Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
Superintendent and operations staff said there is '0 chance' of in-person school tomorrow and designated it NTI day number 6; maintenance crews prioritized clearing elementary lots to support ASP programs while sidewalks remain difficult to clear because of refreeze and low temperatures.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
Treasurer presented November and December figures showing an ending balance rise to $66.7 million after December tax collections; the board reviewed fund breakdowns and bank reconciliations and noted early taxpayer payments but could not provide exact year‑over‑year percentages.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
Board approved a teacher apprenticeship application that would have Franklin County Schools host a K–8 apprenticeship pathway, partnering with BCTC and EKU; juniors and seniors could be hired as paraeducators and earn up to 12 college credits, with potential funding support referenced from Senate Bill 22.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
The board created one extra‑duty weight room coordinator position per high school, funded from the general fund with a $2,500 annual stipend to be added to the coaches' stipend calendar; the motion passed by voice vote during the special‑call meeting.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
District leader summarized multiple bills under consideration in the legislature—Senate Bill 1 on superintendent/board governance affecting Jefferson and Fayette counties, Senate Bill 3 on financial disclosure, a recess bill, and House Bill 17 proposing one‑time stipends—while noting potential funding shortfalls and limited direct local impact.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
The board approved donations totaling $3,500, multiple construction pay applications including BG24331 and BG23431, and the purchase of two diesel Bluebird buses for $433,690; a state technology offer of $64,918 was also accepted.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
Director of special education Jamie Miller told the board the district’s special education enrollment rose by roughly 46 students this year and outlined services and staffing gaps; the superintendent noted the state legislative session and that the district has seven NTI days left before make-up dates may be needed.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
At its January meeting the Franklin County School Board elected Natalie Lyle as chair, Chuck Fletcher as vice chair, Rebecca Roberts as secretary and Theresa Osborne as treasurer in voice votes after nominations and brief motions.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
The Franklin County board approved multiple construction payouts and change orders Nov. 10, including auxiliary-gym payout No. 18 for $393,470.23 and an invoice for Western Hills tennis courts.
Kentucky / School Boards / Franklin County
District staff presented an Advanced Coursework Accelerated Learning Plan developed in accordance with CARES 158 that consolidates options for advanced placement and accelerated learning in language arts, math, social studies and science for grades 4–12.