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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
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.
The Kentucky Civic Seal
The Kentucky Civic Seal presented by Glenn Manns.
V.B.
Annual Data & Security Review
702 KAR 1:170 requires that districts must annually acknowledge to their board that they have reviewed the latest best practice guide for data security. The attached summary are some of the practices that we employ to ensure data security.
V.C.
Vehicle Donation-CTC
Board approval is required for donations valued at $1000 or more. FCCTC is requesting permission to accept the donation from Nancy Hargis of a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The automobile will be used for auto students.
2005 Jeep Liberty VIN#1J4GL48K75W536073
Approve the vehicle donation to CTC
Order #2024-1626 - Motion Passed: Approve the vehicle donation to CTC passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
V.D.
Approve 24-25 Elected Local Evaluation Appeals Panel
The Local Evaluation Appeals Panel members for the 2024-2025 School Year are listed below:
Tammy McDonald, Central Office Representative: To be appointed by the board
Certified employees elected the following members to serve the following terms:
Two Year Appointment: Kelly Neal, Western Hills High School
One Year Appointment: Dale Adkins, Franklin County High School
Alternate (if needed): Zach Webb, Bondurant Middle School
Approve the 2024-2025 Local Evaluation Appeals Panel
Order #2024-1627 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2024-2025 Local Evaluation Appeals Panel passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.E.
Approve School Bus Acquisition to Frankfort Fire Department
Approve acquisition of an out of service school bus to the Frankfort Fire Department for fire and rescue training.
The Frankfort Fire Department is acquiring the bus and Franklin County Schools is donating the bus.
Approve acquisition of a school bus to Frankfort Fire Department
Order #2024-1628 - Motion Passed: Approve acquisition of a school bus to Frankfort Fire Department passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.
Construction
VI.A.
Approve AIA B101 Owner and Architect Agreement for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts
The AIA B101 Owner and Architect Agreement for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts, is attached for approval.
Approve the AIA B101 Owner and Architect Agreement for BG25-083
Order #2024-1629 - Motion Passed: Approve the AIA B101 Owner and Architect Agreement for BG25-083 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.B.
Approve FPB Quote for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts
The electric installation quote from the Frankfort Plant Board for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts, in the amount of $3,270.00 is attached for approval.
Approve the FPB Quote for BG25-083 as presented
Order #2024-1630 - Motion Passed: Approve the FPB Quote for BG25-083 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.C.
Approve Musco Quote for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts
The lighting quote from Musco for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts, in the amount of $312,499.00 is attached for approval.
Approve the Musco Quote for BG25-083 as presented
Order #2024-1631 - Motion Passed: Approve the Musco Quote for BG25-083 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VI.D.
Approve Lynn Imaging Invoice
The invoice from Lynn Imaging for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts, in the amount of $1686.68 is attached for approval.
Approve Lynn Imaging invoice for BG25-083 as presented
Order #2024-1632 - Motion Passed: Approve Lynn Imaging invoice for BG25-083 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VI.E.
Approve Revised BG1 for BG23-434, Track Repavement
The revised BG1 for BG23-434, Track Repavement, is attached for approval.
*Revision reflects reduction in cost of project.
Approve revised BG1 for BG23-434
Order #2024-1633 - Motion Passed: Approve revised BG1 for BG23-434 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.F.
Approve Change Order #4 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
The change order #4 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms, in the amount of $18,416.70 is attached for approval.
This change orders reflects needed work for expanding locker room doors and increasing toilet partitions from 4ft to 6ft wide at Franklin County High School.
Approve change order #4 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1634 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #4 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.G.
Approve Change Order #5 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
The change order #5 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms, in the amount of $19,050.67 is attached for approval.
This change order consists of providing and installing new plumbing carriers in the lockers room restrooms at Western Hills High School.
Approve change order #5 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1635 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #5 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.H.
Approve Pay App #4 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Pay app #4 to Devere Construction for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms, in the amount of $196,429.03 is attached for approval.
Approve pay app #4 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1636 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #4 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.I.
