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.

New principal introductions

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.

Officer Chappell would like to do a brief update for the board on the status of our Active Shooter Plan/Protocol.

Jim Masters will share the 2013 ACT results.

Per Board Policy 09.15, all school fees must be approved in advance by the Board.

Approval of the 2013-14 school fees

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2013-14 school fees passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

Procedure 09.36 AP.21 and 09.36 AP.1 have been revised. Due to the duplication of information on both the bus request and out-of-district form we have combined them into one form.

Board minutes will reflect that the Board reviewed these procedure changes.

Due to amendments of KRS 61.820 and KRS 61.840 we need to discuss revising our current board meeting schedule. Our Central Office board room will not adequately seat everyone and the acoustics are poor. We have revised the board meeting schedule to change the locations from Central Office to alternate between the two high school libraries.
This item will be voted on at the next board meeting.

We are in a position in which we have to replace one of our mowers.  Attached is a Capital Funds Request for $10,500 for a new commercial grade mower.

Approval of the Capital Fund request in the amount of $10,500 for commercial grade mower

Order #99 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Capital Fund request in the amount of $10,500 for commercial grade mower passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Per the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (Redbook); the Board of Education is to approve all external support/booster organizations in each school.  Attached is a list of external support/booster clubs for all schools except Bondurant Middle School, which are requesting approval. 

Approval of the schools' external support/booster organizations

Order #100 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the schools' external support/booster organizations passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Scott-Klausing is asking approval of CTC Change Orders 43-48. The net amount of the changes is $50,293.80.

Approval of the CTC Change Orders 43-48

Order #101 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the CTC Change Orders 43-48 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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

Approval of the Monthly Financial Report

Order #102 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

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

3-Director's Meeting, Business Meeting, Board Meeting
4-Primary Debriefing, Workshop Prep, PME SBDM
5-Teacher Meeting, State-Journal Meeting, EPSB Meeting, PME SBDM
6-Superintendent Training, HS Advisory Meeting
7-Superintendent Training, PD Meeting

10-Director Meeting, Teacher Meeting
11-PD 360, Construction Meeting, Redbook Training
12-Principal Meeting, FHS Aviation Meeting, Teacher Meeting, PME SBDM
13-Principal Meeting, Teacher Meetings
14-Superintendent Meeting, District PD

17-Director Meeting, RTI Meeting, Farm Bureau Meeting, Board Meeting
18-District PD, Chamber Meeting
19-Principal Meeting, Kronos Meeting
20-KASS Meeting, Administrative Staff Meeting
21-Parent Meeting

24-28 Vacation

Correspondence with Ms. Jones is presented for your information.

EMS SREB award

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, HES, WRE, EMS

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #103 - 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: 07/08/13

Warrant #:070813

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:07/08/13

Warrant #: SFS070813

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:

Amy Nance – FCHS – Maternity Leave – 6 weeks beginning about 7/5/13

Ashley Keys – ELV – Maternity Leave – 6 weeks beginning about 9/5/13

Glenn Hurt – FCHS – Medical Leave 4/6/13 through 6/30/13

Jeanette Sipes – BMS – Medical Leave – 8/5/13 to 9/16/13

Sarah Roos – CLE – Maternity Leave 8/7/13 to 9/9/13

BPE PE Department requests Board approval for a 3K Race to be held on September 13, 2013.  The race will be advertised and open to the community.  Guidelines established by the district's insurance company will be met and documented with the Superintendent.  Debbie Brown (Pro Active Therapy) and Frank Miklavcic will be  advisors  and the race will be run professionally.  Race will run from WHHS campus and Prevention Park.  Staff and students cost will be $10, all others $15 until race day, race day registration $20 (T Shirt to each participant).  Activities after race not determined at this time.  Funds raised will be used to purchase additional playground equipment for BPE students.

