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I.
Call to Order
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
We would like to recognize and introduce our 24-25 student board representatives:
Ellie Bevington and Stephen Lemon
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.
2024-2025 Tax Rate
Every year school boards are required to set local property tax rates.
The tax rates of 71.3 in 2021-2022 , 70.8 in 2022-23 and 72.1 in 2023-2024 were levied by the Franklin County Board of Education.
For 2024-2025, a tax rate of 74.1 is proposed for real estate and tangible personal property.
The Board is also required to set the tax rate for 2024 for all motor vehicles. The proposed rate of 51.0 cents is the same rate that has been levied since 1983.
Approve the 2024-2025 tax rates as presented
Order #2024-1611 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2024-2025 tax rates as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.
Construction
VI.A.
Approve BG4 Documents & Project Closeout for BG23-432, Demo
JRA Architects recommends approval of the following documents for BG23-432, Demo:
1) BG4
2) Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of all Debts and Claims
3) Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens
All are attached for your review and approval.
Approve BG4 documents and closeout for the Demo Project as presented
Order #2024-1612 - Motion Passed: Approve BG4 documents and closeout for the Demo Project as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.B.
Approve Invoice for for BG24-091, Greenhouses
Approve invoice for BG24-091, Greenhouses in the amount of $71,124.00 to Stuppy for greenhouse materials at Franklin County High School.
Approve invoice to Stuppy as presented
Order #2024-1613 - Motion Passed: Approve invoice to Stuppy as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.C.
Approve Change Order #2 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve Change Order #2 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $9,010.56 for the following work:
Credit to not demolish plumbing fixtures in the WHHS coaches' offices
Increase the thickness of the FCHS locker room vapor barrier
Fire vault relocation at FCHS per FPB request
Revisions to the FCHS locker rooms due to existing water pipes
Credit for FPB to install water line as opposed to Devere
Approve change order #2 as presented for the Auxiliary Gyms
Order #2024-1614 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #2 as presented for the Auxiliary Gyms passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.D.
Approve Change Order #3 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve change order #3 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of up to $23,416.00 for additional electrical work in the locker rooms at WHHS.
Approve change order #3 as presented for the Auxiliary Gyms
Order #2024-1615 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #3 as presented for the Auxiliary Gyms passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.E.
Approve Pay App #3 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve pay app #3 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $346,580.79 to Devere Construction.
Approve pay app #3 to Devere Construction as presented
Order #2024-1616 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #3 to Devere Construction as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.F.
Approval to Bid Site Work-New EES
Approval to bid site work at the new Elkhorn Elementary School is requested.
Approve request to bid site work at the new Elkhorn Elementary
Order #2024-1617 - Motion Passed: Approve request to bid site work at the new Elkhorn Elementary passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson 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.
Instructional Services Update
Assistant Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
VII.D.
District Facilities Update
Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities.
VII.E.
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 #2024-1618 - 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 #:081224 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 July 22, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VIII.C.
Contracts
VIII.C.1.
Deaton and Deaton MOU-ACA
The Deaton and Deaton Counseling Services MOU with The Academy is attached for approval.
VIII.C.2.
BCTC Dual Credit MOA
The BCTC Dual Credit MOA is attached for approval.
VIII.C.3.
KSU Dual Credit MOA
The Kentucky State University Dual Credit MOA is attached for approval.
VIII.C.4.
GLS MOA
The GLS contract is attached for approval.
This multi-provider contract shall provide the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) KY SAFETY grant project to support the implementation of evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies in youth serving agencies (YSAs) to increase the number of youth-serving organizations who are able to identify and work with youth
at risk of suicide, and increase the capacity of clinical service providers to assess, manage, and treat youth at risk of suicide. In addition, these services shall improve the continuity of care and follow-up of youth identified to be at risk for suicide, including those who have been discharged from emergency department
and inpatient psychiatric units.
VIII.C.5.
Concord Theatricals Agreement-BMS/WHHS
The Concord Theatricals Musical Agreement is attached for approval.
VIII.C.6.
KECSAC MOA-ACA
The 24-25 KECSAC agreement with The Academy is attached for approval.
VIII.C.7.
Amplify Supplemental
The contract for supplemental ELA products from Amplify, funded by ESSER, is attached for approval.
VIII.C.8.
KSU MOU
Request approval of MOU with Kentucky State University: Clinical Course and Student Teacher
VIII.C.9.
Babbel Contract
The terms and quote with Babbel for 50 educators to participate in language courses for professional development is attached for approval.
VIII.C.10.
