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I.
Call to Order
Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson
Natalie Lile, Vice Chair
Chuck Fletcher, Board Member
Larry Perkins, Board Member
Justin Watterson, Board Member
Mark Kopp, Superintendent
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
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.
IV.
New Business
IV.A.
Approve Donations
Donations of $1000 or more require board approval.
Jay Hall with Public Risk Placement (insurance agency), is a sponsor of our 2025 District Leadership Retreat and would like to donate $2000.
The following donations were made to Franklin County High School:
$1500 anonymous donation
$3087.50 donation from Capital Court Authority
Approve the donations as presented
Order #2025-1788 - Motion Passed: Approve the donations as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
IV.B.
First Reading of Modified Policies & Procedures
The attached policies were modified from the KSBA annual update and are attached for the first reading.
No action is required for the reading.
03.1233 and 03.2233: Our policy already complies with the new statute
07.1
08.113: Recommendation to adopt the civics test option (b)
08.2323 AP.2
08.2323 AP.111
09.2
09.2241 AP.1
09.2241 AP.21
IV.C.
Second Reading and Approval of Policies
The updated policies recommended by KSBA in the annual update are attached for the second reading and approval.
Approve the policies as presented
Order #2025-1789 - Motion Passed: Approve the policies as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
IV.D.
Approve Superintendent Leave
Per the Superintendent's contract the Board must approve leave of 6 consecutive days or more. The Superintendent would like approval for October 2-10, 2025.
Approve Superintendent leave request
Order #2025-1790 - Motion Passed: Approve Superintendent leave request passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
IV.E.
25-26 Revised Certified Evaluation Plan
The revised 25-26 Certified Evaluation Plan is attached for approval.
Approve the 25-26 revised Certified Evaluation Plan
Order #2025-1791 - Motion Passed: Approve Superintendent leave request passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
IV.F.
25-26 Employee Handbook
The Franklin County Schools 2025-2026 Employee Handbook is attached for approval.
Approve the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook
Order #2025-1792 - Motion Passed: Approve Superintendent leave request passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
V.
Construction
V.A.
Approve Stormwater Agreement for Collins Lane Elementary
The stormwater agreement for Collins Lane Elementary is attached for approval.
Approve the agreement as presented
Order #2025-1793 - Motion Passed: Approve the agreement as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
V.B.
Approve JRA Invoices
The following invoices to JRA are attached for approval:
1) BG24-331, EES Construction in the amount of $925,322.20
2) BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms the amounts of $22,165.00 and $19,667.57
3) BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts in the amount of $102.05
Approve the invoices to JRA as presented
Order #2025-1794 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoices to JRA as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
V.C.
Approve Invoice for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts
The invoice for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts in the amount of $98,697.00 to Musco Sports Lighting is attached for approval.
Approve invoice for BG25-083 to Musco Sports Lighting as presented
Order #2025-1795 - Motion Passed: Approve invoice for BG25-083 to Musco Sports Lighting as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
V.D.
Approve Change Order #1 for BG24-331, EES Construction
Change order #1 for BG24-331, EES Construction in the amount of $47,445 is attached for approval. This change order reflects a credit for reduction of size in a water quality unit, and a deduct for unsuitable soils.
Approve change order #1 for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1796 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #1 for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.E.
Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331, EES Construction
The following pay apps for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval:
Pay app 1 in the amount of $25,924.10 to Wehr Constructors for CM Service
Pay app 1 in the amount of $12,285.00 to Wehr Constructors for Onsite Service
Pay app 1 in the amount of $54,574.70 to Wehr Constructors for General Trades
Pay app 1 in the amount of $5,756.87 to C&T Design and Equipment for Food Service Equipment
Pay app 1 in the amount of $2,836.68 to Atlas Metal for Casework
Pay app 1 in the amount of $3,979.75 to Atlas Metal for Specialties
Pay app 1 in the amount of $4,302.16 to Atlas Metal for Doors and Hardware
Pay app 1 in the amount of $49,406.76 to Burnett Roofing for Roofing
Pay app 1 in the amount of $11,304.00 to Central KY Glass for Glass and Glazing
Pay app 2 in the amount of $12,285.00 to Wehr Constructors for Onsite Services
Pay app 2 in the amount of $25,924.11 to Wehr Constructors for CM Service
Pay app 2 in the amount of $33,170.11 to Wehr Constructors for General Trades
Pay app 1 in the amount of $4,188.60 to Wehr Constructors for Joint Sealants
Pay app 1 in the amount of $180,000 to Carmicle Masonry for Masonry
Pay app 1 in the amount of $5,643.71 to Merit Flooring for Resilient Flooring
Pay app 1 in the amount of $29,340.00 to Avenue Fabricating for Structural Steel
Pay app 1 in the amount of $346,982.36 to Louisville Paving for Sitework
Approve pay apps for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1797 - Motion Passed: Approve pay apps for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
V.F.
Approve Invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction
Invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval.
Approve invoices for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1798 - Motion Passed: Approve invoices for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
V.G.
Approve Direct Purchase Orders for BG24-331, EES Construction
Direct purchase orders for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval.
Approve direct purchase orders for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1799 - Motion Passed: Approve direct purchase orders for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
V.H.
Approve Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
The invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms are attached for approval.
Approve invoices as presented
Order #2025-1800 - Motion Passed: Approve invoices as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
V.I.
Approve Pay App #14 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Pay app #14 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms to Devere Construction in the amount of $414,832.17 is attached for approval.
Approve pay app #14 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1801 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #14 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.
Reports to the Board
VI.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VI.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VI.C.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
VII.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2025-1802 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:071425 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.
VII.B.
Minutes
The June 2, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
VII.C.
Contracts
VII.C.1.
FY26 FCHD School Nursing Contract
Please see the attached contract with no changes for FY 26.
VII.C.2.
FY26 FCHD Clinic Services Contract
The FY26 Franklin County Health Department Clinic Services Contract is attached for approval.
VII.C.3.
25-26 KDE MOA's
Attached are the MOA's with the Kentucky Department of Education and Franklin County Schools for the 25-26 SY.
VII.C.4.
Amplify Renewal Contract-BPE
The renewal contract with Bridgeport Elementary for ESS Boost Intervention Program is attached for approval.
VII.C.5.
Georgetown College MOA
The clinical placement MOA is attached for approval.
VII.C.6.
Brian Goemmer/Lab Computers Contract-District
The contract with Brian Goemmer/Lab Computers to provide services for students with orientation and mobility needs listed on their Individual Education Plan, is attached for approval.
VII.C.7.
Newland Speech Therapy Contract-District
The contract with Newland Speech Therapy for therapy services as an independent evaluation if needed, is attached for approval.
VII.C.8.
Jade Westlund Gonzalez, Nearco LLC Contract-District
It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English. The contract with Jade Westlund Gonzalez, Nearco LLC is attached for approval.
VII.C.9.
Hands on Therapy Contract-District
The contract with Hands on Therapy for Therapy Services as an independent evaluation if needed, is attached for approval.
VII.C.10.
AOC MOU-CO
The contract with the Administrative Office of the Courts for temporary office space is attached for approval.
VII.C.11.
BGCAP Renewal MOU-District
The renewal MOU with Bluegrass Community Action Partnership to assist with transporting McKinney Vento students when FCS bus transportation is not feasible is attached.
VII.C.12.
Languages Unlimited Contract-District
It is the responsibility of the school district to provide an interpreter at Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when parents do not speak English. The contract with Languages Unlimited is attached for approval.
VII.C.13.
FY26 Insurance Policy Renewals-District
The FY26 Insurance policies for property, workers compensation, and student accident with are attached for approval.
VII.C.14.
Madeline Bradley, Psychological Services Contract-District
The contract with Madeline Bradley for Psychological Services as an independent contractor as needed is attached for approval.
VII.C.15.