8/5 - Back to School Bash
10/26 - Fall Festival
Dec - Penguin Shop
10/30 - Candleberry Candles
All year - Spirit Wear
2/4 - Art to Remember
Feb - Night at the Museum

Hearn Elementary School is requesting approval for their annual Fall fundraiser beginning August 26, 2013 - September 6, 2013.  Money used during this fundraiser will be used to increase the playground facilities to provide more opportunities for students in primary grades.

FCHS Cheerleaders are asking approval to hold a kiddie camp July 31-August 2, 2013. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds help pay cheer expenses for the squad.

The WRE PTO would like approval to conduct a Cookie Dough Fundraiser on Aug. 16.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards PTO. 

The WRE PTO would like approval to conduct a Yankee Candles/Tumblers Fundraiser on February 1. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards PTO. 

The FCHS Cheerleaders are asking approval to attend an overnight NCA Cheer Camp at U of L July 20-22, 2013.

There will be 3 chaperones.  Trip is paid for by parents.  They plan to travel by FCPS bus.

Please see all attached documents.

# of Students:  40
# of Chaperones:  17
Names of Chaperones:

Raye Hurley
Brandon Hurley
Doug Graham
Joan Graham
Charles Shackelford
Janine Shackelford
John Bennett
Kim Bennett
Rick Mason
Sandra Wilcox
Michelle Little
Marty Hulette
Millie Baker
Christy Layson
Laura Hendrix
Robbie Clements
Dawn Cheek

Dates:  7/31-8/2
Purpose:  Football Camp
Destination:  Morehead State University
Number of Students:  65
Number of Chaperones:  10
Transportation Method:  School Bus
Cost/Student: $125.00
Funding Source:  Parents

Dates:  7/10-7/14
Destination:  Morehead State University; 150 University Blvd; Morehead, KY  
Number of students:  12
Names of Chaperones:  Jon Stuphin, Andrea Opell
Transportation Method:  School bus
Funding Source:  Booster Club

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

I am recommending we contract with Hands on Therapy for Occupational Therapy Services as an independent evaluation if needed.

We currently employ an educational interpreter and need to have a plan for providing a substitute when needed.  Interpreters are extremely hard to locate; therefore, I am requesting approval of this contract.

The third year of BMS & EMS SREB are attached for your approval.

School administrators and teachers utilize the AIMSweb software to monitor students weekly progress in reading and mathematics. The software's graphical representation of individual student's progress towards pre-established goals assist individual teachers and school data teams in making effective data-driven decisions.

Renew NWEA MAP contract for reading, math, and language skills assessments used as benchmarking assessments in grades K-8. These assessments provide data to assist administrators and teachers to make inform instructional decisions in regards to individual students and to assist with the indentification of students for participation in Response to Interventions (RTI).

The 2013-2014 SRO contracts with FCHS & WHHS are presented for your approval.

Approve updated Assistive Technology Specialist job description

With the new Core Academic Standards in reading and mathematics, teachers and administrators need assistance in refining and expanding existing curriculum documents and common assessments.  Additionally, the implementatioin of the Math in Focus program, require additional support for teachers in the classroom as they work to move students to higher levels of learning. 

We are requesting the approval of an elementary instructional coach who will assist the Elementary Director in the implementation of the district literacy plan, revising and expanding of curriculum and assessment in the areas of math, reading, and writing.

This will be a 240-day position, however the number days utilized should not exceed 120 days.  The individual will be paid rank and experience from the certified salary schedule.

Funding for this position would be from the District Title I Part A.

Elkhorn Elementary School is requesting the creation of a cafeteria monitor position for 180 day at 2.5 hours per day for the 2013-2014 school year.  Funding for the position will be SBDM Section V allocations.  

Below is a list of staff we are requesting approval to utilize during our band camp this year.  This list also includes the amount each individual will be paid.

Supervisions notes - Weitkamp, Blandford, and Graham will be present along with Josh Toppass, FCHS band director, and Chris Collins, EMS band director, for the entire day, everyday.  Ashley King will be present from 1pm to 8pm.  The remaining instructors will be present from 1pm-3:30pm. Funding is from the Band Boosters.

