Franklin County
July 09, 2018 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair

BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

 

I.A. Amend Agenda
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Amend agenda to remove the following items:

IV.A Architect Agreement

IV.B Revised BG-1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Project

 

Recommended Motion

Amend agenda to remove items IV.A Architect Agreement and IV.B Revised BG-1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Project

Actions Taken

Order #2018-433 - Motion Passed:  Amend agenda to remove items IV.A Architect Agreement and IV.B Revised BG-1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Project passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

II. 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.

III. New Business
III.A. Annual Data Security Required Update
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702 KAR 1:170 requires that districts must annually acknowledge to their board that they have reviewed the latest best practice guide for data security. This is a summary of some of the practices that we employ to insure data security.

III.B. Boys Golf-External Account - WHHS
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The WHHS Boys Golf Team has provided the necessary documents to have an external booster account.  They are requesting approval to do so. 

 

Recommended Motion

Approve Boys Golf Team to open an external booster account

Actions Taken

Order #2018-434 - Motion Passed:  Approve Boys Golf Team to open an external booster account passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

III.C. Athletic Fees EMS 2018-19
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2018-2019 fees for Elkhorn Middle School athletics are attached for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve EMS 2018-19 Athletic Fees

Actions Taken

Order #2018-435 - Motion Passed:  Approve EMS 2018-19 Athletic Fees passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

III.D. Bond of Depository
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Per KRS 160.570. Each board of education shall appoint a bank, trust company, or savings and loan association to serve as its depository.  According to the administrative regulation, by July 1 of each year the depository selected shall, before entering upon its duties, execute bond for the faithful performance of its duties, to be approved by the local board of education and the Commissioner of Education. Security for the bond shall be deposited with an escrow agent in an amount equal to the penal sum of the bond. Per KRS 41.240 (4), and (5) the securities and obligations shall consist of United States Government Bonds, Kentucky School Revenue Bonds, or Federal Government Agency Obligations, including obligations listed in KRS 66.480 (1)(c).

Recommended Motion

Approve the attached Bond of Depository

Actions Taken

Order #2018-436 - Motion Passed:  Approve the attached Bond of Depository passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

III.E. Salary Schedules
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Attached are 2018-2019 corrected salary schedules for classified pay, extra duties and directors.  

Recommended Motion

Approve salary schedules as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #2018-437 - Motion Passed:  Approve salary schedules as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV. Construction
IV.A. Architect Agreement
Recommended Motion

Approve the proposal from Studio Kremer as presented

IV.B. Revised BG-1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Project
Recommended Motion

Approve revised BG-1 for Guaranteed Energy Savings Project

IV.C. Change Order #6 Collins Lane Elementary
Rationale

Wehr Constructors are recommending approval of Change Order #6 for Collins Lane Elementary School at a cost of $12,520.98.  Attached is a breakdown of specific costs.  

Recommended Motion

Approve Change Order #6 for Collins Lane Elementary for $12,520.98.

Actions Taken

Order #2018-438 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order #6 for Collins Lane Elementary for $12,520.98 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

IV.D. CDI Pay Application #9
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CDI is requesting payment in the amount $8,723.06 for services rendered.  Invoice attached.

Recommended Motion

Approve CDI pay application #9 in the amount of $8,723.06

Actions Taken

Order #2018-439 - Motion Passed:  Approve CDI pay application #9 in the amount of $8,723.06 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

IV.E. RTA Invoice
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Requesting $310.00 for professional services in the month of June 2018 for BMS canopy.  Invoice attached.

Recommended Motion

Approve RTA pay application 1824 in the amount of $310.00

Actions Taken

Order #2018-440 - Motion Passed:  Approve RTA pay application 1824 in the amount of $310.00 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IV.F. Approve Pay Application #12 for Wehr Constructors
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Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $792,251.98 for subcontractors and materials used for the new Collins Lane Elementary project.

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

Recommended Motion

Approve pay application #12 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $792,251.98.

Actions Taken

Order #2018-441 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #12 for Wehr Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $792,251.98. passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

V. Reports to the Board
V.A. May 2018 Financial Report
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Attached is the May 2018 Financial Report for your review and approval.  

Recommended Motion

Approve the May 2018 financial report as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #2018-442 - Motion Passed:  Approve the May 2018 financial report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

V.B. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

V.C. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

V.D. Superintendent Report
VI. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2018-443 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

VI.A. Approve Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number: 6754

Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: extend through 06/26/2018
 
Employee Number: 5637
Type of Leave: Maternity 
Dates of Leave: 08.08.2018 - 10.08.2018
Employee Number: 5193
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 07.18.2018 - 6 weeks 

VI.B. Approve Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:  062918 & 070918       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M063018      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. Contract Mike Williams, Orientation and Mobility
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We have some students who have Orientation and Mobility listed on their Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Mike Williams provides this service.

