Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

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.

Per Board Policy 09.15, all school fees must be approved in advance by the Board.  The Elementary School ASP Summer programs are requesting approval of ASP fees for various activities. Fees are attached.

Approve ASP fees as presented

Order #2019-545 - Motion Passed:  Approve ASP fees as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Please review and approve the 2019-2020 Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Renewal Application to be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Approve the 2019-2020 NTI application

Order #2019-546 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2019-2020 NTI application passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The proposed staffing allocations for FY2019-2020 were presented at the February 4, 2019 board meeting.  There have been no changes to these allocations, but final allocations must be approved.  Attached are the final allocations for the FY2019-2020. 

Approve FY2019-2020 SBDM Allocations as presented

Order #2019-547 - Motion Passed:  Approve FY2019-2020 SBDM Allocations as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Due to changes and decisions made by SBDM Councils and principals concerning staffing plans for schools, along with district needs, the attached positions need to be created, abolished and/or amended for the 2019-2020 school year.

Approve staff plans for the 2019-2020 school year as presented

Order #2019-548 - Motion Passed:  Approve staff plans for the 2019-2020 school year as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The 2018-2019 revised school calendar is attached for your approval.

Approve 2018-2019 revised school calendar as presented

Order #2019-549 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2018-2019 revised school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The Director of Transportation is asking approval of the attached KISTA resolution for the sale of six (6) buses.

Approval of the KISTA resolution to sell six buses

Order #2019-550 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the KISTA resolution to sell six buses passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

In accordance with the Clean Diesel Grant that the district was awarded, the Director of Transportation is asking to dispose of three (3) buses.  If approved, these buses would be destroyed.  

Approve the disposal of three buses

Order #2019-551 - Motion Passed:  Approve the disposal of three buses passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

For the District Facilities Plan, the district is required to select an architect to perform an analysis.  The district did a RFQ for this project.  Sherman Carter Barnhart and JRA responded to the request.  Sherman Carter Barnhart will perform the analysis for the KDE scheduled fee of $0.05 per square foot and will not charge us for the three schools they designed.  

Award Sherman Carter Barnhart the contract to work on the District Facilities Plan

Order #2019-552 - Motion Passed:  Award Sherman Carter Barnhart the contract to work on the District Facilities Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is charged with developing the District Facility Plan for the next four years.  The LPC is made up of a maximum of twenty (20) members of which three Community Leaders shall be selected to serve by the Franklin County Board of Education.  We have received nominations for John Senter, Greg Hunter, and Chris Disponette.  

Appoint the above mentioned community leaders as members of the district's local planning committee

Order #2019-553 - Motion Passed:  Appoint the above mentioned community leaders as members of the district's local planning committee passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is charged with developing the District Facility Plan for the next four years.  The LPC is made up of a maximum of twenty (20) members of which one Board Member shall be selected to serve by the Franklin County Board of Education.

Appoint a board member to serve as a representative to serve on the Local Planning Committee

Order #2019-554 - Motion Passed:  Appoint a board member to serve as a representative to serve on the Local Planning Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The March 18, 2019 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.  Ms. BeLinda Henson was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting. 

Approve the March 18, 2019 minutes

Order #2019-555 - Motion Passed:  Approve the March 18, 2019 minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached for your review and approval are a list of bid and contract renewals for 2019-2020.

Approve the bid and contract renewals for 2019-2020 as presented

Order #2019-556 - Motion Passed:  Approve the bid and contract renewals for 2019-2020 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval is pay application #5 in the amount of $359,172.22 for the guaranteed energy savings project.  

Approve pay application #5 as presented

Order #2019-557 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #5 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval is a Capital Funds Request for fence installation at Bridgeport Elementary School for $10,140, sound and light upgrades at the Western Hills High School Auditorium for $56,338 and Bondurant Middle School floor replacement for $93,039.   

Approve Capital Funds Request as presented

Order #2019-558 - Motion Passed:  Approve Capital Funds Request as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

JRA Architects are requesting payment of the attached invoice in the amount of $14,949.88 for design development work completed for the new Collins Lane Elementary construction.

