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
October Champions of the Month.
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.
Approve Elected Members of the Certified Appeals Panel
Approve elected members of the Certified Appeals Panel for the 2021-22 school year:
Returning Member: Suzie Hellard (EMS)
2-year Member: Kari Hyatt (CLE)
Alternates: Lorrie Fraley (WHHS) and Jessica Williams (EMS)
Approved elected members of the Certified Appeals Panel for the 2021-2022 school year
Order #2021-1041 - Motion Passed: Approved elected members of the Certified Appeals Panel for the 2021-2022 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.B.
Second Reading & Approval 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 second reading and approval.Readings were done on August 2, 2021 and September 7, 2021.
Approve updated policy 09.124 as presented
Order #2021-1042 - Motion Passed: Approve updated policy 09.124 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.C.
Second Reading & Approval of Policies 03.1231 & 03.2231
The update to policies 03.1231 and 03.2231 to add an additional day of personal leave with pay for full-time classified and certified employees, totaling three (3) days of personal leave each school year, are attached for the second reading and approval. The first reading was on September 20, 2021.
Approve updated policies 03.1231 & 03.2231 as presented
Order #2021-1043 - Motion Passed: Approve updated policies 03.1231 & 03.2231 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.D.
Approve Purchase of 4 Buses
Brad McKinney, Director of Transportation, is requesting approval to purchase two 84 passenger diesel buses and two 72 passenger propane buses. The total for four busses with all options and cameras is $540,656. Attached are the detailed quotes and authorization forms.
Approve the purchase of 4 buses as presented
Order #2021-1044 - Motion Passed: Approve the purchase of 4 buses as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.E.
Section 7 SBDM/School Requests
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.
A. Bridgeport Elementary
B. Elkhorn Elementary
C. Hearn Elementary
D. Peaks Mill Elementary
E. Westridge Elementary
F. Bondurant Middle
G. Franklin County High School
Approve the Section 7 requests presented
Order #2021-1045 - Motion Passed: Approve the Section 7 requests presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
V.
Reports to the Board
V.A.
August Financial Report
Attached for your review and approval is the August financial report.
Approve the August Financial Report
Order #2021-1046 - Motion Passed: Approve the August Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
V.E.
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 #2021-1047 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VI.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:101121 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 September 7 and 20, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VI.C.
Contracts
VI.C.1.
Ted Wiese-GT Program
The contract for 2 middle school GT programs with Ted Wiese, Dynamic Leadership and Team-Building Programs is attached for your approval.
VI.C.2.
Mental Health Therapist Contracts
The middle and high school Youth Service Centers received GEER funds to house additional mental health therapists for the 21-22 school year. The contracts and liability insurance certificates are attached for approval.
VI.C.3.
Agenda Book Contract-WHHS
The School Datebooks contract to purchase student agenda books is attached for approval.
VI.C.4.
Kinetic Business by Windstream Service Agreement-FFECC
The following contract is to renew the internet service agreement at Future Forward Education & Career Center with Kinetic Business by Windstream. The service allows students and staff to access the internet at FFECC.
VI.C.5.
Musical Contract-WHHS
WHHS Drama department respectfully requests approval for the attached contract. The contract is for the musical performance, Legally Blonde.
VI.C.6.
Revised Yearbook Contract-WHHS
The WHHS yearbook sponsor respectfully requests approval of the revised contract. This contract includes pricing for an improved cover. Yearbooks would be sold for $60 instead of $50.
VI.C.7.
BMX Contract-WRE
Please see attached contract for Go Green Live Clean BMX Show. This is a student assembly provided by our FRYSC.
VI.C.8.
Transportation Reimbursement Agreement-SE
Due to a shortage of drivers, this is a contract with an individual to transport a student to Kentucky School for the Blind. Identifiable student information has been redacted from the contract for confidentiality.
VI.C.9.
Biztown
The contract for Biztown for Junior Achievement on December 3, 2021 for Collins Lane Elementary is attached for approval.
VI.C.10.
Modified FRYSC MOA
The modified region 5 FRYSC MOA is attached for approval.
VI.C.11.
Life Adventure Center-GT
Contracts and trip details with the Life Adventure Center and the GT program are attached for approval.
VI.D.
Human Resources
VI.D.1.
Request FT Emergency Certification
Request approval for Full-Time Emergency Certification- Diamond Richards as a Teacher at the Fayette County Detention Center and Brittany Stratton as a Teacher at the Virtual Academy.
VI.D.2.
Modify LAN Technician Job Description
Approve modified LAN Technician Job Description.
VI.D.3.
Modify/Create Position
Bondurant Middle School-
Abolish .5 Special Education Instructional Aide
Bridgeport Elementary School-
Create Girls Basketball Coach (paid from ASP)
Create Boys Basketball Coach (paid from ASP)
Central Office-
Create JAG position (Jobs for America’s Graduates KY) (paid from ESSR)
Elkhorn Elementary School-
Create .5 Special Education Instructional Aide
Hearn Elementary School-
Create Girls Basketball Coach (paid from ASP)
Create Boys Basketball Coach (paid from ASP)
Increase Cafeteria Manager Hours from 7 to 7.5
Create Dance Team Coach (paid from ASP)
Create Asst Dance Team Coach (paid from ASP)
Create Archery Coach (paid from ASP)
VI.D.4.
Approve Job Description for JAG Specialist
Request approval of job description for JAG Specialist.
VI.D.5.
