Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair

BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

FCS Team Members of the Month

Amber Miller, BPE

Kate Osterloh, EMS

Service & Advocacy Award – KY Association for Gifted Education

Brooke Fell

KMEA

BMS, Stephen Mann

Morgan Wade

Marcus Negron

Ella Davis

EMS, Damon Greene

Alyssa Mathers

Madelyn Shipley

Allison Morrison

Ruth Noel

Jadyn Gilreath

Alyssa Hearn

Anna Dudley

Savannah Good

Jackson Prewitt

Ethan Begin

WHHS, Meredith Goins

Michael Sudduth

Shay Locke

John Bondoc 

Ben Miracle

Shayla Walker

Brad Hughes

Elizabeth Gardenhire

FCHS, Raye Hurley

Boler, Madison

Clements, Madeline

Golson, Stephen

Hammond, Chloe

Nesslerode, Catherine

Parritt, Jake

Sullivan, Cody

Taylor, Richard (Tre)

Thurman, Grayson

Wilcox, Kyle

Winters, Alex

ACDA

BMS, Stephen Mann

Mahitha Ramisetti

Ella Davis

Hailey Martin

Trinity Hughes

Marcus Negron

KenLee Manglicmot

Morgan Wade

Kennedy Smith

Mollie Baase

EMS, Damon Greene

Savannah Good

Anna Dudley

Jaydyn Gilreath

Ruth Noel

WHHS, Meredith Goins

Michael Sudduth

Shay Locke

FCHS, Raye Hurley

Anderson, Liz

Bourne, Clark

Harris, Havilland

Hendrix, Cooper

Morris, Matthew

Boler, Madison,

Hammond, Chloe,

Hendrix, Cooper,

Sullivan, Cody,

Golson, Stephen

Thurman, Grayson

Winters, Alex

Governors Scholars

Veronica Aldridge, WHHS

Carter Stinnet, WHHS

Chloe Greenidge, FCHS

Olivia Hagg, FCHS

Felicia McCroskey, FCHS

Thomas Pack, FCHS

James Smith, FCHS

Richard Taylor, FCHS

Parks Mason, FCHS

Governor’s School for the Arts

Richard (Tre) Taylor, FCHS

Grayson Thurman, FCHS

Jacob Parritt, FCHS

Stephen Golson, FCHS

District Governors Cup

CLE, Coaches Kristen Anderson, Holly Dickert and Ellen Stevens

James Hyatt

Trey Harrell

Sruthi Paluri 

Kennedy Norton McClure 

Ava Hedden

Maeher Joshi

Ryan Roush

Xander Britton

Manas Garla

Adrian Bennett

Mahmood Ateyeh

Ridhi Penmecha

Ben Schrader

Elizabeth Sterling

Holland Riddell

Carson Wallace

Lydia Simpson

STLP

BPE

Braelin Burns – ePublishing – 2nd in State

Evelyn Greijer - Scratch Ambassador 

HES

KATE Product (ebook) – Lakyn Smith -1st Place

KATE Product (video) – Lakyn Smith, Nathaniel Woodard, Jack Ginn, Avery Boler, Dalton Turner - 2nd Place

Web Design – Avery Lawson - 1st Place

WRE

Ben Bayes – Scratch Ambassador - Recognized On Stage

Madi Allan  - Live Reporter – Recognized On Stage

Brooklynn Coley - Screen Capture "Creating With Scratch" – 1st In State

Brynn DeRolf & Bry'e Wolfe - ePublishing "Wolf Pack Poster Pack" – 1st In State

Addison Martin and Marli Gathof - Documentary - "The Hour of Code" – 2nd in State

Gracie Chappell – PSA - "Grow The Dream" - 1st In State

Ben Johnson – Feature Video - "Pollution Isn't The Solution" - 2nd In State

Sphero Robots – “Sphero Hero Vs. The Mad Sewer Scientist” – Layla Roberts, Alex Whitt, Aiden Pearson, Carson Thomas, Kenneth Abbott, Houston Hancock, Zeek Robinson, Payton Spicer, Brayden Widener, Kyeler Bakaric – 2nd In State

