Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair

BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

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.

Pursuant to KRS Chapter 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission is making an official FY-2018 KETS offer of assistance. Based on final FY-2017 statewide ADA figures, our first and second offers of assistance in FY-2018 are in the amount of $91,203. Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally by the district.  Funding for the assistance match will be paid from general fund.  The official letters from the SFCC and the planning forms are attached for your review and approval.

Accept the FY-2018 KETS offer of assistance in the amount of $91,203 as presented

Order #2018-387 - Motion Passed:  Accept the FY-2018 KETS offer of assistance in the amount of $91,203 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Out of district travel for Mr. Mark Kopp, Superintendent is attached for your approval. 

Approve Superintendent out of district travel as presented

Order #2018-388 - Motion Passed:  Approve Superintendent out of district travel as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The Maintenance department has a 1999 Ford F-250 that has been deemed unsafe to operate. The cost to repair the vehicle is above what the vehicle is valued.The Maintenance department is requesting approval of the sale of this vehicle. Memo from Mr. Brad McKinney, Director, is attached. 

Approve the sale of 1999 Ford F-250 for the Maintenance Department as presented

Order #2018-389 - Motion Passed:  Approve the sale of 1999 Ford F-250 for the Maintenance Department as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The FCS Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) was developed by an evaluation plan committee composed of an equal number of teachers (or other professionals) and administrators, referred to as the 50/50 Committee. 

It must be reviewed and approved by the local board of education before being reviewed and approved by the Kentucky Department of Education. The CEP has been revised to include required components and language per KRS 156.557 and 704 KAR 3:370.

Approve the 2018-19 Certified Evaluation Plan.

Order #2018-390 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2018-19 Certified Evaluation Plan. passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The 2017-2018 revised school calendar is attached for your approval.

Approve 2017-2018 revised school calendar as presented

Order #2018-391 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2017-2018 revised school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $524,154.27 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project.

A list of subcontractors and suppliers is included for your review along with the application for payment.

Approve pay application #9 to Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $524,154.27

Order #2018-392 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #9 to Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $524,154.27 passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

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 7 (2/22/18-3/22/18) of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

Mr.  Kopp's activities for the month of March are presented for your information.

Mark Kopp’s Activities March-April 2018

Tuesday, March 6, 2018—met with representative of the Grand Theatre; school visits; met with representatives of FCEA/KEA

Wednesday, March 7, 2018—met with student representatives from each high school to discuss plans for Students for School Safety Rally; met with both high school football coaches to discuss plan for reconditioning helmets

Thursday, March 8, 2018— met with House Minority Leadership (Rocky Adkins, Wilson Stone, and Derrick Graham) to discuss legislative priorities for FCS; attended Kiwanis meeting; school visits

Friday, March 9, 2018—conference call with attorney; attended and facilitated Teacher of the Year presentations across district

Monday, March 12, 2018—school canceled—weather

Tuesday, March 13, 2018— Facilitated Administrative Leadership Meeting with all principals and CO administrators; met with parent

Wednesday, March 14, 2018—2-hour delay for icy road conditions; attended Students for School Safety Rally at the Capitol; facilitated School Safety Forum at WHHS

Thursday, March 15, 2018— attended mandatory New Superintendent Training

Friday, March 16, 2018— attended mandatory New Superintendent Training

Monday, March19, 2018—filmed Focus on Race Relations television show with Mr. Ed Powe; attended and presented at WRES SBDM meeting; Board Meeting at WRES

Tuesday, March 20, 2018—Student Discipline Hearing; facilitated first School Safety Task Force meeting

Wednesday, March 21, 2018—School canceled, snow day, NTI Day #6.

Thursday, March 22, 2018—school visits; attended Kiwanis meeting with Hong Kong students; phone conference with superintendents from Scott Co. and Woodford Co. regarding graduation

Friday, March 23, 2018—facilitated weekly finance meeting; school visits

Monday, March 26, 2018— facilitated allocation meetings with all principals

Tuesday, March 27, 2018— facilitated allocation meetings with all principals; attended Aspiring Leaders meeting

Wednesday, March 28, 2018— facilitated allocation meeting with EES principal; facilitated allocation meetings with all CO staff; attended OVEC Board of Directors meeting

Thursday, March 29, 2018— doctor appointment—off half day

Friday, March 30, 2018— school visits

Monday April 2-Friday April 6—Spring Break--Off

Superintendent will share information on district events and activities.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2018-393 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The February 5, 2018 and February 19, 2018 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:  040918       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M033118      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.

Please see attached Pitney Bowes Contract for board approval

The WRE "Wolves Den" is requesting two field trips this summer that will require signed contracts.  They are planning to attend Lexington Legends and The Zoo.  On June 22nd the students will be traveling to the Louisville Zoo.  Attached is the zoo contract.

Joining Hands Family Resource Center

Franklin County Youth Service Center

EES requests the approval for the fifth graders to take a field trip to Kings Island.

FCHS Bass Team requests permission to travel to destinations in Kentucky overnight for competition for the 2017-18 season.

Sponsor/Chaperone:  Dwayne Hancock

Transportation to destinations:  Parents will be taking students or they will be unable to attend.

Cost:  Students will be responsible for any food and lodging expenses.  The coach's hotel room and gas will be paid from the FCHS Bass Fishing Team account.

Trip Dates and Lodging:

3/20/18 Lake Cumberland, Lodging:  Hampton by Hilton Somerset $101.52 per room/per night

5/11-5/12/18 Kentucky Lake, Lodging:  Ky DamVillage $141.98 per room/per night

5/19/18 Jenny Wiley, Lodging:  Jenny Wiley State Resort Park $90.55 night

EES requests approval to raise funds to purchase KPREP t-shirts by have penny war for students to bring in change for each classroom.

EES requests the approval to raise funds for KPREP T-shirts by hosting a spaghetti dinner.

The Westridge PTO is requesting to participate in a fundraiser for our school.  The PTO is requesting to allow students to raise pledges for a Jog A Thon.  This will be held during school.  Each class will participate for a set amount of time.  The money raised will go towards student events and supplies for the school.

FCHS Boys Basketball requests to hold a Youth Camp June 11-13, 2018, 9am to 12pm in the FCHS Gym

Coach:  Tony Wise

Purpose:  Fundraiser for Boys Basketball

Cost per participant:  $60

The Boys Soccer and Basketball teams would like to request permission to hold a summer camp for our coummunity youth.  

Soccer would request permission on Jule 11-14 at WH soccer field.  Ages would be 6-13 from 9  to 12 and cost would be $65.  All proceeds would go towards the mens soccer team.

Basketball would be June 4-6 ages 6-13 from 9-12 at the school gymnasium.  

Approve Western Hills athletic summer camps.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on April 23, 2018 at Franklin County High School.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2018-394 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:27pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.