Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Board Chair

BeLinda Henson, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Team Members of the Month

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.

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY EFFORT AGAINST FRANKFORT'S OPIATE EPIDEMIC

WHEREAS, Kentucky's well-being among 50 states is 34th resulting in its being a second tier state with a dim future unless we meet our challenges; 

WHEREAS, Frankfort and Franklin County reflect this trend among its youth, in poverty (26%), with parents that lack secure employment (34%), with teens not in school or working (9%), with young children not in school (60%), and teens who abuse alcohol or drugs (35%) based on the 2017 Kids Count Data Book; 

WHEREAS, most of these numbers reflect large city slums; and trends are unlikely to improve unless a community-based comprehensive intervention is implemented in the immediate future; and

WHEREAS, the most critical problem facing us is the increasing rate of opiate use by a decreasing aged youth resulting in an epidemic in our Capital Community that has implications for a dim future for us all; 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1) our local governments and organizations adopt this resolution that begins a community-based, comprehensive intervention to significantly reduce this plague on our youth and our future as an attractive place to live, work, recreate and raise families that contribute to a high level of vitality and prosperity; 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: 2) relevant local public and private entities also join the alliance and apply their critical roles to assure we accomplish the goals and objectives set to win this battle soon. 

Approve the adoption of the attached resolution as presented

Attached for your review and approval are the KDE District Funding Assurances.  

Approve KDE District Funding Assurances

Attached for your review and approval is a KISTA resolution for the purchase of 6 buses. 

Approve KISTA Resolution to purchase 6 buses

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

Approve Superintendent out of district travel as presented

In the 2018-2019 school year, the Little Elks Daycare has taken in $15,051 in revenues and expended $28,341.89 for expenses. This leaves them with a deficit balance of $13,290.89. Currently, the salary cost per month is averaging around $8,100 and the daycare is averaging $5,017 in revenue per month. This is only salaries and doesn't include any other expenses such as supplies and food. After careful consideration and analysis of the financial situation at the Little Elks Daycare, we are recommending to close the Daycare effective January 1, 2019. 

Close the Little Elks Daycare effective January 1, 2019

Bids were opened and tabulated on for the WHHS Football Fieldhouse on October 24, 2018.  We only received one bid and it came in significantly higher than what was expected.

With this large of a discrepancy between the estimate and actual bid, we feel that it is in the best interest of the district to reject the bid.  The district will be reevaluating the project.  

Reject the bid for the WHHS Football Fieldhouse

Attached for your approval is change order #8 for CLE in the amount of $52,543.35.  A detailed breakdown is attached.  

Approve Change Order #8 for Collins Lane Elementary

Wehr Constructors, Inc. is requesting payment in the amount of $553,085.50 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. 

Approve Pay Application #16 for Wher Constructor

Attached for your review and approval is the September 2018 Financial Report.

Approve September 2018 Financial Report as presented

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 2 (9/7/18 - 10/11/18) of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

Superintendent will share information on district events and activities.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented

The October 2018 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee Number: 7513

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:  110518       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M103118      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.

Contract attached. 

Please see attached contract for your approval.

According to State and Federal guidelines, parents have the option of requesting an independent evaluation at no cost to them if they disagree with our evaluation.  This contract will allow us to meet State and Federal guidelines.  The funding for this service will come from IDEA Part B Basic.

Please sign attached contract for the band trip to New York.  Trip has  been previously approved. 

Approve and sign contract.

Bridgeport's overnight field trip to Great Wolf Lodge on May 16-17 was previously approved. The attached contract is in regards to the May field trip. Bridgeport is seeking approval for this contract from Great Wolf Lodge.

Requesting board approval for the EMS/FCHS Instrumental Music Lessons Program. This program is offered to music students who wish to have private instruction on their instruments.

·         Lessons will occur both during and after school

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

·         Instructors will be paid by the Band Boosters at a rate of $30 per hour

·         Instructors (listed below) will complete the required background checks, as well as W9’s and the FCS Standard Invoice weekly for payment purposes.

