Nelson County
September 18, 2007 7:00 PM
Nelson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Board Chair
Rationale

 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. Lantz
IV. Student/Employee Recognition
Supt. Lantz
V. Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

V.A. Information: Personnel Actions
Attachments
V.B. Decision Paper: New Position
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve new Grant/Public Relations position was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

V.C. Treasurer's Report
Attachments
V.D. Bills and Claims
Attachments
V.E. MUNIS Report
Attachments
V.F. Leaves of Absence
Attachments
V.G. Minutes from Previous Meeting
Attachments
V.H. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
Attachments
VI. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A. Construction Update
Rationale

 Michael Salsman, Herb Shulhaffer, and Steven Ward will give an update for construction of the Central Office, Alternative School, and renovation project at Nelson County High School.

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VI.B. Change Orders
VI.B.1. Change Order # 25 Central Office
Rationale

Due to additional equipment included in the IT cabinet, an increased cooling capacity is required by the Kentucky Dept. of Education. Graybar can provide all electrical materials necessary at a cost of $11,326.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #25 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VI.B.2. Change Order #26 Central Office
Rationale

Construction drawings did not provide for trim work around overhead door at ground floor entrance. BCD, Inc. will provide all labor and materials to ensure a weather tight system for $860.47.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #26 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VI.B.3. Change Order # 27 Central Office and Alternative School
Rationale

Door hardware had to be revised in order to ensure electronic accessibility for both buildings. Central KY Glass Company will provide all labor for installation at a cost of $920.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #27 for the new Central Office and Alternative School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.B.4. Change Order #28 Central Office and Alternative School
Rationale

Door hardware had to be revised in order to ensure electronic accessibility for both buildings. Progressive Hardware Suppliers can provide all hardware at a cost of $1610.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #28 for the new Central Office and Alternative School was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

VI.B.5. Change Order #29 Central Office
Rationale

There is an area of the floor system that is exposed to outside viewing but very difficult to perform routine maintenance. It was suggested to cover this area with aluminum to avoid future painting. Central KY Glass Company can provide all labor and materials at a cost of $220.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #29 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.B.6. Change Order #31 Central Office
Rationale

With revisions to the monument sign additional concrete work for footer is required. BCD, Inc. will provide all materials and labor at a cost of $208.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #31 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

VI.B.7. Change Order #32 Central Office
Rationale

After viewing the monument sign for the Central Office, it was decided that it should be similar to that of Old Kentucky Home Middle School. With revised materials a credit of $150.00 was realized from PCM Construction.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #32 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

VI.B.8. Change Order #33 Central Office
Rationale

After viewing the monument sign for the Central Office, it was decided that it should be similar to that of Old Kentucky Home Middle School. A change in exterior lettering was required. Atlas Enterprises can provide revised lettering at a cost of $268.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #33 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.B.9. Change Order #34 Central Office
Rationale

At the request of owners, additional courses of red/orange brick were added to the Central Office Building. In order to delineate between brick colors a soldier course of brick was required. PCM Construction will provide all labor for the additional soldier course for $1570.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #34 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

VI.C. Decision: Working Budget 2007 - 2008
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Working Budget for 2007 - 2008 was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VI.D. Decision: Board of Education Locally Approved Hours
Superintendent
Rationale

 On Tuesday, November 27, 2009, Board of Education members will participate in a “Working on the Work (WOW) Forum for three hours with the members of the SBDM Councils from each of the schools. As noted in 702 KAR 1.115, the Board needs to take formal action to approve the earning of three (3) hours of local in-service credit for this educational endeavor.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve three hours of local in-service credit for each Board member on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. Decision: ARC Chairpersons Addendum
Rationale

 

THE SUPERINTENDENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, RECOMMEND

THE FOLLOWING ITEM TO THE BOARD FOR

APPROVAL. (ADDENDUM OF SCOTTIE COLLIER,

PRINCIPAL OF HORIZONS ACADEMY, (FOR

PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIAL ED.

LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS).

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the ARC Chairpersons as listed on this addendum was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

VII.B. Grants
VII.B.1. TIP Grant Application for Old Kentucky Home Intermediate "History on Stage"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve TIP Grant application for Old Kentucky Home Intermediate School "History on Stage" program was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.2. TIP Grant Application for Boston School "Print and Mask Making"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve TIP Grant application for Boston School "Print and Mask Making" passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.3. TIP Grant Application for Boston School "Folk/Appalachian Weaving"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve TIP Grant application for Boston School "Folk/Appalachian Weaving" was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.4. TIP Grant Application for Nelson County High School "African Dance"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve TIP Grant Application for Nelson County High School "African Dance" was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.5. TIP Grant Application for Bloomfield Middle School "Reading-Writing-Storytelling"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve TIP Grant Application for Bloomfield Middle School "Reading-Writing-Storytelling" was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.6. TIP Grant Application for Old Ky. Home Middle School "Bring a Book to Life"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve TIP Grant Application for Old Ky. Home Middle School "Bring a Book to Life" was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.7. MAC Grant Application for Bloomfield Middle School "Greek Theater Mask Program"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve MAC Grant Application for Bloomfield Middle School "Greek Theater Mask Program" passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.B.8. MAC Grant Application for Bloomfield Middle School "Renaissance Faire"
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve MAC Grant Application for Bloomfield Middle School "Renaissance Faire" was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VII.C. Chinese Teachers
Rationale

Welcome to our new Chinese teachers:

Juan Sunli      Nelson County High School
Leng Xuefei   Nelson County Middle Schools
Zhu Haina      Nelson County Elementary Schools   

We are happy to have you with us!

VII.D. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Results
Rationale

No Child Left Behind / Adequate Yearly Progress Report released on September 12th. Nelson County met 11 out of 13 target goals (85%). The district report is included in the packet and a presentation will include individual school data.

Attachments
VIII. Guest Comments
Board Chair
IX. Adjourn
Board Chair
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

X. Convene Executive Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to convene Executive Session was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene Executive Session was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

XI. Adjourn Executive Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn Executive Session was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.