BMS

Garrett Foster took 1st place in the state for KSU/GIS Mapping with his project "Ash Tree Problems"

Garrett Foster took 2nd place in state in the Georgetown College Robot Use category with his "robotic egg gatherer"

Josh Welch took 2nd place in the state for the Feature Video category with "Chem Kid Episode 2"

Morton McIntyre walked the stage for being a Level 3 Finalist in the Showcase category with his technical expertise project "Super Tech Savvy" and being “Best in Group”

EMS

Shelby Ogden, Kristen Patterson, Samantha Farr, Michaela Cobb, Jadyn Gilreath Best in Group, Level 3 Finalists Mighty Girls Connect with Tech

WHHS

Emily Brown, Amber Lyons, Quinn Oney, Kaleb Stratton - RCX Team placed 1st in the Region and 6th in the State

Sphero Hero - Savannah Albers, Emily Brown, Cheney Hardin, Emma Staude  2nd in State

BMS Mathcounts

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 March 20, 2018 meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. Natalie Lile was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve March 20, 2018 Minutes

Order #2018-395 - Motion Passed:  Approve March 20, 2018 Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The April 9, 2018 meeting minutes are attached for your approval. Ms. Natalie Lile and Ms. BeLinda Henson were absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve April 9, 2018 Minutes

Order #2018-396 - Motion Passed:  Approve April 9, 2018 Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The 2018-19 Board Meeting Schedule is attached for your approval. 

Approve 2018-19 Board Meeting Schedule

Order #2018-397 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2018-19 Board Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Based on policy 08.113, students are required to attend school for 8 semesters/ 4 years.  Due to individual circumstances, WHHS has a student requesting a waiver of this policy. 

Student 1951598794 has requested to graduate in December of 2019.  This student will have completed requirements to graduate and will receive the Enrichment Diploma with 26 credits. The student has multiple Division 1 offers to play a collegiate level sport and will enroll in college in January to be able to participate in the spring practice.

Approve student request of waiver to policy 08.113

Order #2018-398 - Motion Passed:  Approve student request of waiver to policy 08.113 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Based on policy 08.113, students are required to attend school for 8 semesters/ 4 years.  Due to individual circumstances, WHHS has a student requesting a waiver of this policy. 

Student 1945809695 has requested to graduate in December of 2019. This request is due to personal reasons.  Attached is a professional statement to accompany the request.  The student will have completed requirements to graduate and will receive the Enrichment Diploma with 26 credits.  

Approve student request of waiver to policy 08.113

Order #2018-399 - Motion Passed:  Approve student request of waiver to policy 08.113 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached for your approval is a list of contracts for renewal for the 2018-2019 school year. 

Approve contract and bid renewals for 18-19 school year as presented

Order #2018-400 - Motion Passed:  Approve contract and bid renewals for 18-19 school year as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Request approval of the job description and creation of the position of School Safety Coordinator.  The position will be 200 days at 7.5 hours per day and funded from the Title IV grant.

Approve creation of School Safety Coordinator position as presented

Order #2018-401 - Motion Passed:  Approve creation of School Safety Coordinator position as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Certified Evaluation Plans (CEP) must be reviewed and approved by the local board of education before being reviewed and approved by the Kentucky Department of Education.

At the April 9 regular meeting, a draft of the CEP was approved by our local BOE. That version was then sent to KDE for final approval, then returned with feedback. The 50/50 Committee used the input from KDE to revise the CEP to include required components and language per KRS 156.557 and 704 KAR 3:370.

Attached is the revised Certified Evaluation Plan CEP for 2018-19.   

Approve the revised 2018-19 Certified Evaluation Plan

Order #2018-402 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised 2018-19 Certified Evaluation Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

08.2323 AP.21 and 08.2323 AP.111 are attached for your approval. 

Approve Changes to 08.2323 AP.21 and 08.2323 AP.111

Order #2018-403 - Motion Passed:  Approve Changes to 08.2323 AP.21 and 08.2323 AP.111 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

As a result of the new construction of CLE, there was unexpected water runoff into the backyards of our neighbors when it rained. To resolve the issue, engineers conducted a topographic survey to determine a permanent resolution.