KDE Reimbursement Agreement
The agreement with the Kentucky Department of Education for the provision and reimbursement of administrative claiming activities is attached for approval.
VIII.C.11.
Anderson Commercial Cleaning Agreement
The Anderson Commercial Cleaning Agreement for the purpose of employing two evening custodial substitutes is attached for approval.
VIII.C.12.
Elizabeth Franzini- Speech Pathologist Contract
The contract with Elizabeth Franzini for speech pathology services as needed for the 2024-2025 school year is attached for approval.
VIII.D.
24-25 KDE District Funding Assurances
THe 2024-2025 District Funding Assurances are attached for approval.
VIII.E.
Human Resources
VIII.E.1.
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Katie Bratton Science Teacher @ Elkhorn Middle School
JoLeen Vinlove Library Media Librarian @ Hearn Elementary School (request the issuance of a one-year approval for the position of school media librarian)
Nastosha Robinson Part-time Reading/Math Interventionist @ Bondurant Middle School
Shauni Fortner Kindergarten Teacher @ Early Learning Village
VIII.E.2.
Modify/Create Positions
Create: FCHS Part-time (129 days) Mathematics Teacher; funded by General Fund
Modify: Dwide 1.0 Special Education Instructional Coach to .5 Special Education Instructional Coach; funded by Special Education General Fund
Modify: Dwide 1.0 Hearing Impaired Teacher to .5 Hearing Impaired Teacher; funded by Special Education General Fund
Create: Dwide 5.5 Permanent Special Education Substitute Teachers; funded by General Fund
Create: BPE 1.0 ChildCare Aide 4 hours @ 250 days
Create: CLE 3.0 ChildCare Aide 4 hours @ 250 days and 3.0 ChildCare Aide 3 hours @ 250 days
Create EES 2.0 ChildCare Aide 4 hours @ 250 days
Create ELV 1.0 ChildCare Aide 4 hours @ 250 days and 4.0 ChildCare Aide 3 hours @ 250 days
Create HES 1.0 ChildCare Aide 3 hours @ 250 days
1.0 Primary Teacher funded by Section VI
Create PME 1.0 ChildCare Aide 4 hours @ 250 days and 1.0 ChildCare Aide 3 hours @ 250 days
1.0 Intermediate Teacher funded by Section VI
Modify Dwide Behavior Consultant/Instructional Coach from 220 days to 225 days; funded by Special Education General Fund
Create WRE 1.0 Instructional Aide; funded by 50% General Fund/50% ASP
Modify EES Instructional Coach from 105 days to 120 days; funded by Title I
VIII.E.3.
Job Description
Job Description: Permanent Substitute Teacher
VIII.E.4.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
VIII.F.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 9650
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 8/19/2024-11/11/2024
Employee Number: 4297
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 8/6/2024-12/20/2024
Employee Number: 2897
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: Intermittent: 8/1/2024-6/30/2025
Employee Number: 9030
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 7/31/2024-09/16/2024
VIII.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.G.1.
Girls Volleyball Overnight-FCHS
The FCHS Volleyball requests permission to attend the Kentucky 2A State Tournament on September 18-20, 2024 if we win the 2A Sectional Tournament on September 7. Hotel rooms will be arranged through Visit Owensboro. The boosters will provide dinner each night for the players. There will be 15 players and 3 coaches attending (Dale Adkins, Suzie Hellard, Chris Schimoeller).
VIII.G.2.
National FFA Convention-WHHS
The Western Hills High School FFA requests approval to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 22-October 26, 2024. FCS transportation will be requested. The approximate cost per student is $375.
VIII.G.3.
Girls Soccer Overnight-FCHS
Franklin County High School girls soccer requests approval for an overnight on September 6-8 in Gatlinburg, TN for a tournament.
Dates: Sep 6-8
Location: Gatlinburg, TN
Transportation: carpool/parents drive
Lodging: cabin
Payment: outside soccer booster account will cover all costs.
Schedule:
Game 1 9/6 8:40pm field 2
Game 2 9/7 2:30pm field 6
Game 3 9/7 8:00pm field 7
VIII.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VIII.H.1.
Picture Fundraiser-EES
The picture day fundraiser for EES is attached for approval.
VIII.H.2.
Kona Ice & Yearbook Fundraisers-WRE
The following school-wide fundraisers are attached for approval.
Kona Ice Fundraiser
Yearbook Fundraiser
VIII.I.
Fees-BMS
24-25 fees are attached for approval.
VIII.J.
Surplus
For your review and approval is a listing of an asset that needs to be surplused or disposed of. See attachment.
IX.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am at Hearn Elementary on August 26, 2024.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2024-1619 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:37PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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