Instructors:

Mrs. Jana Flygstad (Flute)

Mr. Walter Yee (Clarinet)

Mrs. Cara Thomas (Saxophone)

Mr. David Hummel (Trumpet)

Dr. Brad Keesler (Low Brass)

Mr. Quinn Blandford (Percussion)

Attached for your review and approval is a contract with Shelby County Schools.  This contract allows our transportation department to serve as their Third Party Examiner and administer the Commercial Drivers License road test for the 2018-2019 school year.  

The Western Hills High School would like to enter into a contract with MTI Production to perform the school Spring play "Seussical".  Payment will come from the school drama department.  See Attachment. 

approve WHHS Drama Club to enter into a contract with MTI Productions to perform their sping musical.

Western Hills High School would like to request to use Stephanie Akers for childcare training for their daycare staff for the 2018-2019 school year.  

Approve Stephanie Akers to be used as a childcare trainer.

Attached for your approval is an amendment to our contract with Tyler Technologies.  This amendment will allow us to document directly from our MUNIS financial software instead of using a third-party vendor.  The initial cost will be $14,700 with an annual recurring cost of $1,500.  

Please see attached contract for your approval

The trip is to compete in academic, engineering, and talent contests against other Beta chapters in Kentucky. The dates are January 16- 18th; students will leave after school on that Wednesday and return Friday afternoon, a 2-night stay. 

Panasonic Grant-No cost to the district. Will assist with the purchase of new security cameras for the school that will assist with securing the premises better.

Westridge Elementary is requesting the Dollars For Doers Grant Request Form be approved by the Board.  The grant is for 2 $250 grants to Westridge FRC from Mensha Corp for volunteer work for a total of $500 to be used for FRC and Student needs such as classroom attendance parties and miscellaneous needs for the Family Resource Center for which there is no other funding source.

Your consideration is appreciated.

Please approve the submission of this proposal for the Kentucky Clean Diesel Grant Program.  Attached is the draft narrative.  Final copy is due on November 8, 2019.

Request approval for submission of Kentucky Clean Diesel Grant

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

Abbigail Dunn, the Academy, Teacher

Michaela Willoughby, Western Hills High School, currently certified to teach Physical Education, emergency certification needed to allow her to teach Health

Request approval of the following position changes and adjustments for the 2018-19 school year:

Early Learning Village:

Create one PT School Secretary (less than 4 hrs/day) to be paid from ASP funds

Reduce Food Service Manager position from 8 hrs/day to 7 hrs/day

Central Office:

Increase HR Assistant position from 190 to 250 days

Collins Lane Elementary:

Create School Secretary position 7 hrs/day for 95 days, paid from General Fund, needed to provide door coverage until old school is torn down

Hearn Elementary:

Create one Special Education Instructional Aide position (7X182)

District-wide:

Abolish FT School Psychologist position

Create PT (.5) School Psychologist position

Create PT (.2) School Psychologist position

Create VI Teacher position

Create PT (78 days) Occupational Therapist position

Elkhorn Middle School:

Create the following extra duty positions to be funded from Section 6

(7) Team Leaders, $1500/ea

Special Ed Dept Chair, $960

Student Voice, $500

Yearbook, $1000

Drama Club, $500

KUNA, $500

Art Club, $1000

NJHS, $500

Jazz Band, $1000

We are requesting the approval of two revised Maintenance Tech III job descriptions.  One is specific for a Master Plumber and the other is for an Electrician.  The new job descriptions would be used for two current vacancies.

We are requesting the creation of a PT Nurse/Instructional Aide position (up to 7 hours per day) to provide services for a medically fragile student.  We would request that this position be paid from the classified salary schedule at MUNIS Level 115 at the beginning hourly rate of $25.27.

A job description for this position is attached for board approval as well.

FCHS Girls Basketball would like to travel to Greeneville, TN Dec. 26-29, 2018 to participate  in the Johnson Bank Ladies Classic.

