I.
Swearing In Ceremony for Mr. Metzger, Mr. Perkins
II.
Call to Order
III.
Election of Officers
Mr. Chance will conduct the election of officers for 2007.
1. Chair: Nominated by: Second by: Motion to close nominations: Second by:
If no other nomination, all those in favor: Yea_____ Nay_____
2. Vice Chair: Nominated by: Second by: Motion to close nominations: Second by:
If no other nomination, all those in favor: Yea_____ Nay_____
3. Secretary: Katrina Kinman Treasurer: Ed Breckel Nominated by: Second by:
Yea_____ Nay_____
After the election, the new Chair will proceed to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
Motion Passed: Chair - Crowe passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
Motion Passed: Close nominations passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
Motion Passed: Vice-Chair - Salchli passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.
Motion Passed: Close nominations passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
Motion Passed: Katrina Kinman - Secretary
Ed Breckel - Treasurer passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IV.
News From the Schools
V.
Public Comments
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.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes - December 4, 2006, Regular Meeting
The minutes of December 4, 2006, Regular Meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Approval of the minutes of the December 4, 2006, Regular Meeting
Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes of the December 4, 2006, Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
VI.B.
Approval of Monthly Financial Report
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 Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
VI.C.
Construction
VI.C.1.
Award Bid for Construction of Sally Gaines Softball Field Restroom Building
On December 19, 2006, bids were opened for the above referenced construction project. Four bids were received:
Base Bid Alternate #1
Martin Construction $220,000 $150,000
Meyer Midwest $195,000 $88,000
E.C. Matthews Co. $164,990 $81,420
Dadisman Builders $221,633 $79,120
That the Board award the base bid (only) to E.C. Matthews Co. at a cost of $164,990 for construction of a restroom facility at the Franklin County High School Softball Field (Sally Gaines Field)
Motion Passed: That the Board award the base bid (only) to E.C. Matthews Co. at a cost of $164,990 for construction of a restroom facility at the Franklin County High School Softball Field (Sally Gaines Field) passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
VI.C.2.
Approve Revised BG-1 for FCHS Softball Restrooms
The actual cost of this project will be about $50,000 more than originally estimated by the architect. The Kentucky Department of Education requires a revised BG-1 when bid amounts substantially exceed the anticipated construction costs.
Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Sally Gaines Softball Restrooms
Motion Passed: Approval of the revised BG-1 for the Sally Gaines Softball Restrooms passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VI.C.3.
Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice - Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects have submitted the following invoice for payment:
FCHS Softball Facility $9,000.00
Approval of payment of $9,000 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Motion Passed: Approval of payment of $9,000 to Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
VI.C.4.
Approve Payment of Architect's Invoice - Ross-Tarrant, Architects
Ross-Tarrant, Architects are requesting payment of the following invoice:
Elkhorn Elementary $1,857.43
That the Board pay Ross-Tarrant, Architects $1,857.43 for services rendered
Motion Passed: That the Board pay Ross-Tarrant, Architects $1,857.43 for services rendered passed with a motion by Stanley Salchli and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VI.C.5.
Approve Agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects for Facility Review
As part of the District Facility Planning Process, and as required by 702 KAR 1:001 and the Kentucky Department of Education, it is necessary for the Board to secure the services of an architect to perform a facility review and estimate.
Sherman-Carter-Barnhart has agreed to perform these services for the district at a cost of 3.25 cents per square foot of building space and will exclude from the fee the building spaces of Peaks Mill, Westridge, and Bridgeport. I estimate the cost to be about $17,500.
Approval of the agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects
Motion Passed: Approval of the agreement with Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, Architects passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
VI.C.6.
Appoint Board Member to Local Planning Committee (Facilities)
The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is charged with developing the District Facility Plan for the next four years and it is due to KDE on April 15, 2007. The LPC is made up of a maximum of eighteen (18) members of which one Board Member shall be selected to serve by the Franklin County Board of Education
That the Board select a representative to serve on the Local Planning Committee
Motion Passed: That the Board select a representative to serve on the Local Planning Committee Larry Perkins passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Tim Metzger.
VI.C.7.
Approve BG-1 (Project Application) - FCHS Structural Improvement Project
Previous information received from the architect indicated that a BG-1 for this project was not necessary due to the scope and nature of this work. However, we were recently informed by KDE that because an architect was used for this project, a BG-1 was mandatory. This work has been completed.
That the BG-1 for the FCHS structural improvement project be approved
Motion Passed: That the BG-1 for the FCHS structural improvement project be approved passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VI.D.
Superintendent's Activities
Mr. Chance's activities for the month of December are presented for your information.
