Franklin County
April 09, 2024 6:00 PM
Special-Called Franklin County Public Schools Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
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Larry Perkins, Chairperson

Jennifer Kantner, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Natalie Lile, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Recognitions
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Champions of the Month

IV. 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.

V. New Business
V.A. FCS Student Voice Committee Presentation
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Student Voice Committee members will present to the board.

V.B. Use of School Property for Personal Garden
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The residents of 132 Seminole Trail, Joe and Linda Stewart, are requesting the continued use of a small area behind their house owned by FCS for garden space. This space has been utilized by the residents in the past.

They will be responsible for maintaining the area. If the area is not maintained to our expectations, we reserve the right to withdraw the approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the use of property for garden space as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1514 - Motion Passed:  Approve the use of property for garden space as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

V.C. Approve Final SBDM Allocations
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The final SBDM allocations for the 2024-2025 school year are attached for approval. Proposed allocations were presented to the Board at the February 26, 2024 meeting for review.

Recommended Motion

Approve final SBDM allocations

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1515 - Motion Passed:  Approve final SBDM allocations passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

VI. Construction
VI.A. Approve BG1 Property Acquisition
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Approve the attached BG1 for BG23-411 for the Steadmantown property acquisition.

Recommended Motion

Approve the BG1 for the Steadmantown property acquisition

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1516 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG1 for the Steadmantown property acquisition passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

VI.B. Approve Pay App #1- BG 24-091 Greenhouses
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Approve the attached pay app #1 to Concrete Construction Services in the amount of $72,900 for work completed on the greenhouses- BG24-091. 

Recommended Motion

Approve pay app #1 for BG 24-091

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1517 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #1 for BG 24-091 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

VI.C. Approve BG1 Elkhorn Elementary Construction
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The attached BG1 for BG24-331 for the Elkhorn Elementary construction project is attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve BG1 for BG24-331

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1518 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG1 for BG24-331 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
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Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

VII.B. Reports from School Councils
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Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

VII.C. Attendance Report
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The attendance report for month 7 (2/16/24 3/15/24) of the 2023-2024  fiscal year is presented for your review. 

VII.D. Instructional Services Update
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Deputy Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

VII.E. District Facilities Update
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Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities. 

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

VII.G. Superintendent Report
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Superintendent will share information on district events.

VIII. 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 #2024-1519 - 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
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Orders of the Treasurer 

Warrant #:040824 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
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The March 11 and March 19, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

VIII.C. Contracts
VIII.C.1. iReady K-8 License Renewal
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The agreement for I-Ready for the continued diagnostic assessment is attached for review and approval and is funded by ESSER funds.

VIII.C.2. EKU MOA Addendum
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The addendum to the EKU student teaching MOA for SLP is attached for approval.

VIII.C.3. Edulastic License Renewal
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The renewal license agreement and quote for K-12 Edulastic/Pear Assessment licenses is attached for approval.

VIII.C.4. OpenSciEd Science Kit Agreement
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The agreement for OpenSciEd teacher materials for grades 6th-8th is attached for review and approval.

VIII.C.5. PEBC Contract-CLE
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THe 2024-2025 PEBC contract for Collins Lane and funded by Title 1 is attached for approval.

VIII.C.6. KCTCS Lease Renewal-CTC
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The lease renewal agreement with KCTCS for the welding program at CTC is attached for approval.

VIII.C.7. Eureka K-5 Math Curriculum and Materials
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The Eureka quote/agreement for K-5 Math curriculum and materials is attached for approval.

VIII.C.8. Accutrain Contract-CLE
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The Accutrain contract with Larry Thompson for a two day staff training is attached for approval.

VIII.C.9. Boiler/Chiller Service Contracts-WHHS & FCHS
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Approve the attached HMC boiler and chiller service contracts for FCHS and WHHS. 

VIII.C.10. Transfr Inc.Renewal Contract - FFECC
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The renewal contract for Transf Inc and FFECC for devices that students use to learn about career exploration and skilled trades is attached for approval.

VIII.D. Grants
VIII.D.1. Fatherhood Engagement Mini-Grant-WRE FRC
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Matt Johnson, FRC Coordinator, would like to apply for this mini grant.  Details for the grant opportunity are attached for review.

VIII.E. Human Resources
VIII.E.1. Request Approval of Emergency Certification
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Request approval of Emergency Certification: 


Robin Kemper: .5 Peaks Mill Elementary School LBD 


VIII.E.2. Modify/Create Position
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Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules:


Modify: 1.0 Dwide School Psychologist from 141 days to 146 days


Modify: 1.0 Dwide ARC Designee from 120 days to 129 days

 

VIII.E.3. Job Description
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Approve Job Description:


Approve: Maintenance Supervisor Job Description


VIII.E.4. Approve Revised Salary Schedule
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Approve Revised Salary Schedule:

 

VIII.F. Leaves of Absence
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Employee Number: 7786

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 3/14/2024-3/28/2024


Employee Number: 6948

Type of Leave:  MAT

Dates of Leave: 04/09/2024-05/24/2024


Employee Number: 3012

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 02/5/2024-intermittent

 

VIII.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.G.1. FFA Leadership Workshop-WHHS
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The Western Hills FFA would like to attend the leadership workshop in Hardinsburg on June 17-21, 2024.

VIII.G.2. KY FFA State Convention-WHHS
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The Western Hills FFA requests approval for an overnight trip to the state convention in Lexington on June 6-7, 2024.

VIII.G.3. UK Dance Camp-WHHS Dance Team
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The Western Hills Dance team requests approval to attend the UK Dance Camp, July 23-26, 2024 in Lexington.

VIII.G.4. ASP Out of State Field Trip Request-EES
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The Elkhorn Elementary ASP Summer Program trip is attached for approval.

VIII.G.5. FCHS YSC Out of State Trip
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The FCHS Youth Service Center would like to take 50 students and 4 chaperons to a college tour at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee on April 25th or 26th. The YSC will pay for a charter bus and food for the students.

VIII.H. School-Wide Fundraisers & Fees
VIII.H.1. PTO Fundraiser-WRE
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The PTO cookie fundraiser is attached for approval.  

VIII.H.2. Summer Program Fees-CLE
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The fees for the summer program/trips are attached for approval.

VIII.H.3. Dine to Donate Fundraiser-WRE
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The PTO fundraiser request is attached for approval.

VIII.I. Update Shortened School Day
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An increase in the number of students on shortened school day schedules from eleven to twelve students.

VIII.J. Surplus
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Attached for your review and approval is a listing of assets that needs to be surplused or disposed of.

IX. Enter into Closed Session
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KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy.

KRS 156.577(4)(d) Any preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent by the board or between the board and the superintendent prior to the summative evaluation shall be conducted in closed session.

Recommended Motion

That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1520 - Motion Passed:  That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

IX.A. Preliminary Discussion Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
X. Exit Closed Session
Recommended Motion

That the board exit closed session

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1521 - Motion Passed:  That the board exit closed session passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

XI. Adjournment
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The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on April 22, 2024 at Collins Lane Elementary.

Recommended Motion

The meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2024-1522 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 7:35pm passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.