Nelson County
June 17, 2014 5:00 PM
Nelson County Regular
I. Call to Order
Board Chair
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Pledge of Allegiance

 

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


                     BOARD MISSION STATEMENT

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

II. Changes to the Agenda
III. Student/Employee Performance
Supt. Orr
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IV. Student/Employee Recognition
Supt. Orr
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Good News
June - 2014

Bloomfield Middle School hosted a Healthy Lifestyles Activity Day on June 4th.  All the students participated in a wide variety of activities ranging from Martial Arts, and Weightlifting to Yoga and Zoomba Dancing.  The Bloomfield Middle School students would like to thank Bourbon City Fitness Health and Fitness professionals, for volunteering their valuable time.

21st Century Camps are active this summer at Boston with a week on the science of aviation and aerodynamics. Students participated in STEM activities and a trip to Samuels Field airport. The following week will highlight digital stories with a historical twist! During the week of the 23rd Camp Invention will kick off under the direction of Martina Amshoff. This will be an exciting week of STEM based activities that nurture creativity and problem-solving skills in all students. They will problem solve in teams to build a working "pinbug" machine, build a motorized vehicle, rise to a daily challenge, along with many other engaging activities

Students at OKHM, Maddie Gilpin and Anya Turner, qualified to compete in the state track meet earlier this month.

8th grade students at Old Kentucky Middle documented completing more than 470 hours of community service in Bardstown, Louisville, and mission trips around KY and other states.

Attachments
V. Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

V.A. Information: Personnel Actions
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Employment:              Charlie Adams              Asst CC Coach                        TNHS

                                    Kimberly Brown           Instructional Coach                 District

                                    Matthew Bulka             Teacher                                 TNHS

                                    Josh Conder                 Head Wrestling Coach            TNHS

                                    Brian Crawford             Teacher                                 NCHS

                                    Michael Crowder         Teacher                                   NCHS

                                    Kayla Cunningham        Teacher                                 BMS

                                    Amber Ervin                 Teacher                                 OKHM

                                    J. Randy Johnson          Asst FB Coach                        OKHM

                                    Jessica Leake               Occupational Therapist            District

                                    Nicholas Lemon           Teacher                                  TNHS

                                    Charlotte Lewis            Substitute                              District

                                    Curt Merrifield              Teacher                                 TNHS

                                    Karie Peake                 Teacher                                 New Haven

                                    Melissa Routh               School Psych                         District

                                    Amy Rucci                   Teacher                                 TNHS

                                    Renee Shannon             Secretary                             ELC

                                    Amanda Wright            Cook/Baker                           BMS

                                                                       

Transfers:                   Denice Boblitt from Acct Clerk II to Acct Clerk III

                                    Jessica Sparrow from Inst Coach to Teacher NCHS

 

Reinstatements:         Paige Walker                Teacher                                    BES

 

Classified Subs:                                 None

Certified Substitute Teachers:          None

 

Student Workers:      Austin Hardin, Clay Druin, Hoover Hockensmith, Stephen Barron, and Austin Hardin

 

Non-Renewals:          Blas Rios                      Asst FB Coach               OKHM

                                  Miranda Yahle               Teacher                        NCHS

                                               

 

Resignations:             Valerie Atcher              Teacher                          Foster Heights 

                                    Stephanie Dietrich       Dir Sec Schools               District

                                    Crystal Hillard             Bowling Coach                 TNHS

                                    Geraldine Rodgers       Teacher                          TNHS

                                    Bobby Thompson         Teacher                          NCHS

                                    Alfred Wimsett             Asst Girls BB Coach         New Haven

 

Retirements:              Stephanie Clayton         Teacher                        Cox’s Creek

                                    Tamara Downs             Teacher                        Foster Heights

                                    Vicki Filiatreau             Acct Clerk                     OKHM

                                    Philip Harlow               Bus Driver                    District

                                    Jean Lewis                  Cook/Baker                  OKHM

                                    H. Edwin Pulliam          Bus Driver                   District

                       

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:      Michael Johnson

 

RECOMMENDATION:                     Approval of the above listed personnel hires.

 

RECOMMENDED MOTION:           I move that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the listed personnel changes.

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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Bills and Claims
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V.D. MUNIS Report
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V.E. Leaves of Absence
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V.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting
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May Board Meeting - 5/20/14
June Work Session - 6/5/14

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V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
VI. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A. Facilities Update
VI.A.1. Change Order #1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract
Todd Sanders
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The total amount of the contract will be reduced in the amount of $500,469.97. The reduction of the contract is due to the district purchasing equipment directly from vendors in order to avoid sales tax.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #1 for Nelson County Schools Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

VI.B. Salary Schedules and Information
Tim Hockensmith
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District salary schedules for fiscal 2014-2015.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the attached salary schedules and information as proposed for fiscal 2014-2015. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.C. Workers Comp Insurance Selection
Tim Hockensmith
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Choice of workers compensation insurance carrier and agent for fiscal 2014-2015 with the option to renew for an additional year.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve USI as the agent for KEMI for workers compensation coverage for fiscal 2014-2015. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.D. Property Liability Insurance Selection
Tim Hockensmith
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Choice of property, liability and vehicle insurance carrier and agent for fiscal 2014-2015 with the option to renew for an additional year. 

