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.

The wrong KRS statute was stated for the closed session.

It needs to be:

Discussions of proposed or pending litigation (KRS 61.810(1)(c)).

Approval to amend the agenda to correct the KRS for the closed session

Order #67 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend the agenda to correct the KRS for the closed session passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Brandon Aldridge - Elementary Male Division KY "National Archery in the Schools" State Champion

Mary Aldridge - KY "National Archery in the Schools" State Champion
(coach: Robert Aldridge)

EMS - National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Project Award

Student Board Representatives Thank You

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.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the Bond Resolution to the Board.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECT.

Approval of the Bond Resolution presented for the CTC renovation project

Order #68 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Bond Resolution presented for the CTC renovation project passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

In order to do business related to the sale of bonds, it is necessary for the Board to recess from the Regular Agenda.

That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at

Order #69 - Motion Passed:  That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

It is necessary for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation to have a brief meeting.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the Bond Resolution to the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation for their approval.

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $10,350,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $1,035,000) OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS), SERIES 2012, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.180 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.300 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PURPOSES, PROVIDING AND DETERMINING THE DUTY OF SAID CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL PROPERTY, THE CREATION OF FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS AS AND WHEN THEY MATURE, THE CREATION OF ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE OF SUCH FOREGOING PROPERTY TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Approval of the Bond Resolution presented to the Franklin County District Finance Corporation for the CTC Renovation project

Order #70 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Bond Resolution presented to the Franklin County District Finance Corporation for the CTC Renovation project passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The business of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation is concluded and must adjourn.

That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at

Order #71 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at 6:48 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

The Regular meeting of the Franklin County Board is back in session.

Last year the Perkins Reserve Grant provided a Gateway to Technology teacher for Elkhorn Middle School and fully equipped a lab-classroom for the teacher.  The program was very successful and resulted in a significant increase in freshmen at FCHS enrolling in the STEM program.  This position should be continued for the 2012-13 school year ($25,000 Energy Tech grant plus $10,500 from the general fund).  No additional funds are needed for classroom materials and technology.

We would like to expand the same opportunity for students at Bondurant Middle School for the 2012-13 school year.  Energy Technology grant for $25,000 plus $25,000 from the Perkins Reserve grant will be used to fully equip the classroom at BMS with materials and technology.  The district would need to pay the salary for this position from general funds while we apply for additional STEM-related grants.

The persons hired for these positions will be trained at the end of June in the Gateway to Technology modules.

Approval of the Gateway to Technology teaching positions (2) for EMS and BMS

Order #72 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Gateway to Technology teaching positions (2) for EMS and BMS passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

This revision of Policy 03.1211 specifies a Reverse Check Off Procedure for the Franklin County Board of Education to deduct Franklin County Education Association dues as a salary deduction.  The policy includes an opt out procedure as well. 

The minutes will reflect that this will serve as the first reading of the revised policy.

Approval of the revised FCHS Greenhouse purchase order for $44,500, pending KDE approval

Order #73 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised FCHS Greenhouse purchase order for $44,500, pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Four proposals were received for the special inspections and construction testing of the FCHS Greenhouse/CTC Renovation.
SKC is recommending accepting the proposal from Terracon, Inc. as the low bid in the amount of $39,845.00.

Approval to award the special inspection and constructing testing bid for the FCHS Greenhouse/CTC Renovation to Terracon, Inc. in the amount of $39,845, pending KDE approval

Order #74 - Motion Passed:  Approval to award the special inspection and constructing testing bid for the FCHS Greenhouse/CTC Renovation to Terracon, Inc. in the amount of $39,845, pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The proposal and agreement with Terracon, Inc. for the FCHS Greenhouse/CTC Renovation special inspections and testing are attached for your approval.

Approval of the Terracon proposal and agreement for the FCHS Greenhouse/CTC Renovation special inspections and testing

Order #75 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Terracon proposal and agreement for the FCHS Greenhouse/CTC Renovation special inspections and testing passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Five bid proposals were received for the CTC general contractor renovation project.
SKC is recommending to award the bid to Alliance Corporation, including all five alternate bid items, in the amount of $8,732,063.00.

