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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.
Recognitions
Champions of the Month
IV.
Tell Me Something Good
Good news reports from schools/district will be shared.
CLE and EMS
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.
FFA Donation-WHHS
Donations valued at $1000 or more require board approval. The KY FFA Foundation would like to donate to the Western Hills High School FFA for the National Convention in the amount $1,367.96.
Approve the donation as presented
Order #2025-1822 - Motion Passed: Approve the donation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VI.B.
August 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The August 19, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for approval. Mr. Chuck Fletcher was absent and will abstain from voting.
Approve the August 19th minutes
Order #2025-1823 - Motion Passed: Approve the August 19th minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VI.C.
Approve the request to reseat the LPC
Approve the request to reseat the Local Planning Committee (LPC) for the purpose of reviewing the District Facilities Plan for either revision or waiver as part of the required 4 year review process.
Approve the request to reseat the LPC
Order #2025-1824 - Motion Passed: Approve the request to reseat the LPC passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VII.
Construction
VII.A.
Approve Change Order #2 for BG24-331, EES Construction
Change Order #2 to Louisville Paving for BG24-331, EES Construction in the amount of $120,461.25, is attached for approval. This change order reflects removal of unsuitable soil in 3 additional locations.
Approve Change Order #2 for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1825 - Motion Passed: Approve Change Order #2 for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VII.B.
Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331, EES Construction
The following pay apps for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval:
Pay app 2 in the amount of $32,837.40 to Dalmation Fire.
Pay app 1 in the amount of $228,043.07 to Green Mechanical.
Pay app 2 in the amount of $14,229 to Excel Services.
Pay app 1 in the amount of $129,552.45 to Rising Sun.
Pay app 3 in the amount of $171,360.31 to Louisville Paving.
Pay app 2 in the amount of $33,480 to Carmicle Masonry.
Pay app 3 in the amount of $48,527.11 to Avenue Fabricating.
Pay app 4 in the amount of $59,401.82 to Wehr Constructors for General Trades.
Pay app 3 in the amount of $6,478.02 to Wehr Constructors for Joint Sealants.
Pay app 2 in the amount of $1,138.50 to Central KY Glass.
Pay app 4 in the amount of $12,285 to Wehr Constructors for Onsite Services.
Pay app 4 in the amount of $25,924.11 to Wehr Constructors for CM Services.
Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1826 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VII.C.
Approve Invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction
Invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval.
Approve the invoices for BG24-331 as presented
Order #2025-1827 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoices for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.D.
Approve Change Order #15 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change Order #15 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $24,581.70, is attached for approval. This change order reflects metal trim and roof drain work.
Approve change order #15 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1828 - Motion Passed: Approve change order #15 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
VII.E.
Approve Change Order #16 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change Order #16 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $25,028.00, is attached for approval. This change order reflects extending gas lines and a hot tap.
Approve Change Order #16 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1829 - Motion Passed: Approve Change Order #16 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
VII.F.
Approve Change Order #17 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change Order #17 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of 37,744.20 is attached for approval. This change order reflects additional ADA and stormwater work at the front entrance of WHHS construction.
Approve Change Order #17 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1830 - Motion Passed: Approve Change Order #17 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.
VII.G.
Approve Change Order #18 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change Order #18 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $18,483.46 is attached for approval. This change order reflects work needed on a damaged water line.
Approve Change Order #18 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1831 - Motion Passed: Approve Change Order #18 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VII.H.
Approve Change Order #19 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Change Order #19 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $15,391.35 is attached for approval. This change order reflects a trench drain and concrete curb installation at the back entrance of the FCHS construction.
Approve Change Order #19 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1832 - Motion Passed: Approve Change Order #19 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
VII.I.
Approve Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms are attached for approval.
Approve the invoices for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1833 - Motion Passed: Approve the invoices for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.
VII.J.
Approve Pay App 16 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms
Approve Pay App 16 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $940,087.58 to Devere Construction.
Approve Pay App 16 for BG23-431 as presented
Order #2025-1834 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay App 16 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.
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.
Attendance Reports
The attendance report for month 1 (8/5-9/1) is presented for your review.
VIII.D.
Instructional Services Update
Assistant Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.
VIII.E.
Update from Student Board Members
Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.
VIII.F.
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 #2025-1835 - Motion Passed: Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.
IX.A.
Payment of Bills
Orders of the Treasurer
Warrant #:090825 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 August 11 and 25, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.
IX.C.
Contracts
IX.C.1.
University of Cincinnati MOA
The partnership agreement with UC to place students for student teaching/observations is attached for approval.
IX.C.2.
Walsworth Yearbook Renewal Contract-FCHS
The renewal contract for yearbooks with Walsworth is attached for approval.
IX.C.3.
