Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson

Natalie Lile, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year Recipients 

Good news reports from schools/district will be shared.

Bridgeport Elementary and the Franklin County Career & Tech Center

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.

Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the Franklin County Board of Education to fund the construction of a new Elkhorn Elementary School, advertising for the bond sale and all engagement letters in connection with the bond issue

Approve the bond resolution and service engagement letters

Order #2025-1752 - Motion Passed:  Approve the bond resolution and service engagement letters passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The 2025-2026 Tentative Budget is attached for approval.

Approve the 25-26 Tentative Budget as presented

Order #2025-1753 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 25-26 Tentative Budget as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Attached for your review and approval are the 2025-2026 salary schedules.

Approve the 2025-2026 salary schedules as submitted

Order #2025-1754 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2025-2026 salary schedules as submitted passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Attached for your review and approval are the 2025-2026 principal combining budgets (school activity funds) submitted from each school.

Approve the school combining budgets

Order #2025-1755 - Motion Passed:  Approve the school combining budgets passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Fidelity Bond requirements are summarized in KRS 160.560 and KAR 3:080. Each year the treasurer and other employees responsible for Board of Education funds shall execute an official bond for the faithful performance of the duties of his/her office to be approved by the local board and the Commissioner of Education. The fidelity bond for FY26 is attached for your review and approval.

Approve the FY26 Fidelity Bond of Treasurer

Order #2025-1756 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY26 Fidelity Bond of Treasurer passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Per KRS 160.570: Each Board of Education shall appoint a bank, trust company, or savings and loan association to serve as its depository.  According to the administrative regulation, by July 1 of each year the depository selected shall, before entering upon its duties, execute bond for the faithful performance of its duties, to be approved by the local board of education and the Commissioner of Education. Security for the bond shall be deposited with an escrow agent in an amount equal to the penal sum of the bond. Per KRS 41.240 (4), and (5) the securities and obligations shall consist of United States Government Bonds, Kentucky School Revenue Bonds, or Federal Government Agency Obligations, including obligations listed in KRS 66.480 (1)(c).

Approve the FY26 Bond of Depository/Pledge of Collateral

Order #2025-1757 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY26 Bond of Depository/Pledge of Collateral passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Board approval is required for donations valued at $1000 or more.

Franklin County High School requests approval to accept a donation to the FFA in the amount of $1297.37 and the JAG program for $1500.

The Franklin County Career & Tech Center requests approval to accept the donation of  the following vehicle for the automotive class:

Approve donations as presented

Order #2025-1758 - Motion Passed:  Approve donations as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Attached is a sewer easements request from the city for an area surrounding the current maintenance shop at 400 Steadmantown Lane for upgrades to the existing sewer system.  These upgrades will service the new Elkhorn Elementary School. 

Approve the sewer easements request as presented

Order #2025-1759 - Motion Passed:  Approve the sewer easement request as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

The revised BG1 for BG24-331, EES Construction  is attached for approval. 

Approve the revised BG1 for BG24-331

Order #2025-1760 - Motion Passed:  Approve the revised BG1 for BG24-331 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Approve the attached contracts for BG24-331, EES Construction:

Trade Package 3, Concrete with Rising Sun

Trade Package 6, General Trades with Wehr Constructors

Trade Package 7.1, Joint Sealants with Wehr Constructors

Trade Package 8, Hardware with Atlas

Trade Package 9, Drywall with HD Construction

Trade Package 9.3, Ceramics with Martina Brothers

Trade Package 10, Specialties with Atlas

Trade Package 12, Casework with Atlas

Trade Package 21, Fire Suppression with Dalmation

Trade Package 23, Mechanical with Green Mechanical 

Trade Package 26, Electrical with Excel

Trade Package 31, Sitework with Louisville Paving

Approve the contracts for BG24-331 as presented

Order #2025-1761 - Motion Passed:  Approve the contracts for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

Approve the attached invoice for BG24-331, EES Construction to Schultz Squared Architects in the amount of $4,500. 

Approve invoice for BG24-331

Order #2025-1762 - Motion Passed:  Approve invoice for BG24-331 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve the attached special inspections proposal for BG24-331, EES Construction with Solid Ground Consulting Engineers. 

Approve the special inspections proposal with Solid Ground Consulting Engineers

Order #2025-1763 - Motion Passed:  Approve the special inspections proposal with Solid Ground Consulting Engineers passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The direct purchase orders for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval. 

Approve the direct purchase orders for BG24-331

Order #2025-1764 - Motion Passed:  Approve the direct purchase orders for BG24-331 passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

Approve change order #1 for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts in the amount of $4,550.00 for additional concrete padding for light poles and panel. 

Approve Change Order #1 for BG25-083

Order #2025-1765 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order #1 for BG25-083 passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

Approve the termination of the contract with Concrete Construction for BG24-091, Greenhouses. 

