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I.
Call to Order
Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair
BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair
Chuck Fletcher, Board Member
Natalie Lile, Board Member
Justin Watterson, Board Member
Mark Kopp, Superintendent
II.
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.
III.
New Business
III.A.
2018-2019 Salary Schedules
Attached are the 2018-2019 salary schedules for your review and approval. These schedules reflect a 1% raise.
Approve 2018-2019 Salary Schedules as presented
Order #2018-409 - Motion Passed: Approve 2018-2019 Salary Schedules as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
III.B.
Approve May 7, 2018 Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from May 7, 2018 meeting are attached for your approval. Ms. BeLinda Henson was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.
Approve May 7, 2018 meeting minutes
III.C.
Approve May 21, 2018 Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the May 21, 2018 meeting are attached for your approval. Ms. Jennifer Grisham Brown was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.
Approve May 21, 2018 meeting minutes
Order #2018-410 - Motion Passed: Approve May 21, 2018 meeting minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
III.D.
2nd Reading - Approval of Policy 03.122 and 03.222
Changes to policy 03.122 and 03.222 are attached for your review. These changes would increase the number of holidays for employees. The changes are recommended in an effort to be more competitive with surrounding districts.
Approve changes to policy 03.122 and 03.222 as presented
Order #2018-411 - Motion Passed: Approve changes to policy 03.122 and 03.222 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.
Construction
IV.A.
Wehr Constructors Pay App #11
Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $773,889.48 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 $773,889.48 for work completed on the new CLE construction.
Order #2018-412 - Motion Passed: Approve pay application #10 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $773,889.48 for work completed on the new CLE construction. passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.B.
JRA Architects Invoice
JRA Architects is requesting payment in the amount of $10,130.74 for professional services provided for the new Collins Lane Elementary construction.
A copy of the invoice is attached for your review.
Approve payment in the amount of $10,130.74 to JRA Architects for professional fees related to the new CLE construction.
Order #2018-413 - Motion Passed: Approve payment in the amount of $10,130.74 to JRA Architects for professional fees related to the new CLE construction. passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.C.
FCHS Secure Vestibule Drawings
Attached are the drawings from RTA for the secure vestibule entry at FCHS.
Approve drawings for secure vestibule entry at FCHS.
Order #2018-414 - Motion Passed: Approve drawings for secure vestibule entry at FCHS. passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
V.
Reports to the Board
V.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
V.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
V.C.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for months 9 and 10 (4/28/18 - 6/6/18) of the 2017-2018 fiscal year is presented for your review.
V.D.
Superintendent's Activities
Mr. Kopp's activities for the month of May are presented for your information.
Mark Kopp’s Activities May-June 2018
Tuesday, May 8, 2018—school visits; commissioner webinar; met with parent; attended baseball and softball games
Wednesday, May 9, 2018—school visits and walk throughs; CO meetings
Thursday, May 10, 2018— attended Kiwanis meeting; school visits; attended and spoke at Retirement Reception
Friday, May 11, 2018—facilitated weekly finance meeting; school visits; met with parent
Monday, May 14, 2018—multiple meetings at CO with different stakeholders
Tuesday, May 15, 2018—Peaks Mill visit and video recording; meeting at Plant Board for energy efficiency
Wednesday, May 16, 2018—commissioner webinar; school visits
Thursday, May 17, 2018— multiple meetings at CO involving numerous stakeholders
Friday, May 18, 2018— facilitated weekly finance meeting; attended Peaks Mill for teacher award; spoke at Independence Bank grand opening
Monday, May 21, 2018—attended Bridgeport morning meeting for teacher award; presented Capstone at Board Meeting at Bridgeport ES
Tuesday, May 22, 2018—met with employee; phone conference regarding video project; attended graduation planning meeting at Alltech Arena
Wednesday, May 23, 2018—attended graduation ceremony for the Academy at Paul Sawyier Library; commissioner webinar
Thursday, May 24, 2018—school visits (Hearn, ELV; Elkhorn ES, Bondurant MS); attended Backpack Snacks Appreciation Event
Friday, May 25, 2018—attended FCHS Awards Day; attended EMS Awards Day; attended Reading Pals meeting at CO; attended retirement reception
Monday, May 28, 2018— Memorial Day--OFF
Tuesday, May 29, 2018—met with Board Chair; met with Trampus, John Fields, and representatives of Harshaw Trane for update on lighting project (part of performance contract); facilitated interviews for School Safety Coordinator
Wednesday, May 30, 2018— filmed video segment for Judge Executive’s office; met with Chamber for IMPACT update; attended Maintenance Department cookout
Thursday, May 31, 2018— attended Team Building Day for Transportation Department; met with Arthur McKee
Friday, June 1, 2018— facilitated weekly finance meeting
V.E.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information regarding activities and events in the district.
VI.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2018-415 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.A.
Approve Leaves of Absence
Employee: 2664
Medical Leave
05/17/2018 - end of school year
VI.B.
Approve Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #: 060418 Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs
Warrant #: M053118 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.
VI.C.
