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I.
Call to Order
Natalie Lile, Chairperson
Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair
BeLinda Henson, Board Member
Larry Perkins, Board Member
Justin Watterson, Board Member
Mark Kopp, Superintendent
II.
Recognitions
FCS team making lemonade out of lemons! Special thanks to the following:
Chief Information Officer- Jimmy Pack
Instructional Technology Coordinator- Stella Pollard
LAN Technician- Mark Roberts
Computer Technicians:
Edward Foulk
Nathan Simpson
Jody Hellard
John McClain
Justin Peavler
III.
Public Comments
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.
IV.
New Business
IV.A.
FPB Internet Access MOU
Attached for your approval is the MOU with the Frankfort Plant Board that will assist in the current internet access gap.
Approve the FPB Internet Access MOU
Order #2020-854 - Motion Passed: Approve the FPB Internet Access MOU passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.B.
Approve Policy 08.113
Policy 08.113 is attached for your review and approval. The modification is to add back the 8 semester requirement (language listed on page 1) . The requirement has always been in our policy and was previously removed during the KSBA update for all districts. Individual boards can modify the policy to include specific requirements. The first reading was done on August 3, 2020.
Approve modification of policy 08.113 as presented
Order #2020-855 - Motion Passed: Approve modification of policy 08.113 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.C.
Approval of Updated Title IX Policies
The US Department of Education has published an amendment on Title IX Sexual Harassment that went into effect on August 14. Board approval is recommended and the first reading was on August 3, 2020. Attached are the policies with the proposed changes from KSBA that reflect the new legal requirements.
Approve the updated Title IX Policies as presented
Order #2020-856 - Motion Passed: Approve the updated Title IX Policies as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.D.
COVID-19 Emergency Leave Resolution
Attached for your approval is the COVID-19 Emergency Leave Resolution that includes authorization for the Superintendent to approve short term leave related to COVID-19.
Approve the COVID-19 Emergency Leave Resolution
Order #2020-857 - Motion Passed: Approve the COVID-19 Emergency Leave Resolution passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.E.
Utility Property Easement
Two proposals to move easements located at the Early Learning Village and the Maintenance Building due to being outdated and having drainage issues are attached for your approval.
Approve the easement proposals as presented
Order #2020-858 - Motion Passed: Approve the easement proposals as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.
Construction
V.A.
Turf Field Pay Apps
Turf Field project invoices attached for your review and approval.
CSI - $14,250.00 & $450
Genan Rubber - $41,993.25
Target Technologies - $21,120 & $18,150
Schmitz Foam Products - $63,326.23
Shaw Sports Turf - $142,256.70
The Motz Group - $310,353.93
Oheil Site Solutions - $95,050.00
JRA Architects - $22814.13
Approve Turf Field Project pay apps as presented
Order #2020-859 - Motion Passed: Approve Turf Field Project pay apps as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VI.B.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2020-860 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
VII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:090820 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
The August 3, 2020 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VII.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 8434
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 8 weeks beginning 9/14/20
Employee Number: 7307
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 8/21/20 to 10/2/20
Employee Number: 6313
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 8/12/20 to 9/9/20
Employee Number: 6313
Type of Leave: FFCRA
Dates of Leave: 9/10/20 to 12/11/20
Employee Number: 5454
Type of Leave: FFCRA
Dates of Leave: 8/12/20 to 11/13/20
Employee Number: 8126
Type of Leave: FFCRA
Dates of Leave: 8/12/20 to 11/13/20
Employee Number: 4428
Type of Leave: FFCRA
Dates of Leave: 8/26/20 to 11/27/20
Employee Number: 5485
Type of Leave: Unpaid
Dates of Leave: 8/14/20 to 8/21/20
VII.D.
Contracts
VII.D.1.
Contract Accipio Language Services
It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English.
VII.D.2.
New Vista Contract
Contract with New Vista to provide mental health consultation services. New Vista is formerly known as bluegrass.org.
VII.D.3.
