Franklin County
November 01, 2021 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

II. Recognitions
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FCS Champions of the Month

III. Public Comments
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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. Bike Trail Update
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Update on the Lakeview Park Bike Trail Project.

IV.B. October 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes
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The October 11, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval. Ms. BeLinda Henson was absent from the meeting and must abstain from voting.  

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the October 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1050 - Motion Passed:  Approve the October 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IV.C. Section 7 SBDM/School Requests
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The Board approved allocating $500,000 Section 7 funds to schools to use at the August 2, 2021 meeting. 

Attached is the SBDM/School request received from Hearn Elementary.  Part of the request was previously approved at the October 11, 2021 meeting.  

Recommended Motion

Approve Section 7 SBDM/School request as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1051 - Motion Passed:  Approve Section 7 SBDM/School request as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IV.D. Revised 21-22 Calendar
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The revised 21-22 calendar, extending Thanksgiving break to a full week, is attached for approval.  This does not change the last day of classes for students.

Recommended Motion

Approve the revised 21-22 Calendar

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1052 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised 21-22 Calendar passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

V. Construction
V.A. CTC Welding Lab Improvement Project
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Attached for your review and approval are the plans and specifications the architect (JRA) has provided for the CTC welding lab improvement project. 

Recommended Motion

Approve the CTC welding lab improvement project plans as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1053 - Motion Passed:  Approve the CTC welding lab improvement project plans as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

V.B. CTC Welding Lab Improvement Project: BG-1, BG-2 & BG-3
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Attached for your review and approval are the BG-1(project application document), BG-2 (project specifications) and the BG-3 (statement of Probable costs) provided by the architect (JRA) for the CTC welding lab improvement. 


Recommended Motion

Approve the CTC welding lab improvement project BG-1, BG-2 & BG-3

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1054 - Motion Passed:  Approve the CTC welding lab improvement project BG-1, BG-2 & BG-3 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

V.C. JRA Agreement-High School Athletic Improvement Projects
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Attached for your review and approval are the plans and the AIA Architect Agreement from JRA for the high school athletic improvements, (WHHS - track & field events, and FCHS - concession stand). 

Recommended Motion

Approve the plans and the JRA agreement for the high school athletic improvements

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1055 - Motion Passed:  Approve the plans and the JRA agreement for the high school athletic improvements passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

V.D. High School Athletic Improvements: BG-1, BG-2 & BG-3
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Attached for your review and approval are the BG-1 (project application), the BG-2 (project specifications) and BG-3 (statement of probable costs) for the proposed high school athletic improvements. 

Recommended Motion

Approve the BG-1, BG-2 & BG-3 for the high school athletic improvements as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1056 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG-1, BG-2 & BG-3 for the high school athletic improvements as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

VI. Reports to the Board
VI.A. September Financial Statements
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The September 2021 financial statements are attached for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the September 2021 financial statements

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1057 - Motion Passed:  Approve the September 2021 financial statements passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

VI.B. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

VI.C. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

VI.D. Instructional Services Update
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Deputy Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

VI.E. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VII. Consent Agenda
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The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1058 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

VII.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:110121 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.

VII.B. Minutes
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The October 18, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VII.C. Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number: 8587

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave: 10/18/21-1/4/22


Employee Number: 8685

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave: 11/15/21-1/3/22


Employee Number: 5033

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave: 9/30/21-11/2/21


Employee Number: 8653

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave: 10/20/21-11/5/21


Employee Number: 7307

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave: 11/19/21- 2/12/22

 

VII.D. Contracts
VII.D.1. CDW Purchase Agreement
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The agreement to receive funding to purchase new Chromebooks is attached.  

VII.D.2. KECSAC MOA-FFECC
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The Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children MOA with FFECC is attached for approval.

VII.D.3. BCTC Dual Credit Agreement
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The Dual Credit Agreement with BCTC is attached for approval.

VII.D.4. Reading Recovery Center MOA
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The University of Kentucky Reading Recovery Center MOA and service contract is attached for approval.The RFP was approved in August. 

VII.D.5. ISITE Contract-Food Service Menu Website
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Annual contract with ISITE for the food service menu website is attached for approval. 

VII.E. Grants
VII.E.1. Tech Grant for Cameras-PME
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The Peaks Mill Elementary librarian would like to apply for the following technology grant.
 