Approve payment to JRA Architects as presented

Order #2019-559 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment to JRA Architects as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached for your review and approval is pay application #21 for Collins Lane Elementary School in the amount of $11,704.23.

Approve pay application #21 as presented

Order #2019-560 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #21 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Attached for your review and approval is the BG5 form required by KDE to close out the purchase of the new maintenance building.  

Approve BG5 to closeout form as presented

Order #2019-561 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG5 to closeout form as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval is the February 2019 Monthly Financial Report.  

Approve the February 2019 Monthly Financial Report

Order #2019-562 - Motion Passed:  Approve the February 2019 Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

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 7 (2/20/19-3/20/19) of the 2018-2019 fiscal year is presented for your review. 

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2019-563 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

The March 4, 2019 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee Number: 7879

Approved grant for Amy Snow incentive program to keep at risk students out of juvenile court originally included FHS and is modified to include only Franklin County Schools.

Ms. Tara Linney is trained in Trauma Yoga and has worked with our students to provide yoga services. Our students have spoken and we would like to contract with Ms. Linney to provide trauma yoga weekly to our students. KECSAC funds will be used to cover her cost.  She will provide 60 hours of trauma yoga to our students at a rate of $15 and hour, which totals $900.

PME Basketball team requests the approval of the contract to use Falling Springs facility for annual Basketball team awards.  The cost will be paid by PTO and Basketball. 

The Midway University MOA for the Teacher Education Program (TED) is attached for your approval.

We occasionally have requests from ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) meetings for assistive technology evaluations throughout the school year.  Therefore, we need to initiate a contract with an outside agency.

Contract for Holiday World and Collins Lane ASP summer program trip.  Trip request has been submitted.

E-Rate contract provides a universal service fund for technology services and updates in our schools.

ELV is seeking approval for Louisville Ballet performance on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. 

Updated agreement with FCRJ to help them with public safety in the event of an emergency situation by providing 10 buses and drivers for the transfer of inmates to a temporary holding facility. 

The Director of Assessment and Program Effectiveness requests that the board approve a contract with TE21.

TE21 provides valid and reliable assessments for K-8 students in math, reading, Social studies, and Science. The contract is for $72969 for the 19-20 school year.  

The Director of Assessment requests the board approve the renewal of the MAP NWEA contract for $59,500.  This assessment is used as a universal screener for K-8 students in reading and math.

Miller Transportation contract to provide transportation for Peaks Mill Elementary class trip to the Louisville Slugger field and the Mega Cavern on April 17, 2019.  

The Louisville Bats contract/invoice for the Peaks Mill class trip on April 17, 2019.

Contract for Peaks Mill Elementary class trip to the Mega Cavern on April 17, 2019.

Louisville Slugger Museum contract for Peaks Mill Elementary class trip on April 17, 2019.  

Request approval of the following position changes and adjustments for the 2018-2019 school year:

Early Learning Village

Increase Child Care Aide position from 4X250 to 7X250

District-wide

Increase PT Psychologist position from 40 to 60 days

Request approval of job descriptions for RTI Facilitator and Behavior Analyst.  A request to create these positions for the 2019-2020 school year is included with the staffing plans.

On June 4th-9th our FFA chapter is attending the Washington Leadership Conference.  This will be the 4th time they have attended with students in the last 10 years.  It centers it's programming around attendees doing personal growth/reflection, identifying their true leadership style, and developing a living to serve plan that they can carry out in their community.  Student travel is to be determined.  Attached is a letter explaining details and request.

The Western Hills FFA Chapter requests permission for 16 members to attend the Kentucky FFA State Convention in Lexington, KY at the Lexington Center/ Rupp Arena on June11-13th.  Students would leave Western Hills at 8:00AM in order to register at the convention, get into their hotel rooms (Hilton Suites Downtown), and then be ready to attend competitions, leadership workshops and business sessions.  The two FFA advisors and Ms. Carter will serve as chaperones for the group.  Travel will be provided by FCPS, paid for through Competition. Other costs associated with the activity will be paid by individual FFA members and through fundraising activities completed by the school organization as well as by scholarships provided by our FFA Alumni.

