Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

September Champions of the Month

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.

Approve the 2021-2022 Working Budget as presented

Order #2021-1022 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2021-2022 Working Budget as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The Board approved allocating $500,000 Section 7 funds to schools to use at the August 2, 2021 meeting.  Attached are the SBDM/School requests received.  The remaining schools will submit the requests in October. 

A. Collins Lane Elementary

B. Franklin County Career & Technical School

C. William Cofield High School

D. Elkhorn Middle School

E. The Academy

F. Early Learning Village

Approve the Section 7 requests presented

Order #2021-1023 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Section 7 requests presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The update to Policy 09.124 is to remove the mandate of charging tuition for out of district students is attached for the second reading and approval.  The first reading was done on August 2, 2021.

Approve updated policy 09.124

Order #2021-1024 - Motion to Amend Passed:  To amend the motion from: "Approve updated policy 09.124" to: "Table the updated policy 09.124 to add changes to the language" passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Whitaker Bank requests to donate $3000 the first year and $14,400 total over a 4 year period (plus initial costs of signage) to the WHHS and BMS athletic programs.

Details of the agreement are outlined in the attached file. 

Approve the Whitaker Bank donation as presented

Order #2021-1025 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Whitaker Bank donation as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Donations valued at $1000 or more must be approved by the Board.  CTC has requested to accept the donation of the following vehicles for use in the Automotive Class for instructional purposes.

2003 Nissan Maxima Vin#JN1DA31AX3T402976 by Nina Waizenhofer of Frankfort.

2008 Chrysler Sebring Vin#1C3LC46K58N224856 by Tyler Nelson Williams of Frankfort.

Approve car donations to CTC

Order #2021-1026 - Motion Passed:  Approve car donations to CTC passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Approve the August 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes

Order #2021-1027 - Motion Passed:  Approve the August 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval are the BG-4's for The Motz Group and Oheil Site Solutions relating to the work performed on the turf field projects. The BG-4 documents signify that each vendors portion of the project is complete. 

Approve the BG-4 for the turf field projects as presented

Order #2021-1028 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG-4 for the turf field projects as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Attached for your review and approval is a BG-1 for the proposed FCCTC welding lab renovation and the JRA agreement for services on the project.  The estimated cost for the project is $58,500.  This will be funded from restricted building funds.

Approve the FCCTC Welding Lab Renovation BG-1 & JRA Agreement

Order #2021-1029 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FCCTC Welding Lab Renovation BG-1 & JRA Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval is a Capital Funds Request for $560,000 to be used on for the FCHS and WHHS athletic improvements.

Approve the Capital Funds request for FCHS & WHHS athletic improvements

Order #2021-1030 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Capital Funds request for FCHS & WHHS athletic improvements passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Attached for your review and approval is a BG-1 project application for the FCHS & WHHS athletic improvements.  The total estimated cost of construction for the project is $560.000.  The district will use a capital funds request to use available capital outlay funds to pay for the project.

Also attached for your review and approval is the JRA agreement for the project.

Approve the BG-1 & JRA Agreement as presented

Order #2021-1031 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG-1 & JRA Agreement as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

Deputy Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2021-1032 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

 Orders of the Treasurer 

The August 6, 16, 23, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee Number: 1220

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave: 8/10/21- 9/21/21

 

Employee Number: 7832

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave:8/3/21-10/26/21

 

Employee Number:8621

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave:extend through 10/15/21

 

Employee Number:4537

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave: 8/10/21- 9/21/21

 

Employee Number:8280

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:9/13/21-11/19/21

 

Employee Number:8736

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:10/28/21-12/20/21

 

 

 

The postage meter renewal contract is attached for approval.

The contract for the BMS musical is attached for approval.

Training for Regular Education and Special Education staff at Franklin County High School.

The statement of work with Gravity Diagnostics to provide Covid-19 testing services is attached. The service is through the Commonwealth of KY and the Department of Public Health. There are no costs for the district. Testing sites will be set up in the community for students and staff to utilize and will provide an additional mitigation to slow the spread of the virus.  

The Commonwealth of Kentucky also has a state supported partnership for COVID-19 testing with MAKO Medical. This program will allow students and staff to be tested on school premises or a designated testing site. MAKO is one of the nation’s leading COVID Labs and has extensive experience in K-12 testing. MAKO also has a CDC contract for variant testing, including testing for the Delta Variant. This state supported program requires parents to opt in and parental/guardian consent must be given.Attached are the consent forms.

