Natalie Lile, Chairperson

Chuck Fletcher, Vice Chair

BeLinda Henson, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

-Champions of the Month Awards

-Student Recognitions

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.

The Franklin County Board of Education needs to request approval from the Kentucky Department of Education to reseat the Local Planning Committee and consider a “Finding” in order to change the current District Facility Plan at Western Hills High School and Franklin County High School for the following additions at both locations:

Construct Football Grandstands

Construct Ag Greenhouses

Approve request to reseat the Local Planning Committee as presented

Order #2022-1241 - Motion Passed:  Approve request to reseat the Local Planning Committee as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The November 28, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for approval.  Mr. Justin Watterson was absent and must abstain from voting.

Approve the meeting minutes

Order #2022-1242 - Motion Passed:  Approve the meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official FY2023 KETS offer of assistance.  Acceptance of the offer of assistance commits the Board of Education to follow the statutes and regulations of the SFCC and the Kentucky Department of Education governing the Education Technology Funding Program.  Based on the statewide ADA figures being used for the FY2023 SEEK this year, the first offer of assistance in FY2023 is in the amount of $70,857.  Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally by the Board of Education or can be escrowed for up to three(3) years.  Funding from the match will be paid from the general fund.  Details are attached.

Approve the FY2023 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $70,857

Order #2022-1243 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY2023 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $70,857 passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The change order #1 for the Franklin County Athletic Improvement Project (BG 22-121) is attached for approval.  This is for a sliding gate as opposed to a swing gate surrounding the Western Hills High School football field.

Approve change order #1 for the Athletic Improvements Project as presented

Order #2022-1244 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #1 for the Athletic Improvements Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

The change order #3 for the Franklin County Athletic Improvement Project (BG 22-121) is attached for approval. Per existing conditions, the WHHS site did not have enough topsoil, so the contractor needed to relocate topsoil from an existing pile at FCHS to WHHS. 

Approve change order #3 for the Athletic Improvements Project as presented

Order #2022-1245 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #3 for the Athletic Improvements Project as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

The change order #4 for the Franklin County Athletic Improvement Project (BG 22-121) is attached for approval. Per existing conditions and the building code, a set of 2 line handrails were needed at the ramp entering into the FCHS concession stand. 

Approve change order #4 for the Athletic Improvements Project as presented

Order #2022-1246 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #4 for the Athletic Improvements Project as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Pay App #6 to BCD for the athletics improvement project is attached for approval.

Approve Pay App #6 as presented

Order #2022-1247 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay App #6 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. BeLinda Henson.

Approve Direct Purchase Order for WHHS/FCHS Athletic Project to Benyon Sports for supplies. 

Approve purchase order to Benyon Sports as presented

Order #2022-1248 - Motion Passed:  Approve purchase order to Benyon Sports as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

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 #2022-1249 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The November 14, 2022 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

Leave requested:

Employee Number:  2643

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 11/21/22-01/06/23

Franklin County Career & Tech is requesting approval to use Proliability Insurance as a blanket student insurance for our MNA Students.  This is an additional insurance we use each year to cover our MNA students who are attending Clinicals.  This will be covering our 2022-2023 MNA Students.  Please see attached application for insurance.

The 22-23 New Vista MOA for counseling services is attached for approval.

Contract for Miller Transportation  for the WHHS basketball game, funded by the booster club is attached for approval.

The MOA with OVEC for the project to recruit new teachers is attached for approval.  The district will receive up to $20,353 to support tuition reimbursement for teachers meeting the criteria listed in the MOA.

The Sunbelt Agreement for independent contractor services with the Special Education Department is attached for approval.

The Deeper Learning Committee is requesting the board approve a one time $1000 stipend for teachers who are one of the 15 teachers selected for the Deeper Learning mini grant.  This grant is for teachers to focus on a Deeper Learning practice, including Project Based Learning, Inquiry based learnings, Thinking Strategies, etc. With the approval of the request, they will receive the stipend, professional learning opportunities, Deeper Learning Team Support, and pay for up to 50 hours of additional time spent in learning and planning on that deeper learning practice. The stipend will be paid for by the Deeper Learning Grant.

Create:  Part-time Reading Interventionist- Capital Day Private School (Title 1 Funds)

Approve Revised Salary Schedules:

School Stipend /Coach’s Schedule, Extra Duties and the Classified Salary Schedule

The WHHS Ski Club requests approval flor travel to Perfect North on several Saturdays this winter. 

The WHHS BETA club requests permission to attend the state convention in Lexington, January 15-17th. 

FCHS Dance Team is requesting to hold the attached fundraiser.

Previously I notified the board of six students requesting a shortened school day/week.  We have been notified of one additional shortened school day.  All records are maintained in the office of the Director of Special Education.  

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on January 9, 2023 at Central Office.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2022-1250 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:41PM passed with a motion by Ms. BeLinda Henson and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.