University of Kentucky Athletics Concessions-FCHS Choir
Contract with UK Athletics and the FCHS Choir to work concessions as a fundraiser is attached for approval.
VII.C.16.
Department of Juvenile Justice Interagency Agreement 25-26
Enclosed are the 2025-26 Interagency Agreements (IA) between the Department of Juvenile Justice and Franklin County School District for education services for youth committed to, or in the custody of, the Department at the Fayette Juvenile Detention Center (Future Forward Education & Career Center) and The Academy.
VII.C.17.
Amie Amin, PT Contract-District
The physical therapy services contract to implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) is attached for approval.
VII.C.18.
Central Ky Interpreter Contract-District
The contract to provide an educational interpreter substitute when needed is attached for approval.
VII.C.19.
Suzanne Johnson-Anderson Behavioral Consultant Contract-District
The contract with Suzanne Johnson-Anderson for behavioral consulting and training as needed is attached for approval.
VII.C.20.
Air-Time Inflatables-WRE
The contract for the Obstacle Course and Slide for Back to School Bash at WRE is attached for approval.
VII.C.21.
25-26 KECSAC MOA-FFECC
Please see the 25-26 Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children Memorandum of Agreement for Future Forward Education & Career Center for approval.
VII.C.22.
Eureka Math Contract-BPE
The Eureka Math contract for ESS Intervention Program at Bridgeport Elementary is attached for approval.
VII.C.23.
Anderson Cleaning Contract-District
Approve the agreement with Anderson Commercial Cleaning for the purpose of employing three evening custodial substitutes.
VII.C.24.
KSU Dual Credit MOA 25-26
The KSU dual credit MOA is attached for approval.
VII.D.
BCTC Traceable Communication
To support full compliance with SB 181 and to ensure secure, consistent communication with students enrolled in dual credit courses, we respectfully request that your local board of education formally approve the following communication systems currently utilized by KCTCS:
- Blackboard (Anthology)
- Outlook (kctcs.edu domain)
- Starfish (EAB)
These platforms are institutionally managed and provide the necessary traceability to document all communications between school district personnel and students, in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.
VII.E.
Human Resources
VII.E.1.
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Modify Account Clerk III (Finance Department) from 250 days/ 8 hours to 250 days 7.5 hours; funded by General Fund
VII.E.2.
FY26 School Stipend Schedule
FY26 School Stipend Schedule
VII.E.3.
Leaves of Absence
Leave Requests
Employee Number: 10116
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 05/27/2025-07/21/2025
Employee Number: 7896 das
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 08/08/2025-10/13/2025
Employee Number: 8651
Type of Leave: MAT
Dates of Leave: 09/30/2025-12/01/2025
VII.F.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VII.F.1.
Girls Basketball Camp-EMS
Middle School Girls Basketball Camp at Lindsey Wilson College on July 22-24, 2025. The basketball camp is a 3-day, 2-night event that will allow the Elkhorn Middle School Lady Elks to compete against various talent throughout the state, build strong relationships within the team, and create a positive team atmosphere going into the 2025 middle school basketball season.
VII.G.
25-26 Student Fees
The consolidated student fees and dues list is attached for approval.
VII.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
VII.H.1.
School Fundraisers
Fundraisers for the 25-26 school year submitted for approval.
VII.H.2.
Lady Flyers Basketball Camp-FCHS Hosting
The Lady Flyer Basketball program would like to request approval to host the Joey Thacker Basketball Camp from July 14- 16. The camp will be hosted at Franklin County High School each day from 8am-12pm. The camp is open to students entering kindergarten through 6th grade. The fee is $60 per camper.
VII.I.
IT Surplus
As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain an efficient and secure technology environment, the Technology Department has conducted a comprehensive inventory review. This review identified a number of devices—including computers, monitors, printers, old POTS line phones, and networking equipment—that are obsolete, beyond economical repair, or incompatible with current software and security standards.
VIII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on August 11, 2025 at Central Office.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2025-1803 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:32pm passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
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