Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson

Natalie Lile, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Proclamation

Honoring the members of the

Franklin County Board of Education

during School Board Recognition Month

January 2025

WHEREAS our community values a quality education as a vital step along the pathway to success for our children; and

WHEREAS   Larry Perkins, Jennifer Kantner, Chuck Fletcher, Natalie Lile, and Justin Watterson contribute greatly to this community through their service on the Franklin County Board of Education; and

WHEREAS these decision-makers are responsible for maintaining strong, effective budgetary oversight, high standards for employment and a safe, well-managed set of school facilities; and

WHEREAS these board members are serving our community with integrity, honor and a commitment to our children’s futures; and

WHEREAS January 2025 marks Kentucky's observation of their contributions through School Board Recognition Month;

THEREFORE, I, Michael Mueller, County Judge/Executive, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2025 throughout this community as School Board Recognition Month and urge all citizens to honor Larry Perkins, Jennifer Kantner, Chuck Fletcher, Natalie Lile, and Justin Watterson for their service.

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January 13, 2025

Superintendent Mark Kopp will conduct the election of officers for 2025.

I would like to open nominations for Chairperson.

Chuck Fletcher nominates Jennifer Kantner.

Is there a second?

Natalie Lile seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations? 

NO

May I have a motion to close the nominations?
Larry Perkins motions to close.

Is there a second?

Justin Watterson seconds to close nominations.

If there are no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing Jennifer Kantner as Chairperson?

All against? None

Motion passes.
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I would now like to open nominations for Vice Chairperson.

Jennifer Kantner nominates Natalie Lile.

Is there a second?
Justin Watterson seconds the nomination.

Are there any other nominations? No

If not, may I have a motion to close the nominations?
Larry Perkins motions to close.

Is there a second? Chuck Fletcher seconds to close nominations.

If no other nominations, all in favor of closing the nominations and electing Natalie Lile as Vice Chairperson?

All against?None

Motion passes.
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May I have a motion to nominate Rebecca Roberts as Board Secretary and Teresa Osbourn as Board Treasurer?
Larry Perkins makes the motion.

Is there a second?
Chuck Fletcher seconds the motion.

All in favor of Rebecca Roberts as Board Secretary and Teresa Osbourn as Board Treasurer?

All against? None

Motion passes.
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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.

Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval. A community member would like to donate a washer and dryer, valued at over $1000, to Bridgeport Elementary and Collins Lane Elementary.

Approve donation as presented

Order #2025-1688 - Motion Passed:  Approve donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Order #2025-1689 - Motion Passed:  Approve donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The district Backpack Snack Program would like to accept a gracious donation of $10,000 from Highland Christian Church.

The letter from the church is attached.

Approve the donation to the Backpack Snack Program as presented

Order #2025-1690 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation to the Backpack Snack Program as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Per the Accounting Procedures for Kentucky School Activity Funds (Redbook); the Board of Education is to approve all external support/booster organizations in each school.  The following Franklin County High School booster clubs have met the requirements to be approved as an external account. The school is housing their tax id, copy of insurance, budgets, and copy of a checking account with two signatures. Mr. Tracy is recommending the following external booster clubs be approved:  AFJROTC and FCHS Archery (to include Elkhorn Middle School, Elkhorn Elkhorn Elementary School, Peaks Mill and Hearn Elementary).

Approve AFJROTC and Archery as external booster organizations at Franklin County High School

Order #2025-1691 - Motion Passed:  Approve AFJROTC and Archery as external booster organizations at Franklin County High School passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The 2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule is attached for your review and approval.

Approve the 2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule

Order #2025-1692 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2025-2026 Board Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

The re-employment contract for the Superintendent is attached for approval. The board met during closed session on October 14, 2024 and has been reviewed by board attorney, Grant Chenoweth. 

Approve the re-employment contract for the Superintendent

Order #2025-1693 - Motion Passed:  Approve the re-employment contract for the Superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms is attached for approval. 

Approve direct purchase invoices presented

Order #2025-1694 - Motion Passed:  Approve direct purchase invoices presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

An invoice for BG24-091, Greenhouses to Stuppy in the amount of $39,350.00 is attached for approval.

Approve invoice to Stuppy as presented

Order #2025-1695 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoice to Stuppy as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve the following invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to CSI for construction materials testing:

Invoice 0022122 in the amount of $7,775.00

Invoice 0022278 in the amount of $5,970.00

Invoice 0022463 in the amount of $3,550.00

Approve the invoices to CSI as presented

Order #2025-1696 - Motion Passed:  Approve the invoices to CSI as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Approve change order #9 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $14,502.55 for adjustments to sanitary lines, manholes, and elevations of sewer lines. 

