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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.
School Board Recognition Month
Proclamation
Honoring the members of the
Franklin County Board of Education
during School Board Recognition Month
January 2022
WHEREAS our community values a quality education as a vital step along the pathway to success for our children; and
WHEREAS Natalie Lile, Chuck Fletcher, BeLinda Henson, Larry Perkins, and Justin Watterson contribute greatly to this community through their service on the Franklin County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS these decision-makers are responsible for maintaining strong, effective budgetary oversight, high standards for employment and a safe, well-managed set of school facilities; and
WHEREAS these board members are serving our community with integrity, honor and a commitment to our children’s futures; and
WHEREAS January 2022 marks Kentucky's observation of their contributions through School Board Recognition Month;
THEREFORE, I, Huston Wells, County Judge/Executive, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2022 throughout this community as School Board Recognition Month and urge all citizens to honor Natalie Lile, Chuck Fletcher, BeLinda Henson, Larry Perkins and Justin Watterson for their service.
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January 3, 2022
III.
Election of Officers
Superintendent Mark Kopp will conduct the election of officers for 2022.
I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.
Chuck Fletcher nominates .
Is there a second?
Larry Perkins seconds the nomination.
Are there any other nominations?
NO.
May I have a motion to close the nominations?
Chuck Fletcher motions to close.
Is there a second?
Larry Perkins seconds to close nominations.
If there are no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and elect Natalie Lile as Chairperson?
All against? None
Motion passes.
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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.
BeLinda Henson nominates Chuck Fletcher.
Is there a second?
Larry Perkins seconds the nomination.
Are there any other nominations?NO
If not, may I have a motion to close the nominations?
Justin Watterson motions to close.
Is there a second?
Natalie Lile seconds to close nominations.
If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing Chuck Fletcher as Vice-Chairperson?
All against?NONE
Motion passes.
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May I have a motion to nominate Rebecca Roberts as Board Secretary and Shane Smith as Board Treasurer?
Larry Perkins makes the motion.
Is there a second?
Natalie Lile seconds the motion.
All in favor of Rebecca Roberts as Board Secretary and Shane Smith as Board Treasurer?
All against? NONE
Motion passes.
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IV.
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.
V.
New Business
V.A.
Donation from WHHS Football Boosters
Donations valued at $1000 or more must be approved by the board. The Western Hills High School football boosters would like to donate $2254.79 to the boys soccer team.
Approve the WHHS football boosters donation to the soccer team as presented
Order #2022-1076 - Motion Passed: Approve the WHHS football boosters donation to the soccer team as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
V.B.
KASA Legislative Drive-in Bus Request
KASA is requesting the use of two buses and bus drivers on January 12th from 10:45-1:45 for the purpose of transporting KASA members and legislators from the Capitol Annex to the VFW for a legislative drive-in day. All costs associated with this request will be covered by KASA.
Approve the use of two buses and bus drivers for the KASA legislative drive-in day
Order #2022-1077 - Motion Passed: Approve the use of two buses and bus drivers for the KASA legislative drive-in day passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VI.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VI.C.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Sharla Six, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
VI.D.
21-22 CDIP Review
The 2021-2022 FCS Comprehensive Improvement Plan is attached for your review.
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 #2022-1078 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:122221 and 010322 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 December 6 and 13, 2021 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VII.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 8095
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 5/16/2022- 5/27/2022
Employee Number: 8676
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave:12/21/2021-1/5/2022
VII.D.
Contracts
VII.D.1.
CDL Testing Spencer Co MOU
The Franklin County MOU for CDL testing with Spencer County is attached for approval.
VII.D.2.
KSU Memorandum of Understanding
The Memorandum of Understanding with KSU for student teaching is attached for approval.
VII.E.
Grants
VII.E.1.
WHAS Crusade for Children Grant 2022-2023
The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant proposal is requesting $41576.04 to purchase Moving with Math materials and hire one instructional assistant to continue with the Sonday System. This will provide students with disabilities, grades K-6, a research based intervention to address reading and math.
VII.F.
Human Resources
VII.F.1.
Approve Revised Salary Schedules
The Revised Stipend Salary Schedule is attached for approval.
VII.F.2.
Modify/Create Position
ACA- Abolish Special Education Instructional Aide
Create .5 Special Education Teacher
Districtwide- Modify JAG to .6 Adjunct and .4 Instructional Aide
ELV- Create Preschool Instructional Aide up to 160 days
EMS- Create 2 Intervention Instructional Aides paid from Section 7
FCHS- Create 3 Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coaches paid from Boosters
Maintenance- Create Maintenance Tech I
Abolish Maintenance Tech II
WHHS- Create Assistant Cross Country Coach paid from Athletic Funds
Create 3 Instructional Aides paid from Section 7
VII.F.3.
Request FT Emergency Certification
Request Approval for full-time emergency certification- Jonathan Owens to teach English at WHHS, Samantha Nolot to teach Special Education at EMS.
VII.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.G.1.
Skills USA Overnight Trip-CTC
CTC is requesting permission to take 10 students and 2 adults to Skills USA State Competition. Advisors going with students will be Randy Shewmaker and John Sanders. The Trip is scheduled at the Galt House in Louisville, KY on April 13th-16th, 2022. The Student Activity account (Skills USA) will be covering cost of students rooms, and registration. Perkins Money will be covering cost for the advisors.
VII.G.2.
All-State Band-FCHS
FCHS Band requests approval to participate in All-State Band Feb. 2-5, 2022 in Louisville, Ky.
Josh Toppass, band director will chaperone the two students attending.
Accommodations: The Galt House, Louisville
The cost per student is $200 (paid by student and boosters).
Parents will transport their own student to and from the event.
VII.G.3.
Ski Club Perfect North Trip-WHHS
The new ski club at Western Hills High School requests your approval to take 17 students to Perfect North Slopes on January 14, 2022. Students will be transported by FCS buses and paid for by the FRYSC. Two chaperones will be attending.
VII.H.
Shortened School Day Notice
Previously the board was notified of five students requesting a shortened school day/week.
We have been notified of one additional shortened school day. All records are maintained in Jami Miller's office.
VIII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Elkhorn Middle School.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2022-1079 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:25PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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