Nicholas County
September 16, 2024 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Open Meeting with Moment of Silence
II. Call to Order and Roll Call
III. Student/Staff Recognition--Kentucky Governor Scholar Jay Hughes; Ross Haney, 2024 KMEA 8th District Teacher of the Year, Retiree Stephanie Smith
IV. Public Comment
V. Approve the Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #9230 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Mattox and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
V.1. Meeting Minutes
V.2. Treasurer's Report and Payment of Bills
V.3. Superintendent's Report of Personnel Actions
VI. Items for Board Action
VI.1. Acknowledge receipt of the following generous donation(s): • Martin Contracting-$750.00 NCHS Football • Regina McCall-$45.00 Supplies • Michelle McDonald-$120.00 Food • Carlisle National Guard-$300.00 School Supplies • Marsha Humphries-$25.00 Donation • Community Action Council-$100.00 School Supplies • Kim Morris-$120.00 Clothes • Katie Trussell-$60.00 Storage Totes • General Assistance: Georgia Gilvin, Lisa Sparks, Jo Thornsberry, Stephanie Smith, Kayleigh-Ann Smith, • Student Haircuts: Theresa Mynier, Kenzie Myers, Renee Mola, Grace Dailey • Jennifer Wagoner – Feminine Product Program • Marsha Humphries – Feminine Product Program • Jenci Caswell – Boots • Alisha Dunn – Boots Amber Guy – Boots • Paige Curtsinger – Boots & Feminine Product Program • Sydney Howard – Boots • Shellie Stone - Boots • Julie Garrett – Feminine Product Program & Boots • Ashley Cox – Boots • Jason Vice – Boots • Mona Vice – Shoes in the Pews • Hunter Kiskaden – Clothing for YSC • Open House: Ginger Anderson, Sterling Healthcare, Upward Bound, CASA • Mulhollem/ Cravens - $5,000.00 • Chris Hollar – New men’s clothing • Hovermale - $500 GA • Amanda Hall – Clothing for Center • God’s Pantry - $778.46 • Kay Bussell – Feminine Products • Julie Wright – Feminine Products, items for Middle/High school center • Melanie Denton – Feminine Products • Humana - $500 for FPP at NCMHS • Chris Hollar-Socks & Pair of Shoes
Actions Taken

Order #9231 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.2. Approve file a BG-4 with Kentucky Department of Education to close out the General Contract for the Nicholas County High School Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract BG #20-264
Actions Taken

Order #9232 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.3. Approve to amend the 2024-2025 Certified & Classified Salary Schedules, as presented
Actions Taken

Order #9233 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.4. Approve the Nicholas Co. Schools Working Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and to approve submittal to Kentucky Department of Education
Actions Taken

Order #9234 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.5. Acknowledge that the Nicholas County Board of Education has reviewed the Annual Public School District Acknowledgement of Best Practices, including the Data Security and Breach Notification Best Practices, and have implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in the district
Actions Taken

Order #9235 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Mattox and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.6. Approve the Facility Use Request by Nicholas Co. Little League Basketball, for use of the Nicholas Co. Elementary & Middle School Gyms for practice & games, October 2024-March 2025
Actions Taken

Order #9236 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.7. Approve a shortened school day for two students, due to a medical necessity, for the remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #9237 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.8. Approve the Facility Use Request by the Carlisle Rotary Club, to use the Nicholas Co. High School Gym & Concession Area for Turkey Bingo, November 23, 2024
Actions Taken

Order #9238 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.9. Approve to hire Emergency Substitute Teachers, on the basis of anticipated shortages of certified teachers and substitute teachers
Actions Taken

Order #9239 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.10. Approve the Travel Request of the Nicholas Co. Migrant Program, to attend the Kentucky Migrant Education Program Professional Development Event in Denver, CO, October 14-16, 2024
Actions Taken

Order #9240 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.11. Approve Facility Use Request by the Nicholas Co. Little Jacket Cheerleading to use the NCES Gym through October 2024
Actions Taken

Order #9241 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.12. Approve the travel request by NCES Bluejacket Singers, to attend & participate in the MKMEA Honor Choir, October 17-20, 2024, Omaha, Nebraska
Actions Taken

Order #9242 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.13. Approve to create two new Elementary School Reading Coach positions, and subsequent job description for this new position
Actions Taken

Order #9243 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Mattox and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.14. Approve to amend the 2024-2025 Extracurricular Activities & Extra Duty Salary Schedule, as presented
Actions Taken

Order #9244 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.15. Approve to request a Class Size Waiver from Kentucky Department of Education for an MSD Classroom at the Nicholas Co. Elementary School
Actions Taken

Order #9245 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VI.16. Approve to adopt & accept the Memorandum of Understanding between New Horizons Academy/KEDC and Nicholas Co. School District, involving Virtual Educational Services, for the 2024-2025 school year
Actions Taken

Order #9246 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes
VII. Superintendent's Report
VIII. Executive Session as Permitted by KRS 61.810
IX. Other Matters that May Legally Come Before the Board
X. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #9247 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.

Member Votes
Mrs. Brenda Mattox Yes
Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings Yes
Mr. Jon Sparks Absent
Mrs. Mona Vice Yes
Mrs. Sharon Wilson Yes