Approval to award the CTC general contractor bid to Alliance Corporation and five alternates in the amount of $8,732,063.00, pending KDE approval

Order #76 - Motion Passed:  Approval to award the CTC general contractor bid to Alliance Corporation and five alternates in the amount of $8,732,063.00, pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

SKC is recommending the approval of the owner-contractor agreement between FCPS and Alliance Corporation for the CTC general contracting renovation project.

Approval of the owner-contractor agreement for the CTC general contracting renovation project, pending KDE approval

Order #77 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the owner-contractor agreement for the CTC general contracting renovation project, pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Following the bid award to Alliance Co. the BG-1 needs to be revised to reflect the bid.
Alliance Co. bid was 11% less than the initial cost estimate.

Approval of the revised BG-1 for the CTC Renovation project, pending KDE approval

Order #78 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 for the CTC Renovation project, pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The materials purchase order in the amount of $70,795.00 to United Structures of America is presented for your approval.

United Structures of America is the manufacturer for Moore-Gabbard-Bridges who will install the canopy.

Approval of the CTC canopy purchase order for $70,795.00, pending KDE approval

Order #79 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the CTC canopy purchase order for $70,795.00, pending KDE approval 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

Order #80 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

Met With: Principals, FCEA

Attended: Frankfort Forward Meeting, Budget Meeting, WRE SBDM Meeting,
                 Board Meetings, Gifted/Talented Meeting, Instructional Rounds
                 at EMS & WHHS, FCEA Meeting, KASA Meetings, CTC Meetings,
                 Administrative Team Meeting, ISLN Meeting, Health Science
                 Meeting, National Board Meeting, Chamber of Commerce Meeting,
                 KDE Meeting, OVEC Meeting, Superintendent Network Meeting,
                 United Way Meeting

Visited: All schools

Correspondence with Ms. Buecker is presented for your information.

Governor Scholars

Envision Awards

2012 STEMtech Conference

PLTW in Washington, DC

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, WRE
EMS
FCHS, WHHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

                                                                Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 05/07/12

Warrant #: 050712

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: 05/07/12 Warrant #: SFS050712

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:

Devon Anderson – EMS – Extend Medical Leave 4/1/12 through 6/30/12

Ashlee Wells – Hearn – Maternity Leave – 8/6/12 to 9/17/12

Chili's restaurant has approched Western Hills High School about a fundraiser opportunity.  Chili's would like to "adopt" WHHS and provide vouchers to be distributed at fundraising events.  if patrons present the vouchers, 10% of their purchase will be dedicated to WHHS.  After Chili's reaches $5,000.00 in sales, the school will begin receiving a check worth 10% of the amount raised over the $5,000.00 baseline.

As a creative and educational means to raise funds for the music department, Ms. Lyles proposes that Elkhorn host a half day, 5-day music camp for students entering grades 4 & 5.  The students would have exposure to:

• Introduction to the Violin.
• Creating and performing music.
• Playing on the barred instruments.
• Singing and movement. 
• Performance at the end of the week for parents and guests.
• Students would be provided a light snack each day. 

Guidelines:

1.  The camp would begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 12:00 noon. 
2.  Camp cost is $75 per student.  A non-refundable deposit of $25 is due two weeks prior to the camp. 
3. The camp will be held with a minimum of 10 students but not exceeding 25 students.  (Deposits will be returned if the camp does not meet the minimum requirement of 10 students.)
4. Two scholarships will be provided; however, the student wanting to be considered must write a letter explaining why they should be considered for the scholarship.  Financial need should also be explained in the letter.  The two students receiving the scholarship will be notified two weeks prior to camp. 
5. Lastly, good manners, respect towards all leaders, and good behavior is expected.  Should a student not meet these expectations, the student may be asked to not participate in music camp without their camp fees being returned. 

Dates: 6/18-6/21
Time: 8am-12pm
Ages: 1^st-7^th grade

We would use the field house and the fields out front.

Teach youths basic fundamentals and techniques of football. Will play games associated with football to help relay those techniques.

