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.

Odyssey of the Mind - World qualifiers

Rishabh Kapoor - 1st place Science Governor's Cup

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.

Mark Harrell will update the Board on the STEM program.  You can access his presentation at the link below.

http://prezi.com/bhp4b8jbv64i/present/?auth_key=7cqkyc3&follow=m1nu08ve43un&kw=present-bhp4b8jbv64i&rc=ref-4313429

Deborah Wigginton will update the Board on the KIP Survey results.

See attachment.

Approval to use the KIP survey results for the Franklin County Strategic Plan

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use the KIP survey results for the Franklin County Strategic Plan passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Doug Crowe was absent from the 3-18-13 meeting and must abstain from voting on this item.

Approval of the 3-18-13 minutes

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 3-18-13 minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Due to the snow days on February 1st & March 6th the calendar must be amended to change February 15th & March 14th from a PD day to a school day.

Approval of the revised 2012-13 calendar

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised 2012-13 calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

EMS and BMS request the addition of a middle school volleyball coach and stipend, paid with District funds, to be provided for the 2013-2014 school year.  There are enough students interested at both schools to begin the programs and they could feed into and help build the high school programs as well. 

The Superintendent's recommendation is to not approve the addition of the middle school volleyball coaches due to district budgetary constraints

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  The Superintendent's recommendation is to not approve the addition of the middle school volleyball coaches due to district budgetary constraints passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Bondurant Middle School has approximately 45-50 students participating annually in Track.  In the past this position has been paid for by booster club raised funds from both the high and middle schools.  We are requesting this position be created and paid for out of board money in accordance with the supplementary pay salary schedule.

The Superintendent's recommendation is to not approve the addition of the middle school track coaches due to district budgetary constraints

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  The Superintendent's recommendation is to not approve the addition of the middle school track coaches due to district budgetary constraints passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The following policies have been revised:

• 09.124 (Tuition) - Frankfort Independent students will be charged less than non-county students ($1000/$500)
• 09.14 AP.232 (Release of Records) - Revised to be a release form for State Child Welfare Agencies
• 09.2212 (Use of Physical Restraint) - New policy stemming from a new state regulation
• 09.2212 AP.21 (Physical Restraint Form) - Form used for policy 09.2212

The following policy has been added:

• 10.21 Civility
• 10.21 AP.21 Incident Report

Approval of the policy revisions stated in the rationale

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the policy revisions stated in the rationale passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

With the passage of SB 97, each school district has the option of changing the dropout age from 16 to 18.   Attached is a copy of the approved bill for review.  The Board will discuss this option and identify if additional information is needed.

Dr. Grisham-Brown requested a discussion related to options for transporting students to extra-curricular activities.  Information from our insurance company will be shared.  Attached are copies of a Release Agreement some districts utilize when permitting students to be transported by individuals beyond their parents/guardians. 

Scott-Klausing is asking approval of the CTC Change Order #13 -29. The net amount for the change orders is an additional $25,571.38.

Approval of CTC renovation change orders 13-29 in the amount of $25,571.38

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Approval of CTC renovation change orders 13-29 in the amount of $25,571.38 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 #52 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

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

1- Superintendent Meeting, Principal Meeting, Budget Meeting, DPP Meeting
4- Director Meeting, Principal Meeting, Budget Meeting, Board Meeting
5- Principal Meeting, CIA Meeting
6- Principal Meeting, Teacher Meeting
7- Superintendent Training, ISLN Meeting, High School Advisory Meeting
8- Superintendent Training, Superintendent Meeting, ELV Teacher Meeting
11-Director Meeting, RTI Meetings, Budget Meeting
12-Active Shooter Meeting, Principal Meeting, Construction Meeting, FCEA
     Meeting, ELV SBDM Meeting
13-Budget Meeting, Tell Survey, RTI Meeting
14-Principal Meeting, Classified Advisory Meeting, Administrative Staff
     Meeting
15-Superintendent Meeting, District Assessment Meeting
18-Director Meeting, Principal Meeting, Allocation Meeting, Budget
     Meeting, Superintendent Meeting, Board Meeting
19-Principal Meetings, ELV SBDM Meeting, TLN Meeting
20-Allocation Meetings, RTI Meeting, Primary Meeting
21-TLN Meeting, WRE SBDM Meeting
22-Director Interviews, Superintendent Meeting
25-Director Interviews, Program Review Meeting, Principal Meeting, District
     RTI Meeting
26-Shelby Co. Thinking Strategies Visit, Teacher Meeting, CLE SBDM Meeting
27-CIO Meeting, OVEC, Special Ed Meeting, Elementary Advisory Meeting
28-Met with Dwight Salsbury, United Way Luncheon, CIA Meeting, ISLN
     Meeting
29-Principal Meeting

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, HES,
BMS, EMS
FCHS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #53 - 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: 4-8-13

Warrant #:040813

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: 4-8-13

Warrant #: SFS040813

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:

Jennifer Gabbert – ELV – extend Maternity Leave through 3/18/13

Londa Tester – FCHS – 8 week maternity leave beginning about April 1.

Bondurant Middle School PTO would like to conduct a McDonalds night from 5-7PM on May 13th 2013.

The Kentucky History Center has partnered with the Hearn PTA to sponsor a Night at the Museum.  Admission cost is $3.00 with $2.00 going to the History Center.  Students and families will be able to participate in multiple activities including an art show, chorus and dance team all featuring Hearn students.

SchoolStore.com website is a host that more than 400 stores utilize allowing individuals to make regular purchases and then the school will receive funds.  This fundraiser requires no door to door sales, only notifying our community of this website as an option to visit when making purchases.  Our school code would be active for one calendar year and the school will receive two reimbursement checks.

