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.
Approve Year One of Strategic Plan Implementation
Attached is the current Strategic Plan Implementation Plan for the Franklin County Schools for 2006-2011. This plan is brought to you for your approval of the first year (only) of Action Steps. The current plan has been reviewed by the Administrative Staff multiple times and represents our best effort in this regard.
That the Strategic Plan Implementation plan be approved for year one (2006-2007)
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Approval of Minutes - August 7, 2006, Special Meeting
The minutes of the August 7, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the August 7, 2006, Special Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the August 7, 2006, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
IV.B.
Approval of Minutes - August 21, 2006, Special Meeting
The minutes of the August 21, 2006, Special Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of minutes of the August 21, 2006, Special Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of minutes of the August 21, 2006, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.C.
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.D.
Construction
IV.D.1.
Approve Payment of Architect's Invoices
Ross-Tarrant, Architects have submitted the following invoices for payment:
1. FCHS Structural Work $2,338.75
2. EMS Renovation $4,484.17
Total $6,822.92
Approval of payment of $6,822.92 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $6,822.92 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
IV.D.2.
Approve BG-1 for New Elementary School
Attached is the BG-1 (Project Application) for the new elementary school for the Franklin County Public Schools. The proposed total cost of the project will be $13,094,569.
Approval of the BG-1 for the new elementary school
Motion Passed: Approval of the BG-1 for the new elementary school passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.E.
Superintendent's Activities
Mr. Chance's activities for the month of August are presented for your information:
August 1 - Met with Kyle Sexton (Growth Plan)
August 2 - Met with Melissa Rogers (Growth Plan)
August 3 - Participated in New Teacher Orientation
August 4 - Met with Vicky Newburg (Parent)
August 7 - Met with Kris Jarboe (Teacher) - Attended Board Meeting
August 8 - Participated in Bus Driver Meeting - Attended Administrator Meeting
August 9 - Met with Melissa Harrod (Teacher)
August 10 - Participated in Food Service Training Meeting
August 14 - Visited All Schools & Community Ed.
August 15 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Visited Hearn - Looked at Bus Turnarounds
August 16 - Visited All Schools
August 17 - Checked on Pavement Issues at WHHS - Met with Stuart Burch (Property)
August 18 - Visited Collins Lane, Bridgeport
August 21 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
August 22 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Instructional Leadership Meeting
August 23 - Interviewed Candidate for Grant Writing Position
August 24 - Conducted Meetings with 12 Administrators to Discuss Individual Growth Plans
August 25 - Met with Melissa Harrod (Teacher) - Interviewed Candidate for Grant Writing Position
August 28 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Met with Bob Bell re: AYP - Met with Sharon Collett re: AYP - Interviewed Candidate for Grant Writing Position
August 29 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Met with Architects re: New School
August 30 - Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville - Attended P16 Meeting - Shelbyville
IV.F.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of August 31, 2006
EMPLOYMENTS: (effective for the 2006-07 school year)
District:
Stacey White, Grant Writer
Bridgeport Elementary:
Melissa Underwood, Cook/Baker
Collins Lane Elementary:
Melody Traugott, (.5) Special Education Teacher
Patti Perry, Instructional Aide
Demica Jones, Kindergarten Teacher
Elkhorn Elementary:
Bonnie Guthrie, Special Education Teacher
Bethany Smith, Intermediate Teacher
Sharon Brophy, Instructional Aide
Hearn Elementary:
Natasha Brown, Instructional Aide
Lara Thompson, Instructional Aide
Amber Cox, Primary Teacher
Ashlie Malcolm, Instructional Aide
Robin Hall, Instructional Aide
Peaks Mill Elementary:
Heather Noel, Intermediate Teacher
Kim Paden, Intermediate Teacher
Katie Bratton, Instructional Aide
Jessica Ball, Instructional Aide
Cindy Willard, Instructional Aide
Westridge Elementary:
Cindy Willard, Instructional Aide
Kimberly Bellamy, Instructional Aide
Jessica Holmes, Librarian
Bondurant Middle School:
Matthew Nicholas, Mathematics Teacher
Gary Roberts, Special Education Teacher
