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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.
Welcome 25-26 Student Board Members
25-26 Student Board Member introductions
IV.
Tell Me Something Good
Good news reports from schools/district will be shared.
EES and ELV
V.
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.
VI.
New Business
VI.A.
2025-26 Tax Rate
Every year school boards are required to set local property tax rates.
The tax rates of 70.8 in 2022-23, 72.1 in 2023-2024, and 74.1 in 2024-25 were levied by the Franklin County Board of Education.
For 2025-26, a tax rate of 74.2 is proposed for real estate and tangible personal property.
The Board is also required to set the tax rate for 2025 for all motor vehicles. The proposed rate of 51.0 cents is the same rate that has been levied since 1983.
Approve the 2025-26 tax rates as presented
Order #2025-1804 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2025-26 tax rates as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.B.
Approval of Modified Policies
The attached policies were modified from the KSBA annual update and are attached for approval. The first reading of the modified policies was at the July 14, 2025 meeting.
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)
09.2
Approve updated policies as presented
Order #2025-1805 - Motion Passed: Approve updated policies as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VI.C.
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.
VI.D.
FCBOE & FCFC Use Agreement
The use agreement for the Franklin County Fiscal Court to expand the parking at Lakeview Park, currently located on the property of the Franklin County Board of Education, is attached for approval. The Franklin County Fiscal Court will be responsible for the parking expansion cost.
Approve the use agreement as presented
Order #2025-1806 - Motion Passed: Approve the use agreement as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VII.
Construction
VII.A.
Approve Outdated BG5s
Approve the following outdated BG5s:
BG18-336, FCHS Vestibule
BG19-165, Maintenance Building Acquisition
Approved outdated BG5's as presented
Order #2025-1807 - Motion Passed: Approved outdated BG5's as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VII.B.
Approve Invoice for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts
Approve invoice in the amount of $78,957.60 to Musco Sports Lighting.
Approve invoice BG25-083 as presented
Order #2025-1808 - Motion Passed: Approve invoice BG25-083 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.C.
Approve Stormwater Agreement for Western Hills High School
Approve the attached stormwater agreement for Western Hills High School.
Approve the stormwater agreement as presented
Order #2025-1809 - Motion Passed: Approve the stormwater agreement as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VII.D.
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 $87,003.00 to Excel for Electrical
Pay app 2 in the amount of $9,360.90 to Atlas Metal Products for Casework
Pay app 2 in the amount of $37,410.84 to Avenue Fabricating for Steel
Pay app 3 in the amount of $85,205.43 to Wehr Constructors for General Trades
Pay app 2 in the amount of $1,449.72 to Wehr Constructors for Joint Sealants
Pay app 2 in the amount of $207.00 to Atlas Metal Products for Doors, Frames and Hardware
Pay app 2 in the amount of $16,844.79 to Atlas Metal Products for Specialties
Pay app 3 in the amount of $12,285.00 to Wehr Constructors for Onsite Services
Pay app 3 in the amount of $25,924.11 to Wehr Constructors for CM Service Fee
Pay app 1 in the amount of $15,498.00 to Dalmation Fire for Fire Suppression
Pay app 2 in the amount of $415,842.16 to Louisville Paving for Sitework
Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1810 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.E.
Approve Invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction
Approve the attached invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction.
Approve invoices for BG24-331
Order #2025-1811 - Motion Passed: Approve invoices for BG24-331 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VII.F.
Approve Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve the attached invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms.
Approve invoices for BG23-431
Order #2025-1812 - Motion Passed: Approve invoices for BG23-431 passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VII.G.
Approve Pay App #15 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve pay app #15 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $485,789.59 to Devere Construction.
Approve pay app #15 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1813 - Motion Passed: Approve pay app #15 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VIII.
Reports to the Board
VIII.A.
Superintendent's Personnel Actions
Personnel Actions taken since the last meeting of the Board are presented for your information.
