Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Wesbanco presentation.

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.

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.

No action is needed.

KDE and KETS have revised the format for District Technology Plans. FCS has updated the existing plan to meet the new format and will use this as a guide for 2019-2020 in regards to Technology and planning.

Approve the 2019-2020 Technology Plan as presented

Order #2019-631 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2019-2020 Technology Plan as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The first reading of modifications to policies 09.123, 03.1311, 03.122 and 01.1 are attached for your review.  Also attached for your review is procedure 01.821 AP.1 and 08.2323 AP.111 .

The second reading and approval of modifications to current policies 03.1311 and 03.223 are attached for you review. The first reading of modifications to current policies was done on July 8, 2019.

Approve modifications to policies 03.1311 and 03.223

Order #2019-632 - Motion Passed:  Approve modifications to policies 03.1311 and 03.223 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached for your review are current policies to delete due to outdated formats or no longer applicable.  The first reading of policies 3.12321, 4.3114 and 4.3122 to rescind was done on July 8, 2019.  

To rescind policies 3.12321, 4.3114 and 4.3122 as presented

Order #2019-633 - Motion Passed:  To rescind policies 3.12321, 4.3114 and 4.3122 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The second reading and approval of 2019-2020 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA. The first reading was done on July 8, 2019.  

Approve 2019-2020 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA as presented

Order #2019-634 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2019-2020 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Per the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (Redbook); the Board of Education is to approve all external support/booster organizations in each school.  The following Western Hills High School booster club has met the requirements to be approved as an external account. The school is housing their tax id, copy of insurance, budgets, and copy of a checking account with two signatures. Mr. Roush is recommending the Boys Golf external booster club be approved to open an external account.  Attached is a list of the booster officers.  

Approve external account for WHHS Boys Golf

Order #2019-635 - Motion Passed:  Approve external account for WHHS Boys Golf passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Information regarding the change order for landscaping subcontractor sales tax at Collins Lane Elementary was requested at the July 12, 2019 meeting.  

Information on the expenditures for the WHHS Fieldhouse was requested at the July 8, 2019 meeting. Attached is a summary as of August 1, 2019.

Attached are the June 2019 Financial Reports for your review and approval.

Approve the June Financial Reports as presented

Order #2019-636 - Motion Passed:  Approve the June Financial Reports 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.

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2019-637 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #: 08051919     Fund: General Fund/Federal Programs

Warrant #: MO73119   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.

The July 8, 2019 and July 12, 2019 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Contracts for student leadership development workshops are attached for your review and approval.

7th grade Gifted/Talented Night at the Museum contract and trip details attached for your review and approval.  The trip is scheduled for November 1st and 2nd.  

The EL Coordinator is requesting the board approve a contract for Inside the USA curriculum to be used for our EL newcomers.  The cost is $1811.75 and will be paid out of Title III.  

Hearn Elementary is requesting permission to use one of the pavilions at Juniper Hills Park on August 8, 2019 for our beginning of the year staff picnic. A copy of the contract is attached.

Attached for your review and approval is the Medical Assistance Contract for FCHS Cross Country Inviational on 9/14/2019.

This MOA is to allow students to take dual-credit courses through KSU.

Food Service annual point of sale service contract with Heartland is attached for your approval.

Support contract renewal for our photo ID card system.

Kickboard is an evidence-based program that will help us with continuing to improve our PBIS at The Academy. This program will be funded with KECSAC funds. 

Contract for EKU Adventure Program Challenge Course for staff at Collins Lane Elementary on August 8, 2019.

The current lease of the copier machine at The Academy is expiring and attached your will find the new lease information which includes the up to date new model copier. We use this machine for copying, faxing and emailing documents. The funds will be from KECSAC as in the past. 

Elkhorn Elementary School requests approval to enter into a lease agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions.

Attached is the copier contract for the Early Learning Village. 

Please approve the MOA for the 2019-2020 KECSAC school year.

Bridgeport Elementary

Abolish Preschool Instructional Aide position (7X135)

Create Special Education Instructional Aide position (7X182)

Create Child Care Aide position (4X182) (ASP funded)

Collins Lane Elementary

Create Preschool Instructional Aide position (7X135)

Abolish Special Education Instructional Aide position (7X182)

Bondurant Middle/Western Hills High School

Create School Secretary position (5X95) (YSC funded)

District-wide

Increase PT RTI Facilitator position from 80 to 100 days (20 days funded from IDEA)

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

Justin Edwards - Western Hills High School - Mathematics

Franklin County High School

Music Instructor - $2,000 - paid from Band Boosters

Musical Rehearsal conductor - $250 - paid from Drama Account Funds

Musical Sound Engineer - $500 - paid from Drama Account Funds

Artistic Director - $800 - paid from Drama Account Funds

Lighting Design - $500 - paid from Drama Account Funds

Department Chairs (9) - $500/ea - paid from Section 6

Academic Team Math Mod - $125 - paid from Section 6

SBDM Secretary - $300 - paid from Section 6

Request approval of the following attached job descriptions:

Benefits Specialist

Finance Consultant

We are requesting that the board create a Finance Consultant position, to be paid a daily rate of $449.50.  This is a part-time position to be used as needed as we transition to a new Finance Director.

The Western Hills Boys Soccer Team would like to have a community soccer camp on 4 different dates this fall.  The team would host camp on 8/15, 8/29, 9/10, and 9/20.  The times would be from 5:30-6:30 PM and there would be no cost.  The coaches and current players would supervise and work with the children to help increase interest and skill levels for soccer.  Location would be the practice field. 

The Western Hills Cheerleading team would like to request permission to host a Kiddie Camp from September 24-26 at the school from 5-7 PM.  The cost would be $45 if pre-registered and $50 at the door.  Ages K-5th grade.  All proceeds will go to the Cheerleading team.  

Hearn Elementary PTA is requesting permission to have KONA ICE at our Back to School Bash August 12. This will be considered a fundraiser for the school. 

Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Board will go into Closed Session for "Discussion of proposed or pending litigation..."

The Board enter into Closed Session

Order #2019-638 - Motion Passed:  The Board enter into Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

That the Board exit Closed Session

Order #2019-639 - Motion Passed:  That the Board exit Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on August 19, 2019 at Collins Lane Elementary.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2019-640 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:16PM passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.