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.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Re-Elected Board Member
County Judge Executive, Michael Mueller, will conduct the swearing-in ceremony for re-elected board member, Jennifer Kantner.
IV.
School Board Recognition Month
Proclamation
Honoring the members of the
Franklin County Board of Education
during School Board Recognition Month
January 2024
WHEREAS our community values a quality education as a vital step along the pathway to success for our children; and
WHEREAS Chuck Fletcher, Larry Perkins, Jennifer Kantner, Natalie Lile, and Justin Watterson contribute greatly to this community through their service on the Franklin County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS these decision-makers are responsible for maintaining strong, effective budgetary oversight, high standards for employment and a safe, well-managed set of school facilities; and
WHEREAS these board members are serving our community with integrity, honor and a commitment to our children’s futures; and
WHEREAS January 2024 marks Kentucky's observation of their contributions through School Board Recognition Month;
THEREFORE, I, Michael Mueller, County Judge/Executive, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2024 throughout this community as School Board Recognition Month and urge all citizens to honor Chuck Fletcher, Larry Perkins, Jennifer Kantner, Natalie Lile, and Justin Watterson for their service.
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January 8, 2024
V.
Election of Officers
Superintendent Mark Kopp will conduct the election of officers for 2024.
I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.
Chuck Fletcher nominates Larry Perkins.
Is there a second?
Justin Watterson seconds the nomination.
Are there any other nominations?
No
May I have a motion to close the nominations?
Chuck Fletcher motions to close.
Is there a second?
Natalie Lile seconds to close nominations.
If there are no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and elect Larry Perkins as Chairperson?
All against? None
Motion passes.
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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.
Natalie Lile nominates Jennifer Kantner.
Is there a second?
Chuck Fletcher seconds the nomination.
Are there any other nominations? No
If not, may I have a motion to close the nominations?
Chuck Fletcher motions to close.
Is there a second? Natalie Lile seconds to close nominations.
If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing Jennifer Kantner as Vice-Chairperson?
All against? None
Motion passes.
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May I have a motion to nominate Rebecca Roberts as Board Secretary and Teresa Osbourn as Board Treasurer?
Justin Watterson makes the motion.
Is there a second?
Jennifer Kantner seconds the motion.
All in favor of Rebecca Roberts as Board Secretary and Teresa Osbourn as Board Treasurer?
All against? None
Motion passes.
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VI.
Recognitions
Champions of the Month
VII.
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.
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Approve 2024-2025/2025-2026 School Calendars
The calendar committee met on November 30th to review feedback from the stakeholders survey and have recommended calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The first reading was December 11, 2023.
Approve the calendars as presented
Order #2024-1462 - Motion Passed: Approve the calendars as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.B.
Approve 2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule
The 2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule is attached for your review and approval.
Approve the 2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Order #2024-1463 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.C.
Tulsa Welding School Donation-CTC
Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval. The Franklin Co. Career & Tech Center requests approval to accept a $3000 donation from Tulsa Welding School to help welding student activities and competitions.
Approve the donation as presented
Order #2024-1464 - Motion Passed: Approve the donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IX.
Construction
IX.A.
Request to Pay Invoices-CSI
Request to pay the following attached invoices to Consulting Services Incorporated for follow up inspection work at Western Hills and Franklin County:
1) $7,700
2) $6,950
Approve the CSI invoices as presented
Order #2024-1465 - Motion Passed: Approve the CSI invoices as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
IX.B.
Approve Pay App #3- BG23-422 Grandstands
Request to approve pay app #3 to Outdoor Aluminum in the amount of $264,695.65 for work completed on the WHHS Grandstands (BG23-422).
Approve Pay APP #3 for WHHS Grandstands as presented
Order #2024-1466 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay APP #3 for WHHS Grandstands as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
X.
Reports to the Board
X.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
X.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
X.C.
Instructional Services Update
Deputy Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
X.D.
District Facilities Update
Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities.
X.E.
Update from Student Board Members
Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.
X.F.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
XI.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2024-1467 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
XI.A.
