Franklin County
March 01, 2021 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. New Business
III.A. Use of School Property for Personal Garden
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The residents of 124 Seminole Trail, Jimmy and Dana Todd, are requesting the continued use a small area behind their house owned by FCS for garden space. This space has been utilized by the residents in the past.

We would allow them to continue using the space on the contingency that they are responsible for maintaining the area (mowing, trimming, etc.) per the approval of the director of maintenance. If the area is not maintained to our expectations, we reserve the right to withdraw the approval.

A copy of the request is attached for your review.

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the space behind the residence of 124 Seminole Trail to be used as a garden, contingent upon regular maintenance by the residents

Actions Taken

Order #2021-926 - Motion Passed:  Approve the space behind the residence of 124 Seminole Trail to be used as a garden, contingent upon regular maintenance by the residents passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

III.B. 2021-2022 School Calendar
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The 2021-2022 School Calendar is attached for your review and approval. The first reading was done on February 1, 2021. 

Recommended Motion

Approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2021-927 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

III.C. FCHS QB Club Donation
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Donations valued at more than $1000 must be approved by the Board. The Franklin County High School Quarter Back Club would like to donate $9556.58 to the Franklin County High School weight room.

Recommended Motion

Approve the FCHS QB Club donation as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-928 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FCHS QB Club donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

III.D. FCHS Donation
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Donations valued at more than $1000 must be approved by the Board. The McConnel Foundation would like to donate $5000 to the Don Sturgeon Memorial Fund at Franklin County High School to support student athletics.

Recommended Motion

Approve the $5000 donation to FCHS as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-929 - Motion Passed:  Approve the $5000 donation to FCHS as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

III.E. Cheerleading External Booster Club Account-WHHS
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The WHHS Cheerleading team has obtained the required documents to open an external booster club account.  We have the tax id and insurance on file.  

Recommended Motion

Approve the WHHS Cheerleading Team Booster Club external account

Actions Taken

Order #2021-930 - Motion Passed:  Approve the WHHS Cheerleading Team Booster Club external account passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

III.F. Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIPs)
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As required by Board Policy 02.44, the Board of Education shall review each school's improvement plan. Attached for your review are CSIP's for each school.  No action is required.   

 


III.G. 2021-2022 SBDM Allocations
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The proposed staffing allocation for 2021-2022 meets statutory (KRS 157.360(4)(a)) and regulatory (702 KAR 3:246) compliance.

Recommended Motion

Approve proposed staffing allocations for the 2021-2022 year

Actions Taken

Order #2021-931 - Motion Passed:  Approve proposed staffing allocations for the 2021-2022 year passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

IV. Construction
Actions Taken

Order #2021-932 - Motion Passed:  Approve proposed staffing allocations for the 2021-2022 year passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

IV.A. WHHS Fieldhouse Pay App & BG4
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Attached for your review and approval is one pay app, one invoice, and the BG4 closing out the project costs for Olympic Construction.

Pay App - Olympic Construction $9,937.79

Invoice - Ross Tarrant $5,378.28

 

Recommended Motion

Approve WHHS Pay App and BG4 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-933 - Motion Passed:  Approve WHHS Pay App and BG4 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

V. Reports to the Board
V.A. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

V.B. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

V.C. Instructional Services Update
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Assistant Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

V.D. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VI. 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 #2021-934 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

VI.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:030121 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.

 

VI.B. Minutes
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The February 1 and February 16, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VI.C. Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number: 8118

Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 12/18/2020 - 02/09/2021
 
Employee Number: 8462
Type of Leave: Military
Dates of Leave: 02/16/2021 - 02/17/2021
 

VI.D. Contracts
VI.D.1. KY Mountain Bike Association Bike Trail MOU
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The Kentucky Mountain Bike Association MOU for the bike trail project at Lakeview Park is attached for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the KY Mountain Bike Association MOU

VI.D.2. Xello
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The Xello Quote is attached for your review and approval.  Xello will be used to complete required ILP’s (Individualized Learning Plans).