HES PTA is requesting approval of their annual spring fling on Friday, May 17th.  Students and families are able to visit different booths and participate in games while raising funds for the PTA.

The HES PTA is requesting approval for a Spell-A-Thon.  Money generate will be used by the PTA who fulfills teacher request and larger school purchases.

EES would like to have a summer music program to offer its students to be held in June of 2013.  Proceeds from the camp will benefit the EES music program.

The gifted and talented students who are attending the World Competition for Odyssey of the Mind would like to request additional fundraisers to cover the expenses for the trip in May.

• Request donations from local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce
• Restaurant Nights
• School Dances (upon Principal approval)
• Keeneland Table Auction - auction a table at Keeneland for a Derby Day Basket

Dates: 4/26 - 4/27
Purpose:  Softball tournament
Destination:  South Laurel Invitational Tournament
Number of Students:  14
Number of Chaperones:  5
Transportation:  Charter bus (contract submitted)
Funding:  Boosters

Dates:  4/23 - 4/28
Purpose:  DECA National Competition
Destination:  2085 South Harbor Blvd; Anaheim, CA  92802; 714.750.3000
Number of Students:  7
Number of Chaperones:  2 (1 male, 1 female)
Transportation:  District Transportation to and from airport / flight
Funding:  Teachers - Perkins; Students - self funded

Dates:  5/3 - 5/4
Purpose:  JROTC Drill Competition
Destination:  Lebanon High School; 1916 Drake Road; Lebanon, OH  45036
Number of Students:  40
Number of Chaperones:  6
Transportation:  Commercial Bus (contract to come)
Funding:  Cadet's personal funds / donations

Dates:  6/9 - 6/15
Purpose:  Leadership Laboratory Activities 2013
Destination:  Wright State University; 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway; Dayton, OH
Number of Students:  16
Number of Chaperones:  2
Transportation:  Commercial Bus (approval for May meeting)
Funding:  AFJROTC funds

10 students from the CTC Welding Team will be competing in the Mid-West Welding Classic on April 24-25, 2013, at the J. Everett Light Career Center, in Indianapolis IN.  Students will not only be competing but will also have the opportunity to win scholarships.  We are requesting permission for these students to stay overnight on April 24th at the Hyatt Place in Indianapolis. Welding instructor Randy Shewmaker will be accompanying the students on this trip. District competition funds will pay for Mr. Shewmaker's sub and bus expenses.  Proceeds from fundraisers will be used to pay for the students' hotel rooms and food.  The trip will be contingent on the availability of a district driver and bus.

The original 2013 FRYSC MOA is for all Region 5 districts in Kentucky, which the included counties had to approve/sign. The revision to the 2013 FRYSC MOA is a monetary revision for the Region 5 area. Only specific districts were affected by the $60,000 reduction, Franklin County was not one of these.  Any revision to this MOA requires all Region 5 counties to re-sign the MOA. As noted above, there were no changes for Franklin County, therefore the approval is for the district to re-sign.

Approval of leasing contract with Commonwealth Technology for 3 Canon Advance copiers for Western Hills High School @ 48 payments for $1082.00 per month.

Attached are two documents for a college visit to Centre College for the gifted and talented students.  (Cover Letter and Acceptance Letter)

The gifted and talented students will be attending a college visit to EKU and are requesting approval of a transportation contract with Miller Transportation, Inc.  Please see the attached documents for the details of the trip.  The students will generate the funds for the cost of the trip. 

Due to the need for summer preschool screenings, I will need to contract with up to four (4) speech therapists and four (4) preschool teachers to assist in the screening process.  The speech therapists and teachers will be asked to screen children, score protocols, conference with parents and write intervention plans.

I recommend we contract with the staff for a maximum total of 8 days at their daily rate.  The funding for this position will be obtained from IDEA Preschool Basic.

Due to the influx of inquiries regarding services, screening, eligibility and requirements related to the pre-school program and the resulting organizational/clerical needs, the special education department is struggling to maintain regular clerical duties in the time frame necessary.  Therefore, I am requesting a part-time secretary for a maximum of 8 hours weekly from April 22, 2013 to June 30, 2013.

The position will be funded through IDEA Part B Preschool funds with an estimated cost of 920.00.

Western Hills High School would like to create an additional coaching position for the Academic Team, specifically the Future Solving Problem group to help out with coaching and supervising of this group. It would be a one time $500 stipend for the 2012-2013 school year that will be paid from Western Hills High School Section VI allocations.
This has been approved in the past.

Invoices and pay applications are attached for your approval.

The following invoices are presented for your approval:

Mr. Cofield - NABSE dues $75.00
Mr. Cofield - NAHSE dues $75.00
District - NSBA dues $4675.00

This year we would like to extend summer school to the upcoming 1^st graders who will be coming to Elkhorn next school year.  Half of the day (1 ½ hours)the students will be engaged in reading and the other half (1 ½ hours)of the day would be math. We would begin at 8:00 a.m. and end instruction at 11:00 a.m.  The boys and girls would be provided with lunch, as in years past. The summer school would take place from June 17^th – June 28^th (2 weeks). 

 Identified teachers will be in charge of the reading instruction and the math instruction.  I plan on working with incoming 1^st graders who are at risk in a reading recovery program.  The other teachers will use Intervention By Design (IBD), Level Literacy Intervention (LLI) and Reading Mastery with the boys and girls.   There are 8 teachers who would like to participate in the summer school program.  Funds for the program will be provided via ESS and Title I monies.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Hearn Elementary School.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #54 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:19 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.