Chaperones:  Joey Thacker, Matosha Thacker, Chelsea Craid, Mollie Wade and Tim Courtney (All FCS Employees)

16 Students will attend

Hotel:  Hampton Inn, 3130 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville, TN

Transportation:  Shockey Tours, contract attached

All costs associated with this trip will be paid by FCHS Girls Basketball Boosters

KYA is a 3-day experiential learning program in which students serve as a part of a model government. Students will pay for their own way on the trip and buses will be paid for by part of that cost. The trip is December 9-11 and students will stay overnight at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY. Students and chaperones will leave at noon on 12/9 and return noon on 12/11.

 The trip is to compete in academic, engineering, and talent contests gainst other Beta chapters in Kentucky. The dates are January 16- 18th; we will leave after school on that Wednesday and return Friday afternoon, a 2-night stay. 

The Western Hills KYA Chapter would like to request permission to attend the 2018 Annual KYA Convention.  The students will stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, Louisville, KY.  School bus transportation will be requested.  We have 50 students planning to attend and 3 chaperones (V. Smith, Templeman, and Shields).  Lodging and food will be paid for by the students to attend. The date is November 18-20th and students will be competing.  Bus request is attached. 

Approve for the WHHS KYA chapter to attend the annual conference.

FCHS FFA would like to attend the Ky State Career Development Event at the State FFA Convention Nov. 6-7, 2018 at Murray State University.

8 students and 2 chaperones (Kylen Douglas and Fallon Jackson, FCHS Teachers) will attend.

Accommodations: Red Roof Inn

Transportation:  District Bus paid by Perkins Funds

All associated costs to be paid by Perkins Funds

FCHS Beta Club would like to attend the Beta Club Convention in Louisville, Ky Jan. 13-15, 2019.

Sponsor:  Adam Hyatt

100 Students are expected to attend

Transportation:  FCS District Buses, paid by competition funds

Hotel:  Galt House

Cost per student is $150, which includes registration and hotel

Please see attachment for details.

The Western Hills Land Judging team won the region and has an opportunity to compete at state on October 22nd.  There will be a team of 4 and one chaperon.  District Transportation will be needed. Students will pay for lodging and food, which will be $10.  They will stay at the FFA Camp in Hardinsburg, KY. 

approve overnight trip for the Land Judging team to compete at State.

FCHS Wrestling Team requests to travel to Pikeville, Ky to participate in the "Agie Skeens Memorial Tournament" Dec. 28 & 29, 2018

Coach:  J.J. Townsend

Students:  16, see attached list

Hotel:  Quality Inn of Pikeville

Transportation:  Shockey Tours Charter Bus

All costs for this trip will be paid by the FCHS Wrestling Boosters

EMS would like to request 3 school wide fundraiser request 

1) Hat/Hood day for PTSO 

2) Hat/Hood Day for student leadership 

3) Thank you grams for student leadership 

We are from Elkhorn Middle School in Frankfort, Ky, and we are working towards a non-profit  clothes and shoe drive to help the less fortunate in our community. We are doing this project for our STEM program here at Elkhorn. We are also creating a website for more information about this shoe drive. It will tell where and when it will take place and much more. Last we are working towards doing this with an organization here in town to advertise and help our project called Bluegrass Community Action. We are naming our drive Soles 4 Souls.

ELV is requesting approval for the fundraiser-- Art to Remember. 

ELV is seeking approval for ELV's Fall Book Fair 2018.

ELV is requesting approval for the 2018 Fall Festival. 

EES Basketball requests the approval to raise funds for the team by selling chocolate candy bars.

EES Basketball requests the approval to conduct a fundraiser by having a Pizza Inn Night in which 20% of sales will to to the basketball team.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

We are recommending a shortened school day for a student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.

The player fee for EMS volleyball is $125 per player. This will include an Adidas sweatsuit (Maroon hoodie and black pants), Adidas Long Sleeve shirt (Maroon) and Adidas pair of socks (black).

KRS allows Closed Session for "deliberation on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency..."

The Board go into Closed Session as stated above

Exit Closed Session

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on 

The meeting be adjourned at