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.

We need approval to amend the agenda in order to add a revision to school start times to the consent agenda. It will be item VII.P.

ELV will begin 5 minutes earlier and end 5 minutes later.

Approval to amend the agenda by adding item VII.P School Start Times

Order #128 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend the agenda by adding item VII.P School Start Times passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Western Hills Track Team

CTC TSA students

Western Hills FFA State President

New Administrators

Elks Club Flag Donation

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.

KSBA is asking the Board to nominate a legislative contact person to serve a two-year term.

The legislative contact role is critical to assisting KSBA governmental relations staff in mobilizing local constituents to contact their legislators.

Nominate and approve _________ to be the FCPS/KSBA legislative contact for a two-year term

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  Nominate and approve Michelle New to be the FCPS/KSBA legislative contact for a two-year term passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Due to state budget cuts they have begun charging a $10 fee for each criminal background check. We will cover the cost of background checks from volunteers on a 3-year cycle.
Schools will need to check to see if the volunteer has one on file within the past 3 years.

Approval to pay background check fees as stated

Order #130 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay background check fees as stated passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The 2012-2013 Student Handbook is presented for your approval.

Approval of the 2012-13 Student Handbook

Order #131 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2012-13 Student Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Fran Scott will update the board on the progress of the CTC Project.

Bids were solicited for asbestos abatement at the Career and Technical Center.  The bid tab is attached for board review.  Abatement Solutions Technologies was the low bidder at $37,888.

Approval to award CTC asbestos abatement bid to Abatement Solutions Technologies for $37,888

Order #132 - Motion Passed:  Approval to award CTC asbestos abatement bid to Abatement Solutions Technologies for $37,888 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

AT&T is asking approval to remove buried cable at the CTC renovation site.

Approval of the AT&T Cable removal contract

Order #133 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the AT&T Cable removal contract passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Baseball Lighting project is complete.  The BG-4 is attached to include the Purchase Order for the lights.  The total cost of the project including all work from FPB and Art's Electric is $136,915.54.

Approval of the FCHS Baseball BG-4

Order #134 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FCHS Baseball BG-4 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 #135 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ms. Jones' out of the office activities for the month of July are presented for your information.

July 9-13:   Vacation (board approved)
July 15-20: Attended new superintendent training at the Galt House
July 23-25: Conducted Annual District Retreat for administrators at Natural Bridge
July 26-31: Visited all Professional Developments and District trainings,
                  Attended PME SBDM Principal Selection Meetings
                   

Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

WHAS Crusade for Children Grant award

PME TranspARTation Grant award

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, EES, ELV, HES, PME, WRE

BMS, EMS

FCHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #136 - 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: 08/06/12

Warrant #: 080612

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: 08/06/12

Warrant #: SFS080612

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:

Sara Gregory – WRE – Maternity Leave – 6 weeks beginning around 9/20/12

Laura Hughes – CLE – Medical Leave - 8/6/12 to 10/12/12

Elise King – WHHS – Maternity Leave -6 weeks beginning around 9/9/12

Hearn Elementary request the approval of a fundraiser with Innisbrook for the 2012-2013 school year.  The dates of the fundraisder would be August 27, 2012 - September 10, 2012.

Elkhorn Elementary would like to have the following fundraisers for the 2012-13 SY:

Innisbrook Fundraiser
McDonald's Nights
PTO Family Fun Nights (dinner, movies, and chili/soup)
Fall Festival
Winter Fest
School Car Magnet Sale
Yearbook Sale
T-shirt Fundraiser
Hat Day Fundraiser
Music DVD Sales from Music programs for 2012-13 SY

Contract with Bluegrass  Regional Health-Mental Retardation Board, Inc. to provide mental health consultation services.

For the past four years we have been providing space for therapists employed by Comprehensive Care to meet with their clients at school.  According to the principals, students have benefited from in-school therapy so we want to continue this collaborative arrangement.