Bobbi Jayne Hukill, Special Education Teacher
Sharma Aitken, Physical Education Teacher
Ashley Wink, Special Education Teacher
Nathaniel Shephard, Mathematics/Science Teacher
Betty Lawson, Instructional Aide
Timothy Levingston, Choral Music Teacher
Christina Sandlin, Instructional Aide
Nathan Hockensmith, Cook/Baker
Nancy Ray, Cook/Baker
Elkhorn Middle School:
Shirley Hellard, Cook/Baker
Carol Cornish, Instructional Aide
Erica Johnson, Instructional Aide
Ashley Kent, Language Arts Teacher
Willie Bartley, Assistant Principal
Franklin County High School:
David Scholl, Assistant Principal
Daniel Brewer, Custodian
David Johnson, (.5) FMD Teacher
Laura Sparrow, Instructional Aide/Job Coach
Brenda Graves, Science Teacher
Patrick Smith, Social Studies Teacher
Regina Wiley, Cafeteria Monitor
Western Hills High School:
Julie Burke, Guidance Counselor
Don Miller, Special Education Teacher
Christy Vaughan, Special Education Teacher
Britanny Sutherland, (.5) Science Teacher
Annissa Johnson, (.5) Social Studies Teacher
Jessica Gira, Special Education Teacher
Transportation Department:
Paul LaRose, Bus Driver
David Vaughan, Bus Driver
Jetaun Webb, Substitute Bus Monitor
Darlene Aldridge, Substitute Bus Monitor
Courtney Carter, Substitute Bus Monitor
Rebecca Stevenson, Substitute Bus Monitor
Community Education:
Melinda McGirt, Family Literacy Assistant
Donald Stosbert, Learning Center Instructor (ESL)
TRANSFERS: (effective for the 2006-07 school year)
Stephanie Emberton, from Special Education Teacher at Hearn Elementary to Guidance Counselor at Westridge Elementary
Dorothy Dempsey, from Custodian at FCHS to Custodian at CTC
Carey Mynhier, from Cook/Baker to Food Service Assistant Manager at Peaks Mill Elementary
Tina Rill, from Bus Monitor to Instructional Aide at Elkhorn Middle School
RESIGNATIONS: (effective at the close of the 2005-06 school year)
Mary Ellen Adkins, Health Science, CTC
Barry Jenkins, Intermediate Teacher, Elkhorn Elementary
Sarah Murphy, Child Care Aide, Cougars’ Corner, Collins Lane Elementary
Wilinda Ward, Food Service Assistant Manager, Peaks Mill Elementary
Nadia Barnard, Child Care Aide, Tiger Time, Bridgeport Elementary
Evelyn Miller, Instructional Aide, Elkhorn Middle
Kimberly Wiley, Food Service Secretary, (effective 8/23/06)
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS APPROVED FOR 2006-07:
Atkins Donna
McKenzie Stephen
Sturgeon James
Badgett James
McKinney Marlene
Stutzenberger Carol
Ballou Tracie
Minor Belinda
Taylor Joan
Barker William
Mitchell Danny
Tigges Linda
Bemiss Ava
Moore Jesse
Tipton Helen
Bowers Shirley
Noon Sherry
Tupts Aaron
Brake Suzanne
Oeltgen Faye
Vest Kay
Brewer Barbara
Osborne Kay
Webster Jane
Brooks Patricia
Overstreet Peter
Woolums Judith
Carter Raymond
Paplinski Cheryl
Woolums Judith
Cox Suzanne
Parker Dana
Word Linda
Crumbaugh Amy
Parrish Kay
Wyatt Deanna
Daniels Kay
Parrish Kimberly
Wylie Katie
Demarco Michael
Pence Jillian
Egbert Linda
Perry Stefanie
Estill Jerry
Phillips Carla
Fryer Robert
Ritchey James
Fuller Jerry
Robertson Donna
Geoghegan Barbara
Robinson Jerry
Grissom Marilyn
Rogers David
Halloran Christy
Rowe Sandra
Hickman Renay
Saltzman Donna
Hodgkin Mary
Scott Lesa
Hopkins Shirley
Serafini Stachia
Johnston Rebecca
Sharp Rosa
Karsner Margaret
Shaw Gerald
Kent James
Sherrard Lucy
Kilbourne Barbara
Sloan Melissa
Lasley Carrie
Smith Jane
Lewis Lisa
Smoak Sue
Lovelace David
Smothermon Sally
Majewski Amy
Souder Hester
Marshall Scott
Stacy Cassaundra
Martin Mary
Stephens Gay
McDowell Allison
Fleming Laura
McElroy Carolyn
Stratton James
CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES APPROVED FOR 2006-07:
Barmore Charles Custodian
Grimes Pauline Custodian
Marshall Harry Custodian
Thomas Linda Custodian
Wainscott Russell Custodian
Ammons Rita Instructional Aide
Cornish Carolyn Instructional Aide
Gunn Jerrie Instructional Aide
Hamon Greg Instructional Aide
Karsner Margo Instructional Aide
Keeling Dorothy Instructional Aide
Kyle Rachael Instructional Aide
McDonald Carol Instructional Aide
Mitchell Rebecca Instructional Aide
Norton Teresa Instructional Aide
Ritter Leah Instructional Aide
Shanker Kay Instructional Aide
Smith Earleen Instructional Aide
Taylor Joan Instructional Aide
Tipton Robert Instructional Aide
Varney Marie Instructional Aide
Waits Kristen Instructional Aide
Word Linda Instructional Aide
Hoover Charlotte Receptionist
Hogan Diana School Secretary
Hollon Crystal School Secretary
Milton Debbie School Secretary
Parker Dana School Secretary
Roberts Terri School Secretary
Simpson LauraSchool Secretary
Thomas Linda School Secretary
Varney Marie School Secretary
Waits Kristen School Secretary
IV.G.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
V.
