I.
Call to Order
I.A.
News From the Schools
II.
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.
III.
New Business
III.A.
First Reading of 2006 Policy Update
In the attachment is the 2006 Policy Update. These proposed changes reflect new or revised legal requirements, as well as "best practice" recommendations from KSBA.
Please note:
- Additional or new language is underlined.
- Language with "strike throughs" is recommended for deletion.
Proposed policies have been circulated to appropriate administrative personnel for their review and/or comment.
That the minutes reflect the First Reading of the 2006 Policy Update
III.B.
Review 2006 Procedure Update
In the attachment is the 2006 Procedure Update. These are the District's administrative procedures that respond to the Board's policies.
Procedures do not require a "First Reading" or Board approval. The Board is asked to review them and make appropriate comments as desired.
That the minutes reflect that the Board has reviewed the 2006 Procedure Update
Motion Passed: That the minutes reflect that the Board has reviewed the 2006 Procedure Update passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
III.C.
Award Waste Disposal Bid for 2006-2007
Bids were opened on May 16, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. for waste disposal (dumpsters) services for the Franklin County Board of Education for the 2006-2007 school year. Three (3) companies submitted proposals.
The lowest/best bid was received by Allied Waste Service (formerly BFI).
That the Board award the 2006-2007 waste disposal bid to Allied Waste Service
Motion Passed: That the Board award the 2006-2007 waste disposal bid to Allied Waste Service passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
III.D.
Award School Picture Bid for 2006-2007
Bids were opened on May 19, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. for school pictures for the Franklin County Schools for the 2006-2007 school year. Four (4) companies submitted proposals.
The lowest/best bid was received by Forever Memories Photography.
That the school picture bid be awarded to Forever Memories Photography for the 2006-2007 school year
Motion Passed: That the school picture bid be awarded to Forever Memories Photography for the 2006-2007 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
III.E.
Approve Vendor Renewals for 2006-2007
Included in the attachment is a listing of seventeen (17) vendors who are on multi-year contracts as a result of the bidding process. These vendors have all indicated they wish to renew their agreement for an additional year.
That the Board approve the vendor renewals for the 2006-2007 school year
Motion Passed: That the Board approve the vendor renewals for the 2006-2007 school year EXCEPTION OF BANKING BID passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
Motion Failed: That the lowest and best bid from American Founders Bank be accepted failed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
III.F.
Approve KISTA Financing for School Buses
As we have done for the past six years, I am recommending that the Franklin County Board of Education take advantage of financing their bus purchase through the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA). Attached is the proposed Participation Resolution that will need to be executed by the Board.
That the Board approve the attached Participation Resolution with KISTA in order to finance the purchase of ten (10) new school buses
Motion Passed: That the Board approve the attached Participation Resolution with KISTA in order to finance the purchase of ten (10) new school buses passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
III.G.
Approve Purchase of School Buses for 2006-2007
Mark Watson, Director of Transportation, is seeking approval to order and purchase ten (10) new buses for 2006-2007. Three (3) of the buses will be handicap equipped. The remaining seven (7) will be used on regular bus routes. The total cost of the buses (with radios, cameras, and storage boxes) will be $663,623.
That the Board approve the purchase of ten (10) new school buses at a total cost of $663,623
Motion Passed: That the Board approve the purchase of ten (10) new school buses at a total cost of $663,623 passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
III.H.
Approve Quit Claim Deed to James C. Gross
The Franklin County Board of Education has received a request for a "Quit Claim" Deed in order to clear up the title to property previously owned by the Board. The property on Sheep Pen Road originally was the location for a school known as the Fairview Schoolhouse Property. This property was purchased by Harry C. Herndon from the Franklin County Board of Education in December 1932.
That the attached "Quit Claim" Deed be approved
Motion Passed: That the attached "Quit Claim" Deed be approved passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
III.I.
