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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.
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.
III.
New Business
III.A.
Create Virtual Academy Teaching Positions
Request for the board to create the following positions to be funded by CARES Act funds:
4 High School Virtual Teachers
4 Middle School Virtual Teachers
4 Elementary School Virtual Teachers
Approve the creation of Virtual Academy teaching positions as presented
Order #2021-949 - Motion Passed: Approve the creation of Virtual Academy teaching positions as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
III.B.
Create Summer School Positions
Our intent is for District Summer School positions to be filled by current staff who will be paid an extra duty stipend that was previously approved by the board. However in some cases, PT temporary staff may need to be employed in order to provide services for all students. For this reason, we are requesting the board create the following District Summer School positions to be funded from CARES funds:
15 Teacher positions to be paid $31.25 per hour
15 Instructional Aide positions to be paid $20.83 per hour
In addition, we need to create 25 bus driver positions at $24 per hour and 10 bus monitor positions at $16 per hour to be paid from CARES funds.
Approve the creation of summer school positions as presented
Order #2021-950 - Motion Passed: Approve the creation of summer school positions as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
III.C.
Code of Acceptable Behavior Handbook for 2021-2022
The 2021-2022 Code of Acceptable Behavior Handbook is attached for your review and approval.
Approve the 2021-2022 Code of Acceptable Behavior Handbook
Order #2021-951 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2021-2022 Code of Acceptable Behavior Handbook passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
III.D.
Revised 20-21 Board Meeting Schedule
The revised 20-21 Board Meeting Schedule is attached for your review. The remaining 20-21 meetings will be held at Central Office to offer in-person and virtual options due to Covid-19 for members and the public.
Approve the revised 20-21 Board Meeting Schedule
Order #2021-952 - Motion Passed: Approve the revised 20-21 Board Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
III.E.
21-22 Board Meeting Schedule
The 2021-2022 Board Meeting Schedule is attached for your review and approval.
Approve the 2021-2022 Board Meeting Schedule
Order #2021-953 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2021-2022 Board Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
III.F.
Steadmantown Lane Sanitary Sewer Easement
A sewer easement is needed for an adjoining property to the maintenance department. The easement will not have a negative impact on the Franklin County Schools maintenance facility.
Approve the Steadmantown Lane Easement as presented
Order #2021-954 - Motion Passed: Approve the Steadmantown Lane Easement as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.
Reports to the Board
IV.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
IV.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
IV.C.
Instructional Services Update
Assistant Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
IV.D.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
V.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2021-955 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:041221 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.
V.B.
Minutes
The March 1 and 16, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
V.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 8598
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 04/16/2021 - end of 2020-2021 school year
Employee Number: 8704
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: extend through 04/12/2021
V.D.
Contracts
V.D.1.
FCHS Choir/Drama Contracts
The FCHS Choir and Drama Department requests to contract with the following individuals for spring programs/projects. Payment will come from Choral and Drama funds.
“Pops in the Parking Lot” Spring Choir Concert
Audio Director: Steven Smith, $200 + cost of rental equipment for outdoor use.
Paid with Choral Board Funds
“FC Drama Club Spring Showcase” Performance
Video/Audio: Ben Boutell, $400 for recording week ($200 each day he comes to record.) $400 upon receipt of finished recording: $800 total.
Choreography: Kara Johnson, $200
Paid with Drama Activity Funds
V.D.2.
VLS Rental Order/Contract-WRE
Attached is the Vincent Lighting Service order to be approved. The lighting will be used for the Westridge Elementary spring production of Annie Jr.
V.D.3.
Kentucky State Park Group Contract
Attached for your review is the contract for General Butler State Park for the annual Administrator Retreat. The retreat is a time for district and school administrators to focus on leadership and instruction for the upcoming school year.
V.E.
Grants
V.E.1.
Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Child Abuse Prevention Mini Grant
Amy Snow, Dropout Prevention & Volunteer Coordinator would like to apply for the Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Child Abuse Prevention Mini Grant. A description of the project is below if awarded the mini grant.
