Judge Mangeot will administer the Oath of Office to newly elected board members.

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.

Superintendent Chrissy Jones will conduct the election of officers for 2013.

I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.
_______________ nominates ___________.

Is there a second?
______________ seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?
_____________ motions to close.

Is there a second?
_____________ seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing ___________ for Chairperson.

All against.
Motion is approved/denied.
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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.
_______________ nominates _________________.

Is there a second?
______________ seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations?

If not-may I have a motion to close the nominations?
_____________ motions to close.

Is there a second?
_____________ seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing _______________ for Vice-Chairperson.

All against.
Motion is approved/denied.
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May I have a motion to nominate Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer?
_______________ makes the motion.

Is there a second?
______________ seconds the motion.

All in favor of Shellie Jones as Board Secretary and Ed Breckel as Board Treasurer.

All against.
Motion is approved/denied.
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Our new chairperson, _______, will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

Nominate _______ for Chairperson by _______, seconded by _________. Approval to close nominations and elect _________ for Chairperson

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Michelle New for Chairperson by BeLinda Henson, seconded by Jennifer Grisham-Brown. Approval to close nominations and elect Michelle New for Chairperson passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Nominate Jennifer Grisham-Brown for Vice-Chair by Michelle New, seconded by BeLinda Henson. Approval to close nominations and elect Jennifer Grisham-Brown for Chairperson passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle New and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Approval to elect Ed Breckel for Treasurer and Shellie Jones for Secretary passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

• January is School Board Recognition Month.  Tonight we are honoring our board members through a resolution.
• National Board Teachers for 2013
• BMS/EMS Cross Country Teams
• KPREP Distinguished Students

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.

In order to do business related to the refinancing of bonds, it is necessary for the Board to recess from the Regular Agenda.

That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  That the Franklin County Board of Education recess at passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

It is necessary for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation to have a brief meeting.

Election of Officers for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation must be held before the adoption of the bonding resolution.

President - Board Chair Michelle New
Vice-President - Vice Chair Jennifer Grisham-Brown
Secretary - Shellie Jones
Treasurer - Ed Breckel

Approval of the election of officers as stated in the rationale for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the election of officers as stated in the rationale for the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the 2004 & 2005 Series Bond Resolution to the Board.

Approval of the resolution refunding the 2004 and 2005 series bonds

Order #6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the resolution refunding the 2004 and 2005 series bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The business of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation is concluded and must adjourn.

That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at

Order #7 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting of the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation be adjourned at 6:39 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

The Regular meeting of the Franklin County Board is back in session.

Dwight Salisbury, from Ross-Sinclair, will present the 2004 and 2005 Series Bond Refunding Resolution to the Franklin County School District Finance Corporation for their approval.

Approval of the Bond Resolution refunding the 2004 and 2005 series bonds

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Bond Resolution refunding the 2004 and 2005 series bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Policies 09.1231 & 09.2231 were changed to allow year-round employees to use personal days any time during winter break.

The minutes will reflect a first reading on these policies.

The FCHS Greenhouse is complete. The Certificate of Substantial Completion is attached for your approval.

Approval of the FCHS Greenhouse Certificate of Substantial Completion

Order #9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the FCHS Greenhouse Certificate of Substantial Completion passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

The Monthly Financial Report is presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #10 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

