from KDE to participate.

State funds and grants will cover all but $9400 each year of the 3-year program.  Due to the timing of our invitation, the first year will only cost $4700.

The cost to the district each year of the grant for each school is as follows:
Jan. 1 - End of School Year 2011-12             $4700
2012-13                                                     $9400
2013-14                                                     $9400     

The total Cost is $23,500 per school ($47,000 for the three-year program for both schools).  

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with SREB for $47,000 for services to both Bondurant Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with SREB for $47,000 for services to both Bondurant Middle School and Elkhorn Middle School passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Policy 01.42 (Regular Meetings) required a change due to the Board Meeting time change from 7:00pm to 6:00pm.

Policies 03.11 (Classified) and 03.21 (Certified) need to be revised immediately to reflect appropriate notification of staff related to continued employment in the district.

The minutes will reflect a first reading of these policies. The approval of these three policies will be on the agenda of the next regular meeting.

Graduation requirements for both district high schools include a writing requirement.  Students must score at the apprentice level, or above, as part of the current policy. The writing requirement included in Policy 08.113 is no longer appropriate given recent changes in state testing and how writing proficiency is evaluated.  On-demand writing is no longer assessed in 12th grade, and the state will introduce a brand new writing test later this school year.  Further, the state has not set new performance levels for proficiency.

District staff request the Board waive the writing requirement for graduation from Franklin County Public Schools until an appropriate requirement is determined.  District staff will revise Policy 08.113 once the appropriate assessments and measures of writing proficiency are in place.  All other requirements for Franklin Co. and Western Hills High Schools remain in place.  

Approval to waive the writing requirement for graduation, stated in policy 08.113

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  Approval to waive the writing requirement for graduation, stated in policy 08.113 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Western Hills School Based Decision Making Council would like to request a waiver from board policy 08.221 pertaining to the weight of end of course (EOC) exams. Kentucky is requiring that EOC exams are weighted 20% but are now allowing schools to gradually implement this requirement. WHHS would like to gradually implement this new state requirement over 3 years to help students become adjusted to this jump in exam weights.

Superintendent's recommendation is to not approve the waiver from Board policy.

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent's recommendation is to not approve the waiver from Board policy passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Correspondence with Dr. Buecker is presented for your information.

Kentucky Music Educators Association notification that Dr. Buecker was selected as KMEA's Outstanding Administrator for 2011-12!

Dr. Buecker's activities for the month of January are presented for your information.

Met With: Maurice Chappell/Cynthia Lawson, Principals, Arthur McKee, Pat
                 Trotter, Bob Wagoner, Michelle New, Parents, Scott Warren

Attended: Board Meetings, Alternative Task Force Plan Meeting, KASS/KEA/KASA
                 Rally, Chamber of Commerce Meetings, Academy Advisory Meeting,
                 National Board Meeting, FCEA Meeting, Special Ed Data Visit, ISLN
                 Meeting, FCHS SBDM, Elementary TLN, United Way Board
                 Meeting, WKYT Interview, SREB Meeting, KDE Turnaround Team
                 Meeting, WRE Data Review, New Teacher Training, P-16 Council
                 OVEC, Middle/High TLN, EPSB Masters Review Committee, Operation
                 Preparation Meeting. 

Visited: All schools

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

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

BPE, CLE, EES, ELV, PME, WRE
BMS, EMS
FCHS, WHHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda removing items VI.G.1, VI.E.1, and VI.E.5 passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items VI.E.1 and VI.E.5 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Approval of item VI.G.1 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

                                                                Orders of the Treasurer

Date:  2/6/12

Warrant #: 020612

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: 02/06/12

Warrant #: SFS020612

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.

