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I.
Call to Order
Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson
Natalie Lile, Vice Chair
Chuck Fletcher, Board Member
Larry Perkins, Board Member
Justin Watterson, Board Member
Mark Kopp, Superintendent
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Recognitions
Champions of the Month
IV.
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.
V.
New Business
V.A.
Approve January 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The January 27, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for approval. Ms. Jennifer Kantner was absent and must abstain from voting.
Approve the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes
Order #2025-1710 - Motion Passed: Approve the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.B.
American Tower Lease Ext Contract
Attached is the American Tower Corporation proposal. American Tower Corporation is an independent contractor of wireless and broadband communications sites and we currently lease our property to them.
The original lease and amendment are attached for reference.
Approve the lease extension
Order #2025-1711 - Motion Passed: Approve the lease extension passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
V.C.
Magma Math Agreement
The contract for student licenses is attached for approval.
Approve the Magma Math agreement
Order #2025-1712 - Motion Passed: Approve the Magma Math agreement passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.
Construction
VI.A.
Approve Direct Purchase Order Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
The attached Direct Purchase Order Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms are attached for approval.
Approve the invoices for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1713 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoices for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.B.
Approve Pay App #9 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
The pay app #9 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $457,910.47 is attached for approval.
Approve pay app #9 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1714 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #9 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VI.C.
Approve Quote for Franklin County Wall Crack Remediation
The alternate proposal in the attached quote from Dwyer in the amount of $49,494 for remediation of the wall crack at Franklin County High School is attached for approval.
Approve the alternate proposal presented
Order #2025-1715 - Motion Passed: Approve the alternate proposal presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.D.
Approve Pay Apps #2 and #3 for BG23-434, WHHS Tracks
The following pay apps for BG23-434, WHHS Tracks are attached for approval:
Pay app #2 to Tennis Technology in the amount of $6,300
Pay app #3 to Tennis Technology in the amount of $20,716.60
Approve the pay apps as presented
Order #2025-1716 - Motion Passed: Approve the pay apps as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VI.E.
Approve Invoice for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts
The invoice for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts to Musco in the amount of $115,105.00 for lights is attached for approval.
Approve the invoice for BG25-083 as presented
Order #2025-1717 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoice for BG25-083 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VI.F.
Approve Invoices to JRA
The following invoices to JRA for the following BG's and corresponding amounts are attached for approval:
1) For BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amounts of $12,512.54 (FCHS), $13,159.23 (FCHS), $12,897.23 (WHHS)
2) For BG24-331, Elkhorn Elementary in the amounts of $142,784.17, $19,589.24, $169,407.39, and $286,571.47
3) For BG23-433, FCHS Tennis Courts in the amount of $1,212.65
4) For BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts in the amounts of $59,492.75 and $12,281.66
5) For BG24-091, Greenhouses in the amounts of $1,183.33(FCHS) and $1,224.96 (WHHS)
6) For BG23-434, Tracks in the amount of $320.00 and $6,308.86
Approve the invoices to JRA as presented
Order #2025-1718 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoices to JRA as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.G.
Approve Invoices to CSI
The following invoices to CSI are attached for approval:
1) For BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts in the amount of $3,025
2) For BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $3,550
Approve the invoices to CSI as presented
Order #2025-1719 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoices to CSI as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VII.
Reports to the Board
VII.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VII.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VII.C.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for month 5 (12/5/24-1/16/25) is presented for your review.
VII.D.
Instructional Services Update
Assistant Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
VII.E.
District Facilities Update
Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities.
VII.F.
Update from Student Board Members
Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.
VII.G.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VIII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2025-1720 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VIII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:021025 Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs
At the regular monthly meeting of the Franklin County School Board, the following claims and bills were submitted to the Board for approval. The Treasurer was ordered to pay the amounts as indicated.
VIII.B.
Minutes
The January 13, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VIII.C.
Contracts
VIII.C.1.
Accutrain Agreement-CLE
The agreement for Responsibility Centered Discipline training for the 2025-2026 school year is attached for approval.
VIII.C.2.
Main Event Contracts-CLE
The contracts with Main Event for the end of the year field trips for 3rd-5th grade are attached for approval.
VIII.C.3.
Opera for the Young Contract-BPE
Bridgeport is seeking approval for the attached contract from Opera for the Young, performing The Magic Flute on 3/27/25 for all students.
VIII.C.4.
AFJROTC MOU-FCHS
The renewal contract is attached for approval.
VIII.C.5.
Approve Amerigas Agreement
Approve the attached Amerigas Propane Agreement as presented.
VIII.D.
Human Resources
VIII.D.1.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule:
Approve Revised Salary Schedule:
FY 25 School Stipend Extra Duty Salary Schedule
VIII.E.
