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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.
Amend Agenda to Add New Business Item L
Request approval to amend agenda to approve Section 7 funds to be allocated to schools.
Approve amending agenda to add New Business item L
Order #2021-1002 - Motion Passed: Approve amending agenda to add New Business item L passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.
New Business
IV.A.
Donation of Painting
The family of Lavera Jean Wright, Peaks Mill High School graduate, would like to donate her painting of Peaks Mill to the Franklin County Board of Education. The family is unable to be here in person, but have shared the following:
Lavera Jean Wright graduated from Peaks Mill High School in 1952. Later that year she married the love of her life, Charles Sizemore, who had also graduated in the same class. Their only child Debbie was born in September 1953. After Charles completed his time in the Air Force, the family moved to Walton in northern Kentucky in 1956. Charles went to work at Central Trust Bank (now PNC) and Lavera worked at Sizemore Manufacturing, a Walton company owned by Charles’s aunt. She sat at a sewing machine for years and eventually was made supervisor. Lavera had always dreamed about studying art. After working for over 20 years, she stopped working outside the home in the early 1970's. Lavera finally followed her dreams and decided to take lessons from a local artist who ran an art studio. It didn’t take long before she was helping to teach lessons. She helped run the studio for years, and kept it going when the owner had cancer. She loved helping the students improve in their skills. Many people in Walton have taken art lessons from Lavera, and tell Charles and Debbie how patient and kind she always was. Lavera passed away in February 2018 after a long illness with Crohn’s disease and other complications. She loved her early life growing up in Frankfort and her time at Peaks Mill. She would be very proud to know that this painting is now here.
IV.B.
Creation of the Damon Greene Memorial Fund
The Damon Green Memorial Fund will offer a scholarship to a Franklin County High School senior and a Elkhorn Middle School award each year to an outstanding vocal student.
Details for the scholarship are attached.
Approve the creation of the Damon Greene Memorial Fund
Order #2021-1003 - Motion Passed: Approve the creation of the Damon Greene Memorial Fund passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.C.
Naming the Fayette County Juvenile Detention Center School Program
Adam Nance, Fayette County Juvenile Detention Center Principal, is requesting to name the school program at the detention center the Future Forward Education & Career Center (FFECC) to focus on a more positive implication for each student's future.
Below are some examples of successes during the 20-21 school year and what it will mean to be Future Forward.
During the 2020-2021 school year our staff serviced over 260 students, earned over 120 credits, graduated 5 students with a high school diploma, enrolled 9 students working towards a GED, 1 student obtained their GED, and staff helped recover 30 credits, followed by many other successes.
Future Forward provides a unique educational experience for middle and high school students by creating an individual path towards graduation and providing exposure to career pathways for all students. The facility itself resides in the middle of horse country--therefore our school mascot will be that of a thoroughbred horse, called the CHAMPIONS. Thoroughbred horses are known for their speed and agility but more specifically, use blinders to focus on the finish line. In our case, the finish line is a high school diploma or GED.
#GOFORWARD
Approve naming the school program at the FRJDC the Future Forward Education & Career Center
Order #2021-1004 - Motion Passed: Approve naming the school program at the FRJDC the Future Forward Education & Career Center passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.D.
Western Hills High School Deloitte Donation
Donations valued at $1000 or more must be approved by the Board. The Deloitte Company has offered to provide supplies for teachers in a campaign called Teacher Drive. The supplies are estimated to be valued over $1000.
Approve the Deloitte Company donation to Western Hills High School
Order #2021-1005 - Motion Passed: Approve the Deloitte Company donation to Western Hills High School passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.E.
FPB Donation for Water Stations
The Frankfort Plant Board would like to donate $12,00 for 12 water stations. They would also like to include signage around the water fountains to communicate how drinking tap water saves money, reduces waste, and encourages health.
Approve $12,000 donation from the Frankfort Plant Board for water stations
Order #2021-1006 - Motion Passed: Approve $12,000 donation from the Frankfort Plant Board for water stations passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.F.
Annual Data and Security Review
702 KAR 1:170 requires that districts must annually acknowledge to their board that they have reviewed the latest best practice guide for data security. This is a summary of some of the practices that we employ to ensure data security.
IV.G.
First Reading of Updated Policy 09.124
The update to Policy 09.124 is to remove the mandate of charging tuition for out of district students is attached for the first reading.
IV.H.
Second Reading and Approval of Updated Policy 05.48
Policy 05.48 has been recommended to include the title of School Safety Coordinator in the language. The policy is attached for approval. The first reading was on July 6, 2021.
Approve updated Policy 05.48 as presented
Order #2021-1007 - Motion Passed: Approve updated Policy 05.48 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.I.
Trane Energy Project BG-4
Attached for your review and approval is the Trane Energy Project BG-4 (Contract Closeout Document).
