Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

FCS 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.

Copies of "Your Duty Under the Law" and "Managing Government Records" are located in board members' folders.  Superintendents are to ensure the distribution of these documents to Board members and SBDM members.  Additionally, Board members are to sign the "Proof of Receipt", also located in individual folders.

In the 2018-2019 school year, the Little Elks Daycare has taken in $26,467 in revenues and expended $50,004 for salaries and supplies. This leaves them with a deficit balance of $23,537. After careful consideration and analysis of the financial situation at the Little Elks Daycare, we are recommending to close the daycare effective June 30, 2019.

Approve the closing of Little Elks Daycare, effective June 30, 2019

Order #2019-517 - Motion Passed:  Approve the closing of Little Elks Daycare, effective June 30, 2019 passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The 2019-2020 School Calendar is attached for your review and approval. The first reading of the 2019-2020 calendar was done on January 14, 2019. 

Approve the 2019-2020 school calendar as presented

Order #2019-518 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2019-2020 school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

All school fees must be approved by the board. Elkhorn Middle School is requesting to charge a $200 fee for baseball players. This fee would cover uniforms and helmets. They are also requesting to charge a $60 player fee for track this year. This fee would cover meet entry fees, uniforms, and equipment cost. 

Approve baseball and track fees for Elkhorn Middle School as presented

Order #2019-519 - Motion Passed:  Approve baseball and track fees for Elkhorn Middle School as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Adult meal prices need to increase per state recommendation.  The adult breakfast meal price needs to increase from $2.35 to $2.40 and adult lunch meal prices need to increase from $3.50 to $3.75.  This price increase needs to take effect immediately.    

Increase adult meal prices from $2.35 to $2.40 for breakfast and from $3.50 to $3.75 for lunch

Order #2019-520 - Motion Passed:  Increase adult meal prices from $2.35 to $2.40 for breakfast and from $3.50 to $3.75 for lunch passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The residents of 132 Seminole Trail, Joe and Linda Stewart, are requesting the continued use a small area behind their house owned by FCS for garden space. This space has been utilized by the residents in the past.

We would allow them to continue using the space on the contingency that they are responsible for maintaining the area (mowing, trimming, etc.) per the approval of the director of maintenance. If the area is not maintained to our expectations, we reserve the right to withdraw the approval.

A copy of the request is attached for your review.

Approve the space behind the residence on 132 Seminole Trail to be used as a garden, contingent upon regular maintenance by the residents

Order #2019-521 - Motion Passed:  Approve the space behind the residence on 132 Seminole Trail to be used as a garden, contingent upon regular maintenance by the residents passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Per the Superintendent's contract the Board must approve leave of 5 consecutive days or more.  The Superintendent would like approval to take March 27th-April 5th. 

Approve Superintendent's leave request for March 27th-April 5th

Order #2019-522 - Motion Passed:  Approve Superintendent's leave request for March 27th-April 5th passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The Superintendent is requesting approval for out of district travel to the Blair Center in Shelbyville, Kentucky for an OVEC meeting and the KASS Conference in Lexington.  Travel Claim attached.

Approve Superintendent out of district travel request

Order #2019-523 - Motion Passed:  Approve Superintendent out of district travel request passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Pursuant to KRS Chapter 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission is making a second official FY-2019 KETS offer of assistance. Based on final FY-2018 statewide ADA figures, our second offer of assistance in FY-2019 is in the amount of $39,930.  Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally by the district.  Funding for the assistance match will be paid from general fund.  The official letters from the SFCC and the planning forms are attached for your review and approval.

Accept KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $39,930

Order #2019-524 - Motion Passed:  Accept KETS 2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $39,930 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Western Hills High School would like to request permission to approve the AP Capstone College Board Diploma program.  Students that meet the College Board requirements would be eligible to receive the AP Capstone Diploma.  Students have to score a 3 or higher on AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing.  

See attachment for details. 

Approve AP Capstone Diploma Program

Order #2019-525 - Motion Passed:  Approve AP Capstone Diploma Program passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

In the past, our school staffing allocation formula has not been an official procedure. Instead it has been an Administrative Guideline that has required approval each year.  After working with KSBA, we have put this allocation formula into procedure. The procedure is attached for your review.  

The proposed staffing allocation for 2019-2020 meets statutory (KRS 157.360(4)(a)) and regulatory (702 KAR 3:246) compliance.

Approve proposed staffing allocation for 2019-2020 year

Order #2019-526 - Motion Passed:  Approve proposed staffing allocation for 2019-2020 year passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval is pay application #3 and material invoices payable Trane for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Project in the amount of $953,097.85.  

