Franklin County
August 20, 2018 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Special Called Meeting
1. Call to Order
Rationale

Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair

BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

 

2. MOA - Frankfort Independent Schools
Rationale

Franklin County Schools will partner with Frankfort Independent to provide a maximum of six slots at the Academy for FIS students in need of an alternative placement. In return for these six slots, FIS will pay FCS $30,000 and any additional SEEK dollars for students receiving special education services. 

Recommended Motion

Approve MOA with Frankfort Independent Schools as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2018-454 - Motion Passed:  Approve MOA with Frankfort Independent Schools as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

3. Second Reading/Approval of 2018-2019 Policy and Procedure Updates
Rationale

The first reading of 2018-2019 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA was done on August 6, 2018.  

Recommended Motion

Approve 2018-2019 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2018-455 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2018-2019 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

4. Create Position
Rationale

Request the creation of one certified exploratory position at Bondurant Middle School to be funded from Section 6 carryover and supplemented by the general fund only if necessary. 

Recommended Motion

Approve creation of one certified exploratory position at BMS as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2018-456 - Motion Passed:  Approve creation of one certified exploratory position at BMS as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

5. Approval FT Emergency Teaching Certificate
Rationale

Authorization from the board is needed to obtain a Full-Time Emergency Teaching Certificate for the following:

Angela Bowser - Elkhorn Middle School - Special Education FMD

 

 

Recommended Motion

Approve FT Emergency Teaching Certificate as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2018-457 - Motion Passed:  Approve FT Emergency Teaching Certificate as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

6. Approve Construction Invoices
Rationale

Wehr Constructors are recommending approval of the attached invoices in the amount of $138,972.53 for material used for the Collins Lane Elementary School project.

Recommended Motion

Approve invoices to be paid in the amount of $138,972.53

Actions Taken

Order #2018-458 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoices to be paid in the amount of $138,972.53 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

7. Discussion/Report Concerning New High School Pathway
Rationale

The board will discuss the new highschool pathway.

8. Naming of the New High School
Rationale

We are asking the board name the new High School. Some suggestions that we have received are as follows:

  • Liberty High School
  • William Cofield High School
  • Paul Sawyier High School
  • Capital High School

9. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00 pm on September 10, 2018, at Central Office.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2018-459 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 7:00 pm passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.