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.

FCHS & WHHS All-State Choir & Band

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.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) must present a short Public Service Announcement (PSA) as part of their program.

The three proposals from the Primary Committee will be presented to the Board. The Board will take this information under advisement and make a decision on a final proposal at a future meeting. The committee recommends the proposal to make all east side schools PK-5.

The proposed school calendar for 2013-2014 is presented for your approval.

Approval of the 2013-2014 school calendar as presented

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2013-2014 school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

A district energy committee was formed to look at the possibility of performance contracting.  An advertisement was published requesting RFPs from Energy Companies and AMERESCO responded.
AMERESCO presented their proposal to the committee and the committee opted to recommend to the board that a letter of intent be approved in order to work toward a Performance Contract with AMERESCO.

Approval of a letter of intent toward working with Amersco on a performance contract

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a letter of intent toward working with Amersco on a performance contract passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Changing roofing and rainscreen from aluminum to steel will decrease costs by a total of $21,925.00.

Approval of CTC Change Orders 11 & 12

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Approval of CTC Change Orders 11 & 12 passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart is asking approval of the BG-2 & BG-3 for the BMS Wheelchair Lift and exterior sidewalk/stairs project.
Capital Funding of $26,018.25 was already approved for the project.

Approval of the BMS Lift, Sidewalk/Stairs BG-2 & BG-3

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BMS Lift, Sidewalk/Stairs BG-2 & BG-3 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 #23 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report with date corrections passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Ms. Jones' activities for the month of January are presented for your information.

1-Principal Meeting
2-Principal Meeting
3-Principal Meeting, HS Advisory Meeting
4-Superintendent Meeting, DPP Meeting
7-Directors Meeting, Tina Tipton Meeting, ELV Faculty Meeting, EMS SBDM,
   Board Meeting
8-Principal Meeting, Construction Meeting, FCEA Meeting, WHHS SBDM,
   Primary Committee Meeting, Superintendent Webinar
9-Principal Meeting, Kay Faulk Meeting
10-Administrative Staff Meeting, CDIP Meeting, WRE SBDM
11-Superintendent Meeting
14-Directors Meeting, RTI Meeting, Principal Meeting, G/T Meeting, ASP &
     Bookkeeper Meeting, Teacher Meeting
15-TLN Meeting
16-Principal Meetings, Calendar Committee Meeting
17-ISLN Meeting, TLN Meeting
18-Superintendent Meeting, SREB Meeting, Classified Advisory Meeting,
     Principal Meeting, DPP Meeting
21-Principal Meeting
22-Principal Meeting, Superintendent Meeting, Chamber Meeting, Board Meeting
23-Program Reviews, Principal Meeting, Elementary Advisory Meeting,
     Technology Meeting
24-Program Reviews, Administrative Staff Meeting, Principal Meeting, Sheriff
     Meeting, Primary Committee Meeting, United Way Meeting
25-Superintendent Meeting, Teacher Meeting
28-Jefferson Co. Accreditation
29-Jefferson Co. Accreditation
30-Jefferson Co. Accreditation, OVEC Meeting, EMS Advisory Meeting
31-Principal Meeting, Middle School Advisory Meetings

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, WRE
BMS, EMS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

                                                                Orders of the Treasurer

Date: 02/04/13

Warrant #: 020413

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: 02/04/13

Warrant #: SFS020413

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:

Elizabeth Turner – FCHS – 6 weeks Maternity Leave on or about 2/19/13
Christina Thomas – WHHS – Maternity Leave from 2/22/13 to 4/30/13

Collins Lane would like to sell school t-shirts to the parents, students, faculty and staff.  The funds
raised from this fundraiser would be used for classroom technology and supplies.

The 4^th grade would like to host an Economics Fair to demonstrate their learning of the economic principles.  This will also be a fundraiser for technology.  The students from all the grades will be invited to “shop” at our Fair.  We will ask students to bring small change to purchase items at the fair.  Prices will range from 10 cents to $1.00.  The 4^th grade students will post advertisements of their products in the hallways prior to the fair.  