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

Stephen Anderson – EE – Medical Leave – 1/5/12 to 2/7/12

Trenna Bell – ELV – Medical leave – 12/5/11 to 1/9/12

Devon Anderson – EMS – Medical Leave – 1/2/12 to 2/1/12

Marsha Buckles – HE – Medical Leave – 1/13/12 through end of school year

Shauna Morse – WRE – Medical Leave – 1/18/12 to 2/15/12

Tiffany Marsh – WHHS - Medical Leave – 1/27/12 to 4/15/12

Tiffany Marsh – WHHS - Maternity Leave – 6 weeks beginning on or about 4/16/12

Devon Anderson – EMS – Medical Leave – 2/1/12 to 3/1/12

ELV PTO is requesting board approval for a fundraiser with Domino's pizza for a pizza night.  ELV would make a percentage of the amount of pizzas ordered that night.  This event would be held at ELV. There would be no going door to door to sell. 

ELV Students would like to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the American Heart Association.  Students will be jumping rope this month in physical education classes to raise money for the American Heart Association.  There is no cost to participate in the event.

Bridgeport Elementary Technology Committee is requesting to hold a fundraiser through Spirit Fundraising, Inc. for technology purchases. 

The Student Council of Collins Lane Elementary is requesting permission to conduct a fundraiser the week of February 6-10, 2012. We would like to sell Candy Grams which would consist of a Valentine greeting and a lollipop. The Candy Grams would cost $1 each. We would like to use the fundraiser profits to help fund our service projects for the remainder of the school year.

Stephanie Wallace, band director, request that her student, Noah Strunk be allowed to attend and compete in the KMEA State Conference on Feb. 8 - 11.  The students mother, Deena Strunk (background check completed) will chaperone along with Ms. Wallace.  We will spend the night at the Galt House in Louisville, Ky on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night.  Transportation and food will be provided by the parent.  Lodging and conference fees will be covered by the district competition funds.  Student will miss 1/2 day on Wednesday, full day Thursday and Friday of school. 

Western Hills High School FCCLA sponsors would like to take 15 students to the 67th Annual State Meeting of the Kentucky Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.  The event will take place March 28-30 at the Galt House in Louisville, Ky.  Students will be competing in STAR Event competitions as well as attending sessions for members to participate in.  School buses will be used for transportation and paid for from district competition funds.  Registration and room will be paid for by Perkins.  The group will leave after school on March 27 in order to register and attend early competitions on March 28th.  The group will return by 2:00 Friday, March 30.   

Western Hills High School KUNA group would like to attend the Ky United Nations Assembly at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Louisville KY March 25-27.  Students will be competing in a variety of events.  Transportation will be provided by the district competition funds and lodging/meal will be paid for by the students. 

Westridge Elementary School would like permission to go to King's Island, in Cincinnati, Ohio and to enter into a contract with Miller Transporation on April 11th for their annual 5th grade trip.  All costs would come from the school.

Mrs. Hurley would like to take choral music students to the KMEA Competition/Conference in Louisville  Kentucky Feb. 8-11, 2012.  Students will be housed at the Hyatt (paid by boosters and family contributions) and board transportation is requested.  Mrs. Hurley's conference fee, lodging and the bus will be paid by district competition funds.

A group of FCHS Band students are invited to participate in the EKU Honors Band on February 23-25, 2012.   Transportation will be provided by the distict competition funds and students will leave after school on February 23.  Students will be absent from school on February 24.  They will be housed at Jameson Inn and supervised by Mr. Collins. 

All applicable lodging, meal and registration expenses will be paid by family contribution and/or booster club subsidy.

FCHS students will participate in the KMEA All State Band February 8-11, 2012. 

They will travel to Louisville KY via private transportation after school on February 8th and be absent from school on February 9-10th.  They will be housed in the Galt House Hotel and supervised by Mr. Collins and/or Mr. Shelton.  All student lodging, meal and registration expenses will be paid by family contribution and/or booster club subsidy. Teacher expenses will be paid by the district competition funds.

HOSA State Competition: 17 HOSA students and  will attend the State HOSA Competition Students and 2 advisors will be staying overnight in Louisville for 2 nights, March 8 and 9, 2012) at the Crown Plaza Hotel on Phillips Lane. Plans are to leave the CTC Thursday morning (March 8th)  at approximately 8:00 AM and return Saturday afternoon (March 10^th) at approximately 2:00 PM.  Subs and transportation expenses will be paid for by district competition funds.  Students will fundraise to pay for their room and food.