Montooth Counseling MOU-ACA
Deaton and Deaton closed their counseling office. Many of the therapists moved to Montooth. For consistency, we are requesting Montooth be approved to provide counseling services for the Academy only. This will replace the MOU with Deaton and Deaton from previous years.
IX.C.4.
Lexington Clinic MOU
The Lexington Clinic agrees to offer supervision to trainers, provides a physician to be present at all home contact sports and gives our student-athletes care priority if injured in Frankfort.
IX.C.5.
Air-Time Inflatables Contract-WRE
The Air-Time Inflatables contract for the WRE student reward event is attached for approval.
IX.C.6.
Cassady Counseling MOU-ACA
The attached MOU with Cassady Counseling to provide DBT counseling once a week at the Academy is attached for approval.
IX.C.7.
KECSAC MOA-ACA
The MOA with KECSAC for funding at The Academy is attached for approval.
IX.C.8.
EOS Contract-ACA
The EOS program is a behavioral monitoring system used to track students daily behavior. The staff use a dashboard they can enter employability scales to aid in the PBIS system.
IX.C.9.
Concord Spring Musical Agreement-FCHS
The contract for the FCHS Spring Musical in March is attached for approval.
IX.C.10.
Ted Wiese Leadership Workshop Contract-GT
The contract renewal for the leadership workshop for middle school GT students is attached for approval.
IX.C.11.
KY Shakespeare Agreements-GT
The GT Drama Workshop with KY Shakespeare for both middle schools is attached for approval.
IX.C.12.
Shelby County Contract for Services
Approval of Contract of Services with Shelby County Schools for providing IEP services that require a teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing.
IX.D.
Human Resources
IX.D.1.
Modify/Create Positions
Modify/Create Position- add to salary schedules
Create Interventionist Teacher: Good Shepherd School; 100 days; funded by Title 1
Create 1.0 Special Education Instructional Aide; funded by IDEA Part B
Approval of Independent Contract of services for HI/VI teachers for 25 days; paid at daily rate; funded by IDEA Part B.
IX.D.2.
Leave Requests
Leave Requests
Employee Number: #8822
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 8/7/2025-11/28/2025
Employee Number: #7467
Type of Leave: MED
Dates of Leave: 08/4/2025-10/28/2025
IX.D.3.
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
Approve Revised Salary Schedule
FY26 School Stipend
IX.D.4.
Request approval of Emergency Certification/Adjunct
Request approval of Emergency Certification:
Timothy O’Doherty .5 Science BMS
Travers Brown: Adjunct Instructor (JAG Instructor) Franklin County High School
IX.E.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
IX.E.1.
State Beta Club Convention-FCHS
FCHS Beta Club requests approval for the overnight state convention in March. Details are listed below.
March 4-6th, 2026 at the Lexington Central Bank Convention Center
The cost for students is approximately $200 which includes registration, hotel accomodations, bus transportation, paying for substitutes for chaperones, props and competition materials, and campaign t-shirt.
Approximately 100 students and 5 chaperones will attend.
IX.E.2.
4th Grade 4H Trip-CLE
The 4H trip request for Collins Lane Elementary 4th graders is attached for approval.
IX.E.3.
Out of State/Overnight National FFA Convention-WHHS
The trip request for the Western Hills High School FFA to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October is attached for approval.
IX.E.4.
Choral Festival Overnight Trip Request-FCHS
The overnight trip request for the FCHS Choral Festival in November is attached for approval.
IX.E.5.
Out of State/Overnight Band Trip-FCHS
The Franklin County Band would like to take an out of state trip from April 1-5, 2026 to Orlando, Florida to perform at Universal Studios.
The trip will be coordinated through Taylor Tours.
The cost of the trip will be $1500 per student.
IX.E.6.
Out of State FFA National Convention-FCHS
FCHS requests approval for an out of state trip to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday, October 29th. This will be a one day trip.
20 students and 3 teachers will attend.
IX.E.7.
Out of State Field Trip-CLE ASP
The trip request for the Collins Lane After School Program to the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati on October 8th is attached for approval.
IX.F.
School-Wide Fundraisers
School-wide fundraisers require board approval.
IX.F.1.
School Wide Fundraiser-EMS
The attached fundraiser request to raise money for the EMS 7th grade trip is attached for approval.
IX.F.2.
HOCO Fundraiser-WHHS
The Homecoming Dance fundraiser is attached for approval.
IX.G.
Shortened School Day Notice
We are recommending a shortened school day for nine students with disabilities. The notice is attached.
X.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am on September 22, 2025 at Elkhorn Middle.
The meeting be adjourned at
Order #2025-1836 - Motion Passed: The meeting be adjourned at 6:58PM passed with a motion by Ms. Natalie Lile and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.
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