Approve JRA Invoices
Approve the invoices to JRA for the following BG's and corresponding amounts:
1) BG23-434, Track Resurfacing in the amount of $1,655
2) BG23-433, FCHS Tennis Court Resurfacing in the amount of $1,342.79
3) BG24-091, Greenhouses in the amounts of $2,245.76 (WHHS) and $1,572.04 (FCHS)
4) BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amounts of $9,456.30 (WHHS), $7,340.69 (WHHS), $2,338.87 (FCHS), and $7,581.08 (FCHS)
Approve the JRA invoices as presented
Order #2024-1637 - Motion Passed: Approve the JRA invoices as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
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 1 (8/1/24/-8/28/24) of the 2024-2025 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 #2024-1638 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:090924 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 August 12 and 26, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VIII.C.
Contracts
VIII.C.1.
PowerSchools Renewal Contract-HR
The contract for PowerSchools is attached for approval.
VIII.C.2.
KSTC Agreement-WHHS
The Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation Agreement with Western Hills High School for AP Statistics is attached for approval.
VIII.C.3.
Ted Weise Contract-GT
The contract with Ted Weise for a middle school GT leadership workshop is attached for approval.
VIII.C.4.
Air-Time Inc.Contract-WRE
The contract for inflatables with Air-Time Inc. for the Westridge Elementary Fall Festival is attached for approval. The WRE PTO is funding.
VIII.C.5.
Supplemental CTE Funds MOA
The CTE Supplemental Funds contract with an additional $2000 is attached for approval.
VIII.C.6.
Life Adventure Center Agreement-GT
The contract with Life Adventure Center for three different Gifted and Talented Leadership workshops promoting team building, communication, and leadership skills is attached for approval.
VIII.C.7.
Extreme Networks & Step CG Network Proposal
This project is with Extreme Networks and STEP CG. 85% is funded by eRate and is a complete network refresh for our district. The grand total is $500,672.40. Franklin County Schools will pay $75,100.86.
VIII.C.8.
STEP + Managed Internet Broadband Systems Renewal Contract(MIBS)
This is a third renewal contract with MIBS. The project is 85% funded through eRate. The grand total is $71,424.00 and the Franklin County Schools' portion is $10,713.60.
VIII.C.9.
NWEA Contract-WHHS ESS Program
The NWEA contract to support 100 student licenses for Western Hills High School extended school services (ESS) program is attached for approval.
VIII.C.10.
KY Shakespeare Drama Workshop-GT
The Gifted and Talented drama workshops agreement with KY Shakespeare for 4th and 5th grade students is attached for approval.
VIII.C.11.
Smart Mouth Pizza Program Contract-Food Service
The contract and quotes for Smart Mouth are attached for approval.
VIII.D.
Grants
VIII.D.1.
The Dairy Alliance Grant Award
The Food Service Director requests approval to accept a grant for The Dairy Alliance to serve fresh in a bag milk to the high school students.
VIII.D.2.
Brothers' Run Grant-EMS YSC
The application for the Brothers' Run Grant for the Elkhorn Middle School Youth Service Center is attached for approval.
VIII.E.
Human Resources
VIII.E.1.
Emergency Certification
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Bruce Hall: 1.0 Franklin County High School- PE
Linda Downey: 1.0 Hearn Elementary School- Primary
VIII.E.2.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
FY25 School Stipend Schedule
VIII.E.3.
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Create: Dwide 2.0 Instructional Assistant (to be modified to Special Education Instructional Aide when/if student qualifies); funded by General Fund (then IDEA Part B)
Create: Dwide .7 Teacher of the Visually Impaired; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: Dwide 30 days ARC Chair; funded by IDEA Part B
Modify: Academy 1.0 Guidance Specialist position to 1.0 Social Worker position; funded by DJJ
VIII.F.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 9537
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 11/21/2024-1/06/2025
Employee Number: 9615
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 10/1/2024-01/06/2025
Employee Number: 9609
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 01/20/2025-04/14/2025
Employee Number: 9763
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 07/07/2024-06/30/204
Employee Number: 8636
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 02/3/2025-04/04/2025
Employee Number: 1406
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 08/30/2024-09/30/2024
Employee Number: 4365
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 08/05/2024-09/30/2024
Employee Number: 8587
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 10/28/2024-03/07/2025
Employee Number: 3578
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 09/16/2024-11/1/2024
Employee Number: 8764
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 07/01/2024-09/16/2024
Employee Number: 8851
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 09/05/2024-intermittently
VIII.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.G.1.
