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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
Coaching Recognition
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.
Hurricane Helene Support
Franklin County Schools Transportation Department organized supply donations to benefit schools and communities in East Tennessee. Supplies will be delivered by bus the week of Fall Break.
Thank you to our Transportation Department and the Franklin County Schools community!
V.B.
Centegix
Centegix is a safety platform that is comprised of a crisis alert system, visitor management and a digital mapping system.The contract with Centegix is attached for approval.
Approve the contract with Centegix
Order #2024-1643 - Motion Passed: Table until a future meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.
Construction
VI.A.
Approve Invoice to CSI-Auxiliary Gyms
The invoice for BG23-431 (Auxiliary Gyms) to CSI in the amount of $3,725 for geotechnical services is attached for approval.
Approve invoice to CSI as presented
Order #2024-1644 - Motion Passed: Approve invoice to CSI as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VI.B.
Approve Pay App #5 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Pay app #5 for BG23-431 (Auxiliary Gyms) in the amount of $323,205.57 is attached for approval.
Approve pay app #5 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1645 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #5 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.C.
Approve Change Order #6 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change order #6 for BG23-431 (Auxiliary Gyms) in the amount of $20,670.00 is attached for approval.
This change reflects:
1) Unsuitable earth excavation at WHHS
2) Earth fill at WHHS
Approve change order #6 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1646 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #6 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.D.
Approve Change Order #7 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change order #7 for BG23-431 (Auxiliary Gyms) in the amount of $5,401.77 is attached for approval.
This change reflects:
1) Additional $10,542.40 for additional plumbing work at WHHS
2) Additional $780 for storm line removal at FCHS
3) Credit back to the district of $5,920.63 for electrical work projected at WHHS
Approve change order #7 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1647 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #7 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.E.
Approve Direct Purchase Order Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
The direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431 (Auxiliary Gyms) are attached for approval.
Approve direct purchase invoices for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2024-1648 - Motion Passed: Approve direct purchase invoices for BG23-431 as presented 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 2 (8/29/24-9/25/24) of the 2024-2024 fiscal year is presented for your review.
VII.D.
Instructional Services Update
Assistant 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 #2024-1649 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:101424 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 September 9, 17, and 23, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VIII.C.
Contracts
VIII.C.1.
KY Shakespeare Workshops-GT
Letter of agreements with Kentucky Shakespeare for both middle school gifted and talented workshops are attached for approval. The agreements for the elementary schools were previously approved.
VIII.C.2.
Musical Theatre International Contract-WRE
The contract with Musical Theatre International and Westridge Elementary for the production of Aladdin is attached for approval.
VIII.C.3.
Ted Wiese Leadership Workshop Contract-GT
The contract for the spring middle school workshop with Ted Wiese is attached for approval.
VIII.C.4.
Newland Speech Therapy Contract
The contract with Newland Speech Therapy for therapy services if needed, is attached for approval.
VIII.C.5.
Concord Theatricals Musical Agreement-WHHS
The agreement for the Western Hills High School production of Grease is attached for approval.
VIII.C.6.
CISA Partnership/Agreement
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Vulnerability Scanning (VS) service is a continuous, “internet scanning-as-a-service” offering designed to assess the security of internet-accessible assets. The service identifies known vulnerabilities, weak configurations, and suboptimal security practices while recommending ways to improve security standards for web and email. This is a free partnership between the federal government and Franklin County Schools.
VIII.D.
Human Resources
VIII.D.1.
Modify/Create Position
Create: HES 1.0 Special Education Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B
Modify: CLE 1.0 Primary Teacher position to 2.0 Instructional Aide positions
Create: EES 1.0 Instructional Aide (to be modified to Special Education Instructional Aide when/if student qualifies); funded by General Fund (then IDEA Part B)
Create: Dwide .4 LBD; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: Dwide: 1.0 Speech Pathologist; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: HES: 1.0 LBD (HSC); funded by IDEA Part B
Create: WRE: 1.0 Special Education Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: Dwide: 2.0 Special Education Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B
Create: CLE: 1.0 MSD Teacher; funded by IDEA Part B
VIII.D.2.
Request approval for adjunct certification
Request approval for adjunct certification:
Request approval for adjunct certification-Travers Brown (FCHS)
VIII.D.3.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
FY25 School Stipend Schedule
VIII.E.
Leaves of Absence
Employee Number: 4089
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 09/05/2024-09/20/2024
Employee Number: 9748
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 08/19/2024-6/30/2025
Employee Number: 8227
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 08/21/2024-10/31/2024
Employee Number: 9890
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 11/4/2024-1/31/2025
Employee Number: 8539
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 12/10/2024-Intermittent
Employee Number: 5053
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 09/23/2024-10/1/2024
Employee Number: 4089
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 09/05/2024-09/20/2024
VIII.F.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VIII.F.1.
KYA Conference Overnight Trip-WHHS
Western Hills High School requests approval for 30 students to attend the KYA conference in Louisville on December 4th-6th. The trip request is attached.
VIII.F.2.
Girls Basketball Overnight Trip-FCHS
The Franklin County High School Lady Flyers requests approval to attend an overnight basketball tournament in Bowling Green, KY on December 27-30, 2024. Franklin County School bus transportation will be requested.
The booster club will be funding the trip. 18 students and 8 adults will attend.
VIII.F.3.
Girls Basketball Out of State Trip-FCHS
The Lady Flyers basketball team requests approval for the out of state trip to Myrtle Beach, December 19-23, for the United Bank Holiday Beach Ball Classic.
The team will travel by charter bus with Martin Tours with 8 adults and 18 students traveling.
VIII.F.4.
State Beta Club Convention-WHHS
Western Hills High School requests approval for Beta Club students to attend the state convention on January 12-14, 2025.
VIII.F.5.
National FFA Convention-WHHS
The Western Hills High School FFA requests approval to attend the FFA State Convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 22-26, 2024.
VIII.F.6.
Ski Club Perfect North Trips-WHHS
The Western Hills High School Ski Club requests approval to travel to Perfect North in Lawrenceburg, IN in January and February. Details are attached.
VIII.F.7.
Spanish Trip to Madrid, Toledo and Valencia-WHHS
The Western Hills Spanish 3 and 4 students request approval for a trip to Madrid, Toledo and Valencia in August of 2025.
The trip details and itinerary are attached.
VIII.G.
Updated Shortened School Day Request
The updated Shortened School Day request is attached for approval.
IX.
Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f)
Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f), the Board will go into Closed Session for "Discussions that might lead to the appointment of an individual employee."
The Board enter into Closed Session
Order #2024-1650 - Motion Passed: The Board enter into Closed Session passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
X.
Exit Closed Session
That the Board exit Closed Session
Order #2024-1651 - Motion Passed: That the Board exit Closed Session passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
XI.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on October 28, 2024 at Peaks Mill Elementary
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2024-1652 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:11PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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