Pledge of Allegiance

The NELSON COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION, representatives of our citizens
 and entrusted with their children,
 pledges to support the mission of the NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 by setting visionary direction through effective policy, oversight
 and efficient resource management.

VISION STATEMENT

QUALITY EDUCATION NOW-LEARNING FOR LIFE

Good News – March 2014

 Rachel Tichenor, 8^th grader at Bloomfield Middle School, will now be representing us as the Kentucky Junior Beta Secretary! Their skit placed 1^st at State and they will compete at Nationals in June. 

 Three 5th grade students at Boston who competed in the district Governor's Cup on Saturday, March 1st will advance to regional competition: Stone Boone, Lindsey Maulden, and Alex Riggs.

 CCES took second place in the district academic team competition on February 22. Going on to regional competition on March 22 in Marion County will be Alex Fell, Tori Davis, Parker Hall, Carson Mouser, Holden Underwood, Brooke Stumph and Emily Knapp.

Future Problem Solving - Carson Mouser, Jenna Minter, Adam Thomas, and Tori Davis.

In addition, the Hume Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Cox's Creek Elementary

Michael Hawkins, a junior that is shared between Horizons and Thomas Nelson, won the regional VICA contest in the field of auto mechanics. He will advance to the state competition in April.

NCHS congratulates Jake Price on receiving a Silver Key award in the National Scholastic Art competition.

NCHS Lady Cards won the 19^th District Championship.

NCHS Senior, Zack Lawson won the region title in the heavyweight wrestling competition.

The following NCHS students attained awards in the Regional Skills Competition for the Area Tech Center:
Alex Cox - 1st Internet working
Julie Grady - 1st Pin Design
Jourdain Shepherd - 1st Computer maintenance
Taylor White/Caleb White - 1st Web Design Team 1&2

New Haven 6^th grade Boys Recreation Basketball Team won the Championship!

OKHMS boys were 6A Basketball Champions!

Mrs. Palumbo has been selected as the My Favorite Teacher Contest winner for the Elizabethtown Barnes & Noble Booksellers.  The winning essay was written by Kaylee Edelen in the sixth grade.  The entry will be sent to the district and regional competitions. 

The following TNHS students attained awards in the Regional Skills Competition for the Area Tech Center last Friday:

Ricky Cecil in Technical Drawing - 1st place

Michael Hawkins in Auto Service Technician - 1st place

Nathan Zabrecky for Job Interview - 1st place

Kevn Ndahiro received his frist Division 1 College Basketball Scholarship offer to Stetson University.

AJ Youngman has now received 5 Division 1 College Basketball Scholarship offers: Boston College, West Virginia University, U of Portland, Northern Kentucky University, and U of Texas-Arlington.

• Good News - March 2014

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

Employment :             Julie Carter                   Speech Pathologist       Cox’s Creek

                                   Michael Hines               STC/STLP                     New Haven

                                    Amy Mattingly            Volleyball Coach            New Haven

                                    Mona Miller                 Custodian                     Cox’s Creek

                                    Chris Taylor                 Teacher                        OKHM

Transfers:                   Wanda Parker from Payroll Officer to Finance Officer                          

Reinstatements:         None

Classified Subs:         Vicky Brothers, Lilly Quire

Certified Substitute Teachers:  Jennifer Brown

Student Workers:      Grace Parrish and Brianna Pursley

Non-Renewals:          None

Emergency Certification:      None

Resignations:             Mike Todd Cecil                      Baseball Coach            OKHM

                                    Jill Combs                                Teacher                        OKHM

                                    Margaret Hockensmith FRYSC Coord                        NCHS/TNHS

                                    Amanda Nord                          Teacher                        New Haven

Retirements: None                                                                

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:     Kelly Cothern

• Personnel Actions

• Treasurer's Report

• Warrant Report

• Munis Report

The following is a list of personnel that are presently taking leaves of absence with board approval:

Medical Leave

Classified Employee:     Bus Driver (2)              District

                                    Cook                           OKHMS

                                    Cook                           TNHS

Certified Employee:      Teacher                        Foster Heights

                                    Teacher                        New Haven

                                    Teacher                        District

                                    Technology                   District

Maternity/Paternity Leave                          

Classified Employee:    Instructional Asst           NCELC

Certified Employee:     Teacher             Boston

                                 Teacher              NCHS

• Leaves of Absence

February Board Meeting - 2/18/14
March Work Session - 3/6/14

• February Board Meeting
• March Work Session

TNHS FFA                      Lexington Convention Center                    June 9-12
OKH Girls Basketball     Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia KY         July 21, 22 & 23

• CCES Fund Raiser Request

BG-1 NCELC playground relocation. 

Motion Passed:  To approve the attached BG-1 for the relocation of the playground at NCELC. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

BG-1 TNHS storage building. 

Motion Passed:  To approve the attached BG-1 for the construction of two storage buildings under the football bleachers at TNHS in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

BG-2-3 and unexecuted contract for Performance Contract  

Motion Passed:  To approve the attached BG-2 and 3 and the unexecuted contract for the renovation work related to the district's performance contract in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

The recommendation is as follows for make-up days missed due to snow: (Make-up for absences in red have not been approved.):

Date Missed                Make-Up Day
1. December 6, 2013     February 14, 2014
2. January 6, 2014        February 17, 2014
3. January 7, 2014        March 14, 2014
4. January 17, 2014      May 23, 2014
5. January 21, 2014      May 27, 2014
6. January 22               May 28, 2014
7. January 23               May 29
8. February 3               May 30
9. February 4               June 2
10. February 5             June 3
11. February 6             June 4
12. February 10           June 5
13. February 26           June 6
14. March 3                 May 2
15. March 4                
16. March 5
17. March 17

Motion Passed:  To approve using three (3) days of banked hours to make up the 3 remaining days for March 4, 5 and 17, 2014 for students. All staff will work 3 make up days to fulfill contracts. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Approval of the attached job description for Student Needs Coordinator.

Motion Passed:  To approve the attached job description of Student Needs Coordinator. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Approval of FRYSC School District Assurance Certification for FYs 15-16, which shows that we are in compliance with the grant.

• DP FRYSC Assurance
• FRYSC Assurance

Motion Passed:  To approve the FRYSC School District Assurance Certification for FYs 15-16. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

• EXPLORE-PLAN-ACT

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Individuals representing themselves are limited to 3 minutes.
Individuals representing a group are limited to 5 minutes.
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Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an Executive Session per KRS 61.810() of the Nelson County Board of Education for the purpose of ... passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.