Consent Agenda
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.
V.A.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 09/05/06
Warrant #: 090506
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: 09/05/06
Warrant #: SFS090506
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 have requested a Leave of Absence:
1. Jennifer Oakes, Hearn Elementary Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 8/16/06-12/2/06
2. Brooke Fell, Bondurant Middle Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 10/16/06-12/4/06
3. Ann Bell, WHHS Disability Leave - 8/1/06-Until Released for Work
4. James McNulty, Elkhorn Middle Paternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 9/1/06-9/15/06
5. Morgan Howell, FCHS FMLA - 8/31/06-9/22/06
6. Morgan Howell, FCHS Military Leave - 9/22/06-Until Return to USA
7. Brittany Rodgers, Westridge Elementary Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) - 10/70/06-11/27/06
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
V.C.
Approve Creation of Instructional Assistant II Position - Collins Lane
V.D.
Increase Special Ed Position from .5 to 1.0 - Collins Lane
V.E.
Approve Team Leader & Writing Cluster Leader Positions - BMS
V.F.
Approve Contract for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring - EES
V.G.
Approve Contract with Camfel Productions - EMS
V.H.
Approve Copier Contract for Hearn Elementary
V.I.
Approve Copier Contract for Westridge Elementary
V.J.
Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Cheerleaders
V.K.
Approve Overnight Trip - WHHS Boy's Golf
V.L.
Approve Overnight Trip - Hearn 5th Grade
V.M.
Approve Fundraising Activity - BMS Band
V.N.
Approve Additional Positions for Collins Lane Elementary
Collins Lane picked up an additional 23 kindergarten students that were not previously staffed for. So as not to disrupt these students any more than necessary, we added:
1.0 Teaching Position and 1.0 Instructional Aide Position
That the Board approve the creation of 1.0 Teaching position and 1.0 Instructional Aide position at Collins Lane Elementary
V.O.
Approve Additional Instructional Aide Position - Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Elementary kindergarten classes exceed the number required for an Instructional Aide position. State regulations call for an aide per 24 students at this level.
That the Board create an Instructional Aide position for Bridgeport Elementary for the 2006-2007 school year
V.P.
Approve Contract for Speech Services with Jackie Allen
V.Q.
Approve MOA with Frankfort Independent Schools for Day Treatment
V.R.
Approve Fundraising Activities - Collins Lane
V.S.
Approve Instructional Contracts - Community Ed.
V.T.
Approve Daytime ESS Position - Collins Lane
V.U.
Approve Service Learning Grant - Community Ed.
V.V.
Approve Textbook Plan - FCCTC
V.W.
Approve Software Lease Agreement - FCCTC
V.X.
Approve Articles of Incorporation (501c(3)) Status - Community Ed
VI.
Executive Session per KRS 61.810
It is necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to go into Executive Session per KRS 61.810(B) which states that the Board may enter into a closed session for:
"Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency."
That the Board go into Closed Session as stipulated above
Motion Passed: That the Board go into Closed Session as stipulated above 7:30 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VII.
Exit Executive Session
Motion Passed: Come out of Executive Session 8:08 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VIII.
Possible Action Related to Executive Session
Motion Passed: Approve the Superintendent's recommendation that the Board approve the purchase of 15 acres of property on US 421 known as the Bruce Irvin farm for $15,000/acre passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, September 18, 2006, at WHHS.
That the meeting be adjourned
Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 8:09 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.
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