Larry Perkins, Chairperson

Jennifer Kantner, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Champions of the Month

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.

The June 9th Regular Meeting has been changed to June 2, 2025. 

Approve the revised board meeting schedule

Order #2024-1660 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised board meeting schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Per KRS 158.070 - Calendar Committee Elections were held and the following will serve on the 2024-2025 Calendar Committee facilitated by the Director of Student Services, Whitney Allison.

24-25 Calendar Committee Members:

Jovan Bell Secondary Teacher

Cheryl Nance Elementary Teacher

Christina Caul, PhD. Community Member

Audra Hoofnagle Principal

Lenora McGrath Parent

Morgan Wiley Parent

Barbar Mathis Classified Employee

Stephanie Barrows Central Office Administrator

Aurora Talarico Classified Employee

Jennifer Kantner Board Member

Approve the 24-25 Calendar Committee

Order #2024-1661 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 24-25 Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official FY2025 KETS offer of assistance. Acceptance of this offer of assistance commits the Board of Education to follow the statutes and regulations of the SFCC and the Kentucky Department of Education governing the Education Technology Funding Program.

Based on the statewide ADA figures being used for 2023-24 SEEK this year, the first offer of assistance in FY2025 is in the amount of $64,164. Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally or can be escrowed for up to three (3) years. 

Accept the KETS 1st Offer of Assistance

Order #2024-1662 - Motion Passed:  Accept the KETS 1st Offer of Assistance passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve the purchase of four propane buses from Central States Bus Sales in the amount of $628,900.00.

Approve the purchase of four buses as presented

Order #2024-1663 - Motion Passed:  Approve the purchase of four buses as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Change order #3 for BG24-091, Greenhouses to Concrete Construction in the amount of $4710.00 for a yard drain and grate is attached for approval. 

Approve change order #3 for BG24-091 as presented

Order #2024-1664 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #3 for BG24-091 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The revised BG1 for BG24-091, Greenhouses to reflect change order #3 funding amount is attached for approval.

Approve the revised BG1 for BG24-091 as presented

Order #2024-1665 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised BG1 for BG24-091 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

An invoice for BG24-091, Greenhouses to Stuppy in the amount of $60,873.00 is attached for approval.

Approve invoice for BG24-091 to Stuppy as presented

Order #2024-1666 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoice for BG24-091 to Stuppy as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Change order #8 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $4,338.38 for HVAC circuit work at Franklin County High School is attached for approval.

Approve change order #8 for BG23-431 as presented

Order #2024-1667 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #8 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Pay app #6 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $613,631.09 is attached for approval.

Approve pay app #6 for BG23-431 to Devere Construction as presented

Order #2024-1668 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #6 for BG23-431 to Devere Construction as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431 (Auxiliary Gyms) are attached for approval.

Approve invoices for BG23-431 as presented

Order #2024-1669 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoices for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Change order #2 for BG25-083 in the amount of $2,517.30 for a newly discovered need for a headwall at the existing storm pipe on the south slope is attached for approval. 

Approve change order #2 for BG25-083 as presented

Order #2024-1670 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #2 for BG25-083 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Pay app #2 for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts to Oheil Site Solutions in the amount of $382,050.00 is attached for approval.

Approve pay app #2 for BG25-083 to Oheil Site Solutions as presented

Order #2024-1671 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #2 for BG25-083 to Oheil Site Solutions as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Pay app#2 for BG23-433, FCHS Tennis Courts to Tennis Technology in the amount of $152,696.30 is attached for approval.

Approve pay app #2 for BG23-433 to Tennis Technology as presented

Order #2024-1672 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #2 for BG23-433 to Tennis Technology as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Pay app #2 for BG23-434, Track Repavement to Tennis Technology in the amount of $6,300 is attached for approval.

Approve pay app #2 for BG23-434 to Tennis Technology as presented

Order #2024-1673 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #2 for BG23-434 to Tennis Technology as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Approve the following Owner and Contractor Agreements:

1) BG23-433, Tennis Court Repavement at FCHS- agreement with Tennis Technology (original quote approved on 2/12/24)

2)  BG23-434, Track Repavement- agreement with Tennis Technology (original quote approved on 2/12/24)

3)  BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Court Lighting- agreement with Musco (original quote approved on 9/9/24)

Approve Owner and Contractor Agreements presented

Order #2024-1674 - Motion Passed:  Approve Owner and Contractor Agreements presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

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

Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

The attendance report for month 3 (9/26/24-10/30/24) of the 2024-2025 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

Kimberly Young will present 23-24 KSA data to the board.

Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities. 

Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2024-1675 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The October 14 and 28, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

The 25-26 contract for school pictures is attached.

The contract with Musical International Theatre for the Seussical Jr. production is attached for approval.

This is an MOU between Franklin County Schools and Blue Grass Community Action Partnership to support transportation services for students needing transportation outside the Franklin County Schools transportation routes during certain temporary situations (transporting to a facility, temporary living situations, etc.).

Approve the termination of Trane Monitoring and Verification system for all Trane units. 

Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules

Create PME 1.0 Special Education Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B

Create BPE .5 Preschool Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B

Modify ELV Instructional Coach position from 93.5 days to 128 days; funded by ELV ASP 

Approve Revised Salary Schedule

Extra Duty Schedules FY 25

Leave Requests

Employee Number: 3822

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 10/2/2024-intermittent

Employee Number: 4198

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 09/25/2024-TBD

Employee Number: 8765

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 09/3/2024-10/08/2024

Employee Number: 7376

Type of Leave:  MAT

Dates of Leave: 12/2/2024-02/14/2025

Employee Number: 8099

Type of Leave:  MAT

Dates of Leave: 11/4/2024-11/22/2024

Employee Number: 6989 

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: Intermittent

The Special Education Department has a policy and procedure guide.  

Chapter VI, Section 4: ARC Meeting.  There is a need to update the language in subsection 2.  The new language allows for added options related to ARC documentation regarding parent notice.  Modality options for parents attending ARCs (i.e. in-person, by phone, Google meet) have evolved and delivery of documentation will now be more flexible (i.e. actual physical delivery, mail, email) to address and support student needs in a more responsive manner.

Changes are shown in red.

AFJROTC is planning to attend a Drill and Ceremonies Competition at Springboro High School in Springboro, Ohio on December 7, 2024.

40 students and 7 chaperones will attend; this includes JROTC Instructors.

Collins Lane 5th Grade overnight trip request is attached for approval.

Western Hills requests approval for the Spain trip date change to June 2025. 

Elkhorn Elementary School Archery Fee-$87

The t-shirt fundraiser request is attached for approval.

The Holiday Store fundraiser is attached for approval.

Westridge Elementary Cheer Team Uniforms-$35

The following AEDs are no longer serviceable and need to be declared surplus for disposal.  Below are the identifiers of the units.

1.  ZOLL AED Plus- Serial Number X15L802875

2.  Meditronic Lifepak Defibrillator-  Serial Number 34380945

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on November 18, 2024 at Bridgeport Elementary.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2024-1676 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:00PM passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.