Franklin County
June 02, 2025 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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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. Public Comments
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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.

IV. New Business
IV.A. FCS Student Voice Committee Presentation
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Student Voice Committee members will present to the board.

IV.B. Donations for Approval
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Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval.
 
Franklin County High School
Stonehaven Construction - $1000 to FCHS QBack Club
Robert Jaynes - $1000 to Boys Volleyball
Glynn Delahousseye - $1000 to Archery

Franklin County VFW 4075-$3552.88 & $2500-FCHS AFJROTC

Elkhorn Middle School

PTSO- $1,175.00 to the Cheerleading

 

Bridgeport Elementary

Backpack Snacks Program

Barbara Mathis, FRC coordinator at Bridgeport, is seeking approval for a donation from Traditional Bank for the Backpack Snacks of Frankfort/Franklin Co program in the amount of $1,718.75.

Recommended Motion

Approve the donations presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1772 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donations presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

IV.C. May 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes
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The May 19, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for approval.

Ms. Jennifer Kantner was absent and will abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve the meeting minutes

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1773 - Motion Passed:  Approve the meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV.D. First Reading of 2025-2026 Policy & Procedure Updates
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The 2025-2026 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA are attached for the first reading. 

No action is needed for the first reading.

IV.E. Approve Communication Systems
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District staff and volunteers must communicate with students through board approved traceable communication systems. The following programs are current traceable communication systems recommended for approval:

ThrillShare 
Infinite Campus
School/District Google Accounts
New School Phone System
Dojo
Connect
Go Guardian
Remind

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the student communication systems as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1774 - Motion Passed:  Approve the student communication systems as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

V. Construction
V.A. Approve Contracts for BG24-331, EES Construction
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Approve the attached contracts for BG24-331, EES Construction:

Trade Package 4, Masonry with Carmicle

Trade Package 5, Structural Steel with Avenue Fabricating

Trade Package 7, Roofing with Burnett

Trade Package 8.1, Glass with Central KY Glass

Trade Package 9.2, Resilient Flooring with Merit

Trade Package 9.5, Athletic Flooring with Martin

Trade Package 9.6, Painting with Simpson

Trade Package 11, Food Service with Dalmation

Trade Package 23.1, Geothermal with Durbin

Trade Package 32.2, Landscaping with Makk

Recommended Motion

Approve the contracts for BG24-331 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1775 - Motion Passed:  Approve the contracts for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

V.B. Approve Direct Purchase Orders for BG24-331, EES Construction
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The attached direct purchase orders for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the direct purchase orders for BG24-331 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1776 - Motion Passed:  Approve the direct purchase orders for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

V.C. Approve Direct Purchase Order Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
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The attached direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms are attached for approval. 

Recommended Motion

Approve the direct purchase orders for BG23-431 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1777 - Motion Passed:  Approve the direct purchase orders for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

V.D. Approve Pay App #13 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
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Pay app #13 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $867,245.86 to Devere Construction is attached for approval. 

Recommended Motion

Approve pay app #13 for BG23-431 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1778 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #13 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

V.E. Approve Change Order #12 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
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Change order #12 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $33,327.88 is attached for approval.  This change order reflects necessary structural supports for the planned sprinklers in the existing gym at Franklin County High School.  

Recommended Motion

Approve change order #12 for BG23-431

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1779 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #12 for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

V.F. Approve Change Order #13 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
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Change order #13 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $25,887.40 is attached for approval. Work outlined in this change order includes a new route and connection point for gas lines and service and Western Hills. 

Recommended Motion

Approve change order #13 for BG23-431

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1780 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #13 for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

V.G. Approve Change Order #14 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
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Change order #14 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $53,143.80 is attached for approval. This change order includes additional work needed between the retaining wall and the track at Franklin County High School. 

Recommended Motion

Approve change order #14 for BG23-431

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1781 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #14 for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

V.H. Sewer Extension Contract-New EES
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The Sanitary Sewer Extension contract for the new Elkhorn Elementary school work at 275 Lions Way is attached for approval.



Recommended Motion

Approve the Sewer Extension Contract as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1782 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Sewer Extension Contract as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

VI. Reports to the Board
VI.A. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

VI.B. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

VI.C. Attendance Report
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The attendance report for months 9 and 10 are presented for your review. 

VI.D. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VII. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1783 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

VII.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:060925 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.

