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 2015

Bloomfield Elementary has had an artist in residence and our students have enjoyed learning about American history through art. They have created murals about Native Americans and the Revolutionary War that will be hung in our cafeteria to showcase student work. The artist has also shared ideas with teachers as well as lesson plans for them to implement in the classroom.

Bloomfield Middle School Student Leadership Technology will compete at the state level on March 26^th.  Their construction of Raspberry Pi, a functioning computer, made from recycled parts, wowed the judges at regional competition.  This event was in last Wednesdays Kentucky Standard, where the proud Bloomfield Middle School team was featured on the front page.

Nelson County High School has qualifiers for the state in two sports in the respective regions. Way to Go CARDS!
Wrestling – Andrew Ackley – 1st and Josh Hayes – 2nd
Swimming – Will Hutchins – tied for first in the 50 yard freestyle and was first in the 100 yard breast stroke

Congratulations to Houston Hendricks for setting a Nelson County archery record. Houston shot 292 out of 300 during the Bardstown tournament; he finished 3rd overall out of 388 archers.

 Congratulations to the New Haven Elementary Academic Team who competed in the District Governor's Cup competition on February 28th. Everyone did a great job and worked very hard.
Good luck to the students preparing to compete in the regional competition on March 21st in Bardstown.

Thomas Nelson High School Senior Beta attended the Kentucky State Senior Beta Convention at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky on January 26-27, 2015.

Congratulations to:
Three-peat State Champions at Beta State Convention in Arts and Crafts Woodworking: Alex Mattingly and Austin Mattingly
Living Literature Team for earning State Runner -up. Members include: Taryn Roby, Erika Clark, Rachel Tichenor, Hannah Greer, Hannah Thompson, Wyatt Love, Evan Newsome, Gabe Martinez, and Kendall Roller.
Arts and Crafts Wreath: Loren Schuler, Cheyenne Unger, and Brittany Woodward, 1st place

District: The district raised $10,240.00 for WHAS Crusade for Children!

• Good News

Certified Staff: Kathy Walker (BES)

Classified Staff: Liz Mattingly (Nurse at OKHMS & NCHS)

Students: Judy Loveless (Horizons)

Parent: Keyata Harman (Parent at NCHS & Foster Heights)

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

Employment:          Donna McGhee            STC/STLP                            OKHM
                               Melissa Locklear           Tennis Coach                       NCHS                                                                                                                        

Transfers:                   None

Reinstatements:         None

Classified Subs:         None

Certified Substitute Teachers:       Hannah Hicks, John Peterson and Adam Wright

Student Workers:      None               

Non-Renewals:          None

Resignations:             Nick Ackley                 Asst Track Coach                   NCHS

                                   Amy Perry                  FRYSC Asst                            NCHS/TNHS

                                   Amanda Thurman        Bus Monitor                           District

                                   Lisa Zabrecky              Substitute                             District

Retirements:              None

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:      Brittnia Case

• Personnel Actions

• Treasurer's Report

• Warrant Report

• Munis Report

• Leaves of Absence

February Board Meeting 2/17/15
March Work Session 3/11/15

• February Board Meeting
• March Work Session

• BMS
• Foster Heights
• TNHS

Architect selection for the construction of the NCELC expansion.

• DP Selection of Architect for NCELC

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve Studio Kremer as the architect for the construction of the expansion at the NCELC in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Construction Manager selection for the construction of the NCELC expansion.

• DP Selection of Construction Manager

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve BCD Inc. as the construction manager for the expansion at the NCELC in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160. It is further recommended that BCD Inc. not bid on construction related to this project. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

BG-1 TNHS Phase 3/Auditorium

• BG1 TNHS Phase 3
• DP BG1 TNHS Phase 3

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached BG-1 for the construction of TNHS phase 3/auditorium in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Adoption of the KISTA Bus Sale Resolution.

• DP KISTA Bus Sale 2015
• KISTA Bus Sale 2015

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education adopt the resolution to participate in the KISTA program for the sale of school buses and authorize the superintendent or his designee to accept or reject bids. passed with a motion by Mr. David Norman and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

The recommendation is as follows for the make-up days missed due to snow:  

Date Missed                           Make-Up Day

Nov 17, 2014                          Feb 13, 2015   (already approved)
Jan 27, 2015                           March 13, 2015 (already approved)
Feb 17, 2015                           May 26, 2015
Feb 18, 2015                           May 27, 2015
Feb 19, 2015                           May 28, 2015
Feb 20, 2015                           May 29, 2015
March 5, 2015                         June 1, 2015
March 6, 2015                         June 2, 2015

½ Staff Closing day will be moved from May 26^th to June 3, 2015.

Flex PD day will be moved from March 13^th to June 8, 2015.

• Make-Up Snow Days

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. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. David Norman.