Leaves of Absence
Leave Requests:
Employee Number: #7847
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 8/15/2025-9/2/2025
Employee Number: #9632
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 1/23/2025-4/1/2025
Employee Number: #9829
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 1/27/2025-5/30/2025
Employee Number: #9925
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 3/10/2025-4/21/2025
Employee Number: #9783
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 3/17/2025-5/5/2025
Employee Number: #9151
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 3/17/2025-
Employee Number: #9163
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 3/13/2025-6/5/2025
Employee Number: #9192
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 3/17/2025-5/19/2025
VIII.F.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.F.1.
TSA Overnight Competition-CTC
Franklin County Career & Tech TSA Group is requesting permission to attend the TSA State Conference at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY. The competition will be March 24th- 26th, 2025.
VIII.F.2.
Key Club Convention-WHHS/FCHS
WHHS Key Club will be traveling with FCHS students to the Embassy Suites in Lexington on March 14th-16th.
VIII.F.3.
State DECA Competition-FCHS
The request for 22 students to attend the State DECA competition in Louisville on March 2nd-4th is attached for approval.
VIII.F.4.
AP World History Trip-WHHS
The WHHS AP World History classes requests approval for a trip on April 21st to the Cincinnati Art Museum.
VIII.F.5.
FFA Camp-FCHS
FCHS is requesting approval to attend FFA Camp from June 30th-July 4th.
FFA Camp:
-June 30th - July 4th
-15 students with 3 chaperones, Erica Baxter, Grace Tingle and Kylen Douglas
-Students and chaperones will be staying at the KY FFA Leadership Training Center, 111 FFA Camp Road, Hardinsburg KY 40143.
-$150 per student. Cost will be offset by spring fundraisers.
-Travel by district bus.
VIII.F.6.
FFA State Convention-FCHS
The FCHS FFA requests approval to attend the FFA State Convention in June.
FFA State Convention:
-June 10-12th
-20 students with 3 chaperones, Erica Baxter, Grace Tingle and Kylen Douglas
-Students and chaperones will be staying at the Hyatt Regency, 401 W High St, Lexington, KY 40507.
-$200 per student. Cost will be offset by spring fundraisers.
-Travel by district bus.
VIII.F.7.
CTC Skills USA Overnight Trip
Franklin County Career & Tech is requesting permission for the SkillsUSA group to attend state competition held at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, KY. This event will be overnight starting March 24th-March 27th, 2025. There will be fifteen students attending and one advisor. Student rooms and registration will be covered through the Student Activity Funds at the school level.
VIII.F.8.
Baseball Trip-FCHS
FCHS Baseball team requests approval for an out of state trip over Spring Break.
Arnold Marlin Classic in Panama City Beach, FL
April 6th- Arrival 8pm
April 11th- Return Home
We will be staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort, 16006 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
We will have 4 coaches & 18 students
Transportation to and from Panama City as well as to the ballpark for games will be provided by that students' parents/guardians.
Here is the information for the Franklin County Baseball Team spring break trip.
Arnold Marlin Classic in Panama City Beach, FL
April 6th- Arrival 8pm
April 11th- Return Home
We will be staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort, 16006 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
We will have 4 coaches & 18 students
Transportation to and from Panama City as well as to the ballpark for games will be provided by that students' parents/guardians.
Here is the information for the Franklin County Baseball Team spring break trip.
Arnold Marlin Classic in Panama City Beach, FL
April 6th- Arrival 8pm
April 11th- Return Home
We will be staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort, 16006 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
We will have 4 coaches & 18 students
Transportation to and from Panama City as well as to the ballpark for games will be provided by that students' parents/guardians.
Here is the information for the Franklin County Baseball Team spring break trip.
Arnold Marlin Classic in Panama City Beach, FL
April 6th- Arrival 8pm
April 11th- Return Home
We will be staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort, 16006 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
We will have 4 coaches & 18 students
Transportation to and from Panama City as well as to the ballpark for games will be provided by that students' parents/guardians.
VIII.F.9.
KUNA Conference-WHHS
WHHS requests approval for students to attend the Kuna Conference in Louisville March 13th-15th.
VIII.F.10.
Band Competition at EKU-WHHS
Western Hills requests approval for 24 students to attend an overnight band competition at Eastern Kentucky University February 20-22, 2025.
VIII.F.11.
KUNA-BMS
The trip request for Bondurant Middle School KUNA students to attend the conference on March 5-7, 2025 in Louisville is attached for approval.
VIII.G.
Youth Football Camp-FCHS
Annual FCHS Summer Football Camp:
Who- kids ages 5-11
What- Youth Football Camp
When-
June 5 8am-noon
June 6 8 am- noon AND 6-8 pm( AWARDS / SHOWCASE)
Where-FCHS
Cost- $60 ( $50 for pre registration)
VIII.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VIII.H.1.
PTO Fundraisers-EMS
EMS PTO is raising funds for scholarships for 8th grade students to attend the St. Louis Trip.
VIII.H.2.
Book Fair Fundraiser-CLE
The updated book fair fundraiser request is attached for approval.
VIII.I.
Update Shortened School Day Request
Shortened School Day notice
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on February 24, 2025 at Collins Lane Elementary.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2025-1721 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:52PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
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