Project Description:
The Franklin County Schools Board of Education is located on a main road, leading to the hospital and three schools. FCS staff will line the road with pinwheels. Our central office staff will dress in blue on a designated date in April and host a "thank you" luncheon for the Franklin County Department of Community Based Services, Child Protective Services division staff. The luncheon will adhere to all CDC guidelines and will most likely be a boxed lunch carry out event.
V.E.2.
Fiscal Court Grant
Amy Snow is requesting approval for the Fiscal Court Grant for a total of $6000, $1000 per school:
Collins Lane Elementary, Bridgeport Elementary, Early Learning Village, Hearn Elementary, The Academy, and Westridge Elementary.
Funds received are overseen by the FRYSC coordinators and Sarah Vivian. Funds are to be utilized for basic needs for students. Additionally, OSHA certification fees for Academy students.
V.E.3.
McKesson Corporation Grant-EMS
EMS teacher, James Gambon, would like to apply for two grants from the McKesson Corporation through their Icare committee. They award up to $250 to a school department.
V.F.
Human Resources
V.F.1.
Approve Revised Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Approve revised Extra Duty Salary Schedule to add stipend for Digital Learning Coach.
V.F.2.
Approve Revised Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Request approval of revised Extra Duty Salary Schedule to add booster-funded stipends for Assistant Baseball Coach and Assistant Track Coach for Western Hills High School.
V.F.3.
Modify/Create Positions
Peaks Mill Elementary School
Create .5 LBD position, funded from IDEA
William Cofield High School
Increase LBD position from 100 to 127 days
V.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
V.G.1.
Overnight Athletic Trip-WHHS
The Western Hills Softball and Baseball teams would like to request permission to attend the State 2A baseball tournament in Owensboro April 23,24, and 25. This would be IF we win the first round in March. The booster clubs would take care of all financial costs associated with the trip. This would be an overnight trip and transportation would be needed.
Detailed housing and PO's for the trip would accompany this request if we win March 30th.
V.G.2.
Softball Overnight Trip Request-FCHS
FRANKLIN CO. SOFTBALL
Dates: April 16-17, 2021
Departure Time on April 16th: ASAP after school (4 p.m.)
Return Time on April 17th: TBA following tournament completion; anticipate 8-9 p.m.
Transportation: FCS Transportation, paid for by FCHS Softball Boosters
Student-Athletes=15
Coaches/Chaperones=6
Tracy Spickard
Ted Marlette
Nicole McCoy
Kara Howard
Morgan Bullock
Matt McCoy
*All Expenses (Lodging and Transportation) to be paid by FCHS Softball Boosters.
V.H.
Youth Football Camp Request-FCHS
FCHS Football would like to hold a Youth Football Camp for Ages 5-11
Coach Eddie James
Dates: June 10, 11, 12
Where: FCHS Football Field
Cost per participant: $35 ($30 for pre-registration)
Capacity of the camp will be limited to the firs 60 kids. All Covid-19 screening protocols and social distancing guidelines will be observed during the camp.
V.I.
School-Wide Fundraisers
V.I.1.
BPE Fundraisers
Bridgeport PTA is seeking approval for the following fundraisers for the remainder of this school year, 2020-21.
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Ongoing Fundraisers:
April
May
V.I.2.
WRE Jog-A-Thon
Westridge Elementary requests the approval of the annual Jog-A-Thon. This event is held during grade level physical education class and is sponsored by the PTO. The students raise money for each lap they run around the bus circle. The money goes to support student events and playground improvements.
V.J.
ASP Summer Program Fees
The Elementary School ASP Summer programs are requesting approval of ASP fees for various activities. Fees are attached. Fees for trips will depend on current Covid guidance.
V.K.
Shortened School Day Notice
Previously I notified the board of five students requesting a shortened school day/week.
We have been notified of two additional for shortened school week. All records are maintained in my office.
Please contact Jami Miller if you have questions.
V.L.
Declare Items as Surplus
Attached for your review and approval are food service items that need to be declared as surplus property.
VI.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on April 19, 2021.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2021-956 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:44PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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