KySTE technology grant

$1,358 for cameras for PME

Canon Mirrorless Camera with tripod, case, memory card, battery, and other accessories (Camera Gadget Bag, Canon LP-E12 Battery, Canon LC-E12 Battery Charger, Canon Body & Lens Caps, Canon Neck Strap, Sandisk 32GB Memory Card, HD Filter Kit - UV (Ultraviolet), FLD (Fluorescent) & CPL (Polarizer) + Steady Grip Tripod - Pistol Grip + Electronic Slave Flash + 50 Inch Tripod)

Title of Project:  Empowering students to capture learning


Quality photography equipment opens students’ eyes to a whole new side of learning.  By capturing multimedia artifacts, our students will be able to collaborate with others both locally and globally to solve problems while also helping them to become creative communicators within and beyond our school.

VII.F. Human Resources
VII.F.1. Modify/Create Position
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CLE- Create Girls Basketball Coaching Position (paid from ASP)

Create Boys Basketball Coaching Position (paid from ASP)


Districtwide- Create 1 Elementary District Basketball Coordinator Stipend Position 

Create 13 Infinite Campus Building Coach Stipend Positions


EES- Create Girls Basketball Coaching Position (paid from ASP)

Create Boys Basketball Coaching Position (paid from ASP)


ELV- Abolish Food Service Assistant Manager Position

Create Food Service Cook (6 hours)


FCHS-  Create ARC Chair Stipend Position  ($6,000 paid from Section VI) 


PME- Create Special Education Instructional Aide (paid from District funds) 

 

WHHS- Modify Food Service Assistant Manager Position from 6.5 to 7 hours. 

Create Track Official Position ($400 per meet paid from the School Athletic Funds)

 

VII.F.2. Approve Revised Salary Schedules
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Request approval of the attached revised salary schedules.

VII.F.3. Request FT Emergency Certification
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Request approval for following full-time emergency certification:

Erica Baxter Nesselrode (FCHS as an Agriculture Teacher)

Ashton Hall (FCHS as an English as a Second Language Teacher)

Rebecca Chappell (Art teacher at EMS)

Rigel Ramsey (Math teacher at BMS)

Ashley Brunty (Preschool ELV)
 
Haleigh Huff (Physical Science WHHS)

VII.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.G.1. Drama Club Overnight Trip Request-FCHS
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FCHS Drama Club requests permission to travel overnight to Bowling Green, Ky November 18-20, 2021 to participate in Theatre State Competition.

10 students will attend and Kate Osterloh will chaperone.

Hotel(to be paid by Drama Club Activity Fund)
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
1347 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Contract attached)

Transportation Info:
FCS School Buses to be paid by board funds for competition (Trip Request and P.O. attached)

Cost Per Student:
$85 plus cost of food

Students and Chaperones Attending:
Kate Osterloh - sponsor
Samantha Farr
Raine Hankins
Kyley Robinson
Cyrus Jacques
Terrell Clark
PJ Marshall
Keith Rogers
Joey Webb
Leon Johnson
Dakota Kinsella
 
Name of Hotel:
Hyatt Place Bowling Green
1347 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
 
Transportation Info:
FCS School Buses
 
Cost Per Student:
$85 plus cost of food

VII.G.2. Girls Basketball Overnight Trip-FCHS
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The Franklin County Lady Flyer Basketball Team requests permission to travel to Owensboro, Ky for an overnight trip on Dec. 3 and 4th to participate in the Independence Bank Classic. All costs for the overnight trip to be paid by FC Lady Flyers Booster Club.

Coaches and Chaperones:  Joey Thacker, Scott True, Lee Meadows, Malaka Frank and Madisen Webb

Hotel: Hampton Inn in Owensboro

Transportation:  DC Tours and Charters (Contract is attached)

 

VII.H. School-Wide Fundraisers
VII.H.1. Book Fair Fundraiser-EES
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EES requests the approval to raise funds for the library through a Scholastic Book Fair.

VII.H.2. Archery Fundraiser-EES
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EES Archery requests the approval to raise funds through accepting donations from local businesses to cover the cost of team t-shirts and other equipment.

VII.H.3. PTO School Dance Fundraiser-BMS
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BMS PTO would like to host 3 dances, 1 per remaining quarter at BMS.

VII.H.4. Scholastic Book Fair-WRE
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Westridge Elementary is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, October 25-November 3rd, as a school-wide fundraiser to support the library.  Please see attached fundraiser form for approval.

VII.H.5. Family Movie Night-WRE
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Westridge PTO requests permission to host an outdoor movie night and dinner.  Funds raised will be used for student/school fun and resources.  Please see attached fundraiser form.

VII.I. EES Archery Fees
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The Elkhorn Elementary archery team requests approval for our tournament fees for the 2021-2022 season.  These fees are paid for by families and range from $7 to $25 per tournament.  We are estimating 8 tournaments this season.  

VII.J. ARC Chair and Designees List
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Please find an updated list of our Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) Chair and Designees List.

VIII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on November 15, 2021 at the Early Learning Village.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2021-1059 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:39PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.