VII.B. Minutes
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The May 12, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VII.C. Contracts
VII.C.1. PEBC Contract-CLE
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The contract with Collins Lane Elementary for virtual coaching is attached for approval.

VII.C.2. Arbiter Renewal-WHHS
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The renewal contract is attached for approval.

VII.C.3. IC Checkmate License
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The quote/license for Checkmate for visitor and student attendance tracking is attached for approval. Checkmate will replace Raptor and is estimated to save the district an estimated $4000 annually. 

VII.C.4. EKU MOU
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The MOU with Eastern Kentucky University to establish a partnership to increase college access from rural communities is attached for approval.

VII.C.5. UK Clinical MOU
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The MOU with UK for student observers and teachers is attached for approval.  

VII.C.6. CSI Commercial Services-Food Service
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The Planned Maintenance Proposal with CSI l for keeping equipment clean and working is attached for approval.

VII.C.7. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)-Food Service
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Intent to Participate CEP is attached for approval.

VII.C.8. Smart Systems Agreement-Food Service
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The Smart Systems Sanitation and Safety Program for kitchens is attached for approval.

VII.C.9. Pro Team Contract
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The contract for menu compliance and reports for school nutrition is attached for approval.

VII.C.10. HQIR Professional Learning Support
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Requesting the approval for the following contracts for on-site professional development and coaching support with MidSchool Math, Amplify, and Great Minds.

VII.C.11. Edmentum Interplay-FFECC
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FFECC is requesting approval of the Interplay quote/contract, which will provide upper level high school students further career exploration options. The Edmentum add-on will be paid by our DJJ grant.

VII.C.12. NWEA MAP Contract-WHHS
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The quote/contract with Western Hills High School is attached for approval.

VII.D. 2025-26 School PD Plans
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Professional Development Plans for each school are attached for review and approval.

VII.E. Human Resources
VII.E.1. Certified Evaluation Plan
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The 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) is attached for approval.





VII.E.2. Modify/Create Positions
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Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules:


Modify: Central Office:  Director of Assessment and Program Effectiveness (240 days/ 30% Administrative Increment) to District Assessment Specialist (225 days/25% Administrative Increment); funded by General Fund


Create: Central Office: Payroll Clerk II (up to 30 days); funded by General Fund


Modify: Central Office: Accounting Analyst (250 days/Grade 111) to Account Clerk III (250 days/Grade118); funded by General Fund


Create: Academy: Behavior Interventionist (.5)/Dean of Students (.5); funded by General Fund

 

VII.E.3. Approve Revised Salary Schedule
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FY26 Salary Schedule

VII.F. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.F.1. Senior Student Parking Pass Camp Out-WHHS
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Western Hills High School requests approval for the annual parking pass overnight camp out. Details are listed below. 

On the night of Sunday, July 27th, Senior students who are eligible to purchase a parking pass for $10 may choose to camp out in the teacher parking lot. Students should bring their driver's license and cash or a check on Monday, July 28th at 7:00 am to purchase their parking pass and pay any outstanding fees.

VII.F.2. Band Trip to New Orleans April 2026-WHHS
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The Western Hills High School Band requests approval of the out of state trip to New Orleans in April of 2026. The trip proposal is attached.

VII.F.3. Overnight Girls Volleyball Trip-WHHS
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The overnight team trip at Canoe KY for the Western Hills Volleyball Team is attached for approval.

VII.G. Update Admissions & Release Committee Chairs & Designees
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Please find the updated list of ARC Chairs and Designees

VII.H. 24-25 School Donations
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School donations under $1000 for the 24-25 school year are attached for review.

VII.I. Surplus
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The surplus list is attached for approval.

VIII. Enter into Closed Session-KRS 156.577(4)(d) & 61.810(1)(b)(c)
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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.

KRS 61.810(1)(b) allows Closed Session for "deliberation on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency..."

KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Board will go into Closed Session for "Discussion of proposed or pending litigation..."


Recommended Motion

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1784 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

VIII.A. Discussion Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
IX. Exit Closed Session
Recommended Motion

That the board exit closed session

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1785 - Motion Passed:  That the board exit closed session passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

X. Superintendent Evaluation
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The Superintendent shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Board. Board members will score each Superintendent standard and share their agreed-upon ratings with the Superintendent.

Recommended Motion

Approve the Superintendent evaluation as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1786 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Superintendent evaluation as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

XI. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on July 14, 2025 at CO.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1787 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:29PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.