Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Team Members of the Month

State Level Student Recognitions:

Westridge Elementary

Bondurant Middle School

Elkhorn Middle School

Franklin Co High School

Western Hills High School

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.

The November 4, 2019 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.  Ms. Natalie Lile was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.  

Approve the November 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Order #2019-700 - Motion Passed:  Approve the November 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The November 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 November 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Order #2019-701 - Motion Passed:  Approve the November 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Automobile donation to FCCTC with an unknown value for your review and approval. 

Approve Automobile donation to FCCTC

Order #2019-702 - Motion Passed:  Approve Automobile donation to FCCTC passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Trane Pay App #12 in the amount of $170,528.20 for your review and approval.

Approve Trane Pay App #12 as presented

Order #2019-703 - Motion Passed:  Approve Trane Pay App #12 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Collins Lane Pay App #26REV in the amount of $296,486.32 for your review and approval. 

Approve Collins Lane Pay App #26REV as presented

Order #2019-704 - Motion Passed:  Approve Collins Lane Pay App #26REV as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

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

Approve the October 2019 Monthly Financial Report

Order #2019-705 - Motion Passed:  Approve the October 2019 Monthly Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins 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 3- 10/05/19-11/08/19 of the 2019-2020 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 #2019-706 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #120219: 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.

Approve the Western Kentucky University Memorandum of Agreement for student teaching placement 

Approve

Bridgeport is requesting approval for the contract from Great Wolf Lodge. This overnight trip, occurring on 5-14-20, has already been approved by the board.

Attached are contracts with surrounding school districts that permit students living in Franklin County to attend their schools.

Eminence Independent

Fayette County

Frankfort Independent

Grant County

Henry County

Nelson County

Owen County

Scott County

Shelby County

The attached contracts allow students residing in surrounding district to enroll in Franklin County Schools.

Anderson County

Bourbon County

Eminence Independent

Fayette County

Frankfort Independent

Grant County

Henry County

Nelson County

Owen County

Scott County

Shelby County

Woodford County

The FCHS Track and Cross Country Team request approval of the attached contract with Good Shepherd Parish for use of the Parish Life Center for a sports banquet 1-14-20.

Rental agreement for the Employment Transition Fair.  Fees will be waived.

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

Zach Hart, WHHS, LBD

Julie Pinto, BMS/WCHS, LBD

Deron McDonald, FCHS, FAMCO (for 5% of the day)

Academy

Create FT School Social Worker position (187 days) to be paid from KECSAC Funds

Central Office

Increase contract days for Student Information System Specialist position from 240 to 250 per year

FCHS

Create the following coach positions to be paid from booster funds:

Asst Boys' Soccer Coach, $650

Asst Girls' Basketball Coach, $1800

Asst Girls' Basketball Coach, $1500

Asst Girls' Basketball Coach, $1200

Asst Girls' Basketball Coach, $1200

Asst Wrestling Coach, $1000

Asst Boys' Basketball Coach, $1500

Asst Boys' Basketball Coach, $500

Asst Dance Coach, $600

Request that the board approve the attached revised Salary Schedule for Extra Duties to include A $25 payment for teachers who cover classrooms during their planning and a $30 payment to SRO's for athletic game coverage.

Hearn Elementary 4th grade team is requesting to attend the North Central 4-H Center in Carlisle, KY. This trip will take place April 1-2, 2020. We are requesting permission to attend early so that we may let our parents make payments towards the trip in advance in the hope it will make it easier for them to afford the trip. The trip itself will cost between $55-60 per student. 

Kentucky Jr. Beta Convention held in Louisville January 22-24.  Requesting permission to take 32 students to this annual convention to participate in academic and art competitions.  The cost of the trip is approximately $109 for each student.

FCHS Y-Club requests approval to travel to Louisville, Ky Dec. 5-7, 2019 to participate in the KYA Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Chaperone:  Greg Pelfrey (Sub to be paid from Y-Club activity funds)

19 FCHS Students will particpate

Cost per student:  $250, this includes registration for the conference and accomodations

Financial Aid is offered through YMCA for those that apply

Transportation:  District transportation is requested (to be paid from District Competition Funds)

Select students have qualified for the EKU Honor Band.  Students will attend November 24-26th and stay at the Best Western in Richmond, KY.  Twenty eight students will attend and Stephanie Wallace will chaperone.  The boosters will pay for lodging and registration.  

Request permission for Bondurant students to attend the annual Kentucky United Nations academic competition sponsored by the YMCA.  The trip includes overnight stay from March 1-3 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, KY.  Students will be accompanied on the trip by organization leaders Macy Johnson and Andrew McDonald

The Mighty EMS PTSO would like to conduct a school wide fundraiser. The Mighty-a-thon would allow for students to pick something they are good at and solicit donations for the task. The PTSO would use the money raised by students to pay for teacher appreciation week, PBIS awards/incentives, and student events.  They have discussed this idea with school leadership and with your approval, will begin planning the structure of the event. 

Westridge Elementary requests the approval of two fundraisers to support the production of Mary Poppins.  

1)  Jar Guessing Game:  students/staff will buy chances to guess the number of items in a jar.  

2)  Santa Grams:  Students/staff can purchase "Santa Grams" to send to a friend.

All money will go to the drama account and will be used to offset the amount for sets.

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

The district has 9 automatic external defibrillators that are obsolete, 43 student desks, 2 file cabinets, and 6 small tables that need to be disposed of with the board's approval.   

The FCHS Football Coaching staff is looking to put on a Free skills camp for local elementary school children.  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.

All Elementary School Kids grades 1-5 are invited to participate

This will take place in the spring of 2020, likely April or May

It will take place at Elkhorn Elementary, Hearn Elementary and Peaks Mill Elementary

Again, there will be no cost to participants

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on December 16, 2019 at Bridgeport Elementary.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2019-707 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:28PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.