FFA Overnight Trip-FCHS
Franklin County High School FFA requests approval for a trip to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention on October 24-25, 2024. 20 Students and 3 Chaperones will attend and travel by charter bus. Students pay for registration and activity funds will pay for lodging and transportation.
VIII.G.2.
Girls Basketball Tournament-WHHS
The Western Hills girls basketball team requests approval to attend a tournament in Orlando, FL, December 26-31, 2024. 30 parents and 3 coaches will chaperone. Funding is provided by team fundraising.
VIII.G.3.
Overnight Cheer Competition-WHHS
The Western Hills High School Cheer Team requests approval to attend a competition in Fisher, IN on November 16 and 17, 2024. The trip may be an overnight depending on the competition schedule, which isn't released until the week prior.
VIII.G.4.
Cheer Competition Overnight Trip-WHHS
The Western Hills High School Cheer Team requests approval for an overnight trip to Sevierville, TN on December 6, 2024.
VIII.G.5.
4-H Camp Overnight-CLE
The request for fourth graders at Collins Lane Elementary to attend the 4-H overnight trip on November 14-15, 2024 is attached for approval.
VIII.G.6.
4-H Camp Overnight Trip-HES
The 4-H camp overnight trip request for 4th grade students at Hearn Elementary on September 18-19, 2024 is attached for approval.
VIII.G.7.
4-H Camp Overnight-PME
The request for the fourth graders at Peaks Mill Elementary to attend the 4-H camp overnight trip on September 26-27, 2024 is attached for approval.
VIII.G.8.
Beta Convention-FCHS
The Franklin County High School Beta Club requests approval for the following overnight trip in January.
KY State Beta Club Convention:
January 12-14, 2025 at Lexington Central Bank Convention Center
The cost for students is approximately $200.
We plan to take 80 students and 6 chaperones.
VIII.G.9.
Ireland and England Trip-FCHS
Franklin County High School requests approval to travel to Ireland and England in June of 2025 with EF Tours. The details of the trip are attached. Approximately 30 students and 3 chaperones will attend.
VIII.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VIII.H.1.
Art to Remember-HES
The Art to Remember fundraiser for Hearn Elementary is attached for approval.
VIII.H.2.
PTO Holiday Fundraiser-WRE
The fundraiser request for Westridge is attached for approval.
VIII.H.3.
Book Fair Fundraiser-EES
The fundraiser for the October Book Fair is attached for approval.
VIII.H.4.
Yearbook Fundraiser-EES
Elkhorn Elementary requests approval for the yearbook fundraiser.
VIII.H.5.
PTO Fundraisers-EMS
The Elkhorn Middle School PTO requests approval of the attached fundraisers.
VIII.H.6.
PTO Fundraisers-EES
Elkhorn Elementary PTO fundraisers are attached for approval.
VIII.H.7.
PTO Fundraiser-BPE
Bridgeport PTO is seeking approval to host a vendor fair on Friday, October 18th. The proceeds will go to funding future school events for this school year.
VIII.H.8.
Button Fundraiser-CLE
The attached button fundraiser is attached for approval.
VIII.H.9.
PTO Fundraisers-HES
Hearn Elementary PTO requests approval for a cookbook fundraiser and an apparel/accessory fundraiser.
VIII.I.
Beta Club Fee- EMS
EMS is starting a Jr. Beta Club and requests approval of a $24 student membership fee.
VIII.J.
Shortened School Day
The request for shortened school day is attached for approval.
VIII.K.
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 on September 23, 2024.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2024-1639 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:19PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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