Wehr Constructors is requesting payment in the amount of $1,060.00 for this service. The cost was allocated for on line 15 of the BG3 as Statement of Probable Cost - Property & Topographic Survey.

A copy of the invoice along with the survey are attached for your review.

Approve payment to Wehr Constructors in the amount of $1,060.00 for the topographic survey

Order #2018-404 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment to Wehr Constructors in the amount of $1,060.00 for the topographic survey passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $740,836.78 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project.

The application for payment, a list of subcontractors and other documentation is attached for your review. 

Approve pay application #10 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $740,836.78

Order #2018-405 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #10 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $740,836.78 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached is documentation breaking down recent changes to the scope of work on the new Collins Lane Elementary School.  The breakdown includes deducts and credits for various items.  The overall change order results in a credit of $4,434.93 back to Franklin County Schools. 

Approve change order #5 from Wehr Constructors, resulting in a credit of $4,434.93

Order #2018-406 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #5 from Wehr Constructors, resulting in a credit of $4,434.93 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 8 (3/23/18 - 4/27/18) of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

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

Mark Kopp’s Activities April-May 2018

Tuesday, April 10, 2018—school visits; presentation to MS Teacher of the Year at Bondurant MS; facilitated meetings of the Classified, Certified, and Parent Advisory Councils

Wednesday, April 11, 2018—school visits and walk throughs; attended WHHS baseball and softball games

Thursday, April 12, 2018— attended Kiwanis meeting; school visits; attended First Annual District Employee Recruitment Fair

Friday, April 13, 2018—facilitated weekly finance meeting; school visits; attended WHHS baseball game

Monday, April 16, 2018—met with KEA Uniserv Director; met with employee for leadership interview project

Tuesday, April 17, 2018— facilitated interviews for Assistant Superintendent position

Wednesday, April 18, 2018—facilitated interviews for CTC principal position; attended 1^st grade classroom academy at PMES; attended Volunteer Luncheon at ELV; attended first day of Reading Pals initiative at EES

Thursday, April 19, 2018— school visits—CTC and FCHS; presented at Chamber Leadership day on work ethic and education initiative

Friday, April 20, 2018— facilitated weekly finance meeting; attended CLES 50^th Anniversary celebration

Saturday, April 21, 2018—attended FCHS baseball game; attended county tennis tournament; volunteered as celebrity waiter for Franklin County Humane Society

Monday, April 23, 2018—Board Meeting at FCHS

Tuesday, April 24, 2018—facilitated meeting of HS principals for graduation logistics; met with Houston Barber, FIS superintendent; facilitated 2^nd meeting of the School Safety Task Force

Wednesday, April 25, 2018—attended OVEC Board meeting; school visits.

Thursday, April 26, 2018—school visits; met with parent

Friday, April 27, 2018—facilitated weekly finance meeting; facilitated evaluation meeting; attended WHHS softball game

Monday, April 30, 2018— met with various CO staff members; attended softball game; attended tennis match

Tuesday, May 1, 2018— facilitated evaluation meetings with principals in their schools (WRES, CLES, WHHS, BMS, BPES)

Wednesday, May 2, 2018— facilitated evaluation meetings with principals in their schools (Academy, ELV); met with representatives of FFA/Ag community to discuss Ag education at BMS; attended tennis match

Thursday, May 3, 2018— facilitated evaluation meetings with principals in their schools (FCHS); attended foods class at WHHS; attended construction progress meeting at CLES

Friday, May 4, 2018— facilitated evaluation meetings with principals in their schools (HES, PMES, EES); phone conference with Jan Lantz as part of new superintendent training

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 #2018-407 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The April 23, 2018 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee Number: 6754

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #: 050518        Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M043018      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.

The Memorandum of Agreement between FCS and NKU for Kris Jarboe to serve as Regional Coordinator during the 2018-2019 school year is attached for your approval. 

Bondurant Middle School is requesting permission for FCS to contract with the following accompanist at the listed fees for Chorale performances in 2017 - 2018. The fees will be paid for out of Choral funds.

