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I.
Call to Order
Chuck Fletcher, Chairperson
Larry Perkins, Vice Chair
Jennifer Kantner, Board Member
Natalie Lile, Board Member
Justin Watterson, Board Member
Mark Kopp, Superintendent
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Recognitions
IV.
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.
V.
New Business
V.A.
Donation-WRE
The Westridge Elementary PTO would like to donate $3,184.96 to the school for window clings. Donations over $1000 require board approval.
Approve the donation as presented
Order #2023-1425 - Motion Passed: Approve the donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
V.B.
KETS First Offer of Assistance
Pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official FY2024 KETS offer of assistance. Acceptance of this 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 2022-2023 SEEK this year, the first offer of assistance in FY2024 is in the amount of $63,576. Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally or can be escrowed for up to three (3) years.
Approve the KETS First Offer of Assistance
Order #2023-1426 - Motion Passed: Approve the KETS First Offer of Assistance passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.C.
Approval of the 23-24 Calendar Committee
Per KRS 158.070 - Calendar Committee Elections were held and the following will serve on the 2023-2024 Calendar Committee facilitated by the Director of Student Services, Whitney Allison.
2 Classified Employees -Aurora Talarico and Barbara Mathis
1 Central Office Admin-Kim Young
1 Administrator-Christy Drury
2 Parents-Taylor Lauck and Scott Riessen
1 Secondary Teacher-Londa Tester
1 Elementary Teacher-Brandon Hurley
1 School Board Member-Justin Watterson
2 Chamber of Commerce-Andrea Giusti and Andrew Welsh
Approve the 23-24 Calendar Committee
Order #2023-1427 - Motion Passed: Approve the 23-24 Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VI.
Construction
VI.A.
Approve Knight Electric Pay App #3 BG 23-422 Grandstands
Request to approve the following attached pay app to Knight Electric for the Grandstands Project -BG 23-422:
Pay app 3- in the amount of $38,610.00
Approve pay app #3 for Knight Electric as presented
Order #2023-1428 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #3 for Knight Electric as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.B.
Approve Outdoor Aluminum Pay Apps for BG-23-422- Grandstands
Request to approve the following attached pay apps to Outdoor Aluminum for the Grandstands Project -BG 23-422:
1) Pay app 3 for FCHS- in the amount of $298,006.45
2) Pay app 2 for WHHS- in the amount of $27,780.37
Approve pay apps to Outdoor Aluminum as presented
Order #2023-1429 - Motion Passed: Approve pay apps to Outdoor Aluminum as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.C.
Approve EZ Construction Pay App #3- BG 23-422 Grandstands
Request to approve the following attached pay app to EZ Construction for the Grandstands Project -BG 23-422:
Pay app 3- in the amount of $46,209.15
Approve pay to EZ Construction as presented
Order #2023-1430 - Motion Passed: Approve pay to EZ Construction as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VI.D.
Approve Revised BG1 for BG 23-432 Demo
The revised BG1 for BG23-432, to increase contingency funding to cover the difference in the change order for the demo drain work, is attached for approval.
Approve revised BG1 for the Demolition Project as presented
Order #2023-1431 - Motion Passed: Approve revised BG1 for the Demolition Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.E.
Approve Change Order #1- BG 23-432 Demo
Approve change order #1 for BG 23-432 (Demolition) in the amount of $31,846.00 to Colston Paving for revisions to alternate #1 and storm drains.
Approve change order #1 for the Demolition Project as presented
Order #2023-1432 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #1 for the Demolition Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.F.
Approve Pay App #1- BG 23-432 Demo
Request to approve the following attached pay app to Colston Paving for the Demo Project -BG 23-432:
Pay app 1- in the amount of $158,400
Approve pay app #1 for the Demolition Project as presented
Order #2023-1433 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #1 for the Demolition Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.G.
Approve the following outdated BG5s
Approve the following BG5s:
1) BG11-226 WHHS Sprinkler System
2) BG11-066 FCHS Gym Fire Door Replacement
3) BG11-037 Preschool Playgrounds
4) BG12-053 FCHS Softball Dressing Room
5) BG13-088 BMS ADA Compliance
6) BG14-222 Middle School Bleacher Replacement
Approve the outdated BG5s
Order #2023-1434 - Motion Passed: Approve the outdated BG5s passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VII.
Reports to the Board
VII.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VII.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VII.C.
Attendance Report
The attendance report for month 3 (9/28/23-11/1/23) of the 2023-2024 fiscal year is presented for your review.
VII.D.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
VII.E.
District Facilities Update
Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities.
VII.F.
Update from Student Board Members
Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.
VII.G.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VIII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2023-1435 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VIII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:111323 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.
VIII.B.
Minutes
The October 9 and 23, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VIII.C.
Contracts
VIII.C.1.
Gifted Student Workshop Contract
The Ted Wiese GT workshop contract is attached for approval.
VIII.C.2.
UK Reading Recovery Center Agreements
Franklin County Schools Reading Recovery Site has been awarded a Teacher Leader Grant for the 2023-2024 school year. This Teacher Leader Grant is awarded from the University of Kentucky Reading Recovery Center for direct funding of the Teacher Leader. Our district has been awarded $60,000 for Jessica Waford as a Teacher Leader for the Franklin County Schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These Teacher Leader Grants are contingent on funding availability. The agreements are attached for approval.