Approve change order #9 for BG23-431

Order #2025-1697 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #9 for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Approve change order #10 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $22,669.43  for:

1) Tree and brush clearing

2) Extension of storm line

3)  Code required GFCI receptacles

Approve change order #10 for BG23-431

Order #2025-1698 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #10 for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Approve change order #11 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $23,434.00 for structural classroom repairs. 

Approve change order #11 for BG23-431

Order #2025-1699 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #11 for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve pay app #8 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $827,269.32.

Approve pay app #8 to Devere Construction as presented

Order #2025-1700 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #8 to Devere Construction as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Approve change order #2 for BG23-422, Grandstands to Knight Electric in the credited amount of $3,075 for damages caused by company. 

Approve change order #2 for BG23-422

Order #2025-1701 - Motion Passed:  Approve change order #2 for BG23-422 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Approve pay app #11 for BG23-422, Grandstands in the amount of $48,822.36 to Knight Electric.  

Approve pay app #11 to Knight Electric as presented

Order #2025-1702 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #11 to Knight Electric as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Approve pay app #3 for BG23-433, FCHS Tennis Courts in the amount of $24,566.26 to Tennis Technology. 

Approve pay app #3 to Tennis Technology as presented

Order #2025-1703 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #3 to Tennis Technology as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve pay app #3 for BG23-434, Tracks in the amount of $7,334.80 to Tennis Technology. 

Approve pay app #3 to Tennis Technology

Order #2025-1704 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #3 to Tennis Technology passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.

Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.

Assistant Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities. 

Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2025-1705 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The 2024-2025 FCS Comprehensive Improvement Plan and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plans are attached for your review

The December 9, 2024 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

The postage machine agreements for Collins Lane, Hearn Elementary, Bondurant Middle and Western Hills High School are attached for approval.

The 25-26 Walsworth yearbook contract with Franklin County High School is attached for approval.

The contract with Frankfort Parks and Recreation (Juniper Hills) to host a district-wide Title 1 Family Engagement Event on July 15, 2025 is attached for approval.

The contract with Great Wolf Lodge and Collins Lane is attached for approval.

eFMLA is the online FMLA management system facilitating compliance with the FMLA requirements. Administer FMLA in a fraction of the time, with electronic paperwork, customized pre-filled FMLA notices and forms, tracking of certification due dates, leave start and return to work dates, FMLA leave usage and balances, concurrent leave and more.

eFMLA would be a valuable service to all employees to assist with FMLA leave.

The Human Resources Department is requesting approval of this contract. 

Leave Requests

Employee Number: 3934 

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 12/9/2024-intermittent

Employee Number: 360

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 12/10/24-02/15/25

Employee Number: 1994 

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 12/2/24-intermittent

Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules

Modify Dwide Part-time School Psychologist from 60 days to 90 days; funded by IDEA Basic Part B 

Create WRE .5 Preschool Instructional Aide position; funded by 135L KERA

Approve Revised Salary Schedule

Extra Duty Schedule FY 25

The trip request for 15 students to attend the KMEA All-State Choir on February 5-7, 2025 is attached for approval.

Students will take FCS transportation to the event and parents will pick their child up at the conclusion of the concert on February 7th. 

Western Hills High School requests approval for the baseball team to attend a tournament in Destin, FL over spring break. The trip request is attached for approval.

Franklin County High School requests approval for students to attend the Kentucky Youth Association Kuna Conference March 13-15 in Louisville. The trip request is attached for approval.

Franklin County High School requests approval to attend the ACDA National Honor Choir in Dallas, TX, March 18-23, 2025. 

Re: ACDA National Honor Choir

Dallas, TX

March 19-22, 2025

(Travel on March 18th, and March 23rd)

Trip Information: Dallas, TX-National ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) Conference. Senior High Honor Choir Participants: 3 FCHS Choir Students. 

Lodging: OMNI Downtown Dallas, 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

Trip Cost: FCHS is covering Student Registration and Housing Cost. Choir Boosters are covering student flights. Additional costs will be meals in Dallas, but the Boosters plan to assist with a meal a day.

Educational Value: These 3 students competed against voices, 11-12th graders, from across our country to be selected for participation in the ACDA National Honor Choir and work under the world-renowned guest conductors.

Supervision: Raye Hurley, FCHS Choir Director, will be supervising the trip and flying with them. Shared motorcoach to/from the airport with East Jessamine High School. 

FCCTC requests approval for the overnight HOSA conference March 20-22, 2025 in Louisville. The trip request is attached.

FCHS would like to host an Archery Camp as a fundraiser. Details are listed below.

May 27-30, 2025 Archer Camp for 4th-9th graders

Location is the cafeteria, back foyer, and gym.

An update to shortened school day requests is attached for approval.

Items that need surplused or disposed of is attached for approval.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on January 27, 2025 at Bondurant Middle School.

The meeting be adjourned at