Approve the Trane Energy Project BG-4
Order #2021-1008 - Motion Passed: Approve the Trane Energy Project BG-4 passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.J.
American Tower Corporation Contract Proposal
Attached is a the American Tower Corporation proposal. American Tower Corporation is an independent contractor of wireless and broadband communications sites and we currently lease our property to them.
American Tower Corporation is giving us the option to buy out the lease with a one time purchase or to sign a forty year lease extension.
To continue with the lease extension
Order #2021-1009 - Motion to Amend Passed: To amend the motion from: "To continue with the lease extension" to: "To table motion to continue with the lease extension" passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
Order #2021-1010 - Motion Passed: To table motion to continue with the lease extension passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.K.
Approve Council for Better Education Resolution
The resolution to support the Council for Better Education is attached for approval. Also attached is a brief history on the Council for Better Education as well as information on House Bill 563.
Approve resolution to support the Council for Better Education
Order #2021-1011 - Motion Passed: Approve resolution to support the Council for Better Education passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.L.
Approve Allocation of Section 7 Funds to Schools
The Board has requested $500,000 of Section 7 funds to schools for any needs.
Approve allocation of Section 7 funds to schools
V.
Reports to the Board
V.A.
Monthly Financial Report
The June 2021 Monthly Financial Report is attached for your review and approval.
Approve the June 2021 Financial Report
Order #2021-1012 - Motion Passed: Approve the June 2021 Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
V.B.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
V.C.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
V.D.
District Facility Services Update
Assistant Superintendent, John Fields, will update the board on district facility services.
V.E.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
V.F.
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 #2021-1013 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:080221 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 July 6, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VI.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number:2095
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: August 9, 2021 for 6 weeks
Employee Number: 2050
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: October 4, 2021 - January 3, 2022
Employee Number: 6685
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: August 12, 2021 for 6 weeks
VI.D.
Contracts
VI.D.1.
Life Adventure Center-BMS
Students who voluntarily sign up for our 6th grade orientation, Tribal Training, will have the opportunity to attend a day of team building at BMS with the mobile Life Adventure Center course. This opportunity is at no cost to the student and will be chaperoned by the BMS staff working orientation. Students will be learning communication skills necessary to be good team members.
VI.D.2.
Dr Edward Amend 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.
VI.D.3.
Mike Williams, O & M Services
The contract for Mike Williams to provide orientation and mobility services for students identified with the need on their Individual Education Plan (IEP) is attached for approval.
VI.D.4.
OVEC Physical Therapy Services
The contract to provide physical therapy for services listed on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) through OVEC is attached for your approval.
VI.D.5.
Bluegrass Therapy Group
The contract with Bluegrass Therapy Group for therapy services as an independent evaluation if needed is attached for your approval.
VI.D.6.
Newland Speech Therapy
The contact with Newland Speech Therapy for therapy services as an independent evaluation if needed is attached for your approval.
VI.D.7.
UK MOA for Student Teacher Placement
Attached for your approval is the FCS / UK MOA for student teacher placement.
VI.D.8.
KSU MOA for Dual Credit
FCS and KSU MOA for offering dual credit is attached for your approval.
VI.D.9.
LAVEC Contract
The MOA for the Locally Operated Career & Technical Center for 21-22 is attached for your approval.
VI.D.10.
Yearbook Agreements
The 21-22 Yearbook Agreements with Herff Jones is attached for approval.
VI.D.11.
FY22 Community Education Grant
The FY22 Community Education Grant MOA is attached for approval.
VI.D.12.
Head Start Full Utilization Agreement
The agreement between the Franklin County Board and the Blue Grass Head Start Program is to coordinate services to eligible children through the state (Ky Preschool) and federal (Headstart) funds. The agreement is attached for your approval.
VI.D.13.
Contracts for FCHS Choir Trip to NY Spring 2022
Please see attached Bus and Hotel Contracts for approved FCHS Choir trip to New York Spring 2022.
VI.D.14.
Paul Ebben Insight Psychological Consultant
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.
VI.D.15.
Horn and Associates in Rehabilitation
The contract with Horn and Associates in Rehabilitation, PLLC for Therapy Services as an independent evaluation if needed is attached for your approval.
VI.D.16.
New Vista Room Assignments
For the past twelve years we have been providing space for therapists employed by New Vista, formerly known as bluegrass.org, to meet with their clients at school. Students have benefited from in-school therapy based on feedback from principals, so we want to continue this collaborative arrangement.
VI.D.17.
New Vista Mental Health
The contract with New Vista to provide mental health consultation services is attached for your approval. New Vista is formerly known as bluegrass.org.
VI.D.18.
DJJ Interagency Agreement
Attached are the annual Interagency Agreements for educational services between the Department of Juvenile Justice and Franklin County Schools.