Approve pay application #3 for Trane as presented

Order #2019-527 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #3 for Trane as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached for your approval is change order #10 for CLE in the amount of $22,417.20.  A detailed breakdown is attached. 

Approve change order #10 for CLE in the amount of $22,417.20

Order #2019-528 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #10 for CLE in the amount of $22,417.20 passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval is pay application #19 from Wehr Constructors for contractors and subcontractor for the Collins Lane Elementary construction project in the amount of $116,099.62.    

Approve pay application #19 from Wehr Constructors in the amount of $116,099.62

Order #2019-529 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #19 from Wehr Constructors in the amount of $116,099.62 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

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

Approve the December 2018 financial report as presented

Order #2019-530 - Motion Passed:  Approve the December 2018 financial report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

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 5 (12/11/18-1/17/19) of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

Superintendent will share information on district events.

Update from Trane on HVAC project.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2019-531 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The January 7 and January 14, 2019 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #: 020419       Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: M013119      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.

Employee Number: 1654
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 01/03/2019 - 90 days 

Employee Number: 5716
Type of Leave: Medical  
Dates of Leave: Intermittent 01/03/2019 - 06/30/2019

Employee Number: 6993
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 02/14/2019 - 8 weeks  

Please see attached contract for FCHS Cross Country with The Kentucky Horse Park for Sept. 13 and 14, 2019.

Bridgeport Elementary PTA is seeking approval to accept the attached rental agreement from the City of Frankfort-Parks and Rec Department Aquatic Center in the amount of $425. The rental will be utilized on August 9, 2019 from 6:30-8:30.

Please see attached contract for NASP, Inc.

KY Writing Project to provide PD to FCA teachers

Request board permission to enter into contract with Gerber Tours.

Approve contract with Gerber Tours

Franklin County Career & Tech MNA is requesting approval of Mercer Consumer a Marsh & McLennan Companies insurance provider for the blanket student liability policy.

With the high incidence of health care litigation, students are required to carry procedural liability insurance in the event of a law suit that would be a result of the required clinical practicum as part of the Medicaid Nurse Aide training and competency preparation.  Students will be covering the cost of these expense through the MNA account.

Karen Steele, Tiger Time Director, is seeking approval for Barbara Mathis, an accredited trainer for Child Care Kentucky to provide after school staff with their required trainings for the 2018-19 school year.

The FCHS YSC is submitting a contract for Matrix Entertainment for a program on April 24, 2019 at the school for The Save a Life Tour at a cost of $3,075.00 to be paid by YSC funds.

Jennie Nelson is the FCHS YSC Coordinator.

Please see attached contract for AACII Charter bus for the FCHS Softball Trip, March 30-April 6, for your approval. A separate trip request has been made.

Attached for your review and approval is an amendment to the contract we currently have with Capital Medical Group.  

FCHS is requesting that the following individuals be contracted for the Spring Musical March, 2019:

Choreography:  Erin Gibbs, $400

Accompanist:  Nathan Connell, $500

Lighting Design:  Patrick Compton, $500

Sound Engineer:  Derek Hughes, $500

Hearn Elementary is requesting Kentucky Shakespeare Theater to perform 2 performances on February 21, 2019. 

They will be performing Taming of the Shrew for 1st - 3rd grades. Then they will be performing We the People for 4th-5th grades. 

FRC and Hearn will be splitting payment for these performances.

EES requests the approval to enter into a contract with Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary.

EMS Jazz Band will be performing at “Performance in the Park” at Kings Island. Transportation will be paid for by students and the band booster organization. A contract with Jefferson Transportation is attached for your approval. 

Please see attached grant application for FCHS FFA entitled "Grants for Growing".

Request authorization to seek FT Emergency Certification for Ms. Marcia Garland to teach Gifted/Talented.

With the recent addition of a Family Resource Center Coordinator position to serve Bondurant Middle and Western Hills High Schools, we are requesting that the Student Support Specialist position be abolished, effective immediately.

Request approval of the attached job description and revised salary schedule; request the creation of a PT (2 hrs/day) Delivery Driver position for the purposes of inter-district mail delivery.  

The Western Hills Choir would like to request permission to attend the KY-KMEA All-State Convention in Louisville, KY on February 6th, 7th and 8th.  They would be staying at the Galt House in Louisville.  The Western Hills Boosters will be paying registration costs, food is the student's responsibility.  Eight students and one chaperone will be attending.  Bus transportation is required and request is attached.  

Approve overnight Trip to the KMEA All-State Convention in Louisville.

EMS KUNA trip request attached. 

FCHS Key Club requests permission to attend the Kentucky Tennessee District Key Club Convention event March 22-24, 2019 in Franklin Tennessee

Club Sponsor/Chaperone:  Brenda Graves

5 FCHS Students to attend

Please see attached information on trip

FCHS is requesting FCS district transportation to Lexington and from Lexington. 

