Franklin County
September 22, 2025 11:45 AM
Special-Called Meeting
1. Call to Order
Rationale

Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson

Natalie Lile, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

 

2. Approval of Emergency Certification
Rationale

Meg Stewart 1.0 Library Media Specialist; Franklin County High School

Samuel Smith 1.0 Technology Teacher; Bondurant Middle School

Recommended Motion

Approve requests for Emergency Certification

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1838 - Motion Passed:  Approve requests for Emergency Certification passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

3. Contract for Services
Rationale

The Contract for Services with Scott County Schools for a Hearing Impaired Interpreter is attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the contract

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1839 - Motion Passed:  Approve the contract passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

4. iReady Renewal Contract-BMS
Rationale

The teacher toolkit renewal contract is attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve the I-Ready Contract

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1840 - Motion Passed:  Approve the I-Ready Contract passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

5. Approve Booster Club
Rationale

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 Westside Academic Competition Booster Club requests approval to establish as a booster club to support academic teams at all westside schools (CLE, BPE, WRE, BMS and WHHS). Western Hills High School will house the required information, including the club officers, tax ID, insurance, and a copy of the annual budget.

Recommended Motion

Approve the request to establish a booster club as presented

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1841 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request to establish a booster club as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

6. BG1 for BG26-083 and BG23-029
Rationale

The BG1 for BG26-083 , Chamberlin Ave Extension Property Acquisition, is attached for approval. The BG1 for 652 Chamberlin Ave is also attached for approval.

Recommended Motion

Approve BG1 for BG26-83 and BG23-029

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1842 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG1 for BG26-83 and BG23-029 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

7. FY26 Working Budget
Rationale

KRS 160.470 states districts must submit a Working Budget to KDE by September 30th. The FY26 Working Budget is attached for your review and approval.

 

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the FY26 Working Budget

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1843 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY26 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.

8. Adjournment
Rationale

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 6:00pm on October 13, 2025 at Central Office.

Recommended Motion

That the meeting be adjourned at

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1844 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned at 1:00PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Natalie Lile.