Nelson County
December 16, 2014 5:00 PM
Nelson County Regular
I. Call to Order
Board Chair
Rationale

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
IV. Student/Employee Recognition
Supt. Orr
Rationale

Boston’s first ever Astronomy Night was held last month for students and families. The Louisville Astronomy Club set up an indoor program and we had the mobile star lab for 3 different programs during school, in the 21st Century after-school program and the family event.

KUDOS to the Cox’s Creek Elementary first grade team! They have embraced and implemented Lexia with fidelity. Their current results are:

83% of their students are meeting their usage target but the really amazing news is that they’re on target to meet benchmark percentage has INCREASED from 11% in October to 29% as of December 1
AND the percentage of high risk students DECREASED from 45% in October to 25% as of December 1.

Congratulations to the Nelson County High FFA Agricultural Sales Team for winning the Lincoln Trail Region Ag Sales Career Development Event. The team won their regional competition and placed 3rd overall out of 15 teams! Team members were Kristin Ballard, Drew Dadisman, Megan Morris, and Rachel Young. They will go on to compete at the State FFA Convention in June. Wish them good luck!!

The following NCHS students placed in the Heartland Academic League individual competition which included 10 area schools and over 200 student competitors.

Varsity
Julia Taylor 1st in Composition and 4th in Language Arts
Dane Pike 10th in Composition

Jr Varsity
Nathan Fell 3rd in Science

A Rock Star KPREP celebration was held at the New Haven School on November 24th where the students were able to celebrate our increase in KPREP scores this year. Our 9th graders from Thomas Nelson were able to join us and the 4-9th grade Students were welcomed with a red carpet march surrounded by our K-3 students, PTO provided all students with t-shirts, star sunglasses and treats for classroom goal setting parties. Students received certificates for distinguished and proficient scores on KPREP and they were able to leave a handprint on the wall in the cafeteria showcasing the STARS of New Haven.

Students have been excited to have the opportunity to shop for their family members at the Christmas Shoppe being organized by the Family Resource Department. They have been practicing some of their addition and subtraction skills as they check out!

Thomas Nelson High School collected 2875 water flavor packets to send to a local soldier's deployed unit for Christmas!!

The Thomas Nelson High School General Dramatics attended the Kentucky Theater Association Performance Assessment for the first time during the second quarter. The group performed exceptionally well, scoring high in Theater Technique and Professional etiquette. Shyla Stump and Felicia Castillo both received outstanding ratings and individual awards.

Attachments
V. Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Actions Taken

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

V.A. Information: Personnel Actions
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Employment:              Martina Amshoff          STLP Coach                            Boston

                                    Vicky Brothers            Bus Monitor                            District

                                    Lindsey Call                Teacher                                 OKHM

                                    Geoff Fritz                  Girls Basketball Coach             TNHS

                                    Lorraine Harris           Instructional Asst                     Foster Heights

                                    Ryan Knight               Asst Softball Coach                  TNHS

                                    Jan Smith                  FS – Cook/baker                      Foster Heights

                                    Angie White               Asst VB Coach                         OKHM

                                    Tess Wilson               Head VB Coach                         OKHM

                                                                                                                                               

Transfers:       Vicky Brothers from Foster Heights to TNHS as FS-cook/baker

Nicole Harlow from .5 position to full time teacher @ Boston

                                                                                                                       
Reinstatements:                                 None

Classified Subs:         Kayla Clark

Certified Substitute Teachers:      James Buckman, Amber Crowe and Rhonda Hagan

Emergency Certified Teacher:          None

Student Workers:                              Olivia Ulrich and Desiree VanHook

Non-Renewals:                                  None

Resignations:             Lisanna Byrd                Teacher                        TNHS

                                   Judy Crume                  Instructional Asst          BES

                                   Sandy Gritton               Bus Monitor                 District

                                   Nicole Milburn              Secretary                      Horizons

                                   Kelli Spalding               Volleyball Coach          TNHS

                                                           

Retirements:              Sara Crume                  Teacher                        District

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:      Susan Botts

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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
Rationale

Special Called Meeting - 11/17/14
November Board Meeting - 11/18/14
December Work Session - 12/4/14

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V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
Rationale

TNHS    Sr. Beta Convention    Louisville Galt House    1/26/15-1/27/15

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V.H. Fund Raiser Requests
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VI. Efficient Resource Management
VI.A. 2015-2016 School Calendar
Sara Wilson
Rationale

2015-2016 Regular Calendar and Pre-School Calendar approval

                                    Regular Calendar

  • First student day – Aug 5
  • Fall Break – Oct 5-9
  • Winter Break – Dec 21-Jan 1
  • Spring Break – April 4-8
  • Total student days – 174
    • Quarter 1 41
    • Quarter 245
    • Quarter 342
    • Quarter 446
  • Holidays – 4
    • Sept 7
    • Nov 26
    • Dec 25
    • Jan 18
  • Teacher Non-Student Work Days – 4
    • Aug 4 – opening day
    • Sept 4
    • Feb 12
    • May 20 (1/2 day)
    • TBA (1/2 day for back-to-school-bash during July 27-Aug 7)
  • 4 PD days reserved
    • 1 non-flex day Nov 3
    • 3 flex days
  • Last student day – May 19

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the 2015-2016 Regular Calendar and Pre-School Calendar. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.B. 2015 Board Calendar
Sup't Orr
Rationale

Date

Type

Time

Location

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, February 17 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Working

5:00pm

Central Office

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Decision

5:00pm

Central Office

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2015 Board Calendar. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

VI.C. Out of District Contracts
Chuck Thompson
Rationale

In order to receive state transportation and attendance funding for non-resident pupils, a reciprocal contract must be completed between districts concerned.  The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has stipulated that contracts for the 2015-2016 school be Board approved.  The following districts have or will submit contracts for signature:

Anderson County
Bardstown Independent
Barren County
Boyle County
Bullitt County                                                                                                                         Elizabethtown Independent
Fayette County
Hardin County
Hart County
Jefferson County
Larue County
Marion County
Spencer County
Taylor County
Washington County

Attachments
VII. College and Career Readiness
VII.A. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Tim Beck
Rationale

Approval of Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the 2014-2015 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

VIII. Student and Stakeholder Engagement
VIII.A. District Logo
Sup't Orr
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VIII.B. Guest Comments
Board Chair
Rationale

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. Frank Hall.

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() of the Nelson County Board of Education for the purpose of ... 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