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 2006 Policy Update for your final approval.

Board approval of the 2006 Policy Update as presented

Motion Passed:  Board approval of the 2006 Policy Update as presented passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

Attached is the 2006-2007 Student and Parent Handbook for your approval.  The handbook was reviewed by a committee of 15 members and our Board Attorney prior to submission to the Board.

That the 2006-2007 Student and Parent Handbook be approved

Motion Passed:  That the 2006-2007 Student and Parent Handbook be approved passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The Franklin County Schools recently applied for and received a grant to participate in the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools.  We were one of only three school districts selected statewide for this program.

The "KEEPS" program will allow our school district to receive coaching and expertise free of charge in how to implement low cost or no cost energy savings measures that have short payback periods.  Four our part, we agree to identify an Energy Manager, commit to the evaluation process, attend training, and implement possible energy-saving measures.  This first year of KEEPS (2006) is a pilot for the program.

That the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement for participation in the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement for participation in the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Franklin County Schools, with assistance from Representative Derek Graham, received a grant of $20,000 from House Bill 380 as a recipient of a Community Development Fund Line-Item Project.  My understanding that this grant is to be used by our high schools in a way that supports our students who are at risk of dropping out.

Assistant Superintendent Chrissy Jones and our high school principals will work to establish a program that will fully utilize these funds for the intended purpose.

Approval of the attached Resolution of Agreement

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached Resolution of Agreement passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of  the July 10, 2006, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the July 10, 2006, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the July 10, 2006, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of the July 12, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

That the minutes of the July 12, 2006, Special Meeting be approved

Motion Passed:  That the minutes of the July 12, 2006, Special Meeting be approved passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine 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 Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending Board approval of the BG-4, which is the final approval and payment application, for the Western Hills High School Renovation Project.  All punch list items have been resolved.  Any remaining issues would be considered warranty items.

Approval of the BG-4 for the WHHS Renovation Project

Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-4 for the WHHS Renovation Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending the final payment of $20,000 to Morel Construction contingent upon approval from the Kentucky Department of Education.  They are certifying the project is complete at this time.

Payment of $20,000 to Morel Construction pending KDE approval

Motion Passed:  Payment of $20,000 to Morel Construction pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of the BG-4, which is the final approval and payment application, for the Elkhorn Middle School Renovation Project.  All punch list items have been resolved.  Any remaining issues would be considered warranty items.

Approval of the BG-4 for the EMS Renovation Project

Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-4 for the EMS Renovation Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending the final payment of $19,492.77 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. contingent upon approval from the Kentucky Department of Education.  They are certifying the project is complete.

Payment of $19,492.77 to D.W. Wilburn pending KDE approval

Motion Passed:  Payment of $19,492.77 to D.W. Wilburn pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

July 5
- Met with Bob Bell (Staffing)

July 6
- Met with Amy Hazzard (Compass Learning)

July 10
- Attended Administrator Training
- Attended Board Meeting

July 11
- Attended Administrator Training

July 12
- Attended Board Meeting

July 13
- Met with Liberty Telephone Representatives

July 14
- Met with Melissa Rogers
- Met with John Vickers, Chrissy Jones (Strategic Planning)

July 19
- Met with Allison Henson
- Met with WHHS Football Boosters

July 20
- Met with Brent Fryrear (KPPC)
- Met with Staff on Strategic Planning

July 25
- Met with Staff on Strategic Planning
- Met with Group Concerning New Elementary School

July 26
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville

July 28
- Attended KSBA Risk Management Seminar

July 31
- Attended FCPS Evaluation Training
- Attended Administrator Meeting

Correspondence with Mr. Chance is presented for your information.

Franklin County Comp. Care Center

Board Member Training Report

Thank you

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of August 4, 2006

Bridgeport Elementary:

Tricia Helmlinger, Special Education Teacher

Cindy Cassady, FMD Teacher

Sherri Locke, Instructional Aide

Elkhorn Elementary:

Rosalie Rogers, Primary Teacher

Abigail Robinson, Primary Teacher

Rachel Duvall-Shaw, Speech Pathologist

Hearn Elementary:

Anna Hall, Primary Teacher

Kevin Adams, Intermediate Teacher

Sara Pope, Intermediate Teacher

Meghan McCourt, Primary Teacher

Westridge Elementary:

Brittany Rodgers, Primary Teacher

Bondurant Middle School:

Bonnie Hayden, Instructional Aide

Cheryl Lester, Science/Language Arts Teacher

Amy Hamilton, Social Studies Teacher

Elizabeth Altug, Social Studies/Language Arts

Elkhorn Middle School:

Jeannece Luhrs, Gifted/Talented Teacher

Pandora Morrow, Language Arts Teacher

Allison Lorenz, Social Studies Teacher

Denver Cooper, Science Teacher

James McNulty, Language Arts Teacher

Franklin County High School:

MSGT Kenneth Hourt, Jr. JROTC Instructor

Megan Cartier, Special Education Teacher

Erin Wiggins, Social Studies Teacher

Western Hills High School:

Mary Terry, Science Teacher

Erin Moss, Science Teacher

Transportation Department:

Christopher Montgomery, Vehicle Mechanic II

TRANSFERS: (effective for the 2006-07 school year)

Greg Roush, from Guidance Counselor at WHHS to Assistant Principal at Bondurant Middle School.

Brian Tackett, from Special Education Teacher to Assistant Principal at WHHS.

Melissa Rogers, from Assistant Principal at Westridge Elementary to Principal at the Educational Development Center.

Jane Goins, from Instructional Aide at Peaks Mill Elementary to Instructional Aide at Elkhorn Elementary.

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)

Marci Bennett, Intermediate Teacher, Hearn Elementary

Jennifer Arnold, Librarian, Westridge Elementary

Julie Dowdell, Primary Teacher, Hearn Elementary

Barry Jenkins, Intermediate Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary

Jackie Hensley, Physical Education Teacher, Bondurant Middle

James Bonfield, Assistant Principal, FCHS

Jeanna Slusher, Intermediate Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary

Brenda Harrison, Intermedate Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary

Lorrie Devers, Preschool Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary

Tracie Lawn, Mathematics Teacher, Elkhorn Middle

Tina Eden-Lewis, Science Teacher, Elkhorn Middle

Michelle Martin, Social Studies, FCHS

Andy Smith, Social Studies, FCHS

Wanda Carter, Special Education Teacher, FCHS

Virginia Thompson, Science/Language Arts, Bondurant Middle

Misty Fink, Mathematics Teacher, Bondurant Middle

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

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

Date: 08/07/06

Warrant #: 080706

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: 08/07/06

Warrant #: SFS080706

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.    Christel Hockensmith, BMS
    Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 2006-2007 school year

2.    Jennifer Goins-Graves, Westridge
    Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 8/30/06-10/23/06

3.    Alison Cuentas, Community Ed.
    Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 7/3/06-8/14/06

4.    Jerry Gambill, Hearn
    Disability Leave - 8/9/06-until Dr. release

That the Leaves of Absence be granted as indicated above

The supply of certified teachers available to substitute teach in the Franklin County Public Schools is inadequate to meet current demands. On most days throughout the school year, emergency certified teachers are needed to fully staff our schools. State regulations require that the Board state that "a sufficient supply of fully certified teachers to staff substitute positions are unavailable and the Board declares that an emergency exists."

Motion Passed:  Move that the Franklin County Board of Education contract with KSBA for the purpose of assisting with the Superintendent Selection process passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, August 21, 2006, at Elkhorn Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:00 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.