Discussion of Superintendent Selection Process
Attached is a copy of the statute that deals directly with the process of contracting with a Superintendent of Schools. Please note the pertinent portions:
KRS 160.252 (2) -
"Each Board of Education shall appoint a Superintendent of Schools after receiving the recommendations of a screening committee. A screening committee shall be established within thirty (30) days of a determination by a Board of Education that a vacancy has occurred or will occur in the Office of Superintendent, except that when the Board determines a vacancy will not occur before six (6) months from the date of determination, the Board shall establish a screening committee at least ninety (90) days before the first date on which the position may be filled."
(and)
KRS 160.352 (4) -
"Prior to appointing a Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education shall consider the recommendations of the screening committee, but the Board shall not be required to appoint a Superintendent from the committee's recommendations."
The Franklin County Board of Education may utilize a variety of methods to recruit candidates to the Superintendency. One possibility that exists is to utilize the "Superintendent Search Service" offered by the Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA).
No action is anticipated at this time.
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Approval of Minutes June 5, 2006, Regular Meeting
The minutes of the June 5, 2006, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2006, Regular Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2006, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.
IV.B.
Approval of Minutes June 19, 2006, Special Meeting
The minutes of the June 19, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the June 19, 2006, Special Meeting as presented
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the June 19, 2006, Special Meeting as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.C.
Approval of Minutes June 21, 2006, Special Meeting
The minutes of the June 21, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the June 21, 2006, Special Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the June 21, 2006, Special Meeting (with Item 340 to include text of the resignation letter read by Mr. Chenoweth) passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.D.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report
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.
IV.E.
Construction
IV.E.1.
Approve Reduction in Retainage - Bridgeport Elementary
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are recommending a reduction in retainage to Marksbury Cornett of $468,346.33 as related to the Bridgeport Elementary Project. The work is in substantial compliance of the construction contract. The remaining $20,000 will be held until all remaining items are corrected and close-out documents have been submitted.
That the Board approve payment of $468,346.33 to Marksbury Cornett Corp
Motion Passed: That the Board approve payment of $468,346.33 to Marksbury Cornett Corp passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.F.
Superintendent's Activities
Mr. Chance's activities for the month of June are presented for your information.
June 1 - Attended Awards Ceremony at Bridgeport - Attended EDC Graduation
June 2 - Interviewed Candidate for Hearn Principalship - Met with Bennie Jett
June 5 - Met with Kenny Stanfield - Attended Board Meeting
June 6 - Met with Charles Edwards (KY Deferred Comp) - Attended Connect Kentucky Meeting - Attended Bus Driver Dinner
June 7 - Attended KASS Meeting - Lexington
June 8 - Attended KASS Meeting - Lexington
June 9 - Participated in Graduation Rehearsal at WHHS & FCHS
June 11 - Attended FCHS, WHHS Graduation Ceremonies
June 12 - Met with Debbie Sutor (IKON) - Participated in Two Deferred Comp Presentations - Met with Becky Nelson
June 19 - Attended Board Meeting
June 21 - Met with Bill Crumbaugh - Attended Board Meeting
June 22 - Met with Karen Timmel
June 28 - Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville
June 30 - Attended NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
IV.G.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS
as of
July 6, 2006
EMPLOYMENTS: (for 2005-06 school year)
Franklin County High School:
Andy Smith, Assistant Track Coach
Michael Witt, Head Track Coach
Western Hills High School:
Christopher Edge, Assistant Baseball Coach
Scott Cress, Assistant Baseball Coach
Perry McDonald, Assistant Baseball Coach
William Bean, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach
Jeff Howard, Assistant Baseball Coach
Kenneth Shepherd, Assistant Baseball Coach
Larry Luebbers, Assistant Baseball Coach
Jeff Pritchett, Softball Coach
Jerry Comley, Assistant Softball Coach
EMPLOYMENTS: (effective for the 2006-07 school year)
Bridgeport Elementary:
Carrie McDaniel, Primary Teacher
Brenda Richardson, Cook/Baker for TigerTime
Charles Perry, Kindergarten Instructional Aide
Elaine Turner, Kindergarten Teacher
Tammy Badger, Title I Teacher
Stephanie Wilson, Intermediate Teacher
Collins Lane Elementary:
Diane Courington, Child Care Aide
Brian Murphy, Primary Teacher
Mollie Wade, Child Care Aide
Jennifer Andrews, FRC Director
Hearn Elementary:
Candace Hobbs, Intermediate Teacher
Peaks Mill Elementary:
Ellen Costigan, Instructional Aide
Westridge Elementary:
Jane Scottow, Primary Teacher
Superintendent’s Personnel Actions
As of July 6, 2006
Page 2
Bondurant Middle School:
Rebecca Dixon, Health Teacher
Elkhorn Middle School:
Steven Vifquain, Science Teacher
Franklin County High School:
Laura Freire, Mathematics Teacher
Wendy Weger, Science Teacher
Carrie Staples, English Teacher
Terrance Green, Science Teacher
Thomas Parsons, Sr. JROTC Instructor
Kasey Tarter, (.5) Physical Education
Western Hills High School:
Eric Shields, English Teacher
Elise Holcomb, FAMCO Teacher
Leslie Grubbs, Instructional Aide (STEP Monitor)
Joel Payne, Sr. JROTC Instructor
Educational Development Center:
Tommy Johnson, Classroom Teacher
Kasey Tarter, (.5) Classroom Teacher
Career & Technical Center:
Patricia Routt, Health Science Teacher
Mark Harrell, CAD/Pre-Engineering Teacher
Community Education:
Ernest Kidd, Program Director
Oakley Watkins, Child Care Aide
Molly Costigan, Child Care Aide
Ben Williams, Child Care Aide
Zachary Roe, Child Care Aide
David Columbia, Child Care Aide
TRANSFERS:
Kyle Sexton, from Assistant Principal at Bondurant Middle School to Principal at Hearn Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006.
Bobbie Hines, from Math Teacher at Bondurant Middle School to Math Coach for the District, effective July 1, 2006.
William Counts, from Social Studies Teacher at Elkhorn Middle School to Guidance Counselor at Hearn Elementary School, effective July 1, 2006.
Superintendent’s Personnel Actions
As of July 6, 2006
Page 3
RETIREMENT:
Mary Sams, Food Service Manager, Western Hills High School, effective 5/31/06
RESIGNATIONS: (effective at the close of the 2005-06 school year)
Amanda Pittman, Speech Pathologist, Elkhorn Elementary
Lee Goss, Science Teacher, Western Hills High School
Ryan Asher, Assistant Principal, Elkhorn Middle School
Frances Fonza, Choral Music, Bondurant Middle School
Pam Jackson, Language Arts, Elkhorn Middle School
Suzanne Bridwell, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary School
Marina Magana, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary School
Sherman Slatten, Bus Driver, Transportation Department
Beulah Slatten, Bus Monitor, Transportation Department
Judy Catlett, Gifted/Talented Teacher, Elkhorn Middle School
Frances Shelton, Cook/Baker, Bridgeport Elementary
Gene Snyder, Science Teacher, Elkhorn Middle School
Ali McCreary, Instructional Aide, Peaks Mill Elementary
Michael Witt, Science Teacher, Franklin County High School
Michael Meehan, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Middle School
Sarah Mattingly, Science Teacher, Bondurant Middle School
Stephanie Morrell, Social Studies, Bondurant Middle School
Abigail Snyder, Primary Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary
Melissa Wainwright, (.5) Assistant Principal, Western Hills High School
Arch McDonald, Vehicle Mechanic II, Transportation Department
Pamela Wells, Mathematics Teacher, Franklin County High School
Kellynn Bates, Child Care Aide, Collins Lane Elementary
IV.H.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
IV.I.