Approve Revised Salary Schedules
Request approval of the attached revised salary schedules.
VI.D.6.
Approve Job Description for Substitute Sports Official
Approve the job description for a substitute sports official in the event an arbiter pay official is not available.
VI.E.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.E.1.
FFA Overnight Trip-FCHS
FCHS FFA requests permission to attend the 2021 National FFA Convention October 27-29, 2021
(Itinerary is attached) This is an overnight trip
Chaperones/Teachers: Kylen Douglas and Erica Baxter
15 Students will attend (list is attached)
Transportation: Gold Shield(Contract is attached)
Accomodations: Quality Inn and Suites, Indianapolis, IN
Students will pay $150 each to attend, deposited to FCHS FFA School activity fund account
FFA will pay for all costs associated with this trip with money collected from students. If a student is unable to pay, they will be eligible for a scholarship with funds raised by FFA fundraiser/donations.
VI.E.2.
KYA Conference-WHHS
The KYA conference through the Y club is held at the Crown Plaza in Louisville, November 21-23, 2021. Trip details are attached.
Students will compete at the KYA Conference by debating bills. The judicial team will compete as well. Other students will present and debate bills and will compete for speaking awards. Others will serve as lobbyists. These activities directly relate to how our government operates, specifically concepts taught in global systems, but also in US History courses. In addition to the core content discussed previously, students learn speaking, debating and problem-solving skills.
VI.E.3.
KYA Conference-FCHS
FCHS KYA requests permission to attend the Kentucky KYA Convention Nov. 18-20, 2021 in Louisville.
This is an overnight trip.
Chaperone is Greg Pelfrey
7 students will attend
Transportation: FCS Bus (copy of request is attached)
Accomodations: Crown Plaza Hotel, Louisville
Each student will pay a fee of $250 to attend. This will cover the costs of transportation and accomodations.
VI.F.
Fees
VI.F.1.
EMS-Cheer
The fees for Cheer at EMS are attached for approval. The fees were not previously established until the coach was hired.
VI.G.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VI.G.1.
Library Fundraisers-HES
Hearn Elementary librarian, Jordon Worley, is requesting the hold the following fundraisers:
- Read-a-Thon
Oct. 25-Nov. 5
Money will be used to purchase furniture for the library. I expect to raise at least $3,000.
- Fall Book Fair
Dec. 1-10
The money will be used to purchase digital database subscriptions through Scholastic (such as BookFlix, TrueFlix, etc.).
- Spring Book Fair
April 20-29
The money will be used to purchase digital database subscriptions through Scholastic (such as BookFlix, TrueFlix, etc.).
VI.G.2.
3K Glow Run-PME
The PME PTO would like to host a 3k Glow Run on November 5th at Cove Springs Park at 6pm.
VI.G.3.
Book Fair-BMS
Book fair fundraiser information is attached for approval.
VI.G.4.
5th Grade Fundraisers-CLE
The 5th grade would like to organize a Penny War, 5th Grade Dance, Read-A-Thon, Cougar Grams, and Economics Fair.
All funds will go into the 5th grade fund to offset cost for families of 5th grade activities at the end of the year.
VI.G.5.
Book Fair-CLE
The Collins Lane Book Fair to be held this fall will raise money to purchase materials for our library.
VI.H.
2021-2022 FEES-HES
HEARN FEES
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
FEES
Archery Team - $60.00
Archery Club - $20.00
Dance Team $20.00
K-Club $25.00
Academic Team - $40.00
Boys & Girls Basketball - $40.00
Yearbook - $25.00
Drama - $20.00
STLP - $20.00
VI.I.
Request to Establish a Bowling Team- FCHS
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A BOWLING PROGRAM AT FRANKLIN CO. HIGH SCHOOL:
As a KHSAA member school, we are required to survey our students regarding sports participation and student interest to add programs. In the spring of 2021, FCHS conducted our most recent KHSAA survey and the results indicated a qualified desire from our students to participate in the sport activity of bowling. Bowling was implemented by the KHSAA in 2012. The next step was to hold an interest meeting this fall to gauge legitimate interest.That meeting was held on August 26th and had approximately 30 students either attend in person or follow up with contact to note their committed interest.
Following the interest meeting, Tracy Spickard met with Scott Senn, owner of Capital Bowl, to discuss feasibility and the cost for kids to participate, etc. That conversation was very positive and provided the information we need to move forward. The next step was reaching out to the KHSAA to see what it would take to be able to join in the bowling alignment for competition. Darren Bilberry indicated that the KHSAA could insert Franklin Co. into the alignment immediately to enable us to compete in the 2021-2022 school year.
FCHS has followed the KHSAA recommended protocol for program planning and implementation and request that the board grant approval to establish bowling as a sport activity. Funding for coaching could be covered by the school for the 21-22 school year and in future years, FCHS could seek board approval to implement a stipend in line with the other offered KHSAA sport activities of archery and bass fishing.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
VI.J.
Shortened School Day Notice
The board was previously notified of four students requesting a shortened school day/week. We have been notified of one additional student for a shortened school day. All records are maintained in Jami Miller's office.
VI.K.
McConnell Foundation Donations
The McConnell Foundation is donating a check for $1,000 to all schools to be utilized for teachers. The foundation is requesting the funds are used solely for doing something fun or as an award.
VII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on October 18, 2021 at the Franklin County Career & Technical Center.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2021-1048 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:39pm passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
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