We would like to have the fair on February 7th  from 7:40 to 10:30

Approve school-wide book fair for Early Learning Village. 

Dates are

Elementary Book Fair (3071582)

04/08/2013 - 04/16/2013

Westridge Elementary School would like to request permission to participate in the Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser for all students on March 18-26.

ASP and PTO would like to hold a dance on Friday March 8th from 6-8pm. This would be a fundraiser for ASP and PTO. I have 2 certified staff that will also be chaperoning.

PME PTO would like to have a  Night at the Museum Fundraiser on April 18th.   It is a fun and educational night at the Kentucky History Center. This was held last year and was a big success.   

Beckee Seals would like approval to sign up BMS, EMS, and EES for a Cake & Ice Cream Challenge hosted by Sweet Blessings and sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream. During a two week period spare change is collected for Sweet Blessings. Sweet Blessings provides free birthday cakes for children living in poverty or have life threatening illnesses.

The class in each school who raises the most per student will receive a cupcake party. The school who raises the most per student will receive an Ice Cream Party.

Four students qualified to participate in KMEA auditions, they are requesting permission to stay overnight in Louisville for the competition.  The students will be transported by their guardians who will stay with them during their time at the Galt House.  Ms. Burnett, instructor, will also accompany the students and remain with them at the Galt House.  Funding for the trip is provided by the parents, district, and booster organization.

The CTC Welding Team will be competing in a competition in Owensboro, KY, on February 9, 2013.  We are requesting permission for overnight stay at the Ramada Inn, Owensboro, on February 8, 2013.  Mr. Shewmaker will be accompanying 2 students, who will be transported by their parents.  There is no cost to the district.

Mr. Harrell and Mrs. Brandenburg would like to take 40 students to participate in the TSA State Competition on April 22-24, 2013, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY.  Transportation will be provided by FCPS/competition funds.  Perkins funds will cover the hotel, registration, and food for advisors.  TSA will pay for student hotel rooms, registration, and food.  We are requesting approval for overnight lodging for TSA students for two nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville, KY.

Dates:  3/15/13 - 3/17/13
Purpose:  Key Club Annual Conference and Competition
Destination:  The Park Vista = Doubletree Resort; 705 Cherokee Orchard Road; Gatlinburg, TN  37738; 800.421.7275
Number of Students:  20
Number of Chaperones:  2
Transportation:  Commercial Transportation:  Please note that the Miller Transportation contract is attached.  Currently the contract is with the East Frankfort Kiwanis Club as they are providing transportation for all surrounding clubs including WHHS, FIS, and potentiall Woodford County.  Students will share buses paid for by Kiwanis.
Funding:  Students / Key Club funds

Dates:  2/8-2/9
Purpose:  Regional Swim Meet
Location:  Lake Cumberland State Park
# of Students:  16
# of Chaperones:  1
Mode of Transportation:  school bus
Funding:  Athletics/District

Date:  2/6/13-2/9/13
Purpose:  All State Band Concert
Destination:  Galt House - 140 North Fourth Street - Louisville, KY  40202
Number of Students:  4
Number of Chaperones:  3, including Mr. Toppass
Transportation Method:  School bus shared with All State Chorus
Funding:  FCHS Band Boosters

Dates:  3/2/2013-3/3/2013
Purpose:  KHSAA Bass Fishing Competition
Destination:  Kentucky Lake / Murray State; 314 Curris Center, Murray Kentucky, 42071
Number of Students:  12
Number of Chaperones:  2 + Each student's parent(s)
Transportation:  Students will be transported by his/her own parent
Lodging:  Each student will be lodging with his/her own parent payed for by the parent
Funding:  Parents / competition funds

Dates:  4/26/2013-4/28/2013
Purpose:  KHSAA State Bass Fishing Championship
Destination:  Kentucky / Barkley Lakes and Murray State University; KENLAKE Marina; 888 Kenlake marina drive, Hardin, KY  42048
Number of Students:  6
Number of chaperones:  1 + parents
Transportation:  individual parents will transport their own children only.
Funding:  Parents + State Competition Funds

The WHHS FCCLA is requesting to attend the state FCCLA meeting in Louisville from March 25-27.  Students will be competing at the state level with their star event projects.  There will be 10 students participating and two chaperones, teachers, Keri Smith and Elise King.  Lodging will be at the Galt Houe in Louisville and transportation will be provided by the school transportation bus.  Students will pay their registration and hotel cost.  Perkins will cover the cost for teachers.  During this competition, students and teachers will receive information on how to better incorporate FCCLA and leadership opportunities into the classroom. 

