Franklin County
August 03, 2020 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

 

II. Public Comments
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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.

III. Focus On Race Relations
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Ed Powe will share information about FORR.

IV. New Business
IV.A. Revised 20-21 Board Meeting Schedule
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The revised 20-21 board meeting schedule is attached for your review. 

Recommended Motion

Approve the revised 20-21 board meeting schedule

Actions Taken

Order #2020-844 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised 20-21 board meeting schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IV.B. First Reading of Modification to Policy 08.113
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Policy 08.113 is attached for your review.  The modification is to add back the 8 semester requirement (language listed on page 1).  The language was previously removed in the KSBA update for all districts and individual boards could modify the policy to include specific requirements.  

IV.C. Reading of Updated Title IX Policies and Procedures
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The US Department of Education has published an amendment on Title IX Sexual Harassment that goes into effect on August 14.  Attached are the policies and procedures regarding Title IX Sexual Harassment with the proposed changes from KSBA that reflect the new legal requirements. 

IV.D. Approval of Car Donation to CTC
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FCCTC Automotive Class is asking for the approval for a vehicle (2004 Nissan Altima Vin# 1N4AL11D54C129056) that has been donated to the school.  This vehicle will be for the use of classroom instruction and assignments that automotive students will be assigned to do.

Recommended Motion

Approve the donation of 2004 Nissan Altima to CTC

Actions Taken

Order #2020-845 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation of 2004 Nissan Altima to CTC passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV.E. Annual Data and Security Review
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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.

V. Construction
V.A. Turf Field Project Pay Apps
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Attached for your review and approval are the following pay apps for the turf field projects:

Oheil Site Solutions - $206,300.00

The Motz Group - $151,945.38

Harrod Stone - $149,693.32

Century Equipment - $14,374.28

 

Recommended Motion

Approve Turf Field Project Pay Apps as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2020-846 - Motion Passed:  Approve Turf Field Project Pay Apps as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

V.B. Turf Field Project Pay Apps
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Attached for your review and approval are the following turf field project invoices:

Mapei -$16,347.21

Schmitz - $63,326.23

Shaw - $306,793.08

Recommended Motion

Approve the Turf Field Pay Apps as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2020-847 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Turf Field Pay Apps as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

VI. Reports to the Board
VI.A. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

VI.B. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VI.C. June Treasurer's Report
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The Treasurer's Report for June is attached for your review and approval.

Actions Taken

Order #2020-848 - Motion Passed:  Approve Treasurers' Report passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

VII. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2020-849 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

VII.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:080320 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.

VII.B. Minutes
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The July 6th and 20th, 2020 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VII.C. Contracts
VII.C.1. RTA Assurance Statement-WRE
VII.C.2. RTA Assurance Statement-ELV
VII.C.3. Contract for Independent Evaluations- Myra Beth Bundy, Ph.D.
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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.

VII.C.4. KSU MOA for Dual Credit
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The KSU MOA for Dual Credit is attached for your review and approval.

VII.C.5. Postage Meter Contract-BMS
VII.C.6. KECSAC MOA for FRJDC
VII.C.7. KECSAC MOA- The Academy
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Approve the KECSAC (Kentucky Educational State Agency CHildren) MOA with The Academy/Franklin County Schools 

VII.C.8. Shoot-A-Way Contract-FCHS
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For boys and girls basketball.  Paid from boosters.  

VII.D. Human Resources
VII.D.1. Approve Job Descriptions
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An upcoming retirement in the Finance Department has allowed for some reorganization and updates of job descriptions.

Request approval of the attached job description and creation of the position of Revenue/Purchasing Assistant (8X250) to be paid from Grade 116 from the classified salary schedule.

Request approval of the attached job description and creation of the position of Accounts Payable Clerk (8X250) to be paid from Grade 98 from the classified salary schedule.

These two positions will update and replace two current positions which will be abolished in September.

Request approval of an additional Revenue/Purchasing Assistant for 25 days to allow time for training.

 

 

 

VII.D.2. Modify Positions
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Bridgeport Elementary 

Decrease Preschool Instructional Aide position from 170 to 160 days

Hearn Elementary

Increase School Secretary position from 7X190 to 7.5X200

Western Hills High School

Create Cross Country Asst Coach position to be paid $1200 by boosters

Abolish 2 PT Child Care Aide positions

Create Child Care Aide position (8X182) funded from Child Care Program

Dwide

Increase Instructional Coach for Special Education position from 187 to 200 days

Increase Instructional Technology Coordinator position from 200 days to 225 days, effective 7/1/20

 

VII.D.3. Approve Job Description and Create Position
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Request approval of the attached job description for an Assistant Student Information Systems Specialist.

Request the creation of a an Assistant Student Information Systems Specialist position, 8X250, to be paid from DJJ, KECSAC and Title I funds.  This position will be paid from MUNIS Grade 98 on the classified hourly salary schedule.

 

 

 

 

VII.D.4. Approval of Adjunct Instructor Certificate
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We are requesting approval to seek an Adjunct Instructor Certificate for Ms. Julie Pinto, who has been employed as a PT LBD Teacher and assigned to William Cofield High School.

 

 

VII.E. 20-21 School-Wide Fundraisers & Fees
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Fundraisers and fees as of July 30, 2020 for schools are attached for your review.  

VII.F. 19-20 Donations to Schools
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19-20 school donations are attached for your review.

VIII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on September 8, 2020 at central office.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2020-850 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:53PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.