Franklin County
March 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.

I.A. Approve Amending the Agenda
Rationale

Special Education is asking approval to add two items to the consent agenda.
1. PME Special Ed Teacher
2. EES Instructional Aide

Recommended Motion

Approval to amend the agenda by adding two consent items for positions

Actions Taken

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend the agenda by adding two consent items for positions passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

II. Report from Peaks Mill Elementary
Rationale

Susan Robertson will present a report on Peaks Mill Elementary School.

III. Report from Elkhorn Middle School
Rationale

Willie Bartley will present a report on Elkhorn Middle School.

IV. Report on Proposed SBDM Allocation to Schools 2013-2014
Rationale

The proposed staffing allocation formula for 2013-2014 meets statutory (KRS 157.360(4)(a)) and regulatory (702 KAR 3:246) compliance.  There was no change in the board policy.

Actions Taken

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2013-14 SBDM allocations passed with a motion by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

V. Update of the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CDIP)
Rationale

Jim Masters will share the progress of the goals, objectives, and strategies in the current District Improvement Plan.

VI. Superintendent's Capstone
Rationale

The superintendent will update the Board of her capstone project as a new superintendent.

VII. First Reading of Policy Changes
Rationale

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

The minutes will reflect a first reading of these policies.

VIII. Consent Agenda
Rationale

The following items are presented in the Consent Agenda for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #45 - 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. Approve WRE Overnight to Paris KY
Rationale

The fourth grade at Westridge Elementary School would like to request permission to attend an overnight field trip through the Kentucky 4H program.  The camp is called Environmentatl Camp in Paris KY and is totally sponsered by the 4H program and content related.  The school currently has 22 parent chaperones attending with 3 teachers.  Students are  required to pay $40, but scholarships can be awarded for those financially in need.  The school would request FCPS buses transport to Paris on April 9th and then return to pick them up on April 10th. 

VIII.B. Approve BPE PTA Night at the Museum
Rationale

Request Board Approval for Partnership with BPE PTA and History Center to raise funds at Night at the Museum Thursday, March 28, 2013.  PTA will charge $3 admission - Ky History Center $2 and PTA $1. Night will include Gifted and Talented presentations, 5th grade students hosting historic games, Troupe performances, Chorus performances, Popcorn and a Movie, face painting, and Book Walk.

VIII.C. Approve FRYSC Funding Request
VIII.D. Approve PME Special Education Teacher
Rationale

Due to some additional students enrolling at Peaks Mill Elementary and their diverse needs we are unable to create a schedule that allows us to fulfill Individual Education Plans (IEPs).  At this time, I’m requesting an additional special education teacher to be able to offer enough resource and co-teach classes to comply with implementation of IEPs.

 Thank you for your time and consideration, as always, for helping support the instruction of all our students in Franklin County.

 The funding for this position will be obtained from IDEA Basic, Part B.

VIII.E. Approve EES Instructional Aide
Rationale

Due to some additional students enrolling at Elkhorn 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 job creation will be obtained from IDEA Basic, Part B.

IX. Adjournment
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:51 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown.