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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
Champions of the Month
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.
"Amaizing Maize Maze" Event-WHHS Ag Department
JR Zinner, WHHS Agriculture teacher, would like to inform the board of a new hands on learning opportunity, sponsored by the WHHS FFA.
V.B.
Revised 2023-2024 Calendar
The revised 2023-2024 calendar is attached for approval. An additional staff day on April 19th has been added. Students will not make this day up.
Approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar
Order #2024-1500 - Motion to Amend Passed: To amend the motion from: "Approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar" to: "Approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar as presented and to include the additional change of Friday, March 15, 2024 as a PD day and March 18, 2024 as a student day if the FCHS Lady Flyers move on in the state basketball tournament" passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
Order #2024-1501 - Motion Passed: Approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar as presented and to include the additional change of Friday, March 15, 2024 as a PD day and March 18, 2024 as a student day if the FCHS Lady Flyers move on in the state basketball tournament passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
V.C.
Approve Resolution
The Resolution of the Franklin County Board of Education to authorize the option to reimburse itself for out-of-pocket expenditures for the purchase and installation of a new scoreboard is attached for approval.
Approve the resolution as presented
Order #2024-1502 - Motion to Amend Passed: To amend the motion from: "Approve the resolution as presented" to: "Table the resolution " passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
Order #2024-1503 - Motion Passed: Table the resolution passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.
Construction
VI.A.
Approve Pay App #4 BG23-422 Grandstands
Approve attached Pay App #4 to Outdoor Aluminum in the amount $16,270.10 for BG 23-422, Grandstands.
Approve Pay App #4 for BG23-422 as presented
Order #2024-1504 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay App #4 for BG23-422 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.B.
Approve JRA for Elkhorn Elementary Construction
JRA is our current architect design firm.
Approve JRA as the architect for the design of the new Elkhorn Elementary School
Order #2024-1505 - Motion Passed: Approve JRA as the architect for the design of the new Elkhorn Elementary School passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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 Month 6 (1/19/24 -2/15/24) 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 #2024-1506 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VIII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:031124 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 February 12 and 26, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VIII.C.
Contracts
VIII.C.1.
PEBC Coaching Contract 24-25-PME
The PEBC renewal coaching contract with Peaks Mill Elementary is attached for approval.
The coaching supports individual school/teacher needs, curriculum implementation support and will be funded by extra funds from the ASP program.
VIII.C.2.
LAVEC Modification Contract
The modified LAVEC contract, due to an increase in CTE enrollment, is attached for approval.
VIII.C.3.
WKU Student Teaching MOU
The Western Kentucky University student teaching MOU is attached for approval.
VIII.C.4.
Contract with KY Chocolates for Fundraiser-WHHS
VIII.C.5.
Walsworth Yearbook Contract-FCHS
The 2024-2025 FCHS yearbook contract with Walsworth is attached for approval.
VIII.C.6.
Pro Team Contract
The Pro Team software contract to help with website and compliance with the regulations for food service menus is attached for approval.
VIII.C.7.
Approve Amerigas Contract
The contract with Amerigas Propane is attached for approval.
VIII.C.8.
KDE MOA
The KDE Preschool Quality Data Analyst MOA is attached for approval.
VIII.D.
Grants
VIII.D.1.
Preschool Partnership Grant 2024
The Preschool Partnership Grant application is attached for approval. The grant opportunity is designed to assist public school districts and childcare providers to develop year round programs outside of the school setting. The funding amount is $300,000 over an eighteen-month grant period.
VIII.D.2.
McKinney Vento Grant
The application for the McKinney-Vento Grant is attached for approval. This grant will assist with providing additional funds and services to support our homeless student population.
VIII.D.3.
RTA Grant Renewal
Elkhorn Elementary, Westridge Elementary, Bridgeport Elementary and Collins Lane Elementary will renew the Read to Achieve Grants this year. RTA documents are attached.
VIII.D.4.
Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund (RDIF) Mini-Grant
Request the approval of the RDIF Grant for ELV, EES, HES, CLE, WRE, BPE, and PME. A description and application to be completed is attached.
VIII.E.
Human Resources
VIII.E.1.
Approve Job Description:
Modify: Maintenance Technician IV (Plumber)
Modify: Maintenance Technician IV (HVAC)
Modify: Maintenance Technician IV (Electrician)
VIII.E.2.
Emergency Certification
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Cory Magers 1.0 WHHS: FAMCO
Samuel Crowe 1.0 CLE: LBD (Special Education)
VIII.E.3.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule:
FY 24 Classified Salary Schedule
VIII.E.4.
Modify/Create Positions
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules:
Modify: Dwide ARC Chair from 120 days to 129 days; funded IDEA Part B
Modify: Dwide School Psychologist from 130 days to 135 days; funded IDEA Part B
VIII.F.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 8338
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 08/06/2024-08/29/2024
Employee Number: 3526
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 03/1/2024-intermittent
Employee Number: 3607
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 03/1/2024-intermittent
Employee Number: 8373
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 05/1/2024-06/12/2024
Employee Number: 8495
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 01/18/2024-05/31/2024
Employee Number: 8262
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 05/07/2024-05/23/2024
Employee Number: 5894
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 11/29/2023-05/31/2024
Employee Number: 7674
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 02/05/2024-05/31/2024
Employee Number: 8274
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 05/15/2024-05/23/2024
Employee Number: 9194
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 03/5/2024-intermittent
VIII.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.G.1.
Lady Softball Flyers Out of State Trip-FCHS
The FCHS Softball team requests approval for out-of-state travel to Gulf Shores, Alabama over spring break (March 30-April 6, 2024) to participate in multiple games with local area schools. Each student will be transported by their own parents and lodging will be at the Phoenix Condominiums located at 24250 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561. The trip is funded by the FCHS Softball boosters.
Attached is the safety plan for the trip for your reference.
VIII.G.2.
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference-FCHS
Franklin County High School requests approval to send one student (2023-2024 sophomore) to the summer Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference. The conference will be held June 6-9, 2024 on the campus of Berea College in Berea, KY. Students do stay overnight at the Berea campus. FCHS selects one representative to attend the summer leadership conference. Registration fee of $395 is paid by the Franklin County Schools Guidance Funds. The parent is responsible for transportation to and from the conference. Supervision is by the HOBY Leadership Conference Staff.
VIII.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VIII.H.1.
Sonny's BBQ Fundraiser/Partnership-WHHS
The fundraiser with Sonny's BBQ and WHHS athletics is attached for approval.
VIII.H.2.
PTO Fundraiser-CLE
Fundraiser Request Attached
VIII.H.3.
PTO Fundraiser-EES
The EES PTO fundraiser request is attached for approval.
VIII.H.4.
5th Grade Entrepreneur Fair & Fundraiser-EES
The 5th grade Entrepreneur Fair/Fundraiser request is attached for approval.
VIII.H.5.
FCHS Youth Football Camp
Franklin County High School Football team would like to host the annual football camp as a fundraiser. Details are below.
Who- kids ages 5-11
What- Youth Football Camp
When-June 6-7 8am-Noon & June 9 6-8pm
Where-FCHS
Cost- $60 ( $50 for pre registration)
VIII.H.6.
4th Grade Candy Gram Fundraiser-EES
VIII.H.7.
WHAS Fundraiser-EES
The blow pop candy fundraiser is attached for approval.
VIII.I.
Shortened School Day Update
The board has been notified of eleven students for a shortened school day/week.
This memo is serving as notification that one of those eleven students has requested to continue with a shortened school day and has submitted the required paperwork. Please contact Jami Miller if you have questions.
VIII.J.
Surplus
See the attached list of items that need to be surplused or disposed of.
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on March 19, 2024 (Tuesday) at Bridgeport Elementary School.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2024-1507 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:05PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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