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.
Recognitions
November Champions of the Month
III.
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.
IV.
New Business
IV.A.
Bike Trail Presentation
Michael Mueller would like to update the Board on the Bike Trail Project.
IV.B.
2021-2022 Data Release Presentation
Director of Assessment, Kimberly Young, will present the 21-22 data release.
IV.C.
Sewer Easement Request
Attached is a sewer easement request from the city for an area in front of Franklin County High School for upgrades to the existing sewer system. The Easement has been reviewed and no issues were found with approving the request.
Approve the sewer easement request as presented
Order #2022-1230 - Motion Passed: Approve the sewer easement request as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.D.
Football Donation-BMS
Donations over $1000 require board approval. Westside Football would like to donate $2,407.73 to the Bondurant Middle School football program.
Approve the donation as presented
Order #2022-1231 - Motion Passed: Approve the donation as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IV.E.
Tulsa Welding School Donation-CTC
Franklin County Career & Tech is requesting the approval of a donation from Tulsa Welding School to the Welding Department in the amount of $3000. The donation will be used to help welding students during competitions for the 2022-2023 school year.
Approve the donation as presented
Order #2022-1232 - Motion Passed: Approve the donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.F.
Issue RFP for Demolition
The Board discussed demolishing the old Central Office building located at 916 East Main Street at the last Regular Board Meeting. An RFP must be issued to select a demolition company.
Approve issuing an RFP to select demolition company
Order #2022-1233 - Motion Passed: Approve issuing an RFP to select demolition company passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.G.
Selling Properties at 190 Kings Daughters Drive
The Board discussed selling the old Central Office properties located at 190 Kings Daughters Drive (buildings 100, 200, & 300) at the last Regular Board Meeting.
Approve selling the properties at 190 Kings Daughters Drive
Order #2022-1234 - Motion Passed: Approve selling the properties at 190 Kings Daughters Drive passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IV.H.
Purchase of School Buses
Approval to purchase four (4) new buses in the amount of 177,185.00 is requested. The quote and authorization forms are attached.
Approve the purchase of four buses as presented
Order #2022-1235 - Motion Passed: Approve the purchase of four buses as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.
IV.I.
Board Vacancy
District 5 will have a board member vacancy beginning in January 2023. The board has up to 30 days to solicit applications and advertise the vacancy and up to 60 days to fill the vacancy by a majority vote.
Formally announce the board vacancy in District 5
Order #2022-1236 - Motion to Amend Passed: To amend the motion from: "Formally announce the board vacancy in District 5" to: "Table the vacancy notice until January 2023" passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
Order #2022-1237 - Motion Passed: Table the vacancy notice until January 2023 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
V.
Reports to the Board
V.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
V.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
V.C.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for month 3 of the 2022-2023 fiscal year is presented for your review.
V.D.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
V.E.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VI.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2022-1238 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:111422 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
The October 10 and 24, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VI.C.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 1220
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 09/1/22-6/30/22
Employee Number: 1406
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 10/24/22-6/30/22 (intermittent)
Employee Number: 6470
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 10/20/22-11/25/22
Employee Number: 8350
Type of Leave: Maternity
Dates of Leave: 01/03/23-06/30/23
Employee Number: 3771
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 12/13/22-01/06/23
Employee Number: 5409
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 10/25/22-11/10/22
Employee Number: 3182
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 11/11/22-12/12/22
Employee Number: 7357
Type of Leave: Paternity Leave
Dates of Leave: 11/1/22-11/25/22
Employee Number: 3373
Type of Leave: Medical
Dates of Leave: 12/16/22-1/30/22
VI.D.
Contracts
VI.D.1.
BSN Sports User Agreement-WHHS
The BSN Sports User Agreement with Western Hills High School is attached for approval.
VI.D.2.
Agile Sports Tech DBA Hudl Contract-WHHS
The Hudl contract with Western Hills High School is attached for approval.
VI.D.3.
FEMA Parking Agreement
FEMA would like to request the temporary use of up to 50 parking spaces in the Auxiliary lot through the first half of 2023 while they are supporting recent disasters in Kentucky.
VI.D.4.
The Elizabeth Prom Agreement-WHHS
VI.D.5.
Postage Machine Contract-FCHS
VI.E.
Grants
VI.E.1.
EMS PetSmart Grant
Elkhorn Middle School would like to apply for a pet grant through Pet Smart to purchase a guinea pig. The details are attached.
VI.F.
Human Resources
VI.F.1.
Modify/Create Positions
BPE:
Modify Assistant Manager's position to a cook/baker position
CO:
Modify Custodian position from 7.5 hours to 5 hours
ELV:
Abolish two Special Education Instructional Aide positions
Create one LBD position
Part-time Preschool Instructional Aide position to be funded by IDEA
EES:
Create certified teacher position funded by Title 1 and remaining coming from ASP budget
Create 6 hour Childcare Assistant Aide for ASP to be funded by ASP
HES:
Create special education instructional aide position to be funded by ARP IDEA
District:
Modify ARC Chair Designee from 100 days to 120 days funded IDEA Part B
Private School:
Good Shepherd School: Create 64 day Reading Interventionist/Instructional Coach position funded by Title 1
District:
Modify Instructional Aide position from 7 hours (188 days) to 8 hours (188 days)
VI.F.2.
Request FT Emergency Certification
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Katherine Murphy to teach Behavior Interventions at EMS
Jessica Barnes to teach reading interventions at BMS
Kyffin Bland: Reading all grades at EMS
Jessica Holmes: Informational Technology at FCHS
Michael Lee: STEAM work based experience at FCHS
Brittany Nagler: Librarian at WRE
VI.F.3.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve revised School Stipend/Coach's Schedule (see attached--highlighted sections)
Approve Classified Salary Schedule 2022-2023 (see attached--highlighted sections)
VI.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI.G.1.
Girl's Basketball Trip-FCHS
Joey Thacker and the FCHS Girl's Basketball team are requesting to be able to attend the following trip:
Dec. 2-3 to Owensboro
Independence Back Classic
Staying at Hampton Inn Owensboro South
615 Salem Drive
Owensboro, KY 42303
Chaperones: Joey Thacker, Lee Meadows, Matosha Thacker, Madisen Sandford, Tia Ford, Shannon Brunette
We will be using District transportation.
VI.G.2.
Girl's Basketball Trip-FCHS
Joey Thacker and the FCHS Girl's Basketball team are requesting to attend the following trip:
Dec. 27-30 to Allen County Scottsville
Lady of the South INvitational
Staying at University Plaza Holiday Inn
1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Chaperones: Joey Thacker, Lee Meadows, Matosha Thacker, Madisen Sandford, Tia Ford, Shannon Brunette
We will be using district transportation.
All expenses will be handled by the Lady Flyer Hoops Boosters.
VI.G.3.
KY State Beta Club Convention-FCHS
KY State Beta Club Convention:
January 15-17, 2023 at Lexington Central Bank Convention Center
We will be traveling by bus to the Residence Inn City Center in Downtown Lexington.
The cost for students is $160 which includes registration, hotel accomodations, bus transportation, paying for substitutes for chaperones, props and competition materials, and campaign tshirt.
There are scholarships available for students who cannot pay or require a reduced rate for the trip.
We plan to take 50 students and 4 chaperones: Kathy Parritt, Stacia Campbell, Jennifer Donnelly, and Tom Marshall.
VI.G.4.
Softball Tournament Overnight-WHHS
The Western Hills Softball Team requests permission to attend a tournament April 2-5, 2023 in Pigeon Forge, TN.
VI.G.5.
KYA Y-Club Trip-WHHS
WHHS KYA is requesting approval to attend the conference in Louisville November 30-December 2.
VI.G.6.
Dance Team Trip-FCHS
The FCHS Dance Team requests approval for an overnight trip to compete in the National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida. The team would leave on February 2nd and return on February 6th. The team received a bid to participate from the United Dance Association (UDA).
Lodging- onsite at Walt Disney World
Travel- Miller bus transportation. See the quote attached. If it costs less to fly, we will explore that option.
Roster- 14 dancers and 2 coaches will attend.
Estimated trip cost for the team: $800/dancer. Dancers are asked to pay $200 each as the FCHS Dance Team Boosters will cover the rest of the expenses.
VI.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VI.H.1.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser-BMS PTO
PTO would like to conduct a schoolwide fundraiser selling Krispy Kreme donuts. PTO will receive 50% of the profit.
VI.H.2.
ELV PTO Fundraisers
VI.H.3.
5th Grade Economics Fair-WRE
Westridge Elementary requests to have an economics fair as a fundraiser.
VI.H.4.
Santa Shop Fundraiser-WRE
WRE PTO would like to host a Santa Shop Fundraiser.
VI.H.5.
Boys Soccer Fundraisers-FCHS
The fundraisers for boys soccer at Franklin County High School are attached for approval.
VI.I.
WH Baseball Player Pack Fee Increase
WHHS would like to increase the baseball player pack fee from $200 to $250.
VI.J.
Spanish Honor Society Club Fee-FCHS
Franklin County's Chapter of the Spanish Honor Society (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica or SHH) was approved and reinstated on October 20th, 2022. In order to induct members, students will need to pay $5 each as their induction fee through SHH.
VI.K.
Surplus
For your review and approval is a listing of an asset that needs to be surplused or disposed of.
42 Tables
87 Desks
6 Filing Cabinets
1 Washer/Dryer Combo
31-2004 International, VIN# 4DRBRAAN34A973707
32-2004 International, VIN# 4DRBRAAN54A973708
33-2004 International, VIN# 4DRBRAAN74A973709
42-2008 International, VIN# 4DRBUAAL48A522658
43-2008 International, VIN# 4DRBUAAL68A522659
59-2006 International, VIN# 4DRBUAAN96A170921
80-2007 Thomas, VIN# 1T7YU4C2371284811
83-2007 Thomas, VIN# 1T7YU4C2971284814
95-2008 Freightliner, VIN# 4UZABRDCX8CZ10817
VI.L.
Updated Shortened School Day Request
Updated request for one additional student. Total at this time is five.
VII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on November 28, 2022 at Bridgeport Elementary.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2022-1239 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:02PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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