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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.
Tell Me Something Good
Good news reports from schools/district will be shared.
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.
New Business
VI.A.
Transfinder Transportation Contract/Proposal
The proposal with Transfinder for electronic transportation communication is attached for approval.
Approve the Transfinder proposal
Order #2025-1723 - Motion Passed: Approve the Transfinder proposal passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.B.
Use of School Property for Personal Garden
Joe Stewart of 132 Seminole Trail, is requesting the continued use of a small area behind his house owned by FCS for garden space. This space has been utilized by the resident in the past.
He will continue to be responsible for maintaining the area.
Approve the use of property for garden space as presented
Order #2025-1724 - Motion Passed: Approve the use of property for garden space as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.
Construction
VII.A.
Approve Invoice for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve the invoice for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to JRA in the amount of $6,960.59.
Approve the invoice for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1725 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoice for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.B.
Approve Pay App #10 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve pay app #10 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $89,171.99.
Approve Pay App #10 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1726 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay App #10 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VII.C.
Approve Direct Purchase Order Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve the attached direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms.
Approve direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1727 - Motion Passed: Approve direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VII.D.
Approve Invoice for BG24-331, EES Construction
Approve invoice for BG24-331, EES Construction to Bluegrass Geothermal in the amount of $23,000.
Approve invoice for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1728 - Motion Passed: Approve invoice for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.
Reports to the Board
Order #2025-1729 - Motion Passed: Approve invoice for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VIII.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VIII.C.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for month 6 (1/17/25-2/15/25) is presented for your review.
VIII.D.
Update from Student Board Members
Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.
VIII.E.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
IX.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2025-1732 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
Order #2025-1730 - Subsidiary Motion Passed: Table the Lexington Clinic Contract and approve the rest of the consent agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
Order #2025-1731 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IX.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:031025 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.
IX.B.
Minutes
The February 10 and 24, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
IX.C.
Contracts
IX.C.1.
The Elizabeth Contract-FCHS
The rental agreement with Franklin County High School and The Elizabeth for prom on May 10, 2025 is attached for approval.
IX.C.2.
KSU Youth Development Grant MOU
The Kentucky State University OJJDP Grant for youth development would like to continue with the MOU with Franklin County Schools for the youth mentoring and after school program for at-risk youth.
IX.C.3.
Lexington Legends Agreement-HES
The Lexington Legends agreement for the Hearn Elementary 4th grade class trip on May 14, 2025 is attached for approval.
IX.C.4.
Behavioral Consultant Contract-Suzanne J Anderson
The independent contractor agreement with Suzanne Johnson-Anderson for behavioral consulting and training as needed, is attached for approval.
IX.C.5.
The Foundry Agreement-CO
The agreement with The Foundry for the summer administrative retreat is attached for approval.
IX.C.6.
Miller Transportation-FCHS Band
The Franklin County High School Band would like to contract with Miller Transportation for the out of district band assessment at Eastern Kentucky University on March 24, 2025 for 104 students. The quote is attached for review and will be paid by band boosters.
IX.C.7.
Lexington Clinic Contract
The Lexington Clinic agrees to offer supervision to trainers, provides a physician to be present at all home contact sports and gives our student-athletes care priority if injured in Frankfort.
IX.D.
Human Resources
IX.D.1.
Revised Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Approve FY25 Extra Duty School Salary Schedule
IX.D.2.
Modify/Create Position
Modify: School Psychologist from 87 days to 129 days; funded by IDEA Part B
IX.E.
Leaves of Absence
Leave Requests:
Employee Number: 4672
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 03/7/2025-3/20/2025
Employee Number: 5405
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 01/28/2025-3/28/2025
Employee Number: 3585
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 2/28/2025-Intermittent
Employee Number: 8868
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 3/6/2025-3/17/2025
Employee Number: 4672
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 03/7/2025-3/20/2025
Employee Number: 7843
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 7/31/2025-10/6/2025
Employee Number: 9969
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 08/13/2025-10/13/2025
IX.F.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
IX.F.1.
4H Overnight Trip-WRE
The 4H overnight trip for Westridge Elementary 5th graders is attached for approval.
IX.F.2.
2025 AFJROTC Overnight Trip-FCHS
The trip request for the AFJROTC to attend training and competition at Wright State University on June 9-14, 2025 is attached for approval.
IX.F.3.
College Tour Out of State Trip-FCHS YSC
The trip request for an out of state trip to Tennessee State University on April 2, 2025 is attached for approval. The Youth Service Center will provide food and charter bus transportation for 40-50 Franklin County High School students to tour the campus.
IX.G.
School-Wide Fundraisers
IX.G.1.
Archery Fundraiser-EES
Elkhorn Elementary School Archery fundraiser requests are attached for approval.
IX.G.2.
5th Grade eFair Fundraiser-EES
The 5th grade entrepreneur fair fundraiser request is attached for approval.
IX.G.3.
Lucky Grams Fundraiser-EES
The 4th Grade Lucky Gram Fundraiser to raise funds for a field trip is attached for approval.
IX.H.
Updated Shortened School Day/Week Request
A shortened school day and/or week was requested for 13 students with disabilities. We now need to increase that to 15 students. This request represents the recommendation of an Admission and Release Committee (ARC) for the students based on data from the current Individual Education Program and a physician’s recommendation.
IX.I.
Updated ARC Chairs and Designees
The updated Admissions and Release Committee Chairs and Designees list is attached.
X.
Enter into Closed Session-KRS 61.810(1)(c) & KRS 156.577(4)(d)
KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy.
KRS 156.577(4)(d) Any preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent by the board or between the board and the superintendent prior to the summative evaluation shall be conducted in closed session.
Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Board will go into Closed Session for "discussion of proposed or pending litigation..."
That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated
Order #2025-1733 - Motion Passed: That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
X.A.
Preliminary Discussion Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
XI.
Exit Closed Session
That the board exit closed session
Order #2025-1734 - Motion Passed: That the board exit closed session at 7:59PM passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
XII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30AM on March 24, 2025 at Westridge Elementary.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2025-1735 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 8:00PM passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
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