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

Bloomfield Elementary:
Several BES 5^th Graders auditioned for All-State Choir in August, and 4 students were selected to take part in the annual festival in Lexington.  Nathan Brooks, Mariah Cobble, Jacob Hardin and Dylan Moran traveled to Lexington for 3 days to participate in this state wide event.  There were over 800 students that auditioned, and BES had 4 students chosen for the 190 voice choir.
BES held a Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 9^th. 
BES received three grants from the District for Power Point Projectors (Ms. Hale, Ms. Rucci and Ms. Mattingly).
Rep. David Floyd will be appearing on WBES morning news Friday, November 16^th.
In conjunction with America Education Week BES hosted several speakers to share information about their careers and the education necessary to achieve them. 
BES participated with the National Education Association by “Inviting Parents to School Day” on Tuesday, November 13^th.  The goal is for parents to have a firsthand look at what the school day is like for their child.  It is designed to spotlight the importance of parental involvement in a child’s education.   
The cast has been selected for The X-Mas files,  a Sci-Fi Holiday Musical to be presented by the 5^th Graders on Tuesday, December 18^th at 1:30 and 7:00.
Nathan Brooks received 2 Superiors at National Federation of Music Club piano competition recently; he is a student of Bettye McClure.
Bloomfield Elementary and Bloomfield Middle School:
Saturday, October 27^th, 20 singers, grades 4 – 6 from Bloomfield Elementary and Bloomfield Middle Schools, participated in the KMEA’s 19^th Annual 4^th District Treble Chorus at Parkway Baptist Church.

Bloomfield Middle School:
The BMS 7^th grade girls’ basketball team captured the conference regular season title and conference tournament title.
The boys’ Cross Country team captured the Mid-Kentucky Conference title. The girls’ Cross Country team was runner-up in the Mid-Kentucky Conference.
Ms. Denise Harned started a hand washing initiative with the Blazers to ensure good hygiene.
Ms. Lewis/Ms. Byrd, BMS Cafeteria, held a grandparents’ lunch day at Bloomfield. 37 grandparents attended. They also hosted a parents’ lunch day at Bloomfield. More than 100 parents participated.

New Haven:
Ms. Linda Riley was mentioned in the Renaissance Learning monthly publication regarding suggestions as how to implement Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math as a supplement in the classroom, enhancing student performance.
NHS October student of the month was Farah Mattingly 
Sam Norman is New Haven’s November Elementary student of the month and Nick Mattingly is Middle school student of the month.
Ashley Norman won the legislative page contest and her name is being forwarded to the state for the final contest.
Nikki Clark (6^th Grade math) is to be recognized for superb mastery of the fractions unit. She aced the unit test and the bonus to capture the highest test score of 110%!
Michael Booker and Matt Newton took first place in the “Inside the Earth” 3-D poster contest (8^th grade science). They scored 16/16 on the rubric and the class voted their poster as #1 because of the eye-catching 3-D effect. Each letter of the word “FAULT” was hanging from spring-like folded strips of paper which shook anytime somebody walked past the poster. These two boys won free admission to the American Cave Museum and Echo River Cave, which the class visited on 11/8/07.

Boston:
Elementary Student of the Month is Nathaniel Kurtz
Middle School Student of the Month is Billee Rogers
Staff member of the Month is Cathy Turner

OKHMS:
Brandon Lucas has been named ROOKIE OF THE YEAR for the WKA KART ASSOCIATION (go cart racing)
Olivia Hart, Emily Beavers, and Justin Hash did an outstanding job representing OKHMS at the All State Choir meet.
OKHMS teachers Teresa Doerr, Marci Rodriguez, and Cindi McCance are all taking part in an environmental education class.   As part of the class, Mrs. Doerr is featuring the outdoor classroom and other outdoor instruction pertaining to science on an upcoming KET show.  The show will spotlight OKHMS students as well as Mrs. Doerr and Mrs. Rodriguez.
The OKH sixth grade band had a successful “Look what I can do” concert Monday night.  Mr. Coffing feels this is one of the best sixth grade bands he has ever worked with.
The OKH media center is sponsoring a Thanksgiving book drive to help build classroom libraries and to donate books to local charities.  The book drive will continue until Thanksgiving break.

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

Motion Passed:  Action to approve low bid packages #1 - site preparation, #4 - masonry and # 7 - glass for the renovation projects at NCHS, Vocational and Technical School and athletic facilities was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the revised BG-1 for NCHC/Nelson Co. ATC/Atheletic facilities renovations was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to adopt the following resolution authorizing the Nelson County Finance Corporation to issue bonds for the renovations for Nelson County High School, Vocational and Technical School and Athletic Facilities was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Post-Audit Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2007 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Mathematics Achievement Fund grant applications for Foster Heights elementary, New Haven School, Boston School and Bloomfield Elementary was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the OKHIS "2Know! Classroom Response System" Grant application was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the regular session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene a session of the Nelson County School District Finance Corporation was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Motion Passed:  Action to adopt the following resolution regarding the issuance of revenue bonds was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the meeting of the Nelson County School District Finance Corporation was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to reconvene the regualr session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to Convene Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education to discuss personnel and legal matters was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Motion Passed:  Action to reconvene the regular session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.