Chuck Fletcher, Chairperson

Larry Perkins, Vice Chair

Jennifer Kantner, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

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

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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Champions of the Month

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities. 

Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.

Superintendent will share information on district events.

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.

The December 11 and 13, 2023 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

The contingency agreement with Miller, Griffin & Marks for potential litigation of tax revenue is attached for approval.

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. 

The SWIS behavior tracking software agreement is attached for approval.

The contracts for timekeeping programs for staff with Frontline and PSST are attached for approval.

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.

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.

Create: Districtwide: .5 preschool assistant (BPE); funded by IDEA Basic

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

The WHHS band trip request is attached for approval.

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.

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. 

PTO fundraisers, athletic fundraiser, penny war and student council fundraiser requests are attached for approval.

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.

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.

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.