Franklin County
March 13, 2023 6:00 PM
Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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Chuck Fletcher, Chairperson

Larry Perkins, Vice Chair

Jennifer Kantner, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

II. Recognitions
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Champions of the Month

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. 22-23 Revised Board Meeting Schedule
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The revised 22-23 Board Meeting schedule is attached for approval.  The working meeting on March 27, 2023 has been changed to Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Approve the revised 22-23 Board Meeting Schedule

Actions Taken

Order #2023-1291 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised 22-23 Board Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

IV.B. Reading of Updated Procedure 08.2323 AP.111
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The updated procedure 08.2323 AP.111 is attached for a reading. 

IV.C. Request to Reseat the Local Planning Committee
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The Franklin County Board of Education needs to request approval from the Kentucky Department of Education to reseat the Local Planning Committee and consider an additional “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:

Relocate/Construct FCHS Track

Resurface FCHS Tennis Courts

Resurface WHHS Track

Recommended Motion

Approve the request to KDE to reseat the LPC as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2023-1292 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request to KDE to reseat the LPC as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

V. Construction
V.A. FCCTC Welding Lab Pay App
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Pay App #2 from Deicks Electric for the FCCTC Welding Lab Project  is attached for your review and approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve Pay App #2 from Deiks Electric as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2023-1293 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay App #2 from Deiks Electric as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

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 report for month 6 (1/20/23 2/16/23) of the 2022-2023 fiscal year is 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. District Facilities Update
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Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities. 

VI.F. Update from Student Board Members
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Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.

VI.G. 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 #2023-1294 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

VII.A. Payment of Bills
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:031323 and 031623 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 February 6, 13, and 27, 2023 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval. Also attached are the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meetings.

VII.C. Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number:  9179

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 2/1/23-6/30/23



Employee Number:  7546

Type of Leave:  Medical

Dates of Leave: 2/13/23-2/17/23


Employee Number:  9173

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 4/8/23-5/31/23


Employee Number:  9157

Type of Leave:  Maternity

Dates of Leave: 2/1/23-6/30/23


VII.D. Contracts
VII.D.1. Trane Service Agreement
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The service agreement with Trane is attached for approval.

VII.D.2. 23-24 JAG MOA Renewal
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The 23-24 JAG renewal contract is attached for approval.

VII.D.3. 23-24 Edulastic Contract
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Request to purchase Edulastic and on-site professional development for the 23-24 school year.

VII.D.4. Goldsmith Limousine Co-FCHS
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The quote and agreement with Goldsmith Limousine Co for a college tour visit transportation at FCHS is attached for approval.

VII.E. Grants
VII.E.1. SOC Grant-BMS YSC
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The Bondurant Middle School YSC is requesting approval to apply for the SOC Grant to provide support groups for at risk students.  The application is attached for review and approval.

VII.E.2. Calming Grant-EMS
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Elkhorn Middle School would like to apply for the Calming Grant to create a calming room. Details are attached.

VII.E.3. Crumb Rubber/Tire-Derived Products Grant-EMS
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EMS requests approval to apply for the Crumb Rubber/Tire-Derived Products Grant that provides financial assistance to projects that further use for waste tires.  Details are attached.

VII.F. Human Resources
VII.F.1. Modify/Create Positions
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Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules


Abolish: EMS: 1.0  Special Education Instructional Aide


Create: Districtwide: 1.0 Special Education Instructional Aide


Abolish: William Cofield: 1.0 LBD Teacher


Create: District Wide: 1.0 Special Education Instructional Aide


Create: Academy: .5 LBD Teacher


VII.F.2. Emergency Certification
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Request FT Emergency Certification:


Rationale: Request approval of Emergency Certification:


  • Marcus Miller

  • Rita Rector


VII.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.G.1. Baseball Overnight Trip-FCHS
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The FCHS Baseball team requests approval for an overnight trip on March 24-25, 2023 for a  baseball tournament at Rowan County High School.
 
Parents are transporting their child.
 
Lodging:
Hampton Inn By Hilton
500 Hampton Way
Morehead, Ky 40351
(606)780-0601

VII.G.2. Baseball Overnight Trip-FCHS
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The FCHS Baseball team is requesting approval to participate in the following overnight tournament:
 
Breckenridge County Spring Break Baseball Tournament, April 4-7, 2023

 

Parents are transporting their child and providing lodging.

VII.G.3. 4H Field Trip 5th Grade-WRE
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Westridge Elementary 5th grade requests approval for an overnight trip on March 29-30, 2023 for 4H camp.

VII.G.4. Kings Island Trip-WHHS Science Club
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The WHHS Science Club requests approval to travel to Kings Island on April 28, 2023.  Details for the trip are attached.

VII.G.5. AP World History Trip-WHHS
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The WHHS AP World History classes request approval for a trip to the Cincinnati Art Museum on April 28, 2023.  The details of the trip are attached. 

VII.G.6. Dual Credit His109 Trip-WHHS
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The WHHS Dual Credit History class requests approval for a trip to the Railroad Museum on March 31, 2023 in Cincinnati.  Details of the trip are attached.

VII.G.7. Softball Overnight Trip-FCHS
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The FCHS Softball team requests approval for an overnight trip on March 31, 2023-April 2, 2023 in Clarksville, TN. Details of the trip are attached and listed below.
 

March 31-April 2, 2023
Tennessee Coaches Softball Tournament
Heritage Park--Clarksville, Tennessee

VII.G.8. Softball Overnight Trip-FCHS
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The FCHS Softball Team requests approval for an overnight trip on April 14, 2023 for a showcase tournament in Ashland, KY.  Details of the trip are attached and listed below.

April 14-15, 2023
Boyd Co. Showcase
Boyd Co. High School/Russell High School
Ashland, Kentucky

VII.G.9. Cheer Camp Overnight Trip-FCHS
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FCHS requests an overnight trip for the cheer team.  

 

Cheer camp for FCHS varsity cheer team.  

Dates 6/14-17/2023
Location Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
12 - 24 students with 2 coaches (and 1 volunteer if more than 20 students)
Cost $500 each to be paid by student

VII.H. School-Wide Fundraisers
VII.H.1. Wrestling Team Fundraiser-WHHS
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The fundraiser that the WHHS Wrestling Team is sponsoring is attached for approval.

VII.H.2. Key Club Fundraiser-FCHS
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The FCHS Key Club would like to sponsor a magic show as a fundraiser on April 18, 2023.  The details for the request are attached for approval.

VIII. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Westridge Elementary. 

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2023-1295 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:31PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.