Franklin County
June 06, 2022 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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Retirement Recognitions

FCEA Awards

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. Just Say Yes
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Amelia Berry and Amy Snow will present county survey data from 7th-10th grade students.

IV.B. Revised District Facilities Plan
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The Local Planning Committee has approved the revised District Facility Plan to present to the Board.  The plan is attached for review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the revised District Facility Plan

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1157 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised District Facility Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

IV.C. First Reading 2022-2023 Policy and Procedure Updates
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 2022-2023 Policy and Procedure updates recommended by KSBA are attached for the first reading. 

 

IV.D. 2022-2023 Certified Evaluation Plan
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The 2022-2023 Certified Evaluation Plan is attached for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the 2022-2023 Certified Evaluation Plan

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1158 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2022-2023 Certified Evaluation Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV.E. 2022-2023 Principal Combining Budgets
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Attached for your review and approval are the 2022-2023 principal combining budgets submitted from each school.

 

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the 2022-2023 principal combining budgets

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1159 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2022-2023 principal combining budgets passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV.F. CEP Intent to Participate-Food Service
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All Franklin County Schools will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2022-2023 school year.  

Recommended Motion

Approve the CEP Intent to Participate

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1160 - Motion Passed:  Approve the CEP Intent to Participate passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IV.G. Central Office Building Site Search Certification
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The certification for the building site search is attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the certification of the building site search

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1161 - Motion Passed:  Approve the certification of the building site search passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

IV.H. April 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes
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The April 18, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.  Ms. Natalie Lile and Ms. BeLinda Henson were absent from the meetings and must abstain from voting.

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1162 - Motion Passed:  Approve the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

IV.I. May 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes
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The May 2, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.  Mr. Justin Watterson was absent and must abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve the May 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1163 - Motion Passed:  Approve the May 2, 2022 meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

V. Reports to the Board
V.A. Superintendent's Personnel Actions
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

V.B. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

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

V.D. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VI. 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 #2022-1164 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

VI.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:060622 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
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The May 16, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VI.C. Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number:   8628

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 8/1/2022- 10/9/2022


Employee Number:  8625

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave:  9/19/22- 11/28/22


Employee Number:5764

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave: 10/24/2022-8/1/2023


Employee Number: 7336

Type of Leave: Educational

Dates of Leave: 8/1/22-12/31/22


Employee Number: 6856

Type of Leave: Maternity

Dates of Leave: 7/18/22- 8/29/22

 

VI.D. Contracts
VI.D.1. Zearn Agreement
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EES requests the approval to enter into an agreement with Zearn.

VI.D.2. Traditional Bank Renewal
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Attached for approval is the renewal letter to continue using Traditional Bank for banking services.

VI.D.3. FY23 Franklin Co Health Department School Nursing Contract
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The FY23 school nurse contract with the FCHD is attached for your approval.

 

VI.D.4. Midway University MOA
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The MOA with Midway University for their Teacher Education Program is attached for approval.

VI.D.5. Education & Workforce Development Cabinet MOU
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The MOU to establish vending services at Franklin County facilities is attached for review and approval.

VI.D.6. KSU Afterschool Mentoring Program MOU
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The MOU for the KSU afterschool mentoring program is attached for review and approval.

VI.D.7. 22-23 KECSAC MOA
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The KECSAC MOA to provide educational services to state agency children is attached for approval.

VI.D.8. Read to Achieve MOU
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The Read to Achieve MOU is attached for review and approval.

VI.D.9. EES Heinemann Contract
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EES requests the approval to enter into a contract agreement with Heinemann.

VI.D.10. Collins Lane PEBC Contract 2022-2023
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PEBC contract for coaching for 2022-2023 year paid with ASP funding.

VI.D.11. KSU Memorandum of Understanding
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Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Kentucky State University for their education preparation program.

VI.D.12. Powerschool License-HR
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Approve Powerschool license and subscription fees for the Human Resources Department.

VI.D.13. Organic World Language Agreement
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The agreement the Organic World Language training is attached for your approval.

VI.E. Grants
VI.E.1. Deeper Learning Grant
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The letter of intent to apply for the Deeper Learning Grant is attached for approval.