David Huges - $130.00

Greg Hardison - $130.00

Approval of APEX credit recovery software (second year using it with WHHS, FCHS and Academy)

Approval of CERT (ACT prep software)

Approve

Grant application attached. 

Hearn is requesting the creation of a part-time childcare aide position to be paid from ASP funds.

We are requesting approval to changes to the following job descriptions:

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Change title to Career and Technical Center Principal and make corrections to 'Minimum Qualifications.'

District Assessment Coordinator:  Change title to Director of Assessment and Program Effectiveness.

Director of Middle/High School Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment:  Change title to Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

The following changes to contract days or hours are requested for the 2018-2019 school year:

EE - School Secretary - reduce from 7.5 hrs/day X 225 days to 7 hrs/day X 225 days

FCHS - Custodian - reduce from 8 hrs/day X 250 days to 7.5 hrs/day X 250 days

BPE - Custodian - increase from 7 hrs/day X 250 days to 8 hrs/day X 250 days

BPE - Custodian - decrease from 7 hrs/day X 250 days to 6 hrs/day X 250 days

CO - Payroll Clerk - increase from 5 hrs/day X 250 days to 8 hrs/day X 250 days

Band and Chorus are requesting permission to travel out of state on Saturday, May 19th. Band and Chorus along with students will cover the cost. We are requesting FCS transportation.

Fifth grade would like approval for an overnight trip on May 16 to Louisville Science Center.

The trip expense will be paid by school and students. 

Pie in the face fundraiser for EMS. 

Student will put change in jars and the most money collected from a class will select a student to pie a teacher in the face. 

Money raised will go towards 8th grade prom and promotion ceremony. 

PLTW teacher, Mr. Glenn Walker is requesting approval to have a 2018 STEM Camp at Franklin County Career and Technical Center during June 4-8, 2018.  Middle school-aged boys and girls will be participating in the camp.  The STEM Camp utilizes PLTW's project-based, hands-on, and real-world problem solving approach t STEM learning.  Camp will be Monday, June 4th - Friday, June 8th, 2018 9 am - 3pm each day at Franklin County Career & Technical Center in the STEM lab.  Cost will be $125 per student attending camp. Members will be limited to the first 25 FCPS incoming 6-8 grade students on a first come, first serve basis.  Attached is all the paperwork on the STEM Camp.

Requesting board approval for the EMS/FCHS Summer Instrumental Lessons Program. This program an offered to instrumental music students who wish to have private instruction during the summer months to help continue their musical growth.

·         Program will run for 6 weeks in the summer (June 12-July 19)

·         Lessons will be held Tues/Wed/Thurs at Crestwood Baptist Church

·         This is voluntary program where parents/students sign up for participation.

·         Cost per student is $60. The FCHS Band Boosters will subsidize the program and provide $30 per student who registers.

·         Student fees will go through the Band Booster organization. Monies will go through boosters to FCS and instructors will be paid by Franklin County Schools.

·         Instructors will complete background checks, as well as W9’s and the FCS Standard Invoice for payment purposes.

Summer Baseball Camp

Who: Ages 6-13

When: June 11th, 12th & 13th

Registration at 8:00 am on June 11th

Camp will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every day

Where: Western Hills High School Baseball Field

Cost: $60 for one player; discounts provided for siblings

Youth Football Camp

June 11-14 from 5-6:30 pm 

Grades 1-6

Western Hills Practice field

Approve Summer Baseball and Football Camp

Bondurant Middle School is requesting permission to host a  Minecraft Camp on July 16-20 from 8:00 - 4:30. A school style breakfast and lunch will be provided to students. The cost of the camp will be $150.00. The funds raised will be used to support Makerspace hands-on activities throughout the 2018-2019 school year in the Media Center.

FCHS Dance Team requests permission to hold a youth "Dance Camp" at FCHS June 11-14, 2018.

Coach:  Kayla Fallis

Purpose:  Fundraiser for Dance Team

Cost per participant:  $65.00

Please approve attached Title IX Report.  

Please approve attached Title IX Report.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on May 21, 2018 at Bridgeport Elementary. 

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2018-408 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:47pm passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.