Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

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.

Approve the 22-23 policy updates as presented

Order #1173 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 22-23 policy updates as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve the June 30, 2022 Minutes

Order #1174 - Motion Passed:  Approve the June 30, 2022 Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Pay App #2 from BCD Inc. for the FCHS & WHHS Athletic Improvements (BG 21-121) for a total of $81,409.50 is attached for review and approval.  Also included is an invoice for DPO FCS 21-121-03, Loretto Lumber in the amount of $7,037.80.

Approve Pay App #2 as presented

Order #1175 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay App #2 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

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, Tammy McDonald, 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 #1176 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

The June 6 and 16, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Employee Number:   8500

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 10/23/2022- 2/9/2023

Employee Number:  7358

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 08/12/2022- 08/30/2022

The membership agreement with KEDC is attached for approval.

The K. Jarboe MOA is attached for approval.

THe MOA for T. Cline is attached for approval.

The 2022-2023 OVEC agreement is attached for approval.

The Main Event contract for the Collins Lane ASP summer trip is attached for approval.

The agreement with Lexington Legends is attached for approval.  This will be a back to school staff appreciation day. The district is seeking donations similar to last year to cover costs.

The Liberty Mutual Insurance, prepared by Public Risk Placement, renewal proposal is attached for approval.

The Pitney Bowes Lease is attached for approval.

The clinical practice agreement with Georgetown College is attached for approval.

The 22-23 contract to provide services is attached for approval.

The RSA advisory agreement is attached for approval.

The contract for Weiss Training for the BMS 6th grade orientation is attached for approval.

Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Louisville.

Signing up Prek Families for participation in a free app.  

We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to thrive. Research, practice, and our own experiences tell us that parents play a particularly powerful role in fostering their child’s development. We know that all parents want their children to succeed, and study after study makes it clear that parents will eagerly uptake tools to support their parenting journey, if they’re available. Our goal is to fill this gap by creating highly accessible, evidence-based solutions. By equipping all families with easy-to-use tools, we can tap into the immense power of a parent’s love for their child, and help ensure that all children are given the opportunity to thrive in school and life.

What is Ready4K?  Ready4K is a research-based text messaging program for families with kids ages 0 to 5. Each week, you’ll receive 3 text messages with fun facts and tips on ways to help your child learn and grow.  Ready4K tips build on your daily routines, like getting dressed, bath time, or preparing a meal. And you’ll always get messages that match your child’s age.  How much does it cost?  While there is absolutely no cost for enrolling in Ready4K, data & message rates may apply.

Early Childhood Interagency Transition Agreement, attached.

Partnership agreement between OVEC Head Start, Franklin County Schools and Bluegrass First Steps (Point of Entry) for Kentucky’s Early Intervention System in Franklin County.

Purpose: This partnership agreement is designed to encourage collaboration between First Steps, local school systems, Early Head Start Programs in Franklin County at the community level by supporting communication, cooperation and service coordination.  This is an evolving agreement and will change and grow as needed to meet the needs of local communities as they work toward serving children with disabilities and their families. 

The MOA is attached for approval.

The Kickboard contract (behavior management system) is attached for approval.

The District Trauma Informed Plan is attached for your review and approval.

Request to Modify/Create Positions

BMS- Create Social Studies Teacher Position- paid from Section VI

CO- Modify School Psychologist Position from 1.0 to .6

Create Scheduling Coordinator Position

Modify PT Custodian Position to FT Custodian Position

CTC-Create Career Guidance Counselor position, funded with LAVEC funds for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

EES- Create Instructional Aide paid from General Funds

EMS- Abolish Life Skills Teaching Position 

Create Agriculture Teaching Position

FCHS- Create EL Teaching Position- paid from ATSI grant 

HES- Create Special Education Aide Position- paid from ASP

Request approval of Emergency Certification- Ashley Cissell as Music Teacher at EMS

Approve Scheduling Coordinator Job Description.

Approved revised salary schedules.

The FCHS Cheerleading Team is requesting permission to attend the UK Cheerleading camp.

The camp is to be held on July 15-18, 2022. 12-24 students will be attending and 2 chaperones. The cost is $415 for overnight campers and $257 for commuting campers. Attendance fees are being covered by the parents. 

Seniors will be invited to camp out with the Principal for parking pass day on the Night of August 2nd and the morning of August 3rd. The School Safety Coordinator will assist with monitoring throughout the night as well for safety.

The FCHS Dance Team Booster Club is requesting to host a Fall Festival Craft Fair to be held sometime in September or October. Funds raised will directly benefit the dance team.

FCHS is requesting approval for the attached 2022-2023 sports/club/activity fees.

The FCHS Dance Team Booster Club is requesting permission to host a golf scramble in August. The tentative date for this scramble is August 5 to be played at Juniper Hills Golf Course. Money raised will directly benefit the dance team costs for uniforms, camps, etc.

Cost per student to attend band camp is $100 to be paid for by students/parents.

The HES Combining Budget is attached for review and approval.

For your review and approval is a listing of an asset that needs to be surplused or disposed of.

4-hexagon tables
7-rectangle tables
4-student desks
5-2 student tables

KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy.

KRS 156.577(4)(d) Any preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent by the board or between the board and the superintendent prior to the summative evaluation shall be conducted in closed session.

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Order #1177 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated at 6:13PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

That the board exit closed session

Order #1178 - Motion Passed:  That the board exit closed session passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Amend agenda to modify the Superintendent Contract

Order #1179 - Motion Passed:  Amend agenda to modify the Superintendent Contract passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Adjust the salary increase to the Superintendent contract to $165,000.

Approve Superintendent contract salary adjustment

Order #1180 - Motion Passed:  Approve Superintendent contract salary adjustment passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The Superintendent shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Board. Board members will score each Superintendent standard and share their agreed-upon ratings with the Superintendent.

Approve the Superintendent evaluation as presented

Order #1181 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Superintendent evaluation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on 

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #1182 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:24 PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.