VI.D.19.
Band Camp Instructors-FCHS
The following were previously approved as independent contract instructors for the FCHS Band Camp. The amounts had to be modified due to time/hours. Payment will be paid from the Band Booster.
David Goins - $400
Clinton White - $240
VI.D.20.
Midway University Teaching Program Agreement
The Midway University Teaching Program agreement is attached for approval.
VI.D.21.
eOS Contract-WHHS
eOS is a software system similar to Kickboard used by other schools in the district. eOS has the ability for teachers to submit discipline and recognition referrals (staff and student), give focus taps, allow students/parents/teachers to track credits, issue passes for students to be in other areas of the building besides the classroom (restroom, guidance office, office, etc.), gives the staff the option to create focus groups and watch lists that can be used for MTSS tier documentation along with a whole host of other elements that are beneficial to students, staff, parents and the school as a whole.
VI.D.22.
FPB Internet Access MOU
The Frankfort Plant Board MOU to provide internet access is attached for your approval.
VI.D.23.
Send It Agreement
Send It is a program that will work with our website, social media and IC to send notifications and communicate with families and staff. The one year agreement is attached for approval.
VI.D.24.
Lifetouch
The contract to use Lifetouch for school pictures is attached for approval.
VI.E.
Grants
VI.E.1.
University of Kentucky Reading Recovery Center Grant Proposal
The Franklin County proposal for the UK matching grants for Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders is attached for your approval.
VI.F.
Human Resources
VI.F.1.
Classified Salary Schedule Correction
There was an error in grade 103, step 17. The amount was corrected from $21.01 to $20.01 in those cells.
VI.F.2.
Modify/Create Position
Bridgeport- Modify vacant 6 hour Cook Position to 3.5 hour Cook Position
Create Part-time Cafeteria Monitor (up to 2 hours per day, paid from ASP)
Central Office- Modify Part-time Homebound Teacher to .7 (131 days)
Abolish vacant Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Modify Special Education Instructional Coach/ARC Chair position from 187 days to 197 days (Paid by IDEA funds)
Create Special Education Instructional Aide/Nurse
Collins Lane- Create Part-time Cafeteria Monitor (up to 2 hours per day, paid from ASP)
Early Learning Village- Modify Part-time Special Education Teacher to Full- time
Elkhorn Middle- Abolish Special Education Instructional Aide position
Franklin County High School- Create .5 Teaching position (paid by ESSER funds)
Hearn- Create Special Education Instructional Aide position
Maintenance- Create Maintenance Tech I/Grounds Crew
Western Hills- Modify Part time Special Education Instructional Aide/Job Coach Position to Full-time
Abolish vacant Business Teacher Position
Create Family and Consumer Science Teacher Position
Create Special Education Instructional Aide position
VI.F.3.
Request FT Emergency Certification
Request authorization to seek FT Emergency Certification for Michael Johnson to be employed as a Math Teacher at Franklin County High School and Angie Varney as an LBD Teacher at Western Hills High School for the 2021-2022 school year.
VI.G.
School-Wide Fundraisers & Fees
21-22 school fundraisers and fees submitted are attached for your approval.
VI.H.
Camps
VI.H.1.
Dance Team Camp-FCHS
FCHS Dance Team would like to hold an instructional camp for team members August 7-9, 2021
Over the course of three days, UDA professionals will work with the dance team on technique, leadership, and team building in addition to learning up to 4 routines in person. In addition to having access to music and routines after the camp. These routines will be used during team performances at games and other community events (meet the flyers etc.) We are able to gain so much from this experience through exposure to different dance styles, choreography, and additional material.
UDA is able to come to FCHS to provide the camp August 7-9th. This was not mandatory for all dance team members to attend, however all 16 dance team members have chosen to participate in the opportunity and are aware of the dates and time commitment each day of the camp.Coach Emily Goodwin and assistant coach Alexis Mitchell will also be in attendance. The cost per student is $199 and will be paid through the dance booster.
VI.I.
20-21 Donations to Schools
Attached for your review are donations to schools for the 2020-2021 school year valued under $1000.
VI.J.
Memorialization of Salary
As outlined in the Superintendent's contract, the annual wage memorialization is listed below. The Superintendent's salary was adjusted by the same percentage change on the certified salary schedule based on rank and his years of experience moving from step 26 to step 27.
The base salary plus extended days in FY21 was $136,618. The base salary plus extended days in FY22 is $140,849.37.
VI.K.
Franklin County Schools Special Education Procedures
A modification to the Franklin County Schools Special Education Procedures is attached for your review.
VI.L.
Surplus Property
For your review and approval is a listing of the assets that need to be surplused or disposed of.
VII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on August 16th at Westridge Elementary School.
The meeting be adjourned at
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