The Western Hills band would like to attend the KY Music Educators conference in Louisville, Ky.  They would leave on Wednesday, Feb. 6 after school and would return on Saturday, Feb. 9.  Students and band director would miss Thursday and Friday of school.  Lodging will be at the Galt House in Louisville and the conference will be between there and the Commonwealth Convention Center.  Three students, who competed to attend this conference, will be transported to the event by their parent and all three parents should have background checks on file.  Two of those parents, Deena Strunk and Jeff O'Dell will be staying for the conference and acting as chaperones, along with Mrs. Wallace. All three parents will also transport their students home from the conference.  During the conference, students will be involved in rehearsals and performances and will have the opportunity to try new instruments and mouthpieces and search for new music.  The band director will observe rehearsals, performances and clinics as well as searching for new music, instruments and opportunities.  The PMR will be sent to the board next week. 

The WHHS Swim Team is requesting permission to stay overnight at Lake Cumberland State Park for the regional swim meet at Russell County High School on Friday, Feb. 8.  The preliminaries begin on Feb. 8 and the meet concludes on Saturday, Feb. 9.  The team will be leaving Friday morning at 7:00 am and will return Saturday night.
There will be 20 students and five chaperones (including the coach).
The team will stay at Lake Cumberland State Park (paid for by athletic funds).  The team will take a FCPS bus/driver for transportation (paid for by school competition travel funds).  The students will be responsible for paying for their own meals during the trip.

Westridge Elementary School 5th Graders take an end of year culminating field trip to Kings Island.  Their trip is part of the parks yearly education days and offer discounts as well as educational packets that envolve the students in looking at a variety of motion, velocity, highth, and other related concepts.  The trip is scheduled for after testing, May 22nd and can be moved should inclement weather become a problem.  Approval is needed for a transportation contract by Miller Transporation.  Individual students will pay the fee for the field trip with special accommodations for students who may need assistance.

Franklin Co to Anderson Co

Approve for FRC to sponsor a children's author for ELV. 

Bondurant Middle school 6th grade would like to host an on-site LEGO field trip through all about learning inc., dates will be March 21st and 22nd.  Cost will be seven dollars a student, free and reduced lunch students will be offered assistance thourgh the 6th grade teacher account.  Students will rotate through engineering activities, using LEGO kits to build collestion cars, utilizing gears, wheel and axle, along with motors.  Groups will be facilitated by the all about learning staff.  Total cost will be approximately 1,700.00 for all 245 6th grades students.  Students will be given the opportunity to bring there own lunch or purchase a sack school lunch through the cafeteria.  On site location for groups will be school library which is already on reservation.

Seeking approval to use Miller Transportation to the Farm and Machinery Show in Louisville on 2/15/2013.  Contract attached.  Funding for the trip is from Perkins Grant and school-based funds.

Western Hills High School Senior class would like to enter into an rental agreement with the Division of Historic Properties Berry Hill Mansion to reserve for the 2013 Prom event.  This event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9:00pm to 12:00 midnight.  The rental price is $2000 for the event and will be paid for by the WHHS Senior Class.  A copy of the rental information and contract will be forwarded for review. 

This is a $5000 grant to purchase materials to provide sensory based activities for students at Hearn Elementary.

Invoices and pay applications are attached for your approval.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

The Facility Commissioning Group is asking approval for payment of an invoice in the amount of $3937.50 for work completed on the CTC Renovation.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, February 22, 2013 at Westridge Elementary.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:43 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.