Flute Sectionals - Jana Flygstad - $300

Clarinet/Drum Major Sectionals - Austin Alexander - $300

Saxophone Sectionals/All Day Help - Charles Weitkamp - $700

Trumpet/Horn Sectionals - David Goins - $300

Trombone Sectionals - Rick Moreno - $300

Tuba/Euph Sectionals - Logan Clark - $300

Percussion/All Day - Quinn Blandford $700, Aaron Graham $700

Majorettes - Ashley King $450

The Franklin County Quarterback Club will need assistance with 6 to 8 referees (individuals to be determined) for our upcoming 7 on 7 tournament held at the high school.  There are approximately eight teams registered for the event. The fees will be $100.00 per referee for the day.  We are asking Franklin County High School (school) to accept their invoices for their services and paid on a timely basis.  The FCHS QB Club will in return reimburse the school per the stated invoice amounts.

The 7-on-7 tournament will be held on July 13 and the FCHS football coaches will be in attendance to supervise.

FCHS would like to establish the following additional coaching positions to be funded by the respective program booster clubs for the 2013-2014 school year.

Football—One position at $2000

Boy’s Golf—One position at $600

Volleyball—One position at $750

Girl’s BB—One position at $1500

Boy’s BB—Two position at $500 each

Wrestling—Two positions; One at $1000 and one at $750

Baseball—Two positions at $1250 each

Softball—Four positions; One at $1000, two at $600, and one at $300.

FCHS girls basketball is requesting the creation of a camp director's position for Joey Thacker to be paid $450 from camp proceeds.

The FCHS boys basketball team is requesting the creation of a Camp Director position for Tommy Johnson to be paid $700 from camp proceeds.

FCHS Boys basketball is requesting the creation of 2 camp assistant instructors positions.  One for Nick Barton and one for Greg Resor.  Each will pay $150.00 from camp proceeds.

FCHS girls basketball is requesting the creation of 2 camp assistant instructors positions. One for Lee Meadows, and one for Tim Courtney. Each will be paid $150.00 from camp proceeds.

The Western Hills High School is requesting the creation of child care assistant's position to work with the recently approved 1-2 year-old classroom in the school's Learning Center.  This 180-day, eight hour a day position will be fully funded by the weekly/monthly tuition that is collected from the children enrolled in the classroom. This program will be of no cost to the district.

PME & EES have submitted their Read to Achieve grants.

Respectfully request getting attached Robotics Grant Interest added to the board agenda for approval.  Mr. Greene must submit the interest form by June 30^th  The grant would pay for equipment and registration for 2013-2014 VEX Robotics competitions such as:

ECS VEX – December 7, 2013

Elkhorn Crossing School in Georgetown, KY

Number of teams 50

6 Qualification Spots for the State Championship

Owen County VEX – January 18, 2014

Number of Teams 40

6 Qualification Spots for the State Championship

State Championship – February 15, 2014

Must qualify through state competition or high state ranking

Number of Teams 32 - May combine with Tennessee and West Virginia to make one large event

5 Qualification Spots for Worlds in California

Invoices and pay applications are attached for your approval.

PME would like to hold a Jumpstart for all incoming 1st and 2nd graders on July 31st and Aug. 1st from 9 to 11 AM. ESS funds will pay for the teachers (all first and second grade teachers) who will be in attendance.

Pursuant to KRS 61.810, the Franklin County Board of Education must go into Closed Session for: 

(1)(c) Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency;

Action may be necessary following the closed session.

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

That the Board come out of Closed Session

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  That the Board come out of Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

Action may be taken after a Closed Session without a public statement of the decision.

Approval to authorize action discussed in Closed Session

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Approval to authorize action discussed in Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Central Office.

That the meeting be adjourned at

Order #107 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:18 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.