The Western Hills FFA Chapter requests permission for 18 members to attend the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, KY on July 1-5.  Students would leave Western Hills at 8:00AM in order to register at the center, get into their cabins, and then be ready to attend the opening camp session.  The two FFA advisors and Ms. Carter will serve as chaperones for the group.  Travel will be provided by FCPS, paid for through Perkins.  Other costs associated with the activity will be paid by individual FFA members and through fundraising activities completed by the school organization as well as by scholarships provided by our FFA Alumni.

The overall purpose of the trip is to allow the new officers and members to gain leadership skills and learn the duties of their office or duties of their committee chair.  Students also meet FFA members from across the state and have time to network and gain ideas for new activities from other chapters.  As advisors, we will be responsible for teaching a class and supervising students at all times. 

This is an overnight trip where students will be learning about nocturnal adaptations and how they help the animals survive.  This is directly related to NGSS standard 3-LS4-3 which states, "Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all". Furthermore, our curriculum document breaks that down as a disciplinary core idea under LS4.C: Adaptations.  

Student will return and complete a writing piece which will have them apply their learning across settings.  

Collins Lane ASP summer program trip to Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Collins Lane ASP summer program trip.

Collins Lane ASP summer program trip.

Collins Lane ASP summer program trip.

Collins Lane ASP summer program trip.

Collins Lane ASP summer program trip.

FCHS DECA would like to send two students to Orlando Florida April 26 thru May 1, 2019 to compete in the DECA National ICDC Conference.

Chaperones:  Deron McDonald (Advisor)

Lenee Peach (Parent) and LeeAnn Graham(Parent)

Destination:

Hampton Inn

8900 Universal Blvd

Orlando, Fl 32819

Transportation:  Parents are responsible for student transportation

Trip to be funded by DECA Funds and Perkins Funds

Hearn Elementary is requesting a 5th grade overnight trip at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville, KY.

Bridgeport's music teacher, Julianna Nitz, is requesting approval for a coin drive fundraiser, which will occur starting on April 9 (pending approval) and ending on April 12. Proceeds will be used to purchase items needed for the spring musical.

Hearn Elementary is requesting approval for our Spring Book Fair. This will be considered a fundraiser for the library.

Westridge Elementary requests the approval of fundraisers to support the Drama account.  We would like to sponsor a car wash at Westridge Elementary on April 13th supervised by parents and staff of Westridge.

We would also like to request the approval of the following Dine To Donate events at Davinci's pizza; April 9, 11th, 16th, and 18th. As well as, Pizza Inn on April 15th from 4:00-10:00.

FCHS Boys Basketball would like to have a youth camp at FCHS May 30 & 31, 2019

Coach:  Tony Wise

Purpose of Camp:  Fundraiser for Boys Basketball Boosters

Cost to participants is $50 pre-register and $60 at the door

THe FCHS Majorettes would like to hold a youth camp June 3, 2019

Coach:  Dawn Welch

Purpose:  To raise funds for majorette equipment purchase

Event is to be held in the FCHS Cafeteria

Cost per participant is $25

FCHS Girls Soccer would like to hold a Youth Camp June 10-12, 2019 for grades K-6th grade (boys and girls)

To be held at the FCHS Soccer practice field

Coach:  Jon Sutphin

This will be a fundraiser for team expenses, including equipment, uniforms, etc.

Cost per participant is $50

The FCHS Dance Team would like to hold a Youth Camp June 10-13, 2019 for children K-8th Grade

This is a fundraiser for the Dance Team Booster Club.

To be held in the FCHS Gym

Cost per participant is $75

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

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on April 22, 2019 at Peaks Mill Elementary School.  

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2019-564 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:40pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.