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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
Congratulations to all the state level student award recipients!
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.
Inpatient/Residential Psychiatric Care Linkage Agreement
The linkage agreement for inpatient/residential psychiatric care to children and adolescents, ages 5-21 with JWAN, LLC and Franklin County Schools is attached for your review and approval.
After consultation with the board attorney, there is no legal basis to refuse to enter into the linkage agreement. In the event a facility is opened, Section 13(6)(b) of 902 KAR 20:320 will require a detailed written plan addressing qualifications of staff, access to records, and financial agreement between the facility and the district.
Approve the linkage agreement with JWAN, LLC as presented
Order #2021-958 - Motion Passed: Approve the linkage agreement with JWAN, LLC as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.B.
Supplemental School Year
On March 24, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law Senate Bill 128, which creates the Supplemental School Year Program. The legislation allows any K-12 student enrolled during the 2020-2021 school year to use the 2021-2022 school year as a supplemental year to retake or supplement courses the student already has taken.
Students had until May 1 to submit a request to the board of education; the board has until June 1 to decide whether to accept all requests or no requests. Parents submitted their interest through a survey and/or by contacting their child's school directly. Survey response numbers received as of 4/30/2021 are attached for your review.
The board retains the ability to create policies to avoid punitive measures against students.
Approve the Supplemental Year option for the 2021-2022 school year
Order #2021-959 - Motion Passed: Approve the Supplemental Year option for the 2021-2022 school year passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.C.
HES Donation
White, Greer & Maggard Orthodontics is interested in donating car rider tags, re-usable folders and t-shirts for students at Hearn Elementary for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
Hearn Elementary is requesting permission to accept this generous donation. Donations valued over $1000 requires board approval.
Approve the donation to HES as presented
Order #2021-960 - Motion Passed: Approve the donation to HES as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
IV.D.
Naming of the Elkhorn Middle School Theatre
EMS would like to request approval to name the theatre "The Damon Greene Theatre".
In addition, they are planning a small dedication on May 20th for students and staff.
Approve naming the EMS Theatre "The Damon Green Theatre"
Order #2021-961 - Motion Passed: Approve naming the EMS Theatre "The Damon Green Theatre" passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.E.
April 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
The April 19, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval. Ms. Natalie Lile was absent from this meeting and must abstain from voting.
Approve the April 19,2021 minutes
Order #2021-962 - Motion Passed: Approve the April 19,2021 minutes passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
V.
Reports to the Board
V.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
V.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
V.C.
Instructional Services Update
Assistant Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
V.D.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VI.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2021-963 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VI.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:050321 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
The April 1 and 12, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VI.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 8233
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 04/01/2021 - 4 weeks
Employee Number: 8621
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 04/12/2021 - 6 weeks
Employee Number: 8476
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 04/16/2021 - 04/30/2021
Employee Number: 8523
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 08/29/2021 - 6 weeks
VI.D.
Contracts
VI.D.1.
FY22 MAF MOA
Attached for your review and approval is the FY22 Math Achievement Fund MOA.
VI.D.2.
Application/MOU Waiver of KY Administrative Regulation for Virtual Academy
The waiver application/MOU is attached for your review and approval. The requested waiver allows for attendance-based virtual learning that might remove barriers that exist to improve learning.
VI.D.3.
Career Staff Unlimited Contract
The Career Staff Unlimited nursing services contract is attached for your approval and is on an as needed basis for specific student needs.
VI.D.4.
KY Refugee Ministries Interpreter Contract
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.
VI.D.5.
FRYSC Region 5 Contract Modification
Please see the attached FRYSC Region 5 Contact and modifications for your approval.
VI.D.6.
PSPL Community Event
The Paul Sawyier Public Library is requesting use of the Western Hills High School parking lot on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 to host a Drive-Thru Circus. Details are attached and the event will comply with CDC regulations and mask mandates as established by Governor Beshear. All facility agreements require the group to list Franklin County Schools as additionally insured.
VI.D.7.
Stamp Machine Contract- WHHS
Western Hills High School would like permission to enter into a 1 year contract with FP Mailing Solutions. This would give us a scale and stamp printing ability. We feel this will save both time and money and shipping costs. Money will come from Section VI.
VI.D.8.
OVEC Head Start MOU
The OVEC Head Start MOU for SY 2021-2022 is attached for your review and approval.
VI.D.9.
ESSER II Fund Assurance
The FY 2021 ESSER II Assurances are attached for your review and approval.
VI.D.10.
Pearson GED Testing Location Contracts-FRJDC
FRJDC has been approved by Pearson to become a testing location to give the GED. Contracts for approval are attached.