Request reclassifications of the following positions retroactive to July 1, 2012:

Move one Vehicle Mechanic II to a Vehicle Mechanic III
Move one Maintenance Tech I to a Maintenance Tech II
Move the Grounds Supervisor to Maintenance Tech III

It has become necessary to create a position in order to hire a temporary employee who can take common assessments and put the data into the SIITS.  This will enable students to take assessments online.

Request that the board create a PT Administrative Secretary Position to be paid from Race to the Top Grant.  This position will be placed at the central office and total hours for the position will not exceed 500 for the year. 

Request to create a FT (187-day) position of Literacy Instructional Coach for Elkhorn Elementary School.  This position will be paid from Title I and Title I School Improvement Funds.

BMS requests the following positions to be created for the 2012-2013 school year.  These positions would be paid for from Section 6 funds.

Yearbook                                          800
NJHS                                                300
Exploratory Department Head            300
Language Arts Department Head        300
Math Department Head                      300
Science Department Head                  300
Social Studies Department Head         300
Friday School Monitor                        to be paid from salary schedule 25/hr
6th grade Team Leader                      500
7th grade Team Leader                      500
8th grade Team Leader                      500
Exploratory Team Leader                    500
Special Ed. Team Leader                     500
                                          

 EMS would request the following positions to be created for the 2012-2013 school year.  These postions would be paid for from school allocated funds. 

6th Team Lead 1    $1000
6th Team Lead 2    $1000
7th Team Lead 1    $1000
7th Team Lead 2    $1000
8th Team Lead 1    $1000
8th Team Lead 2    $1000
AD                            $2100
Drama Club            $1000
Exploratory Team Lead    $1000
KUNA 1                    $250
KUNA 2                    $250
NJHS                        $250
Student Council        $500
Yearbook                    $800    

FCHS would like to establish one additional coaching position for the men’s soccer program in order to supplement the current allotment of board paid positions and provide more individual instructional time. The stipend for this position will be $1000 and generated from booster funds at FCHS.

FCHS would like to establish one additional coaching position for the cross country program in order to supplement the current allotment of board paid positions and provide more individual instructional time. The stipend for this position will be $700 and generated from booster funds at FCHS.

Westridge Elementary would like to request permission to work with Lowe's on a $5,000.00 school improvement grant.  The grant money will go towards improving and adding to the current playgrounds on both sides of the school.

Scott-Klausing has presented the following invoices for payment:

CTC Renovation -     $16,719.79
FCHS Softball -         $       85.00
FCHS Baseball -       $    340.00
ACA Renovation -     $      99.00


Scott-Klausing is asking approval for a $475,785.00 payment to Alliance Corporation for the CTC Renovation.

Scott-Klausing is asking approval for a $10,440.90 payment to Stuppy Inc. for the FCHS Greenhouse.

Attached is a Capital Outlay Funds Request form for the purchase of student desks, chairs, tables and partitions for BMS and ELV.

Wireman Construction is requesting payment of $11,435.00 for Asbestos Abatement from the old EDC as part of the CTC renovation project.

Scott-Klausing is asking for approval for us to pay Garber-Chilton $6000.00 for additional services associated tieh the CTC renovation utility easements.

WHHS has several items they would like approval to surplus. The list is attached.

Hearn Elementary request each student to purchase an agenda book for $5.00. The fee is optional for those who cannot pay or request an exemption. Everyone will receive an agenda book.

Hearn Elementary requests the approval of daycare fees for the 6 weeks - 5 year olds to be as follows:
6 Weeks & 1 year old - $130.00 weekly
2 year old - 5 year old - $120.00 weekly

Would like to request permission to charge a fee of $3-$4 per student for purchasing of an agenda book.  It is understood that free and reduced pay a reduced fee or no fee at all based on their status. 

5th grade asks for an additional $5 for Time for kids magazine.  This again is optional for those who can pay the fee to help offset the cost. 

All children receive the agenda book and Time magazine regardless if they pay the fee or not.

ELV has revised their day to begin at 7:50 and end at 2:55.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, August 20, 2012 at Bondurant Middle School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #137 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:42 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.