Franklin County
September 18, 2006 7:00 PM
September 18, 2006, Special Meeting
I. Call to Order
II. Report from Western Hills High School
III. Approve Geotechnical Exploration for New Elementary School
Rationale

One of the next steps for the construction of a new elementary school is to do an extensive geotechnical exploration of the proposed building site.  QORE Property Sciences has submitted a proposal to do this work which will include twenty-six (26) borings of about ten (10) feet deep.  The cost is $13,700.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the attached contract for geotechnical exploration at a cost of $13,700

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached contract for geotechnical exploration at a cost of $13,700 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IV. Approve Schematic Design for New Elementary School
Rationale

Myra Vaughn and Kenny Stanfield will seek approval of the schematic design for the New Elementary School.  Upon approval, the architects from Sherman-Carter-Barnhart will begin to work on the specifications and construction documents.

Recommended Motion

That the Board approve the schematic design for the New Elementary School

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  That the Board approve the schematic design for the New Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

V. Approve BG-1 (Project Application) - FCHS Softball Restrooms
Rationale

Enclosed is the BG-1 (project application) for the construction of restrooms at the FCHS Sally Gaines Softball Field.  We are hoping to have this facility constructed prior to the 2007 softball season.  The projected cost is $107,250 and must come from the General Fund.

Recommended Motion

Board approval of the BG-1 for the FCHS Softball restroom facility

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Board approval of the BG-1 for the FCHS Softball restroom facility passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

VI. Progress Report on Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP)
VII. Approve Working Budget for 2006-2007
Rationale

Attached is the Working Budget for 2006-2007 and an explanatory presentation that will be a part of the meeting.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Working Budget for 2006-2007

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Working Budget for 2006-2007 passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

VIII. Approve Strategic Plan Implementation (Year One)
Rationale

Attached is the Strategic Plan Implementation (Year One) for your approval

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Strategic Plan Implementation for the 2006-2007 school year

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Strategic Plan Implementation for the 2006-2007 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

IX. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, October 2, 2006, at the Central Office. 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  9:31 pm passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.