Franklin County
October 10, 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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Champions of the Month

Stilwell Awards

Special Recognition

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. Rotary Club Scholarships
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Bill Scott, with the Rotary Club will share scholarship opportunities with the Board.

IV.B. Donation from 3M
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Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval. The office supply division of 3M would like to donate post-it notes, tape and other office supplies at the request of Bridgeport Elementary. The district will send remaining supplies to all schools.  The donation is valued at $8000.

Recommended Motion

Approve the donation from 3M as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1214 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation from 3M as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

IV.C. KY FFA Foundation Donation-WHHS
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Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval. The KY FFA Foundation would like to donate $1317 to support FFA at Western Hills High School.

Recommended Motion

Approve the donation as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1215 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV.D. Approve Elected Members of the Certified Appeals Panel
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The following were elected Members of the Certified Appeals Panel for the 2022-23 school year: 

Returning Member: Kari Hyatt (CLE)

2 year term: Camille Allen (BPE)

Alternate: Stephanie White (PME)


Recommended Motion

Approve the Certified Appeals Panel members as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1216 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Certified Appeals Panel members as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IV.E. September 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes
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The September 12, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for approval. Mr. Justin Watterson was absent and must abstain from voting.

Recommended Motion

Approve the September 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1217 - Motion Passed:  Approve the September 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

IV.F. Second Reading and Approval of Updated Policy 03.221
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The updated policy 03.221 is attached for approval. The first reading was on September 12, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Approve updated policy 03.221

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1218 - Motion Passed:  Approve updated policy 03.221 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

V. Construction
V.A. Athletic Improvements Project Pay App #5
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Pay App #5 to BCD for the athletics improvement project is attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve Pay App #5 as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1219 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay App #5 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

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

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

VI.C. Attendance Report
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The attendance reports for month 2 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year are presented for your review. 

VI.D. Instructional Services Update
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Deputy Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

VI.E. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VII. 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 #2022-1220 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

VII.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:101022 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
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The September 7 and 26, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VII.C. Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number:  1220

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 09/12/22-10/12/22


Employee Number:  7453

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 02/25/23-04/18/23


Employee Number:  7446

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 9/12/22-5/31/23 Intermittent


Employee Number:  8340

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 10/18/22-11/2/22


Employee Number:  6770

Type of Leave:  Military

Dates of Leave: 9/16/22-9/18/22; 10/22/22-10/23/22; 11/4/22-11/6/22; 12/3/22-12/4/22; 1/21/23-1/22/23; 2/11/23-2/12/23; 3/10/23-3/12/23; 4/15/23-4/16/23; 5/10/23-5/11/23


Employee Number:  7601

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 09/14/22-10/14/22


Employee Number:  8131

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 09/20/22-10/11/22


Employee Number:  7334

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 09/20/22-09/27/22



Employee Number:  9186

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 11/28/22-01/31/23


Employee Number:  8636

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 08/19/22-08/20/22

VII.D. Contracts
VII.D.1. Reading Recovery MOA & Agreement
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The University of Kentucky Reading Recovery Grant MOA and agreement is attached for approval.

VII.D.2. 23-24 Community Education MOA
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The FY23/24 Community Education MOA is attached for approval.

VII.D.3. Wiese Training Contract-GT
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The Wiese contract for leadership workshops for Gifted and Talented is attached for approval.

VII.D.4. WeWannaPlay Agreement-WHHS
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The agreement with WeWannaPlay, a Frankfort based non-profit to assist with KHSAA athletic costs, is attached for approval.

VII.D.5. Life Adventure Camp-GT
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The Life Adventure Camp agreement is attached for approval.  

VII.D.6. Biztown Contract-PME
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The Biztown Contract for 5th Grade at PME is attached for approval.

VII.D.7. Hotel Contract for Choir Trip-WHHS
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The contract for the hotel for the WHHS choir trip is attached for approval.

VII.D.8. BizTown Contract-EES
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The contract for BizTown with Junior Achievement for the the 5th graders at EEL is attached for approval.

VII.D.9. Pitney Bowes Agreement-EES
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The EES agreement with Pitney Bowes is attached for approval.

VII.D.10. HP Postage Meter Contract-BMS
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The HP contract for the postage meter at Bondurant Middle School is attached for approval.

VII.D.11. Advance KY LOA-WHHS
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The Advance Kentucky Letter of Agreement is attached for approval.

VII.D.12. Curriculum Associates Agreement
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The i-Ready data sharing agreement is attached for approval.  

VII.E. Grants
VII.E.1. MAF Grant Application
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The Math Achievement Fund Grant application is open for public school districts to apply for individual schools. The mini grant information is attached for approval to apply and an example of the application is attached.

VII.F. Human Resources
VII.F.1. Modify/Create Position
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ACA- Modify Math Teacher to Behavior Interventionist

Modify .5 LBD Teacher and 1 Instructional Aide to 1 Full-time LBD Teacher

CLE- Create FT Childcare Aide

Create .5 Special Education Instructional Aide paid from ARP funds


VII.F.2. Approve Job Description
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Approve the Modified School Technology Coordinator Job Description.

VII.F.3. Approve Job Description
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Approve School Nutrition Program Assistant Director Job Description.

VII.F.4. Request FT Emergency Certification
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Request approval of Emergency Certification- 

Hannah Smallwood to teach Visually Impaired Districtwide;

Jenny Campbell to teach Science at BMS;

Elizabeth Murphy to teach Preschool at ELV;

Kyffin Bland to teach Intervention at EMS;

Jacob Whitehead to teach Intervention at EMS;

Stephanie Lay to teach Math at EMS;

Adam Johnson to teach Special Education at WHHS;

Molly Jarboe to teach Primary at PME;

Diamond Richards to teach all subjects at FFEC;

Lolita Martin to teach Careers at EMS;

Julie Pinto to teach as an adjunct instructor at WCHS;

Travers Brown to teach as an adjunct Districtwide

 

VII.F.5. Approve Revised Salary Schedules
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Approve School Stipend and Coaches' Schedule.

Approve Classified Salary Schedule.

 

 

 

VII.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.G.1. Choir Overnight-WHHS
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The request for the WHHS choir to travel to Morehead State University for a choral festival is attached for approval.

VII.G.2. Annual 8th grade trip to D.C.- BMS
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BMS requests approval for the annual 8th grade trip to Washington DC. Details are listed below.

Overnight field trip to Washington D.C. 
April 25-29
Students depart the evening of the 25th and will miss 3 days of school
Cost of the trip is $750
Worldstrides Tour Company

VII.H. School-Wide Fundraisers
VII.H.1. Dance Team Fundraiser-FCHS
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The FCHS Dance Team is requesting to host the 2022 Miss FCHS Pageant. This will be considered a fundraiser for their team. The actual pageant is scheduled for November 2, 3 & 5, 2022. Proceeds will go to help fund the Dance Team activities. 

 

 

 

 

VII.H.2. PTA Fundraisers-HES
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2022-2023 HEARN PTA FUNDRAISERS:

BOOSTERTHON

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

FALL FESTIVAL

GLOW DANCES

CANDLEBERRY

CHRISTMAS EVENT

SPRING MUSIC EVENT

ART TO REMEMBER

SEE ATTACHED

VII.H.3. Book Fair Fundraiser-WRE
VII.I. Additional Shortened School Day Request
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We are recommending a shortened school day for one additional student.  The ARC has followed the appropriate procedure for requesting a shortened school day.


VIII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on October 24, 2022 at the Franklin County Career and Tech Center.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2022-1221 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:06PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.