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve Eugene Wilson & Co. as the agent for Liberty Mutual/Ohio Casualty Insurance for property, liability and vehicle coverage for fiscal 2014-2015. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.E. Student Accident Insurance Selection
Tim Hockensmith
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Choice of student accident insurance carrier and agent for fiscal 2014-2015 with the option to renew for an additional year.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve Bob Roberts Insurance as the agent for K&K Insurance for student accident coverage for fiscal 2014-2015 and insure all students under plan 3. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

VI.F. 2014-2015 CKEC/KEDC Membership
Tim Hockensmith
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Attached you will find an invoice for the costs associated with membership in CKEC and KEDC.  Membership in CKEC and KEDC provides us with opportunities through group purchasing, professional development and special education etc.  That would otherwise not be available.              

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve membership in CKEC and KEDC for 2014-2015. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.G. 2013-2014 SFCC Technology Offers of Assistance
Tim Hockensmith
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Each year the School Facilities Construction Commission issues offers of assistance to school districts in the area of technology.  We are required to match this on a dollar for dollar basis.  The current offers total $67,224.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education accept these offers of assistance. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.H. Communicare Contract
Cheryl Pile
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This agreement is entered into between the Nelson County Board of Education and Communicare, INC for the 2014-2015 school year relating to professional mental health services provided by Communicare.  These services will be provided for students within the Nelson County School District in conjunction with the respective Family Resource Center.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve the Communicare Contract for 2014-2015. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.I. FRYSC Budget
Sara Wilson
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FRYSC (Family Resource and Youth Services Center) Funding Contract for FY15.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of FRYSC funding contract for FY15. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.J. Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline, 2014-2015
Sara Wilson
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The attached Nelson County Schools Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline has been revised to reflect updates.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached Nelson County Schools Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline for the 2014-2015 year. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.K. Policy and Procedures Update
Sara Wilson
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1st Reading - Policies

 
01.0 Definitions

01.42 Regular Meetings

01.53 Code of Ethics

01.61 Records Management

01.83 In-Service Training

03.19 Professional Development

04.32 Bidding

04.91 Financial Statements

05.1 Construction

07.11 Meal Pricing

07.111 Competitive Foods

07.12 Vending Machines

08.113 Graduation Requirements

08.133 ESS

08.3 School Calendar

08.4 Adult/Community Education

09.11 School Attendance Areas

09.12 Admissions and Attendance

09.121 Entrance Age

09.1223 Persons Over Compulsory Attendance Age

09.14 Student Records

09.15 Student Fees

09.224 Emergency Medical Treatment

09.2241 Student Medication

09.31 Athletics and Sport Activities

09.4232 Tobacco

09.43 Student Disciplinary Processes

09.438 Student Discipline Code

03.124 Insurance
03.224

03.4 Substitute Teachers

07.1 Food/School Nutrition Services

 

 

Procedures are:  

01.61 AP.11 Notice of Security Breach

03.19 AP.1 Professional Development

07.1 AP.1 School and Community Nutrition Program

07.11 AP.1 Free and Reduced-Price Meals

07.111 AP.1 Competitive Foods

08.133 AP.1 Extended School/Supplemental Education Services

09.11 AP.23 NCLB Transfer Notification Options

09.14 AP.11 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

09.14 AP.111 Notification of FERPA Rights

09.14 AP.2 Juvenile Justice Agency Certification Form

09.15 AP.1 Students Fees

09.224 AP.1 Emergency Medical Care Procedures

09.2241 AP.1 Students Medication Guidelines

09.4281 AP.1 Grievance Procedures

AA07.1 AP.21 Meal Charges

03.11 AP.26 Employment Intention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. Certified Evaluation Plan
Supt. Orr
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Nelson County School District Certified Evaluation Plan

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve the Certified Evaluation Plan as required by KRS 156.101 which requires the establishment of a program for evaluation of certified personnel. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VII.B. Instructional Fees
Supt. Orr
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Preschool Program Approval

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2014-2015 Preschool Program Approval form. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VII.C. Preschool Program Approval
Cheryl Pile
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Preschool Program Approval 2014-2015

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is recommended the Nelson County Board of Education approve the 2014-2015 Preschool Program Approval Form. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

VIII. Guest Comments
Board Chair
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Guest Comment Policy
Any person wishing to address the Board may do so by following these rules:
Individuals representing themselves are limited to 3 minutes.
Individuals representing a group are limited to 5 minutes.
Please step up to the microphone, state your name and address, and, if you represent a group, state the name of the group you are representing.

IX. Adjourn Regular Session
Board Chair
Actions Taken

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. Larry Pate.

X. Convene Executive Session KRS 61.810(1)(f) & KRS 156.557(4)(d) for Formative Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an Executive Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) & KRS 156.557(4)(d) of the Nelson County Board of Education for Formative Superintendent Evaluation. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

XI. Adjourn Executive Session
XII. Reconvene Regular Session
XIII. Adjourn Regular Session