Attached you will find the completed KECSAC MOA for The Academy.

The contract for the Junior Achievement Program at EES is attached for approval.

The Herff Jones yearbook contract for Western Hills High School is attached for approval.

Our current website and messenger application (SchoolPoint & Sendit) have merged with Finalsite.  There are no additional costs to our term.  The agreement under the new name is attached. 

The Franklin County MOUs for CDL testing with participating districts are attached for approval.

Request approval of the attached revised salary schedules.

Request authorization to seek FT Emergency Certification for Julene Click to be employed as an LBD Special Education Teacher at Peaks Mill Elementary, Joseph Nichols as a Teacher at Fayette County Detention Center, Malaka Frank as an LBD Teacher at Bridgeport Elementary and Haley Varney as a Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Western Hills High School for the 2021-2022 school year.

Central Office-

Create Social Worker (paid from FY21 and FY22 State School based Mental Health Service Grant)

Create Maintenance Tech I/Custodian

Modify Immigrant Liaison from 6.5 hours x182 days to hours not to exceed 1,181 per year.   

ELV-

Create Preschool Instructional Aide 7 x160 

Create Preschool Teacher

Virtual Academy-

Create LBD Teacher

Request approval of revised job description for Athletic Trainer. 

Requesting approval for $13,000 from Title IV instructional technology funds to be used to give 26 teachers a $500 stipend. These 26 new teachers were identified by their principals as benefiting from support in the areas of instructional technology (google classroom, etc). The PD will be lead by Stella Pollard and follow-up embedded PD will be given throughout the school year. 

The FCHS Volleyball Team would like to participate in the WCHS Lady Colonel First Priority Volleyball Tournament on September 24 and 25, 2021 in Williamsburg, Ky.  This is an overnight trip.

14 Players and 3 coaches will attend.

The FCHS Volleyball boosters will pay for lodging and a transportation.

The Volleyball booster club will be providing a meal on Friday night and the players will be responsible for meals the rest of the weekend.

Lodging:  Holiday Inn Express, Williamsburg, Ky

Transportation:  FCS Bus (copy of Bus Request and Purchase Order attached)

Information for the 5th grade overnight 4H environmental camp is attached for your approval.  4H Camp is an environmental education program to let students learn about nature and the world that includes Geocaching, hiking, bird adaptations, kentucky mammals, invasive species, etc. 

National FFA Convention is a culminating event for our FFA members.  We respectfully request that 18 FFA members, 7 of whom are competing in National contests, be permitted to attend the National FFA Convention October 25th through October 30th, 2021.  Seven members, because of their hard work and effort, will represent the state of Kentucky as they compete against other FFA members across the nation.  Students not competing will engage in leadership workshops, sessions targeted towards inspiring/motivating young people to be better versions of themselves and will attend a career show.  There will also be 2 students and 1 teacher from Bondurant Middle School attending.

The WHHS Cross Country team would like to compete October 9, 2021, in the Fast Cats Cross Country Meet in Owensboro, KY.  There are 14 students on the team roster who would be traveling by bus on October 8th.  Hotel arrangements are pending trip approval.  

The Franklin County High School Band requests permission to travel to Orlando, Florida during Spring Break.  Leaving after school on Friday, April 1 and return on Wednesday, April 6. Students will give a musical performance in Disney's Magic Kingdom while also attending several other amusement parks.  

Hearn Elementary is requesting permission to participate in Art To Remember fundraiser.

EES requests the approval to raise funds through a Scholastic Book Fair.

Hearn PTA would like permission to hold the following fundraisers.

Outdoor movie night - September 

EES requests the approval to receive donations through the Kids In Need Foundation from Five Below and JoAnns.  Donations include arts and crafts and other supplies which will be made available to students and teachers.

A shortened school day and/or week is being requested for four students with disabilities. This request represents the recommendation of an Admission and Release Committee (ARC) for the students based on data from the current Individual Education Program and a physician’s recommendation. A plan has been developed to address students returning to a full school day. The ARC will continue to address this possibility with input from the physician. 

If additional requests are made throughout the school year, then I will notify the board. 

It is my recommendation for the Franklin County Board of Education to approve the request for shortened school day/week for four students listed on records maintained by the Director of Special Education. 

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on September 20, 2021 at Bondurant Middle School.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2021-1033 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:01PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.