December 1 - Attended AESA Conference
December 2 - Attended AESA Conference
December 3 - Attended AESA Conference
December 4 - Attended KASS Conference - Louisville - Attended Board Meeting
December 5 - Attended KASS Conference - Louisville
December 6 - Met with Shea Luna (Personnel Issue)
December 7 - Attended Hearing for Employee
December 8 - Met with Kyle Sexton at Hearn - Attended Luncheon for Chip Peal (FRMC)
December 11 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Attended KEEIS/Insight Training - Visited Bridgeport Elementary
December 12 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Attended Chamber Board Meeting - Met with Dr. Mooneyhan (OVEC)
December 13 - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Steve Evans - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Melissa Rogers - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Kyle Sexton - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Martha Lail - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Jeff Castle
December 14 - Met with Chrissy Jones - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Donnie Owens - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Charley Preston - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Bob Bell - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Greg Gaby - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Peg Harmon
December 15 - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Chrissy Jones - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Sharon Collett - Conducted Evaluation Conference - Dennis Hancock - Conducted Evaluation Conference - John Vickers
December 18 - Met with Curriculum & Instruction Staff - Attended Board Meeting
December 19 - Conducted Staff Meeting - Met with Charlie Edwards (Deferred Comp) - Conducted Bid Opening - FCHS Softball Project
December 20 - Attended P16 Meeting - Shelbyville - Attended OVEC Meeting - Shelbyville
December 27 - Met with Jennifer McKinney (Parent)
VI.E.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL ACTIONS as of January 5, 2007
EMPLOYMENTS:
Collins Lane:
Jodie Hillard, Child Care Aide, Cougars’ Corner
Hearn:
Lesa Scott, LEP Instructional Aide
Peaks Mill:
Cassaundra Stacy, Special Education Teacher
Westridge:
Rhonda Weber, Instructional Aide
Elkhorn Middle:
Lisa Brooks, Instructional Aide
Bondurant Middle:
Paul Curry, Boys’ Basketball Program Coordinator
Tony Clark, Cafeteria Monitor
Franklin County High School:
Dianna Douglas, Instructional Aide/Job Coach
Western Hills High School:
Carl Millanti, Assistant Director of Athletics
Michael Goss, Cross Country Coach
Bethany Hampton, Assistant Volleyball Coach
April Burton, 2nd Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Courtney Graham, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Classified Substitutes:
Vicki Settle, Instructional Aide
Tammie Paul, Instructional Aide
Harry Marshall, Custodian
Marcus Anderson, Cook/Baker
Mary Wilhoite, Custodian
Tina Cummins, Cook/Baker
Substitute Teachers:
Preston Francois Mary Lambert Vernon Oldham Jennifer Hedges-Markin
Melissa White Amber Brunner Jerry Harris Gregory Rodgers
INCREASE IN HOURS:
Lana Hogan, Instructional Aide, Hearn, increased from 3.25 hrs/day to 6.5 hrs/day
RESIGNATIONS:
Ashley Redmon, Child Care Aide, Collins Lane
Karen Lumbard, Custodian, Franklin County High School
Terrance Green, Track Coach, Franklin County High School
Lesa Prewitt, Instructional Aide, Westridge Elementary
VI.F.
Reports from School Councils
Reports from the schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your information.
VI.G.
Attendance Report
Deborah Wigginton will present the Attendance Report for Months 3 & 4.
VII.
Consent Agenda
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 Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
VII.A.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Date: 01/08/07
Warrant #: 010807
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: 01/08/07
Warrant #: SFS010807
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
VII.B.
Approve Leaves of Absence
The following employees have requested a Leave of Absence:
1. Stephanie Champion, Elkhorn Elementary Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 1/20/07-4/2/07
2. Tracy Thomas, Elkhorn Elementary Maternity Leave (up to 30 days paid) 11/30/06-3/1/07 (approx)
Approval of the Leaves of Absence as requested
VII.C.
Approve Creation of Yearbook Advisor Position/Stipend - Bondurant Middle
VII.D.
Approve Creation of Assistant Basketball Positions/Stipends - FCHS
VII.E.
Approve Support of $1,000 to Project Graduation 2007
VII.F.
Approve Reduction of Contract Days - Westridge FRC
VII.G.
Approve Contract with Ashley Helton for Occupational Therapy Services
VII.H.
Approve Rental Agreement for Use of YMCA Pool
VII.I.
Approve Contract with Frankfort Independent for Instructional Assistant
VII.J.
Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Bradford Square - CTC
VII.K.
Approve Contract with Challenge Leadership Program - FCHS
VII.L.
Approve Student Teacher Agreement with University of Kentucky
VII.M.
Approve Contract for Postage Meter - Hearn Elementary
VII.N.
Approve Contract for Snow Removal with Mac's Excavating
VII.O.
Approve Fundraising Project - Hearn Elementary
VII.P.
Approve Fundraising Activities - WHHS Girl's Basketball
VII.Q.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - Shainey McFarland
VII.R.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - FCHS Softball
VII.S.
Approve Out-of-State Travel - Deborah Wigginton
VII.T.
Approve Overnight Trip - CLE 5th Grade
VII.U.
Approve Math Achievement Grant Application
VII.V.
Approve WHAS Crusade for Children Grant Application
VII.W.
Approve Out-of-State Travel for Marsha Walker, Annette Hayden
VII.X.
Declare Seven (7) Buses as Surplus Property and Accept Sealed Bids
VII.Y.
Approve Instructor Contracts for Winter/Spring 2007 - Community Ed.
VIII.
Closed Session per KRS 61.810
It is necessary for the Franklin County Board of Education to go into Closed Session for:
"Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency."
That the Board go into Closed Session as stated
Motion Passed: That the Board go into Closed Session as stated 7:47 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
IX.
Exit Closed Session
That the Board come out of Closed Session
Motion Passed: That the Board come out of Closed Session 8:01 p.m. passed with a motion by Tim Metzger and a second by Mr. William Cofield.
X.
Anticipated Action Related to Closed Session
Motion Passed: To approve the amended contract and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract or any other related documents passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
XI.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be Monday, January 22, 2007, at the Central Office.
That the meeting be adjourned
Motion Passed: That the meeting be adjourned 8:02 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Stanley Salchli.
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