Franklin County
February 18, 2013 6:00 PM
Mid-Month Meeting
I. Call to Order
Rationale

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.

II. Public Comments
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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. Report from Westridge
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Greg Roush will present a report on Westridge.

IV. 1:1 Technology Presentation
V. Discussion on Primary Proposals
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Discussion will continue regarding the two remaining primary proposals under consideration  (P-1 or P-5 at ELV).

VI. Discussion of Estimated KSBIT Assessment
VII. Approve OVEC Strategic Plan Contract
Recommended Motion

Approval of the OVEC Strategic Plan contract

Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the OVEC Strategic Plan contract passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.

VIII. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The consent agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the consent agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #27 - 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.

VIII.A. FCHS - AFJROTC Out-of-State to Ohio
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Dates:  3/8/2013-3/9/2013
Purpose:  Visit USAF National Museum and Tecumseh Drill Competition
Destination:  Tecumseh High School; 9830 West National Road; New Carlisle, OH  45344
Number of Students:  40
Number of Chaperones:  6
Transportation:  Miller (attached)
Funding:  AFJROTC Funds

VIII.B. WHHS - Band Overnight to Richmond
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The Western Hills Band would like to attend the EKU Honor Band Clinic Thursday, Feb. 21 - Saturday, Feb. 23.  There will be 16 students competing and 4 chaperones including the band director.  All chaperones have completed a background check.  Lodging will be at the Best Western Holiday Plaza in Richmond, KY.  Students will be responsible for their meals, boosters will cover lodging and registration. And we're requesting the board to cover transportation since it is a competition.  During this competition, students will apply musical knowledge in their audition.  Students will compete/audition, rehearse and perform.  They will get to work with EKU faculty in small and large groups and attend an ensemble performance. 

VIII.C. Approve Payment of Sherman-Carter-Barnhart Invoice
IX. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6pm on Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Board of Education. 

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:41 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.