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

Nelson County Schools

“Good News”

July - 2014

Congratulations to Rachel Tichenor our newly elected National Junior Beta Secretary!! This is the first time a Nelson County student has been tagged to a national post in the Junior Beta Organization. 

Congratulations to the entire Bloomfield Middle BETA Club for earning a nationally ranked - 5th place for the campaign skit that got Rachel elected to office.  The national competition was held in Richmond, VA.

Blazer Learning Center hosted a 6^th grade Boot Camp for all Bloomfield Middle School incoming sixth graders on June 30th.  Activities included locker practice, a scavenger hunt of the school, internet safety, slide show, binder organization and other activities.  The event ended with a social including free time in the gym, popcorn, games, etc.  Students were fed breakfast and lunch through the Nelson County Schools summer feeding program at BES. 

Boston School held 3 camps this summer. The 21st Century program provided an Aviation camp and students learned the science behind flight. They were able to visit Samuels Airport and build their own model planes. The second week was an Exploring Kentucky with digital storytelling. Students toured the Civil War Museum, created a digital story using Chromebooks, and made a quilt containing highlights of their artwork from the experiences of the week. Camp Invention was their 3rd camp. Led by teacher, Martina Amshoff, it was a week of critical thinking and problem solving where students worked together to come up with novel solutions to real problems. They created an invention, made blueprints, and built a working pinball (Pinbug) machine based on a study of the anatomy of insects. The camps were focused on STEM content, and all three were very successful.  

Christy Vandeventer-FRYSC coordinator and incoming 8^th grader at New Haven School, Jennifer Dones, attended the Youth Leadership Symposium which was focused on Leadership and Anti-substance use, in Carrollton KY.  She participated in multiple workshops about leadership, teamwork and substance free lifestyles. Day two was a team building day. The children were placed into groups to complete survivor challenges. Jennifer led her team to victory in the shelter challenge. This was a great experience for Jennifer.

• Good News - July

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

Employment:               Jacinta Boswell           Inst Coach                   District

                                    Michael Butler             Asst Base Coach          TNHS

                                    Sarah Farr                  Teacher                      New Haven

                                    R. Tyler Hobbs            Teacher                      BMS

                                    Morgan Roby              Volleyball Coach          TNHS

                                    Jamie Russell             Teacher                      Foster Heights

                                    Jesse Simpson            Principal                     OKHM

                                    Rebecca Simpson        Teacher                     Boston

                                    Donna Zurkuhlen        Teacher                     Cox’s Creek

Transfers:      Craig Newton from Maint Tech I to Maint Tech II  

                        Julie Janes from Acct Clerk I to Acct Clerk II

Reinstatements:           Bill Broaddus, Bruce England, John Ball

Classified Subs:            Kathy Eastwood

Certified Substitute Teachers:         None

Emergency Certified Teacher:        Barbara Bliss

Student Workers:      Rodolfo Godenzi,

Non-Renewals:          Kathryn Britton          Inst Asst                      NCHS

Resignations:             Brittany Alvey              Teacher                      New Haven

                                   Irene Brey                   Bus Monitor                District

                                   Theresa Foutch            Teacher                      OKHM

                                   Lacy Hatfield               Teacher                      Foster Heights

                                   Danielle Marks             Teacher                      New Haven

                                   Jennifer Miller              Principal                     OKHM

                                    Marc Monroe              Teacher                        NCHS

                                    Randy Pinkston          Teacher                        NCHS

                                    Linda Weddle             Substitute                    District

Retirements: None  

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:     None

• Personnel Actions

• Treasurer's Report

• Warrant Report

• Munis Report

• Leaves of Absence

June Board Meeting - June 17, 2014
July Work Session - July 10, 2014

• July Work Session
• June Board Meeting

• BES
• BES
• CCES

2^nd  Reading - Policies

• DP Policies and Procedures
• Policies 14-15
• Policy & Procedure Chart
• Procedures 14-15

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and have applied for final payment.  All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

EH Construction     $8,207.65

• DP Final Pay TNHS Baseball/Softball Fieldhouse
• Final Pay TNHS Baseball/Softball Fieldhouse

Motion Passed:  Approval of final payment for vendor listed. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

ISSUE:    The information details the districts certified and classified employee use of the sick leave bank.

Classified Sick Leave Bank

Balance as of June 30, 2014

Beginning Balance as of July 1, 2013                                     71.5

New Members for 2013-2014                                                 16

Days Returned for 2012-2013                                                 0

Days Returned for 2013-2014 (non-usage)                              0

Days Granted for 2013-2014                                                 -29.5

Ending Balance on June 30, 2014                                         58

Certified Sick Leave Bank

Balance as of June 30, 2014

Beginning Balance as of July 1, 2013                                     100

New Members for 2013-2014                                                 29

Days Returned for 2012-2013                                                 1

Days Returned for 2013-2014 (non-usage)                              0

Days Granted for 2013-2014                                                  -32

Ending Balance on June 30, 2014                                        98

Laci Scarpa returned a day for 2012-2013.

• Information Paper - Sick Bank Summary

School Schedules 2014-2015    

• DP School Schedules
• NC Schools Master Schedules

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the school schedules for all Nelson County Schools. All schedules meet or exceed state guidelines for minimum required instructional time. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

2014-2015 Approved Chairpersons as the Nelson County School Representatives/Designee for 504 and Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) Meetings.

• ARC-504 Chair
• DP 504-ARC

Motion Passed:  To approve the list of District Representatives/Designees. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

District Assurances

• DP District Assurances
• Federal Cash Request Assurance
• KDE District Funding Assurance 14-15

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the district assurances that detail compliance of all KDE regulations as they apply to local districts and schools regarding use of state and federal monies. Completed assurances will be uploaded into ASSIST. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

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.

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.