Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson

Natalie Lile, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Champions of the Month

Good news reports from schools/district will be shared.

WHHS and WRE

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 November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes are attached for approval. Ms. Natalie Lile was absent and will abstain.

Approve the November 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval. The following schools have received donations for approval:

Western Hills High School

$2000 donation from KY Coal Association 

Approve donations as presented

Kim Young will present the 24-25 KSA data.

Approve the following pay apps for BG24-331, EES Construction:

Pay app 2 in the amount of $27,015.30 to HD Construction for Drywall and Ceilings. 

Pay app 3 in the amount of $340,416.59 to Durbin Enterprises for Geothermal. 

Pay app 4 in the amount of $226,581.02 to Green Mechanical for Mechanical Services.

Pay app 4 in the amount of $306,310.47 to Rising Sun for Concrete. 

Pay app 5 in the amount of $96,002.08 to Excel Services for Electrical.

Pay app 5 in the amount of $370,980 to Carmicle Masonry for Masonry Services. 

Pay app 6 in the amount of $17,393.40 to Wehr Constructors for Joint Sealants. 

Pay app 6 in the amount of $36,450 to Louisville Paving for Sitework. 

Pay app 6 in the amount of $325,503.72 to Avenue Fabricating for Structural Steel. 

Pay app 7 in the amount of $107,118.02 to Wehr Constructors for General Trades. 

Pay app 7 in the amount of $12,285 to Wehr Constructors for Onsite Services. 

Pay app 7 in the amount of $36,887.13 to Wehr Constructors for CM Services. 

Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331 as presented

The invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval.

Approve the invoices for BG24-331 as presented

Pay App #19 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $233,092.39 is attached for approval.

Approve Pay App #19 for BG23-431 as presented

The attached invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms, are attached for approval.

Approve the invoices for BG23-431

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 4 (11/4/25-12/5/25) of the 2025-2026 is presented for your review. 

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

The November 17, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Franklin County Schools seeks approval to apply for a grant that will strengthen transition services, improve Indicator 13 compliance, and expand collaboration with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and other community agencies. Funding will support a certified facilitator, enhanced assessments, family engagement, and increased job-readiness and community-based experiences for students. This grant will help the district improve post-secondary outcomes and build a sustainable transition system beyond the grant period.

The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant application requests $38,246.00 to support after-school small-group intervention programs using evidence-based strategies for elementary students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in grades 3–5 at Hearn and Bridgeport. Funding from this grant will allow us to hire two reading teachers and two instructional assistants to deliver intensive, targeted instruction in foundational literacy skills. Additionally, the grant will cover the purchase of a Language Studio Classic Kit, an instructional supplement aligned with our CKLA curriculum for grades K–8, including teacher materials and student activity books.  

The overnight trip request for the State Beta Club Convention is attached for approval.

The trip request for the AFJROTC drill competition in February in Frankfort, IL is attached for approval.

The dance fundraiser for the Junior Class is attached for approval.

First grade students would like to sell holiday coasters to go towards field trips.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on January 12, 2026 at Central Office.

The meeting be adjourned at