Motion Passed:  To approve a resolution declaring October as the Month of the Young Adolescent passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

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.

The minutes of the September 5, 2006, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the September 5, 2006, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the September 5, 2006, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Approval of the minutes of the September 18, 2006, Special Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the September 18, 2006, Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The month ends Saturday, September 30, 2006, therefore it is not possible to present a monthly financial report at this time.

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.

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

September 5
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Stacey White (Grant Writer)
- Attended Board Meeting

September 6
- Met with John Senter (United Way)
- Met with Architect to Review Schematics
- Visited Peaks Mill Elementary

September 7
- Met with Donnie Owens (NCLB)
- Met with Jeff Castle (NCLB)
- Met with Charley Preston (NCLB)

September 8
- Met with Kyle Sexton (NCLB)
- Met with Martha Lail (NCLB)
- Met with Greg Johnson (FCHS Softball)

September 12
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Administrator Meeting

September 13
- Met with Louis Hugg (KDE Facilities)
- Met with Bob Bell
- Spoke with District Guidance Counselors

September 14
- Met with Charlie Jones re: Easements

September 18
- Met with Jami Miller
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Visited Hearn Elementary
- Attended Board Meeting

September 19
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Instructional Leadership Meeting

September 20
- Met with Roger Dillon (PSST)
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff

September 21
- Met with Lesley Cummins (PSST)
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff

September 25
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff

September 26
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Steve Evans, Chrissy Jones

September 27
- Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville

September 28
- Met with Charley Preston

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of September 29, 2006

EMPLOYMENTS:

Janis Baker-Penn, Administrative Secretary for Food Service

Community Education:

Rick Runkle, Van Driver

Michael West II, Childcare Aide

Bridgeport Elementary:

Kori Fisher, Instructional Aide

Brian Jones, Childcare Aide

Nicole Gilkison, Instructional Aide

Collins Lane Elementary:

Ashley Redmon, Childcare Aide

Peaks Mill Elementary:

Carol McDonald, Cook/Baker

Juanita Fitzgerald, Cafeteria Monitor

Westridge Elementary:

Ramona Griffin, Instructional Aide

Bondurant Middle School:

Ginger Meade, Instructional Aide

Elkhorn Middle School:

Morgan Howell, Head Football Coach

James Hoofnagle, Boys’ Soccer Coach

John Caudill, Girls’ Soccer Coach

Franklin County High School:

Rachel Sargent, Athletic Trainer

Donald Polly, Assistant Football Co-Coach

Amy Nance, School Social Worker

Rebecca Hutcherson, Preschool Childcare Aide

Western Hills High School:

Julie Clifton, Cook/Baker

Stephen McCauley, Head Girls’ Soccer Coach

Scott Cress, Head Boys’ Soccer Coach

Stephanie Wooldridge, Dance Team Coach

Laura Lucas, Athletic Trainer

Don Miller, Head Football Coach

Classified Substitutes:

Anna Trautwein, Childcare Aide

Jeff Shupert, Custodian

Angela Scoville, Secretary

Regina Secretary

Glenda LeMay, Cook/Baker

Beverly Wesley, Cook/Baker

Jessica Conder, Cook/Baker

Diana Hogan, Instructional Aide

Substitute Teachers:

Joshua Robinson Cheri Hulette Jenny McCarthy Gregory Pelphrey

Donna Atkins Jamie Morgan Kristy Hornbeck Linda Egbert

Maria Bartholomew Tonya Sartin

Resignations:

Maranda Antle, Instructional Aide, Bondurant Middle, effective 9/29/06

Leslie Gleghorn, School Psychologist, effective 9/15/06

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 Stanley Salchli.

Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 10/02/06

Warrant #: 100206

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: 10/02/06

Warrant #: SFS100206

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.  Cindy Chamberlain, Hearn Elementary
 Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 9/18/06-11/9/06

2.  Cindi Willard, Peaks Mill Elementary
 Disability Leave - 9/19/06-10/23/06

3.  Deborah Curry, Elkhorn Elementary
 Disability Leave - 2006-2007 School Year

That the requests for Leaves of Absence be granted as indicated above

Enrollments at Franklin County High School were much higher than anticipated.  In particular, additional staff was needed in the Science and Social Studies curriculum.  Two half-time teachers in these specific areas were already under contract and teaching at Western Hills High School.  I would like to seek approval to make both of these existing half-time positions become full-time.  The other half will be assigned to FCHS.

That the Board create a .5 Science and a .5 Social Studies position at FCHS

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, October 16, 2006, at FCHS.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:52 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.