The mission of the Franklin County Public Schools is to educate students in a community-involved learning environment that ensures all students will achieve their greatest individual potential in order to succeed in a global society.



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As required by KRS 160.470 (7), advertising and hearing requirements must be met in order to levy a tax rate that exceeds the compensating tax rate. 

Advertisements were placed in The State Journal local newspaper on August 12 and 17 for the public hearing on August 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Board of Education.

The purpose of the hearing is to entertain public comments related to a proposed tax levy of 55.0 cents on real property and 55.0 cents on personal property.

In 2008-09, a property tax rate of 53.0 was levied by the Franklin County Board of Education.  For 2009-10, a tax rate of 55.0 is proposed for both real estate and tangible personal property. 

Approve the tax levy of 55.0 cents for both real estate and tangible personal property.

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approve the tax levy of 55.0 cents for both real estate and tangible personal property. passed with a motion by Mr. Doug Crowe and a second by Mr. William Cofield.

The Board is required to set the tax rate for 2010 for all motor vehicles.  The proposed rate of 51.0 cents is the same rate that has been levied since 1983.

Approve the continuation of the tax rate of 51.0 cents for all motor vehicles for 2010.

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  Approve the continuation of the tax rate of 51.0 cents for all motor vehicles for 2010. passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Mr. Doug Crowe.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2009 at the Franklin County Board of Education.

That the meeting be adjourned

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned 7:31 passed with a motion by Mr. William Cofield and a second by Larry B. Perkins.