Ms. Jones' activities for the month of December are presented for your information.
Dec. 3 - Superintendent Training, Board Meeting
Dec. 4-  Principal Meetings, Attorney Meeting, WHHS SBDM Meeting
Dec. 5-  Principal Meetings, Formative Evaluations, Humana Meeting, Teacher
            Visit, Financial Advisor Meeting, Literacy Meeting
Dec. 6-  Administrative Staff Meeting, IC Meeting, Formative Evaluation, Teacher
            Meeting, HS Advisory Meeting, NBCT Meeting
Dec. 7-  Superintendent Meeting, CTC Meeting, Budget Meeting
Dec. 10-Director's Meeting, Principal Meetings, Formative Evaluations, RTI
            Meetings, Webinar, Primary Committee Meeting
Dec. 11-Formative Evaluation, Principal Meeting, Construction Meeting, United Way Meeting, CDIP     
            Meeting, Webinar
Dec. 12-Formative Evaluation, OVEC meeting, Principal Meeting, Meeting with Jami Miller, Technology
            Meeting
Dec. 13-Formative Evaluations, Classified Advisory Meeting, RTI Meeting, Teacher Meeting, United
            Way Meeting
Dec. 14-Superintendent Meeting, Holiday Breakfast, CIA Meeting, Principal Meeting, Formative Evaluation,  
            Guthrie True Meeting
Dec. 17-Director's Meeting, Principal Meetings, Formative Evaluations, SACS Meeting, 
Dec. 18-Principal Meetings, Formative Evaluations, Teacher Meeting, Elementary Advisory Meeting
Dec. 19-Principal Meeting, Formative Evaluations, RTI Meeting, Meeting with Peace Ifeacho  
Dec. 20-CIIT Meeting, Principal Meeting, Formative Evaluation, Meeting with Ted Collins
Dec. 21-Principal Meetings, Formative Evaluation, Teacher Meeting, Meeting with Sara Monarch and Kay 
            Quire
Dec. 26 - Vacation Day
Dec. 28-Formative Evaluation

Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

Safe Schools Week - Bullying

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, CLE, EES, PME

BME, EMS

FCHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #11 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

                                                                Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 01/07/13

Warrant #:010713

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:01/07/13

Warrant #: SFS010713

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:

Janet Walters - WHHS – Medical Leave – 11/1/12 to 1/3/13
Tonda Combs – CLE – Medical Leave – 10/22/12 to 1/3/13
Jennifer Reusch – ELV – Maternity Leave – 6 weeks on or about 1/22/13
Lenora Moore – BMS – Maternity Leave – 1/3/13 to 2/19/13
Tara Cracraft – CLE – Educational Leave (unpaid) – 1/3/13 to 4/23/13
Donnie Dobbins – Transportation – Medical Leave – 11/28/12 to 4/28/13
Amanda Ables – BPE – extend maternity leave through 1/14/13
Lindsey Myers – EE/FCHS – Maternity Leave – 8 weeks on or about 1/28/13
Adam Turner – BMS – Paternity Leave – 10 days on or about 2/19/13

Collins Lane would like to purchase a Mini Ipad to raffle at one of our basketball games.  Money for the Ipad would be used from our Student Activity Fund and all money raised would then be deposited back into the Student Activity Fund and used to purchase technology for the school.

The gifted and talented students involved in Odyssey of the Mind need to raise funds for the upcoming World Finals.  In the event the students do not qualify for this year's competition, the funds would be used for future Odyssey of the Mind events.  Attached is a copy of the letter explaining the request.

Date:  3/10/2013-3/12/2013
Destination:  Galt House; 140 North 4th Street, Louisville, KY  40202; 800.843.4258
Purpose of Trip:  DECA SCDC State Conference
Number of Students:  30
Number of chaperones:  3 (Deron McDonald, Penny Knight, Tracy Spickard)
Transportation:  Bus
Funding:  Competition Funds / Perkins

Date of Trip:  3/8/2013-3/9/2013
Destination:  Galt House; 140 North 4th Street, Louisville, KY  40202; 800.843.4258
Purpose of Trip:  DECA State Officer Preparation Meeting
Number of Students:  1
Number of Chaperones:  1 (Penny Knight)
Transportation:  Parent will drive student
Funding:  Perkins

Date of Trip:  2/6/2013 - 2/9/2013
Destination:  Hyatt Regency / Kentucky International Convention Center / Louisville, KY
Purpose of Trip:  All State Sr. High Choir
Number of Students:  13
Number of Chaperones:  1 (Raye Hurley)
Transportation Method:  District bus
Funding:  District funds, school funds, and individual students

The BMS chorus is asking permission to take 138 students to Atlanta GA on Friday April 19th through 21st to perform in the Trills and Thrills musical festival.  The cost for students will be $315 to pay for transportation, 2 nights at hotel, 5 meals, tickets, security guards, and competition fee.  Supports are available for families who cannot incur the cost of the trip.   There are 4 teachers committed to chaperone the trip as well as 19 parents.  Students and chaperones will be staying at the Marriott Airport Northwest and will be transported by a motorcoach (see contract).