VI.C.2. Approve Cumberlands MOU for student teachers
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Attached is the MOU for University of the Cumberlands for student teachers.

Recommended Motion

Approve

VI.C.3. Approve EKU MOA for student teaching
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Attached is the MOA from EKU for student teaching.  

Recommended Motion

Approve

VI.C.4. FCHS Band Camp Instructors July 29-Aug. 3, 2018
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The FCHS Band Camp will take place July 29-August 3, 2018. 

Band Instructor, Josh Toppass requests payment for the following instructors, which will be funded by the FCHS Flyer Band Boosters:

Jana Flygstad - $325

Catherine Clements - $600

Walter Yee - $300

Charles Weitkamp - $700

David Goins - $325

Brent Evans - $600

Ed Wasson - $600

Quinn Blandford -  $1100

Dawn Welch - $600

Christian Higginbotham - $300

 

VI.C.5. MOA Office of the Courts
VI.C.6. Districts Requesting Approval of Non-Resident Contracts
VI.C.7. Procurement Policy for Food Service Department
VI.C.8. procurement certification for SY 2018-19
VI.C.9. Permanent Agreement for SY 2018-19
VI.C.10. CEP agreement for SY 2018-19
VI.C.11. Approve Contract for One Call Now
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Our district has been using the One Call Now product for several years now and we would like to continue using this product.  We are, however, seeking to change the vendor from One Call Now to Security Voice.  Security Voice will provide the exact same product at the same cost to our district, while providing our district with a $600 discount on the renewal cost of the Safe School Helpline.

Recommended Motion

Approve the contract for One Call Now provided by Security Voice.

VI.C.12. Contract with Quinton Higgins JR
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Mr. Brad McKinney, Director of Transportation, is requesting approval of the attached contract with Quinton Higgins JR to speak to employees during the Transportation 8 Hour Update on August 2, 2018.

VI.C.13. Interagency Agreement - DJJ
VI.C.14. AT&T Change Order - New CLE
VI.C.15. Student Teacher Contract with UK
VI.D. Create/Modify Positions
VI.D.1. Position Changes
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Hearn Elem - create Instructional Aide (4X150) to be paid from ESS funds

Districtwide - create PT Custodian (not to exceed 30 days) Due to two Custodian vacancies, this position is needed to assist two schools with summer preparation for the 2018-19 school year

Peaks Mill Elem - create 1 Boys' and 1 Girls' Basketball Coach positions, to be paid $500/year from ASP funds

Elkhorn Elem - increase Secretary position from 7 hrs/day to 7.5 hrs/day, overage paid from Section 6 and ASP funds

Reclassify 1 Maintenance Tech I to a Maintenance Tech II, retroactive to July 1, employee has fulfilled certification and experience requirements for Maintenance Tech II.

Hearn Elem - create Boys' Basketball Coach, Girls' Basketball Coach, Yearbook Coordinator, Dance Team Coach, Asst Dance Team Coach, Chorus Director, and 2 Drama Coach positions, to be paid $500/year each from ASP funds

Collins Lane Elem - Boys' Basketball Coach, Girls' Basketball Coach, Morning Show Coordinator, and Yearbook Coordinator position, to be paid $500/year each from ASP funds

 

VI.E. Approve Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.E.1. FCHS Volleyball at Bluegrass State Games
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The FCHS Varsity and JV volleyball team would like to compete at the annual Bluegrass State Games in Lexington August 3rd-5th.  Each team will play a minum of 6 games, which will not count toward any scrimmages or regular  season games.  The cost of the tournament and transportation will be paid by the volleyball booster club.

VI.F. Approve School-Wide Fundraisers
VI.F.1. Collins Lane- Approve 2018-19 Fundraisers
VI.F.2. Approval of School fundraisers- PME
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PME request board approval of school fundraisers for the 18-19 school year.  

VI.G. WHHS Dance Team Kiddie Camp
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The WHHS Dance Team would like approval to host a "Kiddie Camp" on July 18th-20th.  The location will be WHHS Gymnasium, hours are 8am-12, ages 4-14 and cost will be $55 per child.  All proceeds will to the dance team. 

Recommended Motion

approve WHHS Dance Team Kiddie Camp

VI.H. FCHS Volleyball "Satellite Camp" July 13 & 14, 2018
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FCHS Volleyball coach, Dale Adkins, requests to have a Satellite Camp for the volleyball team July 13 and 14, 2018

Location:  FCHS Gym

Coach: Dale Adkins

Guest Camp Director:  Steve Howard, to be paid from income generated by the fee of $65 per player.

VII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on August 6, 2018 at Central Office.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2018-444 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:26p passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.