VIII.B.
Reports from School Councils
Draft minutes from schools' SBDM Councils are presented for your review.
VIII.C.
District Facilities Update
Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Perkins, will update the board on facilities.
VIII.D.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share information on district events.
IX.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.
Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented
Order #2025-1814 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
IX.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:081125 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.
IX.B.
Minutes
The July 14, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
IX.C.
Contracts
IX.C.1.
Reflex Math -BPE
The Reflex Math yearly subscription and webinar training agreement is attached for approval.
IX.C.2.
Therapyworks Contract
The contract with Therapyworks for therapy services as an independent evaluation if needed is attached for approval.
IX.C.3.
Kentucky Center for Grief Counseling MOU
The MOU with the Kentucky Center for Grief Counseling is attached for approval.
IX.C.4.
New Vista MOA
The MOA with New Vista for counseling services is attached for approval.
IX.C.5.
Managed Internet Broadband Services Contract
The Managed Internet Broadband Services contract for 2025-2026 is attached for approval.
IX.C.6.
Music Theatre International Contract-WHHS
The contract for the production of Frozen is attached for approval.
IX.C.7.
BCTC Dual Credit MOA
Attached for approval is the 2025-2026 Dual Credit MOA with BCTC.
IX.C.8.
Midway MOA
The Midway MOA for student teachers/student observations is attached for approval.
IX.C.9.
Proactive Therapy MOU
The 25-26 Proactive Therapy contract for athletic training is attached for approval.
IX.D.
District Funding Assurances
Attached for your review and approval are the KDE district Funding Assurances.
IX.E.
Grants
IX.E.1.
Liebman Grant Application-CLE
Several teachers from Collins Lane are applying for the Liebman Grant. Any awarded amount will go to classroom purchases.
IX.F.
Human Resources
IX.F.1.
Emergency Certification
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Pom Kharel: 1.0 Western Hills High School: Science (Chemistry)
Kaitlin Siler: 1.0 Elkhorn Middle School: Science
Dalton Crane: 1.0 ELV: Primary Teacher
Darby Browning: 1.0 HES: Intermediate Teacher
IX.F.2.
Job Description
Approve Job Description:
IX.F.3.
Modify/Create Positions
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
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Create: Dwide 1.0 Exceptional Children Diagnostician; funding General Fund
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Modify: Dwide .8 Speech Pathologist to 1.0; funding General Fund
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Modify: ELV Instructional Coach from .5 (93.5 days) to 120 days; funding Title 1
IX.F.4.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
FY26 Classified Schedule
FY26 Classified Salary
FY26 Extra Duties Schedule
IX.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
IX.G.1.
Out of State Choir Trip-WHHS
The WHHS Choir trip request is attached for approval.
IX.H.
School-Wide Fundraisers
IX.H.1.
FCHS Boys Basketball Camp Fundraiser
A FCHS fundraiser request for boys basketball for a camp are August 5th-8th is attached. The camp is for boys and girls and the cost is $100 per camper.
IX.H.2.
Fundraisers-CLE
Fundraisers for Collins Lane are attached for approval.
IX.H.3.
PTO Fundraiser-WRE
WRE PTO fundraiser
IX.H.4.
PTO Fundraisers-EES
IX.I.
Surplus
Items to surplus:
refrigerator and stove-WHHS
X.
Enter into Closed Session-KRS 61.810(1)(b)(c)
KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy.
KRS 61.810(1)(b) allows Closed Session for "deliberation on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency..."
KRS 61.810(1)(c), the Board will go into Closed Session for "Discussion of proposed or pending litigation..."
That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated
Order #2025-1815 - Motion Passed: That the Board enter into Closed Session as stated passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
XI.
Exit Closed Session
That the board exit closed session
Order #2025-1816 - Motion Passed: That the board exit closed session passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
XII.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be at 11:30am on August 25, 2025 at Westridge Elementary School.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2025-1817 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 7:09PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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