Approve Contracts
VI.C.1.
KAGAN Workshop Contract
Please approve the attached KAGAN Contract for a Cooperative Learning Workshop to be held at Elkhorn Middle School in Summer 2018. This workshop will be paid for using Federal Title II funds and will be attended by EMS faculty. 10 spots will be reserved for participants from BMS, WHHS, and FCHS.
VI.C.2.
Approve Midway University MOA for Dual Credit
Request to approve Midway University MOA for Dual Credit.
VI.C.3.
Vending Contract - Berrys Corporation, LLC.
Request for approval of attached contract with Berrys Corporation, LLC. to provide vending machines for the district.
VI.C.4.
Frankfort Independent Schools - Contract
Request for approval of attached contract with Frankfort Independent Schools to provide services for hearing impaired students.
VI.C.5.
Locally Operated Career & Tech Center MOA
Request for approval of attached MOA with The Kentucky Department of Education for the 2018-2019 locally operated Career & Technical Education Center.
VI.C.6.
Read to Achieve Grant MOA
Request approval of attached MOA with The Kentucky Department of Education for the 2018-2019 Read to Achieve Grant.
VI.C.7.
RTA Assurance - WRE
Attached is the Westridge Elementary's RTA Assurance statement for the 2018-19 school year. By signing the assurance statement we are stating that we will continue to follow the guidelines set for in the grant. The RTA grant covers most of the salary of a specialized reading interventionist and requires us to build capacity in the primary by adding an additional teacher for additional reading training each year.
VI.C.8.
RTA Assurance - BPE
BPE is requesting board approval for our 2018-19 Assurance Statement for our Read to Achieve grant.
VI.C.9.
Taylor Tours Contract - WHHS
The Western Hills High School Band would like to request permission to attend an overnight/Out of State trip to New York During the 2018-19 Spring Break. We would request permission to enter into a contract with Taylor Tours (contract attached). Students would be allowed to opportunity to fund raise funds to attend as well as the boosters helping.
VI.C.10.
DJJ Contract - ACA
Please approve the contract with the Department of Juvenile Justice with the Academy.
VI.C.11.
RTA Assurance - CLE
VI.C.12.
Freedom Tours Contract - GT
VI.C.13.
ABRI Agreement - EES
EES would like to re-enter into an agreement with ABRI to continue to improve our academic and behavioral programs for the 2018-2019 school year.
VI.C.14.
RTA Assurance - ELV
VI.C.15.
2018-19 PEBC Contract
Please approve the 2018-19 PEBC contract to provide 9 days of leadership coaching for administrators and instructional coaches. Building capacity through leadership coaching will have an impact in all schools. Federal funds will cover the costs of the contract. See attachment for details.
VI.C.16.
CBWTP 2018-19
The Community Work Transition Program is a cooperative effort between local school districts, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky (IHDI) to assist eligible students with pre-employment transition services to all students with disabilities starting with the most significantly disabled first from high school to employment. We have participated in this program for the last 16 years and I am recommending we continue to offer this program as this will help students obtain a Career Work Experience Certification.
VI.C.17.
Health Department Contract - School Nurses
VI.C.18.
Community Education Grant MOA
Attached for your approval is the MOA with The Kentucky Department of Education for the Community Education Grant.
VI.D.
Approve Grants
VI.D.1.
MAF Grant Amendment to Budget - CLE
VI.E.
Create/Modify Positions
VI.E.1.
Create Instructional Coach Position
Approve creation of Instructional Coach position to work 110 days. This position will serve multiple schools and the salary will be provided by federal funding.
VI.E.2.
Create Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Position
Approve creation of Reading Recovery Teacher Leader position to work 50 days. This interim position will be created to maintain our district's Reading Recovery Programs and serve as the continuing contact trainer for current Reading Recovery teachers in our district and surrounding districts as needed. The salary for this position will be provided by federal funding.
VI.E.3.
Create Instructional Coach Position
Approve creation of Instructional Coach position to work 187 days. This instructional coach position will serve multiple schools and the salary will be covered by federal funding.
VI.F.
Approve Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.F.1.
National BETA Convention - WHHS
Western Hills High School had three students that qualified for the National BETA Convention in Savannah, GA. The parents will be taking care of transportation and Lodging. BETA will pay for the teacher chaperone. Lorrie Fraley will be attending with the students. The dates are June 16-June 20th.
Approve overnight trip for WH to attend the National BETA Convention.
VI.F.2.
Band Trip - WHHS
The Western Hills High School Band would like to request permission to attend an overnight/Out of State trip to New York During the 2018-19 Spring Break. We would request permission to enter into a contract with Taylor Tours (contract attached under "Approve Contracts"). Students would be allowed to opportunity to fund raise funds to attend as well as the boosters helping.
VI.F.3.
Night at the Museum Overnight Trip - GT
VI.G.
FCHS Fieldhouse Surplus
Please see attached list/photos of surplus items for the FCHS Fieldhouse weight room.
VII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on June 18, 2018 at Elkhorn Middle School.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2018-416 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:14pm passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
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