Jennifer Kantner, Chairperson

Natalie Lile, Vice Chair

Chuck Fletcher, Board Member

Larry Perkins, Board Member

Justin Watterson, Board Member

Mark Kopp, Superintendent

Champions of the Month

Good news reports from schools/district will be shared.

Hearn Elementary

Peaks Mill Elementary

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.

Senator WIlliams would like to speak with the Board about education and the upcoming session.

The following donations over $1000 are listed below for approval:

Bridgeport Elementary/District Backpack Snacks

Bridgeport's FRC received donations from C. Michael Davenport Chapel Charities Foundation ($1000) and First Christian Church ($1200) for the Backpack Snacks Program.

District

Chick-Fil-A ($15,000) and White Greer and Maggard ($10,000) would like to donate to the District Athletic Fund. Funds will be used for athletic equipment, software (Final Forms, Arbiter, etc), and apparel.

FCHS

FC Conservation would like to donate $3000 to the Ag Department

Approve the donations as presented

Order #2025-1856 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donations as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The October 27, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for approval. Mr. Justin Watterson was absent and will abstain from voting.

Approve the meeting minutes as presented

Order #2025-1857 - Motion Passed:  Approve the meeting minutes as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The following pay apps for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval:

Pay app #1 in the amount of $102,150 to HD Construction for drywall. 

Pay app #1 in the amount of $44,401.18 to Durbin Enterprises for geothermal. 

Pay app #2 in the amount of $64,573.51 to Durbin Enterprises for geothermal. 

Pay app #3 in the amount of $261,976.59 to Green Mechanical for mechanical services.

Pay app #3 in the amount of $334,330.06 to Rising Sun for concrete services. 

Pay app #3 in the amount of $2659.50 to Central KY Glass for glass glazing. 

Pay app #4 in the amount of $11,038.50 to Excel Services for electrical services. 

Pay app #4 in the amount of $502,200 to Carmicle Masonry for masonry services. 

Pay app#4 in the amount of $171,750.60 to Dalmation Fire for fire suppression. 

Pay app #5 in the amount of $112,149.72 to Wehr Constructors for joint sealants. 

Pay app #5 in the amount of $235,164.70 to Avenue Fabricating for structural steel.

Pay app #5 in the amount of $112,840.65 to Louisville Paving for site work. 

Pay app #6 in the amount of $12,285 to Wehr Constructors for onsite services.

Pay app #6 in the amount of $25,924.10 to Wehr Constructors for CM services. 

Pay app #6 in the amount of $127,654.04 to Wehr Constructors for general trades. 

Approve Pay Apps for BG24-331 as presented

Order #2025-1858 - 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.

- Change order #2 in the amount of $14,065.15 to Rising Sun for unsuitable soils work at the footer. 

- Change order #1 in the amount of $2,540 to Carmicle Masonry for window head detail revision. 

- Change order #1 in the amount of $16,160 to CKY Glass for changes to storefront curtain wall. 

- Change order #1 in the amount of $5,646 to Burnett Roofing for roof detail revision. 

- Change order #1 in the amount of $30,017 to HD Construction for changes to the plywood sheathing behind the exterior vertical metal wall panels. 

-Change order #1 in the amount of $5,181.80 to Excel for changes to receptacles in the media center and revisions to the electrical equipment at the LED sign. 

Approve the change orders for EES construction as presented

Order #2025-1859 - Motion Passed:  Approve the change orders for EES construction as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The invoices for BG24-331, EES Construction are attached for approval.

Approve the invoices for BG24-331 as presented

Order #2025-1860 - Motion Passed:  Approve the invoices for BG24-331 as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Kantner and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

Approve the following change orders for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms:

- Change order #20 in the amount of $10,375.31 to Devere Construction for additional painting to gymnasium equipment at FCHS. 

- Change order #21 in the amount of $58,143.15 to Devere Construction for changing the existing exterior gym doors to interior wooden doors leading to the new vestibule. 

Approve the change orders for BG23-431 for the Auxiliary Gyms as presented

Order #2025-1861 - Motion Passed:  Approve the change orders for BG23-431 for the Auxiliary Gyms as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Watterson and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.

The invoices for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms are attached for approval.

Approve the invoices for BG23-431 as presented

Order #2025-1862 - Motion Passed:  Approve the invoices for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

The pay app #18 for BG23-431, Auxiliary Gyms in the amount of $$393,470.23 to Devere Construction is attached for approval.

