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.

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.

That the minutes reflect the First Reading of the 2006 Policy 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.