The Western Hills High School FFA is requesting that the FFA students be allowed to stay overnight to attend the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training in Hardinsburg, Ky on June 25-29.  Parents will transport students to and from the camp. 

The Western Hills Ag teachers request to take 12 students to the State FFA Convention June 12-14.  The convention is being held at Rupp Arena with competitions beginning early mornings and ending late in the evenings.  Therefore we request to stay overnight at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington so students can be better prepared for their competitions.  Transportation will be through the FCPS and paid for from competition funds.  Advisors lodging will be paid for from Perkins funds and students will cover their own lodging and expenses. 

Coach Tracy received a revised play schedule for the PRP softball tournament on May 18-19, 2012. As a result we will now have to stay overnight on that trip. So, we request approval for that trip to Louisville, KY to stay overnight on Friday, May 18^th.

Coach Tracy would like to take the Flyer Football Team to Campbllsville Kentucky 7/27-7/29, 2012 for football camp.

The team will stay in Campbellsville University dorms and dine in their cafe. Will need to be picked up on 7/27 @9am then dropped off at Campbellsville. Will need to be picked up on 7/29 @8pm and brought home.  We will transport our equipment in a trailer.

BMS chorus teacher Lauren Burnett would like to take the 6th and 7th grade chorus to the Trills and Thrills Music Festival at Kings Island. They will be performing in the morning at a local school near Kings Island where the choirs will be assessed then go to Kings Island to ride rides. At the end of the day there is an awards ceremony for all the groups that performed and they will be given ratings. We will need FCPS buses for transportation and will also have parent chaperones going. The date is Saturday, May 12.  The festival charges a fee to perform and then there will be a cost to enter the park covered by the participants and the chorus activity fund will cover the majority of the bus cost.

We recently visited Spencer County HS and MS due to their increased reading and math scores for students with special needs based on KY continuous Monitoring Process data. One component the principals, teachers and Director of Special Ed contributed to the increase in scores was co-teaching.

Our middle and high school principals have requested training from Spencer Co. staff to assist with co-teaching and planning for next year. Funding will come from IDEA Basic-Part B. I am recommending we contract with the following to provide training:

Jaclyn Risden-Smith – Director of Special Education

Denise Shelburne- Special Education Teacher

Roxanne Perry – Special Education Teacher

Miller transportation contract for May 16, 2012 to transport Hearn Elementary School 3rd grade students to the Louisville Science Center. 

EES ASP is requesting permission to travel out of state for a field trip to Holiday World in Santa Claus IN on Friday May 25, 2012.

 EES ASP is requesting permission to contract Ventourus for transportation to and from Holiday World in Santa Claus IN on Friday May 25, 2012.

Coach McDonald would like to create (3) additional booster paid coach positions for baseball. Each position will be paid $1500 from booster generated funds that will be sent to the board and processed through payroll.

The PME SBDM council is requesting an additional 15 days to be added to one of our interventionists contract so that she can continue working with students through the last day of school. Increase Ellen Costigan's contract from 167 to 182 days using Title I funds.

Scott-Klausing has presented the following invoices for payment:

    CTC Renovation     - $27,874.73
    FCHS Softball         -      $196.00
    FCHS Baseball       -      $851.00
    FCHS Greenhouse -    $1391.13
    ACA Renovation     -        $63.70
     Total                      $30,376.56


Scott-Klausing is asking approval for final payment to:

Qualite Lighting - FCHS baseball project - $6509.00
Tecta Zero Co. - FCHS roof project - $27,429.80

The WHHS Tennis Booster Organization would like to create a walk-way around the tennis courts. This area becomes muddy after it rains and prohibits fans from standing in that area to view the games. This project will entail digging down an inch deep and making a 6 ft. wide walkway, filled with gravel. The expense of this walk-way will be paid by the Tennis Boosters

ELV is seeking approval to have a summer reading program 3 days per week that will run for 6 weeks.  Staff who will be working with these students in small groups will be paid out of After School Program money. We ran this reading program last summer.  I will send hard copies of specific information in board mail.

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

That the Board come out of Closed Session at

Order #83 - Motion Passed:  That the Board come out of Closed Session at 7:46 passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Hearn Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #84 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:47 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.