VI.D.3. iReady Contract
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Attached for your review and approval are the iReady quotes. iReady is used as an instructional and assessment tool.

VI.E. Grants
VI.E.1. Bake For Good Grant- WHHS
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Western Hills High School Culinary program would like to request permission to receive the "Bake For Good" grant.  

What is Bake for good: 
Bake for Good is King Arthur Baking Company’s free outreach program for students in grades 4 -12. We have three goals: learn, bake, and share. Students learn to make bread from scratch at home using ingredients supplied by us. The recipe makes two loaves, one they keep and one that is shared with someone in need or as an act of kindness.
 
Each student will get a baking kit which includes:
• 2 lb White Whole Wheat Flour  • 2 lb All Purpose Flour (or similar, while supplies last) • Recipe Booklet • 1 packet yeast • Dough scraper • Bread bag • Twist tie • Canvas Tote
 
How will this work: 
A Bake for Good Instructor teaches a live, 45-minute remote demonstration via Zoom. This format is designed for your students to participate from home (remote) or from the classroom. I will host the chat room so this can be an interactive lesson, will learn alongside the kids and then will be able to coach them through the breadmaking process. Students will take pictures during the process and then will take pictures of them sharing one of their bread items with a friend. We then will submit a write up and a few pictures to stay within good standing of the grant requirements. Below is a short breakdown of instruction.

Day 1: students log in to view zoom and ask questions
Day 2: Students will gather all materials and have everything prepped
Day 3: Students will assemble dough
Day 4: Create loafs or rolls and bake
Day 5: Share!
 
Value of grant: 
$ FREE

VI.F. Human Resources
VI.F.1. Modify/Create Positions
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Elkhorn Elementary School

Abolish Special Education Instructional Aide (7X182)

Peaks Mill Elementary School

Create Special Education Instructional Aide (7X182)

Maintenance Department

Create 2 Maintenance Tech II positions (8X250)

Abolish 2 Maintenance Tech I positions (8X250)

 

VI.F.2. Request FT Emergency Certification
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Request Authorization to apply for FT Emergency Certification for Mr. Travers Brown to teach Secondary Special Education (LBD).

 

 

VI.G. Extra Duty Stipends for Summer Scholars 2021
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Please approve the following stipends to be paid through CARES Act Funding for Summer Scholars 2021 and added to the district salary schedule for Summer 2021:

Full Summer Scholar Program Employees:

13 Summer Scholar Coordinator-12 weeks @ 20 hrs. per week:  $7,200 X 13 schools= $93,600

156 Summer Scholar Teachers (up to 12 per school)-8 weeks @ 16 hrs. per week:  $4,000 X 156 Teachers = $624,000

78 aides (up to 6 per school)-8 weeks @ 12 hrs. per week:  $2,000 X 78 aides = $156,000

For a total of $873,000 for Instructional Teaching Staff

We recognize some employees may not be able to work the full 8 week program and still want to honor their time contribution.

4 weeks stipend:  2,000 for Teachers, 1,000 for Aides

5 weeks stipend:  2500 for Teachers, 1250.00 for Aides

6 weeks stipend:  3,000 for Teachers, 1500.00 for Aides

7 weeks stipend:  3500.00 for Teachers, 1750.00 for Aides

Any teacher or aide working less than 4 weeks total (some may want to substitute, etc.) would be paid their regular, hourly ESS rate.

See attachment for additional Summer Scholar details.

 

VI.H. School-Wide Fundraisers
VI.H.1. EES Yearbooks
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EES requests the approval to raise funds through the sale of yearbooks.

VI.I. Declare Items As Surplus Property
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Attached for your review and approval are maintenance and transportation department listings for items that need to be declared as surplus property and then advertised through a sealed bid process per board policy 04.8 and procedure 04.8AP.1.

VII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30AM on March 16, 2021.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2021-935 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:02 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.