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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!
- December student and staff Champions of the Month.
- Recognitions for the 2021 Fall/Winter 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.
BMS Choir/Drama Program Donation
Donations valued at $1000 or more must be approved by the board. The Michael C. Davenport Chapel Charity Foundation would like to donate $5000 to the Bondurant Middle School Choir and Drama Program. The donation specifically is to help BMS bring back opportunities for students to perform in school musicals and drama performances.
Approve the $5000 donation to the BMS Choir/Drama Program as presented
Order #2021-1061 - Motion Passed: Approve the $5000 donation to the BMS Choir/Drama Program as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.B.
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 is the SBDM/School request received from Western Hills High School and a revised request from Elkhorn Middle School.
Approve the Section 7 SBDM/School requests as presented
Order #2021-1062 - Motion Passed: Approve the Section 7 SBDM/School requests as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.C.
Approve Local Planning Committee Community Member
Community member, Dan Liebman, is recommended to fill a vacant seat on the Local Planning Committee, that will continue development on the District Facility Plan. Mr. Liebman's letter of interest is attached.
Approve the Local Planning Committee Member as presented
Order #2021-1063 - Motion Passed: Approve the Local Planning Committee Member as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.D.
November Meeting Minutes
The November 1, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval. Mr. Justin Watterson was absent from the meeting and must abstain from voting.
Approve the November 1, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Order #2021-1064 - Motion Passed: Approve the November 1, 2021 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.E.
Graduation 2022
The district surveyed senior students, parents and staff at Western Hills High School and Franklin County High School for the following options:
1. Graduation ceremonies to take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022 in Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. 28.9% preferred this option.
2. Graduation ceremonies to take place on our high school football fields on Saturday, May 28, 2022. A rain makeup date would be on Sunday, May 29, 2022 (using our high school gymnasiums as a backup plan if it rains both days). 60.1 % preferred this option.
3. Graduation ceremonies to take place at Kentucky State University in the Exum Center with a set amount of tickets available for families (date to be determined). 11% preferred this option.
Detailed responses are attached for your review.
Approve Graduation at _____________
Order #2021-1065 - Motion Passed: Approve Graduation at football fields on the weekend of May 28th passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.
Construction
V.A.
CTC Welding Lab Improvement
Attached for your review and approval is a revised BG-1 for the CTC Welding Lab Project. The revision is changing the funding source to the General Fund.
Approve the revised BG-1 for the CTC Welding Lab Project
Order #2021-1066 - Motion Passed: Approve the revised BG-1 for the CTC Welding Lab Project passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
October Financial Report
Attached for your review and approval is the October 2021 Financial Report.
Approve the October 2021 Financial Report
Order #2021-1067 - Motion Passed: Approve the October 2021 Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
VI.B.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VI.C.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VI.D.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
VI.E.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2021-1068 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
VII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #: 120621 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
The November 15, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VII.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 8793
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 12/6/21- 12/17/21
Employee Number: 8772
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 12/6/21- 12/17/21
Employee Number: 8621
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 10/15/21- 12/20/21
Employee Number: 8400
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 12/8/21-1/20/22
Employee Number: 7153
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 11/16/21-12/7/21
VII.D.
Contracts
VII.D.1.
Movie License-WRE
The SWANK agreement for a movie license is attached for approval.
VII.D.2.
JAG MOU
The MOU with Jobs For America's Graduates and Franklin County High School is attached for approval.
VII.D.3.
WKU MOU
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with WKU regarding the student teaching program.
VII.D.4.
Spring Musical Contract-FCHS
Please see attached contract for the FCHS Spring Musical (Matilda). This will be paid by funds from the Drama Activity Fund.
VII.D.5.
Miller Transportation-FCHS Chorus
Please see attached contract for Miller Transportation for overnight trip to Pigeon Forge April 29-May 1, 2022.
VII.D.6.
Hampton Inn-FCHS Chorus
Please see attached contract for Hampton Inn in Pigeon Forge, TN April 29-May 1, 2022 for the overnight Chorus trip.
VII.E.
Grants
VII.E.1.
Library Grant-HES
We are requesting approval to apply for the Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant. The amount we are applying for is $3,000. If awarded, this grant would be used to purchase books for a new section in the library that will be dedicated to junior nonfiction titles. The grant application is attached.
VII.E.2.
KySTE 2021-2022 Outreach Application-BMS
James Gary, teacher at Bondurant Middle School, would like to apply for the KySTE 2021 Outreach Grant. The total of his proposal is $7993. See attached for details.
The grant will be used for purchasing 3-D Printers and Materials.
VII.F.
Human Resources
VII.F.1.