New Vista-Room Assignments Contract
For the past eleven years we have been providing space for therapists employed by New Vista, formerly known as bluegrass.org to meet with their clients at school. According to the principals, students have benefited from in-school therapy so we want to continue this collaborative arrangement.
VII.D.4.
Mike Williams Contract, Orientation and Mobility Services
We have some students who have Orientation and Mobility listed on their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Mike Williams provides this service.
VII.D.5.
Walgreens Experiential Learning Program Agreement-CTC
VII.D.6.
Campbellsville University MOS-FCCTC
Franklin Co. Career & Tech Center is requesting approval on the attached MOA submitted by Campbellsville University for dual credit purposes. The estimated cost of building usage is below.
Monthly average:
Water - $197
Trash - $283
Electricity - $2985
Gas - it is included with FCHS
Total - $3465 * .05% = $173.25 monthly
VII.D.7.
Head Start Full Utilization Agreement
The purpose of this agreement between the Franklin County Board and the Blue Grass Headstart Program is to coordinate services to eligible children through the state (Ky Preschool) and federal (Headstart) funds.
VII.D.8.
The Amend Group Contract
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.D.9.
Verizon Agreement
Contract with Verizon for additional hotspots.
VII.D.10.
Yearbook Pictures Contract-WHHS
Due to Covid-19, the Western Hills Yearbook would like to contract with David Hargis Photography to take pictures during sporting events. This would be for fall and winter sports and re-evaluate in January for the spring. See attached contract. Payment would come from the school yearbook account.
VII.D.11.
Myschoolapps Agreement
Food service is requesting approval on a proposal with Heartland to provide online free and reduced lunch application for high school students.
VII.E.
Grants
VII.E.1.
Student Re-Engagement Mini Grant
Please review and approve the following grant proposal to assist us in "re-engaging" our disconnected youth.
VII.F.
Human Resources
VII.F.1.
Modify Positions
Central Office
Abolish Purchasing Assistant position
District-wide
Reduce School Psychologist position from 121 days to 93.5 days
Reduce Behavior Analyst position from 187 days to PT
Create ARC Chair Designee position (40 Days)
Increase 504 Extra Duty Stipend to $5,000
William Cofield High School/Bondurant Middle School
Increase LBD Teacher position from 37.4 days to 51.5 days
Fayette County Juvenile Detention Center
Abolish Math Teacher position
Abolish Social Studies Teacher position
Abolish Science Teacher position
Abolish English Teacher position
Create (4) Teacher positions (Digital Learning Provider)
Create LBD Teacher position
VII.G.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VII.G.1.
2020-2021 Hearn PTA Fundraising
Hearn PTA is requesting permission to hold the following fundraisers during the 2020-2021 school year:
Kroger Community Rewards - funds for new sound system for the gymnasium (year round)
Hearn T-shirt sales - (year round)
Pizza Inn Night - funds for school technology needs - (9/15/2020)
Fall Festival - Happy Jacks - funds for school supplies/technology needs (10/2020)
World's Finest Chocolate - funds for new sound system for the gymnasium (12/2020)
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough - funds for school technology (12/2020-1/2021)
Hearn Talent Show - funds for new sound system for the gymnasium (3/2021)
Candleberry - funds for school technology - (Spring 2021)
VII.G.2.
EES Fundraiser - Art to Remember
EES requests the approval to raise funds for art supplies for EES students through the Art to Remember fundraiser.
VII.G.3.
EES PTO Fundraisers
EES PTO requests the approval for the fundraisers listed in the Fundraiser Approval Form.
VII.H.
20-21 BPE Fees
Bridgeport Fees
- Academic Team-$15 for shirts
- Agenda replacement-$5 if lost first one
- Archery-$20 plus $6/tournament
- Basketball-$15 for warm-up shirts
- Chorus-$10 for shirts
- Music-$5 for recorder-4th grade only
- Pep Rally Shirts-$5
- STLP-$15 for shirts
- Yearbook-$20
VIII.
Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on October 12, 2020.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2020-861 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:33PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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