Transportation will be provided by East Frankfort Kiwanis from Lexington to Franklin, Tennessee and back to Lexington via Miller Transportation. 

The attached Miller Contract is between The East Frankfort Kiwanis and Miller.  It has been attached for informational purposes only.

 EMS Jazz Band “Performance in the Park” at Kings Island

o   11:30 AM at the International Street Bandstand in front of the Eiffel Tower

·         Trip will be May 17, 2019

o   Itinerary attached

·         Approximately 200 students will have the opportunity to go on the trip (6-8 grade band students).

·         Band directors (Chris Collins & Josh Toppass) will be going, as well as several chaperones based on the number of students who sign up. 

o   All parent chaperones will complete background check forms.

·         Transportation will be paid for by students and the band booster organization. 

o   We will use Jefferson Transportation – contract attached to this email for approval and superintendent signature.

o   The majority of this cost will come from the band boosters.  The remaining amount will be rolled into the cost of the trip for students.

·         Students will pay for park admission and meals.

Franklin County Career & Tech TSA students are requesting approval for an overnight competition trip to Louisville, KY.  There will be 18 students and 2 adults attending.  The trip is for April 22-24, 2019, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY.  Glenn Walker and an adult will be chaperoning.  Advisor's hotel room and registration will be covered by Perkins money.  Students hotel room and registrations will be covered by the TSA student activity account at the school.  Transportation and sub will be covered by the competition accounts.

This competition is to allow pre-engineering students to compete with peers from other schools in several areas of technology and engineering fields.  Also, to engage students to activities that are related to common core standards and core content.

Franklin County Career & Tech SkillsUSA students are requesting approval of overnight competition trip.  There will be 20 and 2 chaperones attending the competition.  Trip is April 10-13, 2019, located at the Galt House in Louisville, KY.  John Sanders and one chaperone will be taking the students.  Advisor's hotel room will be covered through Perkins money.  Students rooms will be covered through SkillsUSA activity account at the school.  Transportation and sub will be covered through the competition account.

Students will be competing in activities that relate to the common core standards and core content of their class.  Students will be competing in 21st Century Skills at the State Level.

Please see overnight trip request letter, attached, for FCHS Y-Club Competition March 10-12, 2019.

Chaperones:  Shannon Grace and Stacia Campbell

35 students will attend

FCS District transportation is requested to be paid from Competition Funds

Hotel:  The Galt House

The Registration Fee of $250 to be paid by participants (Fundraising has also been done to offset cost)

EES requests approval for the attached out of state field trip request.

Please see attached Out of State Trip Request for FCHS Softball Team to travel to Orange Beach/Gulf Shores Alabama to participate in softball games with local area high schools March 30-April 6, 2019

Coach:  Tracy Spickard

Chaperones:  Coaches Ted Marlette, Nicole McCoy and Morgan Bullock, Parents

19 FCHS Students will attend

Accomodations:  Phoenix 1 Condominiums, Orange Beach, Alabama

Transportation:  Above All Charters II

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

The Western Hills Choral department would like to request permission for an overnight trip.  We have one student that has qualified to be a part of the National ACDA Honor Choir.  The parent will provide transportation for the student and the boosters and student will pay for lodging.  One chaperon and one student will attend.  The location is Kansas City, MO.  They will stay at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.  Kansas City, MO.  The dates are 2/27-3/1.  

FCHS Deca would like to travel to Louisville, Ky March 3-5, 2019 to participate in Kentucky State DECA Competition.

Sponsors/Chaperones:  Deron McDonald, Tracy Spickard and Melinda Crowe

25 FCHS Students will attend

Transportation:  FCS District Transportation, Competition Funds 040-1022-0511

Hotel:  The Galt House

Trip expenses to be paid from DECA Funds

Bridgeport's PTA is seeking approval to incorporate the fundraiser Art to Remember. This particular fundraiser was left off of the list of requested fundraisers previously submitted. The proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the arts program at BPE.

EES PTO requests the approval of the attached fundraiser.

The FCHS Football Coaching staff is looking to put on a free skills camp for local elementary school students.  The purpose of the camp is to help children develop athletic skills to enhance their abilities in sports while creating a fun, family like atmosphere.

Who:  All elementary school kids grades 1-5

When:  April/May (Dates to be confirmed with elementary school principals at a later date)

Where:  Elkhorn Elem., Hearn Elem., Peaks Mill Elem.

No cost to participants

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be February 11, 2019 at 11:30 am at Elkhorn Elementary School.  

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2019-532 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:58pm passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.