Modify/Create Position
BPE- Create PT Interventionist position paid from ESS
CLE- Create additional Academic Coach position paid from Section VI carryover
CO- Create Digital Coach position- paid from DLC Stipend Match as part of the American Rescue Plan award
EES- Modify Assistant Manager Food Service position from 7.5 to 7
ELV- Create FT Special Education Instructional Aide
EMS- Create 8 Team Lead positions paid from Section VI
Create additional Morning Supervisor position paid from Section VI
VII.F.2.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve the revised stipend salary schedule.
VII.F.3.
Accept DLC Stipend Match
Accept Kentucky Education Technology System Digital Learning Coach Stipend. $7723 awarded to Franklin County through the America Rescue Plan/ESSER.
VII.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.G.1.
FCHS Beta Overnight Trip-FCHS
FCHS requests permission to participate in the KY State Beta Club Convention January 9-11, 2022 at the Louisville Convention Center.
Students will be traveling by bus to the Galt House. The cost for students is $215.
There are scholarships available for students who cannot pay or require a reduced rate for the trip. 80 students are estimated to attend and 6 chaperones: Kathy Parritt, Stacia Campbell, Amy Lofton, Jennifer Donnelly, Josh Toppass, and Tom Marshall.
VII.G.2.
U of L Honor Band-WHHS
WHHS requests for approval of an overnight Band trip on January 21-22, 2022, to the University of Louisville for students to audition for the University of Louisville Invitational Honor Band. Students were selected to audition earlier this year. Band members will audition, rehearse and perform during both days of this trip. They will have the opportunity to work with university faculty, staff and graduate students as well as the opportunity to explore the U of L campus. Students will travel via school bus.
VII.G.3.
KMEA All-State Band Conference-WHHS
WHHS students completed two auditions and were selected to perform with the Kentucky All-State band at the Kentucky Music Educators' Association Conference. WHHS students will have the opportunity to work with students from across the state, see performances and attend exhibits of new music and instruments. Mrs. Wallace, WHHS Band Director, will conduct a Professional Development session as well. Students will be transported by their respective parents. We respectfully request your consideration of approval for this trip, scheduled February 8-11, 2022, in Louisville, KY.
VII.G.4.
Chorus Overnight Trip Request-FCHS
Overnight Approval Form
FCHS Spring Choir Tour
April 29-May 1, 2022
This letter is written on behalf of the choral program at FCHS. In lieu of our NYC trip, we are sticking with a trip closer to home. Treble Chorale and Choristers will travel to Pigeon Forge, TN to compete in Music in the Parks at Dollywood. We will also be taking 2 small college tours at EKU and UCumberlands on the way down to TN. Students compete Friday evening, 4/29. They spend Saturday, 4/30 at Dollywood with an Awards Ceremony. And Sunday, we travel home.
40 Choristers and 36 Treble Chorale Members plus several FCPS Board Approved Chaperones will be traveling.
Attached to this letter is the Hotel Contract (Hampton Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN) and the Motorcoach Contract with Miller Transportation.
Estimated Trip Cost: $325 (Includes lodging 2 nights, at least 2 meals each day, Music in the Park Fee, motorcoach transportation, and accomodations for director/accompanist.)
No child will be denied the opportunity to travel due to cost. Community Sponsors will help assist with kids who cannot afford the travel costs.
Thanks for your approval.
-Raye Hurley
VII.G.5.
Overnight Trip Request for Chorus-FCHS
FCHS requests permission to travel overnight to Louisville, Ky Feb. 2-5, 2022 to participate in the Ky KMEA All State Convention and In Service Conference at the Hyatt Regency and the Louisville Convention Center.
Please see attached letter with full details.
Trip Cost per student is $180 for Senior High and $120 for Junior High. All State Registration costs were paid using booster funds. No child will be denied the opportunity to go based on financial reasons. The students are responsible for food costs throughout the weekend.
District Transportation is needed to Louisville on Wednesday and Parents are responsible for pickup after the respective concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings.
VII.G.6.
State Beta Convention-WHHS
WHHS requests approval for an overnight trip to the State Beta Convention, January 9-11, 2022, in Louisville, KY. Students will compete in a variety of events in several academic areas.
VII.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VII.H.1.
Holiday Shop Fundraiser-WRE
Westridge Elementary requests approval for the Holiday Shop Fundraiser hosted by Westridge PTO. Please see attached for details.
VII.H.2.
Polar Express Holiday Event-WRE
Westridge Elementary PTO requests permission to host the Polar Express Holiday Event fundraiser.
VII.I.
Food Service Surplus Items
Two food service items for surplus are attached for approval.
VIII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30 am on December 13, 2021 at Hearn Elementary.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2021-1069 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:02PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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