Approve the termination of the contract with Concrete Construction for BG24-091

Order #2025-1766 - Motion Passed:  Approve the termination of the contract with Concrete Construction for BG24-091 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

The direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431, auxiliary gyms are attached for approval. 

Approve the direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431 as presented

Order #2025-1767 - Motion Passed:  Approve the direct purchase order invoices for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve pay app #12 for BG23-431, auxiliary gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $386,831.55.

Approve pay app #12 for BG23-431 to Devere Construction as presented

Order #2025-1768 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #12 for BG23-431 to Devere Construction as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

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.

The attendance report for month 8 (3/18/25 4/21/25) is presented for your review. 

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

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2025-1769 - 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 April 14 and 28, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

The MOA with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky
(“OVR” or “the Commonwealth”) and Franklin County Schools as the Local Education Authority (“LEA”) to establish an agreement for the Community Work Transition Program(“CWTP”) is attached for approval.

The Online Registration Agreement renewal is attached for approval.

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation Cooperative Membership Agreement is attached for approval.

The updated MOU with the change is attached for approval.

The renewal quote/contract for the Enriching Students software licenses for digital hall passes is attached for approval.

The renewal quote/contract with IXL is attached for approval.

The Mastery Prep renewal contract is attached for approval.

The agreement with KSTC and Western Hills High School/Franklin County Schools for the Advance KY Pre-Ap Pilot Program is attached for approval.

Attached for approval is the contract from Windstream for internet service at Future Forward Education & Career Center. This will be paid utilizing our DJJ grant.

The PEBC Contract Renewal for leadership professional development for 25-26 SY is attached for approval.

The 2025-2026 MOA is attached for approval.

The FY25 audit contract for Shad J. Allen CPA  and the KDE annual audit contract are attached for your review and approval. The audit contract will cost $30,000 for FY25.

The following renewal contracts for Human Resources are attached for approval:

Request approval for PowerSchool: Applicant Tracking Contract: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026

Request approval for PowerSchool: Records Contract: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026

Request approval for Frontline Education Renewal: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026

Request approval for Vector Solutions for the 2025-2026 School Year

Approve revised salary schedule attached.

Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules:

Create: Dwide: 2 positions: Seasonal Maintenance Technician I; up to 80 days; funded by General Fund

Modify: Dwide: School Psychologist position from 90 days to 100 days; funded by IDEA 

Modify: Dwide: Speech Pathologist position from .69 to .70; funded by Special Education General Fund

Request approval of Emergency Certification: 

BMS: 1.0 Rosalie Rogers Middle School English

BMS: 1.0 Scott Rushing: Middle School English

Dwide: 1.0 Robin Emery: English Learners

The supply of certified substitute teachers in the Franklin County School District is inadequate to meet current demands.  On most days throughout the school year, emergency certified substitute teachers are needed to fully staff our schools.

State regulations require that the board state that "a sufficient supply of fully certified substitute teachers to staff substitute positions is unavailable and the board declares that an emergency exists."  This will allow the Superintendent to apply for Emergency Substitute Certification for applicants who wish to be hired as substitutes for Franklin County Schools.

Approve Job Description:

Modify Asst. Director of Special Education 

Modify Director of Special Education

Approve Director of Communications 

Modify JAG (Jobs For America’s Graduates) KY Specialist

Modify Preschool Facilitator Job Description

Modify Vehicle Mechanic III

Approve Vehicle Mechanic III w/ASE Master’s Certification

Modify Vehicle Mechanic II

Modify Vehicle Mechanic Supervisor

Leave Requests:


Employee Number: 5994

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 04/28/2025-3/17/2025


Employee Number: 7685

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 05/15/2025-6/30/2025


Employee Number: 7412

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 5/15/2025-8/1/2025


Employee Number: 9912 

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 05/8/2025-08/1/2025


Employee Number: 9091 

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: 04/23/2025-07/23/2025


Employee Number: 6770 

Type of Leave:  Military

Dates of Leave: Intermittent




Employee Number: 8651 

Type of Leave:  MAT

Dates of Leave: 9/30/2025-12/01/2025


Employee Number: 9045 

Type of Leave:  MED

Dates of Leave: Intermittent

The 7th and 8th grade band requests approval to travel to Kings Island for their annual end of year trip on May 14, 2025. Band boosters are providing transportation.

Our 7th grade class of 2025 requests approval to travel to Chicago on November 8-9, 2025 for the Night at the Museum. Attached is the tentative agenda and group tour agreement plan. Fundraising will offset the costs.

The Western Hills FFA requests approval to attend 3 conferences in June 2025.

June 3-7, Washington, D.C.

June 10-12 , Lexington, KY

June 23-27, Hardinsburg, KY

The EMS Color Run fundraiser is attached for approval.

Attached is a list of items that need surplused or disposed of.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30AM on May 19, 2025 at the Career and Tech Center.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2025-1770 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at 6:58PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.