ELV PTO is requesting board approval of a contract with Real Science Programs to provide 6 presentations to ELV students on March 1.  This program will be funded by the ELV PTO.  The contract is attached.

ELV is requesting board approval of a contract with Kramer Entertainment to provide a program for our first graders called Planetarium Dome.  The event will take place on March 13 at ELV.  This event will be funded by our Family Resouce Grant.

BPE PE Department request Board approval to enter into a two week agreement with C'Motion to use their dance and electronic/video equipment during all PE classes from February 27 - March 9, 2012.

The following contracts are presented for your approval:

Franklin Co. to Anderson Co. 2012-2013

Franklin Co. to Owen Co. 2012-2013
 
Woodford Co. to Franklin Co. 2011-2014

Shelby Co. to Franklin Co. 2011-2014

The following FRYSC contracts are included: BPE, CLE/HES, EES/PME, ELV, WRE, EMS & FCHS

The gifted and talented would like approval to use Miller Transportation for a trip to UK on February 21, 2012.

ELV is requesting for board approval to contract with Woody the Wiener Dog Series to present a program to our students on Thursday, February 9. 

In our ever-changing global society, students need to be prepared for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related careers. In order for Franklin County students to become college and career ready we must prepare them for this ever-changing world. Teaching students in a hands-on STEM approach to learning will actively engage students and at the same time, create critical thinkers and problem solvers. This STEM initiative will be a seamless integration into core academics, which will improve both academic knowledge and STEM skills. The teacher will assist with embedding the STEM curriculum into to the common core curriculum in the academic classrooms.

This position will also build upon relationships between CTC and Academics by creating a common ground for both areas to be successful. We will also be creating more dual credit/articulation agreements with local colleges and universities, specifically the University of Kentucky's STEM Department and BCTCS, to help students earn college credits while still in high school.    

 Introducing engineering concepts into K-12 education has the potential to improve student learning and achievement in science and math, increase awareness about what engineers do and to boost students’ technological literacy, according to a recent report from the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council.

Funding for this position for 2012-13 would be provided through a combination CTC budget, STEM grants, and general fund.

Currently there are no preschool assistants or teachers trained in Safe Crisis Management (SCM).  SCM is a comprehensive crisis intervention and aggressive behavior management programs using a “Last Resort” comprehensive set of physical techniques that have been reviewed by medical experts for safety. 
We will need to add 3 additional days for 3 preschool assistants to attend SCM training.
Funding will be provided through Preschool IDEA monies.

The Data Information Specialist position was recently reassigned from the Maintenance Department to the Hearn Elementary School location.  Consequently, some of the maintenance tasks that were formerly the responsibility of the Data Information Specialist will now be completed by the Purchasing Assistant.  Due to these additional duties, we request that the Purchasing Assistant position be increased from 7.5 hours per day to 8 hours per day for the remainder of the 2011-12 school year.     

Scott-Klausing has presented the following invoices for payment:

    FCHS Baseball Lighting -     $1057.44
    FCHS Softball Fieldhouse -  $1256.73
    CTC Renovations -           $84,278.15
    ACA Renovations -              $1617.75
    FCHS Greenhouse -            $3512.80    
    TOTAL -                         $91,722.87

Scott-Klausing is asking approval for a $31,230.00 payment to Landmark Sprinkler, Inc. for the ACA Renovation.

Precision Concrete is requesting pay for work done to the FCHS Softball changing room.  The invoice is in the amount of $4800 for pouring the footer and slab.  However, we are holding out 10% retainage until the concrete has had time to harden completely and a full inspection can be done.  This makes payment in the amount of $4320.

Hopper Masonry is requesting pay for work done to the FCHS Softball Changing Room.  The invoice is in the amount of $5343.75 for laying block walls.  However, we are holding out 10% retainage until the block work can be inspected fully by the architects and engineers. This makes payment in the amount of $4809.37.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, February 20, 2011 at Franklin County High School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:23 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.