VI.D.11.
Ellevation Renewal Contract
The 21-22 contract is attached for your review and approval.
VI.E.
Human Resources
VI.E.1.
Approval of Bus Driver Trainer Job Description
Request approval of the attached job description for Bus Driver Trainer.
VI.E.2.
Modify/Create Positions
Effective for 2020-2021 school year:
District-wide
Increase ARC Chair position from 100 to 107 days
Effective for 2021-2022 school year:
District-wide
Increase Behavior Analyst position from PT to 200 days
Abolish 40 day ARC Chair position
Create 187 day ARC Chair/Special Education Instructional Coach position
Western Hills High School
Increase Child Care Aide position from 182 to 185 days
VI.E.3.
Create Instructional/Accommodations Coach Position
Request approval of the attached job description and creation of a 215 day Instructional/Accommodations Coach position for Franklin County High School for the 2021-2022 school year. This position will be paid from the certified salary schedule with funds from the ATSI grant.
VI.E.4.
Approved Revised Behavior Analyst Job Description
Request approved of the attached revised job description for Behavior Analyst.
VI.E.5.
Approve Revised Job Description for Social Worker
Approve attached revised job description for Social Worker.
VI.E.6.
Approve Salary Schedule for Social Worker
Request approval of the attached salary schedule for Social Workers.
VI.E.7.
Create Social Worker Positions for 2021-2022
Request that the board create eight 187-day Social Worker positions for the 2021-2022 school year. These will be district positions funded with ESSER II funds.
VI.E.8.
Create Instructional Aide Positions
We are requesting the board create 28 Instructional Aide positions to assist in addressing learning loss due to the pandemic. These positions will be funded by ESSER II funds.
For 2021-2022
Bridgeport Elementary - 4 positions (6.5X182)
Collins Lane Elementary - 4 positions (6.5X182)
Elkhorn Elementary - 4 positions (6.5X182)
Early Learning Village - 4 positions (6.5X182)
Hearn Elementary - 4 positions (6.5X182)
Peaks Mill Elementary - 4 positions (6.5X182)
Westridge Elementary - 4 positions (6.5X182)
VI.F.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.F.1.
FCHS HOBY Leadership Conference Participation
Franklin County High School requests approval to send Paul Marshall (2020-2021 sophomore) to the summer Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held Jun 17-20, 2021 either on the campus of Berea College in Berea, KY or will be held virtually. If in-person, students do stay overnight on the college campus. FCHS selects one representative to attend the summer leadership conference. Registration fee of $250 is paid by the Franklin County Schools Guidance Funds. Parent is responsible for transportation to and from the conference. Parent does not stay at leadership conference. Supervision is by the HOBY Leadership Conference Staff.
Franklin County High School requests approval to send Paul Marshall (2020-2021 sophomore) to the summer Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held Jun 17-20, 2021 either on the campus of Berea College in Berea, KY or will be held virtually. If in-person, students do stay overnight on the college campus. FCHS selects one representative to attend the summer leadership conference. Registration fee of $250 is paid by the Franklin County Schools Guidance Funds. Parent is responsible for transportation to and from the conference. Parent does not stay at leadership conference. Supervision is by the HOBY Leadership Conference Staff.
VI.F.2.
BMS FFA Field Trip
2021 FFA Camp in Hardinsburg, KY on July 14-16 for 9 students. 2 staff members will chaperone. The cost of the trip is $125 per student. The cost will be reduced with FFA alumni sponsorship and local groups.
VI.F.3.
FCHS FFA Camp/Overnight Trip
FCHS FFA would like to attend FFA Camp June 28-30, 2021 at the FFA Leadership Training Center, 111 FFA Camp Road, Hardinsburg, Ky
Club Sponsors/Chaperones: Kylen Douglas and Erica Baxter
9 Students will attend and pay a $75 fee for the camp
Transportation: FCS Bus, to be paid from FFA School Activity Funds (Bus Request and PO attached)
Accommodations: Cabins at the camp
VI.G.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VI.G.1.
ELV Fundraisers
VI.G.2.
Dine-to-Donate: PME
Peaks Mill Elementary would like to have a Dine-to-Donate fundraiser on May 15th at Trifecta Barbeque.
VI.H.
Hornet Club Summer Program Trips/Fees
Attached list of Hornet Summer Program trips and fees if Covid-19 restrictions allow.
VI.I.
Title IX Report-WHHS
Attached is the annual KHSAA Title IX report for your review and/or approval.
VII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on May 17, 2021 at Central Office.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2021-964 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:52PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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