Attendance Report
V.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Please note additional item VYY - Renewal of Treasurer's Bond
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
V.A.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 07/10/06
Warrant #: 071006
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: 07/10/06
Warrant #: SFS071006
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
V.B.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees are requesting a Leave of Absence:
1. Jennifer Goins-Graves, Westridge Elementary 8/30/06-10/20/06 Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid)
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
V.C.
Declare Surplus Property
V.D.
Approve Creation of Special Ed Position - Bondurant Middle
V.E.
Approve Contract for Services Provided by Franklin County Health Department
V.F.
Approve Contract for Services Provided by Frankfort Regional Medical Center
V.G.
Approve MOA with KSU for Support of Grant Application
V.H.
Approve Support of KSU Grant for Mentoring Children of Prisoners
V.I.
Approve Agreement with Frankfort Regional Medical Center for Athletic Trainer Services - FCHS
V.J.
Approve Creation of Instructional Aide Position - Bridgeport Elementary
V.K.
Approve Reduction of Days for FRC Coordinator at Westridge
V.L.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Bridgeport
V.M.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Collins Lane
V.N.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Elkhorn Elementary
V.O.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Hearn
V.P.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Peaks Mill
V.Q.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Westridge
V.R.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Bondurant
V.S.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - WHHS
V.T.
Approve Textbook Purchasing Plan - Elkhorn Middle
V.U.
Approve Contracts with Instructors - Community Education
V.V.
Approve Contracts for 2006-2007 Assemblies - Collins Lane
V.W.
Approve 2006-2007 Fundraising Activities - Bridgeport
V.X.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - FCHS Choirs
V.Y.
Approve Overnight Travel - FCHS Band
V.Z.
Approve Use of Buses - KSU Summer Program
V.AA.
Approve Agreement with KSU for Faculty Ambassadors - EMS
V.BB.
Approve Community Ed Continuation Grant 2006-2008
V.CC.
Approve Contract with Insight Psychological Consultants, PSC
V.DD.
Approve Contract with Visually Impaired Preschool Services
V.EE.
Approve Contract with Dana Parker
V.FF.
Approve Contract with Donna Meers
V.GG.
Approve Contract with Assistive Technology Services
V.HH.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - FCHS Girl's Golf
V.II.
Approve Overnight Travel - WHHS/BMS Cheerleaders
V.JJ.
Approve Overnight Travel - EMS 8th Grade Basketball
V.KK.
Approve Overnight Travel - EMS 7th Grade Basketball
V.LL.
Approve Contract for Scantron Performance Series
V.MM.
Approve Contract with Amie Amine
V.NN.
Approve Contract with Frankfort Regional Medical Center - WHHS
V.OO.
Approve Contract for YMCA After School Child Care Program - EES
V.PP.
Approve Contract for YMCA After School Child Care Program - Hearn
V.QQ.
Approve Contract for YMCA After School Child Care Program - Peaks Mill
V.RR.
Approve Contract for YMCA After School Child Care Program - Westridge
V.SS.
Approve Contract between KCTCS and FCPS
V.TT.
Approve Creation of Weight Room Coordinator - FCHS
V.UU.
Approve Grant Application for Youth Services Center - FCHS
V.VV.
Approve Participation in Optimist Club Rising Star Award Program
V.WW.
Approve Use of KIP Survey & Waive Informed Consent
V.XX.
Approve Additional Staff - ESY Program
V.YY.
Approve Renewal of Treasurer's Bond
VI.
Executive Session per KRS 61.810
It is recommended that the Franklin County Board of Education to go into Closed Session per KRS 61.810 for:
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"
3. "Discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee..."
That the Board go into Executive Session as specified
Motion Passed: That the Board go into Executive Session as specified 7:50 passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VII.
Exit Executive Session
That the Board come out of Executive Session
Motion Passed: That the Board go out of Executive Session 9:17 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
Motion Passed: To decline to consider Ms. Kirstein's grievance since it relates to a personnel action passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VIII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, August 7, 2006, at the Central Office.
That the meeting be adjourned
Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 9:18 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
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