Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

FCS 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.

Capital Court Authority would like to discuss additional covid testing options with the Board.

Pursuant to KRS 157.622, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official Offer of Assistance to the Franklin County Schools Board of Education.  Acceptance of this Offer of Assistance commits the school district to adhere to the statutes and regulations governing this program.  This Offer of Assistance is in the annual debt service amount of $47,090 to be used towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in your most current approved facility plan. Attached are the details outlining the requirements.

Accept the SFCC Offer of Assistance as presented

Order #2022-1087 - Motion Passed:  Accept the SFCC Offer of Assistance as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Attached is a the American Tower Corporation proposal.  American Tower Corporation is an independent contractor of wireless and broadband communications sites and we currently lease our property to them.  

American Tower Corporation is giving us the option to buy out the lease with a one time purchase or to sign a forty year lease extension.  

To continue with the lease extension

Order #2022-1088 - Motion Passed:  To continue with the lease extension passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Board approval is required for donations valued at $1000 or more.  B Sharp Photography would like to donate $2600 to the Western Hills Learning Center.

Approve the donation to the Western Hills Learning Center as presented

Order #2022-1089 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation to the Western Hills Learning Center as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The 2022-2023 draft school calendar is attached for your review. This is a first reading only. No action is required.

The calendar committee presented non-traditional calendars with built in makeup day options and traditional calendars without that option in a survey to staff, parents and students. 

Approve the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Order #2022-1090 - Motion Passed:  Approve the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The December 2021 financial report is presented for your review and approval.

Approve the December 2021 Financial Report

Order #2022-1091 - Motion Passed:  Approve the December 2021 Financial Report 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 #2022-1092 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The January 3, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee Number: 5115

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave: 1/10/22-3/1/22

Employee Number: 6963

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave:12/10/21-1/31/22

Employee Number: 8145

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:12/3/21-2/4/22

Employee Number: 7896

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:4/11/22-5/25/22

Employee Number: 8631

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:1/10/22- 4/11/22

Employee Number: 8175

Type of Leave: Medical

Dates of Leave:1/04/22- 1/31/22

Employee Number: 7553

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:1/03/22-3/7/22

The 22-23 agreement for spring and fall school pictures is attached for your approval.

The contract for the Western Hills High School Band New Orleans Adventure, approved by the Board of Education in June, 2021, reflects changes in portions of the original pricing. The revised contract is attached for your approval.

The contract for Enriching Students is attached for approval and will be paid for with ESSER funds.  The program will be used by WHHS and FCHS to enhance Den/Nest scheduling and help provide data for interventions.  

As a required component of the Family Youth Resource Center Grants, the board of education is required to approve the continuation plan.

Franklin County Schools was selected for the Robokind Robot and Curriculum to be utilized by the Special Education and Preschool Department.  See attached for additional details.  

FCHS has been awarded a grant from The Central Kentucky Association of Technology Coordinators in the amount of $500.00 for the STLP Program. There were over $26,000 in requests.  Attached is an outline of how the funds will be used.

Request Approval for full-time emergency certification- Ashley Cissell to teach Music at EMS, Corey Stratton to teach Social Studies at EMS, Lauren Burgess to teach Math at BMS

Modify/ Create Positions

ELV- Create Full-time ASP Childcare Aide Position- paid from ASP

EMS- Create Drama Club Stipend Position- $500 paid from Section 6

Create additional STC Stipend Position- $1000 paid from Section 6

Create Jazz Band Stipend Position- $1000 paid from Section 6

Create Yearbook Stipend Position- $1000 paid from Section 6

Create KUNA Stipend Position-  $500 paid from Section 6

Create Art Club Stipend Position - $1000 paid from Section 6 

Create additional Special Education Chair Stipend Position- $540 paid from Section 6

FCHS- Create Co-Producer, Artistic Director Stipend Position- $800 paid from Drama Activity Funds

Create Stage Manager, Choreographer Stipend Position- $800 paid from Drama Activity Funds

Create Orchestra Rehearsal Director Stipend Position-  $250 paid from Drama Activity Funds

Create Collaborative Pianist Stipend Position- $1000 paid from Shining Star Funds

TRANS- Create Student Mechanic Position

WHHS-Create Additional Yearbook Stipend- $900 paid from Section 6

WRE- Create Girls Basketball Coach Stipend- $500 paid from Section 6

Create Boys Basketball Coach Stipend- $500 paid from Section 6

Approve revised stipend salary schedule as presented.

CTC HOSA is requesting permission to attend their HOSA Conference in Louisville, KY at the Crown Plaza Hotel.  This will be an overnight event on 3/17/22 thru 3/19/22.  There will be 40 students attending and 3 Advisors. This request is for our FCHS and WHHS HOSA students. Students expenses such as hotel and registration will be covered by the HOSA school activity funds.  The Advisors expenses will be covered through Perkins Money.  HOSA is a student lead organization to also increase leadership skills - students will complete in events related to medical information.  The Advisors will be Kathy Meador, Pearl Salmons and Jenny Cravens. 

The FCHS Key Club requests permission to travel overnight to participate in District Convention in Franklin, TN, March 18-22, 2022.

The number of students has not been finalized, but approximately 5-10 students will attend.

The chaperone is Brenda Graves, Key Club Sponsor.

Please see attached information regarding trip.

The 5th grade overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge May 18-19, 2022 is attached for approval.  

The Western Hills High School Student Y Club respectfully requests your consideration for approval to participate in the annual Kentucky United Nations Association (KUNA) program, organized by YMCA of Kentucky.  The trip is Sunday, March 20th through Tuesday, March 22nd in Louisville, KY.  Additional details for the trip request can be found in the attached proposal.  

 Franklin County High School requests approval to send one student, (2021-2022 sophomore) to the summer Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference.  The conference will be held June 2-5, 2022 on the campus of Berea College in Berea, KY. FCHS selects one representative to attend the summer leadership conference. 

Registration fee of $300 paid by the Franklin County Schools Guidance Funds.  Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the conference. Supervision is by the HOBY Leadership Conference Staff.

 

The Early Learning Village PTO would like to host a t-shirt fundraiser.

Attached is a PTO fundraiser for your approval.  The Sweetheart dance will provide funds for Westridge Elementary students and playground.

PME would like to request permission to have a Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for the American Heart Association at my school. The program teaches students about heart health and gives them the opportunity to help others. I will show a video about the program and discuss how it works. The students will have two weeks to collect donations.

Previously, Jami Miller notified the board of students requesting a shortened school day/week. We have been notified of one additional shortened school day.  All records are maintained in Mrs. Miller's office.

Please contact Mrs. Miller if you have questions.

For your review and approval is a listing of the assets that need to be surplused or disposed of.

2-2 draw old Central office filing cabinets.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on February 22, 2022 at Elkhorn Elementary School.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2022-1093 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:10PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.