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.

Attached are two contracts for Franklin County residents being educated in other school districts.  In both cases, only one (1) student is involved.

1.  Scott County Schools

2.  Henry County Schools
 

That the attached contracts be approved

Motion Passed:  That the attached contracts be approved passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.

The Board will consider the possibility of Tim Holt (KSBA) facilitating some community meetings designed to gather feedback about Superintendent selection criteria.

Motion Passed:  To hold Public Fourms for community input for what they are looking for in a new Superintendent and to engage Tim Holt to be the facilitator passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Jami Miller, Director of Special Education, is requesting approval of an updated Special Education Procedures Manual.  The updated manual reflects current Federal and State Regulations in addition to Case Law.

That the October 2006, Special Education Procedural Manual be approved and that all pre-existing procedures be rescinded

Motion Passed:  That the October 2006, Special Education Procedural Manual be approved and that all pre-existing procedures be rescinded passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is making an official FY-2007 KETS Offer of Assistance to the Franklin County Schools of $63,151.  This offer must be matched equally by the Franklin County Board of Education and funds were included in the 2006-2007 Working Budget.  These funds will be utilized in the further development of our Technology program.

Board acceptance of the FY-2007 KETS Offer of $63,151

Motion Passed:  Board acceptance of the FY-2007 KETS Offer of $63,151 passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The minutes of the October 2, 2006, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.

Approval of the minutes of the minutes of the October 2, 2006, Regular Meeting

Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes of the minutes of the October 2, 2006, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

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.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are recommending approval of the BG-4 (Final Approval & Payment Application) for the Elkhorn Elementary Renovation Project.  I have been assured by the architect that only warranty items remain.  The final payment is $139,194.47 and will only be paid upon approval of the Kentucky Department of Education. 

Approval of the BG-4 and payment of $139,194.47 to Isaac Tatum Construction Co. contingent upon approval from KDE

Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-4 and payment of $139,194.47 to Isaac Tatum Construction Co. contingent upon approval from KDE passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.

Ross-Tarrant, Architects are requesting payment of $2,119.69 for work accomplished on the Western Hills Addition and Renovation Project.

Approval of payment of $2,119.69 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $2,119.69 to Ross-Tarrant, Architects passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects are requesting payment of the following invoices for work accomplished on the New Elementary School:

August, 2006              $42,000
September, 2006         $42,000

    Total                      $84,000

Approval of payment of $84,000 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects

Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $84,000 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

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

October 2
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Met with Steve Evans
- Met with Damon Jackey (KDE Technology)
- Attended Board Meeting

October 3
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Administrator Meeting
- Met with Joan Kille (HSE)

October 4
- Met with Myra Vaughn (Architect)
- Met with Tyler Wilson (Engineer)
- Met with Lydia Noll (BRCC)
- Worked at PVA Office (New School)

October 5
- Attended Ceremony at Thorn Hill

October 6
- Attended Bus Driver Attendance Breakfast

October 16
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Met with PTO/PTA Presidents re:  Election
- Attended Board Meeting

October 17
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Community Ed. Board Meeting
- Attended ConnectKY Meeting
- Attended Kiwanis Event for Danny Garland

October 18
- Met with Architects
- Participated in District Scholastic Review

October 19
- Met with Louis Hugg (KDE Facilities)
- Participated in KY-ASAP Panel

October 20
- Met with Charlie Jones, Will Crumbaugh

October 23
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff

October 24
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Met with Architects at Sewer Board
- Attended Chamber of Commerce Meeting
- Met with Jami Miller

October 25
- Attended P16 Council Meeting - U of L
- Attended OVEC Meeting - U of L

October 26
- Visited Alvaton Elementary School - Warren County

October 27
- Attended Special Ed. Confidentiality Training
- Met with Sharon Collett
- Visited Bridgeport Elementary
- Met with Architects
- Assisted with YMCA Fundraising Event

October 30
- Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff
- Met with Jami Miller (Special Ed. Regs)

October 31
- Conducted Staff Meeting
- Attended Chamber of Commerce Meeting
- Attended Reception for Commissioner Wilhoite

Board Hours 

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

SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of November 2, 2006

EMPLOYMENTS:

Transportation:

Roseanne Burger, Bus Driver

Charlene Marshall, Bus Driver

Scott Pieratt, Bus Driver

Community Education:

Chelsea Rowe, Child Care Aide

Sherrise Hollinger, Child Care Aide

Collins Lane Elementary:

Sherri Kozenski, School Technology Coordinator

Christina Monette, Special Education Department Head

William Parker, Academic Team Coach

Martha Mills, Child Care Aide

Elkhorn Elementary:

Carolyn Lynch, School Technology Coordinator

Stephanie Meyer, Special Education Department Head

Marcia Garland, PT Gifted/Talented Teacher

Hearn Elementary:

Kathy Phelps, PT Gifted/Talented Teacher

Lana Hogan, Instructional Aide

Peaks Mill Elementary:

Annette Hayden, Special Education Department Head

Mary Welch, School Technology Coordinator

Westridge Elementary:

Cathryn Carreer, School Technology Coordinator

Joe Lovell, Academic Team Co-Coach

Sarah Osborne, Academic Team Co-Coach

Annie Wheatcraft, Special Education Department Head

Bondurant Middle School:

Paul Elliston, Girls’ Program Coordinator

Amy Frederick, 7^th Grade Team Leader

Jean Gray, 6^th Grade Team Leader

Pat Grugin, Assistant Football Coach

Glenda Lynn, School Technology Coordinator

Rebecca Mansfield, Writing Cluster Leader

Jennifer Meo, Exploratory Team Leader

Kelly Neal, 8^th Grade Team Leader

Matthew Nicholas, Assistant Football Coach

Superintendent’s Personnel Actions

November 2, 2006

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Bondurant Middle School: (Continued)

Raymond Ritchie, Girls’ Basketball Coach

Gary Roberts, Special Education Team Leader

Shannon Rogers, Special Education Department Head

Timothy Rose, Head Football Coach

Elkhorn Middle School:

Eddie James, Assistant Football Coach

Vernis Phipps, Boys’ Program Coordinator

Vernis Phipps, Girls’ Program Coordinator

Franklin County High School:

Brittany Sutherland, Science Teacher

Anissa Johnson, Social Studies Teacher

Chuck Ammons, Assistant Football Coach

Charles Carlson, Girls’ Soccer Coach

Scott Chalk, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

Melissa Cordier, School Technology Coordinator

Drexel Davis, Girls’ Golf Coach

Zachary Donnelly, Boys’ Soccer Coach

Zachary Donnelly, Wrestling Coach

Kim Green, Drama Coach

Terrance Green, Head Track Coach

Art Hardin, Special Education Department Head

Eddie House, Volleyball Coach

David Johnson, Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach

Terry Johnson, Boys’ Tennis Coach

Dennis Ledford, Assistant Football Coach

Kelly McDaniel, Cross Country Coach

Deron McDonald, Baseball Coach

Laurie Meyer, Dance Team Coach

James Myers, Boys’ Golf Coach

Sherri Smith, Academic Team Coach

Janet Speer, Accompanist

Tracy Spickard, Softball Coach

Joey Thacker, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach

Joey Thacker, Assistant Football Coach

Elaine Turner, Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Donny Walker, Head Football Coach

Erin Wiggins, Head Cheerleading Coach

Beverly Wesley, Cook/Baker

Superintendent’s Personnel Actions

November 2, 2006

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Western Hills High School:

Kristi Buffenmeyer, Volleyball Coach

Rebecca Dixon, Head Cheerleading Coach

Steve Fry, Assistant Athletic Director (65%)

Brent Tackett, Assistant Athletic Director (35%)

Steve Watts, Girls’ Golf Coach

Kevin Radford, Boys’ Golf Coach

Career Tech Center:

Jorge Romero, School Technology Coordinator

Teacher Mentors:

Paula Boucher Glenda Brown Lala Brumfield Betruss Goss

Lisa Grim Jenny McCarty Linda Nickel Charlene VanWinkle

Classified Substitutes:

Jessica Durham, Cook/Baker

Samantha Montgomery, Bus Monitor

Sandra Tyson, Bus Monitor

Substitute Teachers:

Scott Pieratt Joan Johnston Stephen Jones Margaret Karsner

Kimberly May Ali McCreary Jesse Moore Rebecca Ramsey

Nancy Thompson Patrick Wells Judith Woolums Laura Stewart-Fleming

Marilyn Grissom Melissa Adkisson Patricia Brooks Kimba Bush

Aimee Cox Holly Crostwaite Sandra Ferrell

Transfer:

Adam Rogers, Franklin County High School, from Special Education Instructional Aide to Youth Service Center Coordinator

Resignations:

Betty Eades, Cook/Baker, Elkhorn Middle School

Terri McDaniel, Special Education Teacher, Peaks Mill Elementary

Allen Padgett, Bus Driver, Transportation

Cathy Riddle, Bus Driver, Transportation

Philda Simpson, Special Education Instructional Aide, Educational Development Center

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: 11/06/06

Warrant #: 110606

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: 11/06/06

Warrant #: SFS110606

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.  Julie Burke, Guidance WHHS
Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 10/26/06-1/3/07

2.  Cindy Chamberlain, Title I Hearn Elementary
Maternity Leave Extension 11/27/06-1/3/07

Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested

Increased enrollments at Franklin County High School have caused some Spanish classes to be too big.  They have asked for an additional half-time teaching unit to be assigned to teach Spanish

Creation of a .5 teaching position (Spanish) at Franklin County High School

The Franklin County Board of Education needs to go into Closed Session per KRS 61.810 for the following:

1.  Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property...

2.  Meetings which Federal or State Law specifically require to be conducted in privacy (FERPA rights of a student). 

Motion Passed:  To enter into Closed Session 7:46 p.m passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

To come out of Closed Session

Motion Passed:  To come out of Closed Session 8:17 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, November 20, 2006, at the Elkhorn Middle School.

That the meeting be adjourned

Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 8:17 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mrs. Linda LaFontaine.