Request approval for approximately 40-60 BMS 6th - 8th grade students to attend the regional KUNA conference on March 10-12 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lousiville, Kentucky.  Students will stay overnight and will compete in the areas of proposal writing, native attire, leadership, global village display and international stage. Students will be accompanied by BMS teachers (Lee, Gay, Cooke, and Moreland).  Individual students will pay their own meals and hotel acccomodations. Transportation will be provided by FCPS.

WHHS Chorus students would like to attend the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference which will be will be held on Wednesday, February 6 through Saturday, February 12, 2013 at the Louisville Internation Convention Center.  Three WHHS students involved in All-State Chorus will be attending the event and will be staying at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville.  Students will be transported by FCPS, and will be accompanied by the vocal music instructor, Mrs. Tiffany Marsh.  Funding will be provided by the students families and WHHS Chorus Boosters. 

The WHHS Cheerleaders are requesting to travel overnight to Bowling Green, Kentucky on Friday 1/25/13 - Saturday 1-26-13 to participate in the KHSAA State Cheerleading Competition.  The fourteen cheerleaders will be transported by FCPS transportation and will be supervised by the cheerleading coach, Keri Smith. The girls and coach will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bowling Green.  The cost of the trip will be funded via competition funds and school-based cheerleading funds.

The WHHS Chorus would like to attend the University of Louisville Honor Choir on Sunday, January 13 to Monday, January 14, 2013. The students will be staying at the Quality Inn and Suites in Louisville and will be rehearsing  during the two days and then concluding the event with an evening performance on Monday night.  There will be 8 students from WHHS competing.  Rhonda Smith, who is a teacher in the district, will chaperone along with Mrs. Marsh.  Each student will be transported by their own parent. Lodging and other expenses will be paid for by the students and the WHHS boosters. During this event instruction that is lead in the rehearsals at the Honor Choir is similar to the instruction student receive in the choral classes at Western Hills.  This will reinforce techniques used everyday in class. 

The KY HOSA State Competitions will be held March 6-9, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY.  Mrs. Meador, Mrs. Harrod, and Mrs. Collins are requesting permission for approximately 20 students and 3 advisors to stay overnight for 3 nights.  Competition funds will pay for subs and transportation.  HOSA and Perkins funds will cover the rooms, registration fees, and meals.

Franklin Co to Woodford Co and Franklin Co to Mercer Co non-resident contracts are attached for consent approval.

Due to some additional students enrolling at Collins Lane Elementary we need to hire an instructional assistant to fully implement all Individual Education Plans (IEPs).   At this time, I’m recommending we create a 7 hour per day instructional assistant position. The funding for this creation will be obtained from IDEA Basic Part B.

FCHS would like to establish an additional coaching position for the wrestling 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 $750 and generated from booster funds at FCHS.   This is the second booster paid position.

Request approval of attached Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant application.  This request is the 2^nd part of the Fuel Up To Play 60 Grant (it is an extension of the first grant approved by the board).

WHAS Crusade for Children Grant is to purchase ACHIEVE 3000 licenses for PME, HES, EES, EMS, FCHS, and BMS and hire an instructional coach to work with Special Ed teachers at these schools.                                                                                         

Approval of grant to integrate arts across the curriculum at Collins Lane Elementary and Hearn Elementary.  The focus of the grant is the integration of dance and drama within the classrooms.

Invoices and pay applications are attached for your approval.

The Facility Commissioning Group is asking approval for payment of an invoice in the amount of $2361.75 for work completed on the CTC Renovation.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, January 22, 2013 at Franklin County High School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 6:48 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.