VIII.C.3.
Languages Unlimited Contract
It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English. The Languages Unlimited contract is attached for approval.
VIII.C.4.
PTO Shoe Drive Fundraiser Agreement-WRE
The agreement for the WRE shoe drive fundraiser is attached for approval. Students will not be selling or soliciting.
VIII.C.5.
Band Trip to Orlando Revised Contract-WHHS
The previously approved contract has a slight change in the cost due to a change in the number attending and the charter bus. The updated contract is attached for approval.
VIII.C.6.
Contract Nearco, LLC, Jade Westlund Gonzalez
It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English.
The Nearco, LLC, Jade Westlund Gonzalez contract is attached for approval.
VIII.D.
Human Resources
VIII.D.1.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve School Stipend and Coach Schedule.
VIII.D.2.
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Request Approval of Emergency Certification:
Haley Nelson 1.0 FAMCO Western Hills High School
Makayela Banks 1.0 PE Western Hills High School
Brian Tackett 1.0 Hearing Impaired Districtwide
VIII.D.3.
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Modify: Districtwide Special Education Teacher Consultant from 60 days to 100 days; funded by IDEA Part B
Modify: Districtwide ARC Chair Designee from 120 to 129 days; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: Districtwide: 2.0 Special Education Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: CLE: Cafeteria Monitor 2 hours daily; funded by ASP funds
Create: EES: Cafeteria Monitor 1 hour daily; funded by ASP funds
Create: Districtwide: Special Education Teacher; funded by IDEA Part B
VIII.E.
Leaves of Absence
Leave Requests
Employee Number: 9275
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 01/09/2024-02/20/2024
Employee Number: 8265
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 03/18/2024-04/26/2024
Employee Number: 8203
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 10/16/2023-01/05/2024
Employee Number: 4365
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 09/15/2023-11/10/2023
Employee Number: 3500
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 11/27/2023-12/01/2023
VIII.F.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.F.1.
Chorus Trip-FCHS
The FCHS Choir is requesting approval to participate in a competition in TN the weekend of April 19-21, 2024. Choristers, Treble Chorale and the Men's Ensemble will be competing. 80 singers are anticipated to attend and 10 adults will be traveling. The total cost is $460/participant. Please see attached proposal and contract.
Choir Trip funds will cover cost for students that need assistance.
VIII.F.2.
Girls Basketball Overnight Owensboro-FCHS
The FCHS girls basketball team requests approval for an overnight trip. The details are listed below and the trip request is attached.
Dec 1 and 2
Independence Bank at Owensboro Sportscenter
District Transportation
Leave Dec 1 at 2:45 PM
Tip at 7 PM CST vs Gibson Southern Indiana
Lodging at Hampton Inn
111 Salem Drive
Owensboro KY
(270) 926-2006
Return Dec 2 8:00 PM after playing Evansville Reitz
VIII.F.3.
Girls Basketball Overnight Bowling Green-FCHS
The FCHS girls basketball team requests approval for an overnight trip. The details are below and the trip request is attached for approval.
Dec 27 thru 30
Lady of the South Invitational at Allen County Scottsville
District transportation
Leave Dec 27 1:30 EST
First Tip at 5:30 CST vs Metcalfe County
Lodging at Drury Inn
3250 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY
(270) 842-7100
Dec 30 at conclusion of tournament
VIII.F.4.
BETA Conference & Competition-WHHS
The WHHS Beta Club requests approval for an overnight trip to the annual conference and competition in Lexington in January. The trip request is attached for approval.
VIII.F.5.
Softball Out of State Tourney-WHHS
The WHHS Softball team requests approval for an out of state tournament in TN in March. The trip request is attached.
VIII.F.6.
5th Grade Overnight Trip-CLE
The trip request and contract for the 5th grade overnight at the Great Wolf Lodge is attached for approval.
VIII.F.7.
KYA Y-Club Overnight-WHHS
The KYA trip request for 11/29/23-12/1/23 is attached for approval.
VIII.G.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VIII.G.1.
Beta Club Blood Drive/Fundraiser-FCHS
The FCHS Beta Club is requesting to host two blood drives this year.
The Central KY Blood Center will award grant money for each of the two blood drives this year (fall and spring). One hundred percent of the grant will go toward a scholarship to be awarded to a senior Beta Club member.
Each drive collecting a minimum of 12 units will be awarded $250. Drives collecting 18 or more units will receive $300 plus an additional $3 per unit collected above the 18 units.
VIII.G.2.
Junior Class Fundraiser-WHHS
The winter formal is a Junior class fundraiser for their senior prom.
VIII.G.3.
Pageant-WHHS
The Miss Western Hills Pageant is a fundraiser for the senior prom.
VIII.G.4.
PTA Fundraiser-HES
Hearn Elementary PTA is seeking donations for the Gaga Ball Game for the playground.
VIII.G.5.
PTO Fundraisers-CLE
PTO fundraiser request - Penny Wars, Little Caesars Pizza
VIII.H.
CLE Fees
The fee list is attached for approval.
VIII.I.
Surplus
For your review and approval is a listing of assets that need to be surplused or disposed of. See attachment.
VIII.J.
Shortened School Day Update
The shortened school day list has been updated. The list is kept of file with the Director of Special Education.
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on November 27, 2023 at Westridge Elementary.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2023-1436 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:00PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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