CDIP & CSIP Review
The 2023-2024 FCS Comprehensive Improvement Plan and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plans are attached for your review.
XI.B.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:010824 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.
XI.C.
Minutes
The December 11 and 13, 2023 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
XI.D.
Contracts
XI.D.1.
Contingency Agreement-Miller, Griffin & Marks
The contingency agreement with Miller, Griffin & Marks for potential litigation of tax revenue is attached for approval.
XI.D.2.
Frankfort City MOU-CTC/Fire Science Career Pathway
Franklin Co. Career & Technical Center is requesting the approval of a new program for the 2024-2025 school year. The Fire Science Career Pathway and will be working with the City of Frankfort to run the program. The MOU is attached for approval.
XI.D.3.
SWIS Suite Agreement-FFECC
The SWIS behavior tracking software agreement is attached for approval.
XI.D.4.
Frontline & PSST Contracts-District
The contracts for timekeeping programs for staff with Frontline and PSST are attached for approval.
XI.E.
Grants
XI.E.1.
WHAS Crusade for Children Grant
The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant proposal is attached for approval. The grant request $67,745 to provide after school small group intensive intervention groups using evidence-based programs in all the elementary and middle schools for students with Individual Education Plans. The money would be used to provide two teachers and one assistant to teach reading and math skills, materials and transportation home. This will provide students with disabilities, grades 3-8, the opportunity to receive additional instruction in math and reading in order to reduce the rate of Novice students at each school.
XI.E.2.
The Learning Bus Grant-Preschool
The Learning Bus Grant proposal is asking to support a traveling Minds-In-Motion classroom for preschool-aged children. The grant covers converting the bus, staffing, until September, and materials for the activities. The district needs to continue to fund the costs of travel, employees, and maintenance after the grant is complete in September. This bus will provide children and families opportunities to engage in developmental activities and receive resources for the home setting. It will also assist in child-find activities and spread the word about preschool services.
XI.F.
Human Resources
XI.F.1.
Modify/Create Position
Create: Districtwide: .5 preschool assistant (BPE); funded by IDEA Basic
XI.G.
Leaves of Absence
Leave Requests
Employee Number: 5042
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 12/28/2023-02/15/2024
Employee Number: 7478
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 12/15/2023-intermittent
XI.H.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
XI.H.1.
Band All-State Overnight Trip-WHHS
The WHHS band trip request is attached for approval.
XI.H.2.
HOSA Overnight Trip-CTC
Franklin Co. Career & Tech HOSA Club is requesting permission for an overnight trip to the Crowne Plaza in Louisville, KY. The Trip dates are March 14-16 for the HOSA Conference. There will be approx. 30 students attending with advisors Kathy Meador and Jenny Cravens. The students registration and hotel fees will be covered by the student activity accounts at the school level. Advisors registration and hotel fees will be covered through Perkins funding.
This is a student lead organization to promote a future healthcare providers with leadership & other skills through competitive events.
XI.H.3.
TSA Overnight Competition-CTC
Franklin Co. Career & Tech is requesting permission for TSA Students to attend their State Conference at the Downtown Marriott in Louisville, KY. This will be an overnight event on March 18-20. There will be 21 students attending with 2 advisors and 1 chaperone. The students registration and hotel fees will be covered by Student Activity Funds at the school level. The advisors registration and travel expenses will be paid from Perkins funds.
XI.I.
School-Wide Fundraisers
XI.I.1.
Fundraisers-EMS
PTO fundraisers, athletic fundraiser, penny war and student council fundraiser requests are attached for approval.
XII.
Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(c)
Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Board will go into Closed Session for "discussion of proposed or pending litigation..."
The Board enter into Closed Session
Order #2024-1468 - Motion Passed: The Board enter into Closed Session passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
XIII.
Exit Closed Session
That the Board exit Closed Session
Order #2024-1469 - Motion Passed: That the Board exit Closed Session at 7:15PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
XIV.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be at 11:30am on January 22, 2024 at Elkhorn Middle School.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2024-1470 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:16PM passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
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