VI.F. CWTP Application for 2022-2023 School Year
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The Community Work Transition Program is a cooperative effort between local school districts, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky (IHDI) to assist eligible students with pre-employment transition services to all students with disabilities starting with the most significantly disabled first from high school to employment.  We have participated in this program for the last 20 years and I am recommending we continue to offer this program as this will help students obtain a Career Work Experience Certification.

VI.G. School Level Professional Development Plans
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The attachment is each school's professional development plan for the 2022-23 school year. 

VI.H. Human Resources
VI.H.1. Emergency Substitute Authorization 2022-2023
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The supply of certified substitute teachers in the Franklin County School District is inadequate to meet current demands.  On most days throughout the school year, emergency certified substitute teachers are needed to fully staff our schools.

State regulations require that the board state that "a sufficient supply of fully certified substitute teachers to staff substitute positions is unavailable and the board declares that an emergency exists."  This will allow the Superintendent to apply for Emergency Substitute Certification for applicants who wish to be hired as substitutes for Franklin County Schools.

 

VI.H.2. Request Approval for Adjunct Positions
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Request approval for adjunct certification-  Travers Brown (FCHS), Julie Pinto (WCHS)

VI.H.3. Modify/Create Position
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BMS- Modify .5 LBD Special Education Teacher to 1.0 Special Education Teacher

Abolish .5 Interventionist

Create .5 Special Education Instructional Aide Position (pair with EMS) paid from Crusade Grant/ARP/ESSR

Create Social Studies Teacher Position paid from Carryover Section 6, Section 7

 

 
CO- Create Part-time Substitute Financial Analyst Position- paid at DWT
 
Districtwide- Modify Special Education Instructional Coach Position from 197 to 200
Create Special Education Instructional Coach Position-200 days
Abolish Behavior Analyst Position 

CLE- Create Instructional Aide Position

Create .5 Special Education Instructional Aide Position


ELV- Create Preschool Instructional Aide Position (160 days)

Modify School Psychologist Position from Part-time (.6) to Full-time


EMS- Create .5 Special Education Instructional Aide Position (pair with BMS) paid from Crusade Grant/ARP/ESSR


FCHS- Abolish Assistant Manager Position

Create Cook position (6 hours)


HES- Abolish Assistant Manager Position


PME- Modify 5 hour Cook Position to 3.5 hour Cook Position 


WHHS- Create Employment Specialist Special Education Instructional Aide


VI.H.4. Modify Financial Analyst Job Description
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The modified Financial Analyst Job Description is attached for approval.

VI.H.5. Approve Revised Salary Schedules
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Approve the attached revised salary schedules.

-Classified

-Increment

-Speech Path

-Substitute

-Extra Duty

VI.I. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.I.1. Overnight trip Cheer Camp-EMS
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The EMS Cheer Team would like to attend Cheer Camp at the University of Kentucky, July 27-29.  The request is attached for approval. 

VI.I.1.a. Girls Basketball Overnight-FHCS
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The Lady Flyers request to attend an overnight camp at Western Kentucky University.  The details are below for approval.
 
 
 
Depart FCHS on June 17 at 10 A.M. and return June 18 at 11:00 P.M.using district transportation.
 
FCHS Lady Flyer Hoops Boosters will be paying for the camp.
 
Lodging at Hampton Inn in Bowling Green, KY 
 
Chaperones:
Joey Thacker, Lee Meadows, Matosha Thacker, Madisen Webb

VI.I.2. FCHS MEN'S GOLF
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The FCHS Men's Golf team is requesting permission to attend and participate in the 

Daviess County Invitational on July 22, 2022. They will travel down on July 21 and practice at Ben Hawes State Park. They will be staying overnight at the Hampton Inn in Owensboro, KY. The families of the participants will be covering the expense of the trip. 

VI.J. ASP Summer Fees/Trips
VI.J.1. The Hornet Club -HES
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Field Trip Fees - $197.32

June 9, 16, 23 & 30 Juniper Hills Pool

June 7 - Champs

June 21 - KY Kingdom

July 7, 14 & 21 - Juniper Hills Pool

July 5 - Franklin Square Cinema

July 13 - Legends Ball Park

July 19 - Gattitiown

VI.K. 2021-2022 School Donations
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Donations given to schools valued under $1000 are listed for your review.

VI.L. Food Service Surplus Items
VII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on July 11, 2022 at Central Office.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1165 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:41PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.