Approve pay app #18 for BG23-431 as presented

Order #2025-1863 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay app #18 for BG23-431 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

The invoice for BG25-083, WHHS Tennis Courts to Musco in the amount of $24,289.40 is attached for approval.

Approve the invoice for BG25-083 to Musco as presented

Order #2025-1864 - Motion Passed:  Approve the invoice for BG25-083 to Musco as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Justin Watterson.

Approve the following BG5's:

1)  BG12-089 CTC

2)  BG14-10 Hollow Metal Frames

3)  BG23-029 652 Chamberlin purchase

Approve BG5's as presented

Order #2025-1865 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG5's as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Ms. Jennifer Kantner.

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 3 (9/30/25- 11/3/25) is presented for your review. 

Assistant Superintendent, Tammy McDonald, will update the board on instructional services in the district.

Student Board Members will give updates from both high schools.

Superintendent will share information on district events.

The Consent Agenda is presented for your approval.

Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented

Order #2025-1866 - Motion Passed:  Approve of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Fletcher and a second by Mr. Larry Perkins.

The October 13, 2025 meeting minutes are attached for your review and approval.

The FCS Advanced Coursework and Accelerated Learning Plan is attached for approval.

Every 3 years we must complete a FRYSC Continuing Program Plan that requires board approval of assurances for the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers Grant funding.

The quote/contract with Curriculum Associates with ELV for the Teacher Toolbox is attached for approval.

The quote/contract with Bryant's Rent-All for the FCHS Senior Prom is attached for approval.

The Arbiter contract for software will allow for school athletic directors and others to schedule facility space and is funded by donations.

Attached is a contract with the Transportation Cabinet for reimbursement in the amount of $122,286.70 for the school entrance at the new Elkhorn Elementary.

The Great Wolf Lodge contract for Collins Lane for the trip that was approved at previous board meeting. 

The ERS agreement for the bus garage is attached for approval.

The agreement with BGCA for sharing interagency information with our FRYSC and school counselors for families who have reached out for assistance, is attached for approval.

The Read to Achieve application is attached for approval.

Approve RTA Grant to be submitted to KDE.

The application for Collins Lane is attached for approval.

Application attached.

Application Attached.

Approved revised FY26SchoolStipendSchedule

Create Media Arts/Video Production Pathway (190 days); funding general fund


Create Instructional Aide 1.0 BPE; funding source Special Education General Fund


Create 2.0 Dwide Custodian positions (due to increase square footage of Auxiliary Gyms); funded by general fund

The proposed Peru trip would take place in the summer of 2027.  A specific date has not been set yet as the company will set a date when they have a couple of groups sign up.  June is the ideal time, but it may be in July.  It will be after school lets out and before classes resume in August. 

The company is Explorica, the student side of WorldStrides (explorica.com). This is the same company used this past summer for the Spain trip.

The  current cost as of now is $4265, though we sometimes get a discount as an incentive for students to sign up early.  This cost covers all travel, lodging, 2 meals a day for a 10 day trip, and entry to museums and historical sites.  The company carries their own liability coverage and has forms for parents to sign concerning emergency medical situations, food allergies, daily medicines, etc.  

This trip would afford students the opportunity to see the ancient Incan city Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca (the highest lake in the world) and visit with the people who live on the "floating islands" of Titicaca, while sampling traditional foods, market places and historical buildings.

The WHHS Girls Basketball team requests approval for an out of state and overnight trip to Indiana for a game in February.

The FCHS Boys Basketball out of state trip request is attached for approval.

The out of state trip request and proposal for Elkhorn Middle School 8th graders in April 2026 is attached for approval.

Four fundraiser requests are attached for approval. One is a new one from the PTO and the others were previously approved and attached with additional details.

The 4th grade team would like to sell Gratitude Grams for a grade level fundraiser. Money raised will got towards the purchase of items for holiday parties and end of the year events. 

The school-wide fundraiser to benefit the EMS Youth Service Center is attached for approval.

Please find the updated ARC Designee list attached.

The updated shortened school day request is attached fro approval.

The next meeting of the Franklin County Board of Education will be 11:30am at Bridgeport Elementary on November 17, 2025.

The meeting be adjourned at

Order #2025-1867 - Motion Passed:  The meeting be adjourned at7:05PM passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Perkins and a second by Mr. Chuck Fletcher.