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

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurer's Report

• Warrant Report

• Munis Report

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes from meeting of 11/13/07

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trips
• Overnight/Out of State Trips: 5th 3rd Lexington Catholic Tourney
• Overnight/Out of State Trips: Owensboro Classic
• Overnight/Out of State Trips: Tennessee H.S. Shootout
• Overnight/Out of State Trips: WKU Honors Band

• Information Paper: Construction Update

In order to insure privacy, insulation was added around the superintendent’s office and conference room.  Bennett’s Carpet can provide all materials and labor at a cost of $552.50.

• Change Order #35

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order # 35 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

An allowance was included for temporary casing for geothermal wells.  Casing was not required which resulted in a credit of $3, 219.60 from Walker Mechanical.

• Change order #36

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #36 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

After seeing the tile selected installed, it was decided that a more muted color would be appropriate for the Alternative School.  Bennett’s Carpets can restock and order an alternative color tile for a cost of $1,117.00.

• Change order #37

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #37 was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Drywall at the central office was finished at level 4 instead of level 5 as specified.  It was determined that the integrity of the walls in question was not in any way jeopardized with a level 4 finish. With the change in the wall finish a credit of $3,816.00 from Bennett’s Carpet was realized.

• Change order #38

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #38, new Central Office, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

For better office operations a door for office 208 was relocated.  Bennett’s Carpet can frame, hang, and finish at new location for $285.00.

• change order #39

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #39, new Central Office, was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Revisions were made to the offices of the Finance Department.  Revisions resulted in less wall area and door frames to be painted.  With less area a credit of $360.00 was received from Fox Painting and Decorating.

• Change order #40

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #40, new Central Office, was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

With changes in the finance department’s floor plan to improve efficiency, changes in lighting were required.  Advanced Electrical Systems will provide all materials and labor at a cost of $255.02.

• Change order #41

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #41, new Central Office, was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

With changes made at the finance department two entrances with attendant doors and frames were eliminated.  Fox Painting then issued a credit of $110 for frame painting.  However, a charge of $48 is required for painting of an            added bulkhead in front lobby.  A final credit of $62 from Fax Painting is realized.

• Change order #43

Motion Passed:  Action to approve change order #43, new Central Office, was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

• Decision Paper: Foster Heights Declaration of Emergency

Motion Passed:  Action to approve recommended declaration of emergency and actions for repair of the Foster Heights roof was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

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 has stipulated that contracts for the 2007-2008 school year must be submitted before February 1, 2008.  The following districts have or will submit contracts for signature: Anderson County, Bardstown Independent, Boyle County, Bullitt County, Elizabethtown Independent,  Fayette County, Hardin County, Hart County, Jefferson County, Larue County, Marion County, Spencer County, Taylor County, and Washington County. 

• Out of District Contracts 2007-2008

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Out of District Contracts for the 2007-2008 school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

• Bloomfield Elementary CSIP
• CDIP: Action Component Academic Performance
• CDIP: Action Component Efficiency
• CDIP: Action Component Learning Environment
• Decision Paper: CDIP and CSIPS for BLE and OKHIS
• OKH Intermediate CSIP

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan and Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for Bloomfield Elementary and Old Kentucky Home Intermediate Schools was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

This is an annual agreement between the Nelson County Board of Education and the Cabinet for Families and Children, outlining the services provided by the family resource and youth services centers in the district.

• Decision Paper: FRYSC School District Assurance Certification

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the School District Assurance Certification FYs 09-10 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

Boston School is seeking $10,000 in grant funding through the Goody’s Good Deeds grant program of Goody’s Family Clothing Stores. This grant would make it possible to purchase Leapster Portable Technology Centers and related expansion software for each primary classroom. Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE) and Think Link data indicates that many Boston primary students continue to perform low on basic skills subtests and phoneme/grapheme correspondence and number operations. The Leapster units are small portable hand-held devices appropriate for a young age group that provide the ability to track learning data on children using the system. The units have also been found to be motivating for primary age students and are familiar to the Boston faculty. These portable centers are much like hand held video games except they reteach the basic skills which students need to practice.  The technology centers are portable and would be used during classroom center instruction, bus duty and in the Extended School Services (ESS) program. Each game controller is capable of storing and tracking relevant data on five students.

The application is to include a video in which as many as 286 Boston students will appear, singing a song, written by Nancy Barker, about Leapster Learning and Goody’s Good Deeds. Appropriate media releases and necessary parental permission will be sought and acquired for all children appearing in the video, prior to entry. The application deadline is 12/31/07.

• Decision Paper: "Goody's Good Deeds" grant application

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the "Goody's Good Deeds" grant application for Boston School was passed with a motion by Mr. Todd Sanders and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

The Nelson County Childcare (5) program is seeking $15,000 in grant funding through the Healthy Kids Grant Program of the General Mills Foundation to increase the wellness of both students and staff through a number of programs. The childcare programs would like to extend their services with exercises equipment and host after-school fitness instructions for students, around the district.  The Healthy Kids Grant Program will allow for planning, implementation, and expansion of various fitness activities that will benefit the educational, health, social, and recreational needs of students in five different childcare centers. The goal of the programs is to provide an environment that challenges and encourages students to engage in physical activity, instilling recreational pursuits and fostering active lifestyle behaviors at an early age. A key goal is to improve current physical fitness education practices and provide engaging and enjoyable physical activities that are inspiring and beneficial for life. Another goal is for the students to become familiar with The Food Guide Pyramid and Physical Activity Pyramid that are designed to help children get fit and stay healthy by involving students in physical activity while limiting sedentary activities. This program will also help the children foster healthy eating habits in order to maintain normal body weight.  Using the designed teaching tools related to food and exercises, students will become familiar with sound fitness behaviors that will impact their health. Approximately 344 students are expected to benefit through the program, which is to include instructional/educational materials (curriculum) for each center, motivational speakers a weekly activity program at Fit Kid Gym and other associated instructional materials.

• Decision Paper: Healthy Kids Grant Program - Childcare

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Healthy Kids Grant application for Nelson County Childcare was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

: The Nelson County Childcare (5) program is seeking $15,000 in grant funding through the Healthy Kids Grant Program of the General Mills Foundation to increase the wellness of both students and staff through a number of programs. The childcare programs would like to extend their services with exercises equipment and host after-school fitness instructions for students, around the district.  The Healthy Kids Grant Program will allow for planning, implementation, and expansion of various fitness activities that will benefit the educational, health, social, and recreational needs of students in five different childcare centers. The goal of the programs is to provide an environment that challenges and encourages students to engage in physical activity, instilling recreational pursuits and fostering active lifestyle behaviors at an early age. A key goal is to improve current physical fitness education practices and provide engaging and enjoyable physical activities that are inspiring and beneficial for life. Another goal is for the students to become familiar with The Food Guide Pyramid and Physical Activity Pyramid that are designed to help children get fit and stay healthy by involving students in physical activity while limiting sedentary activities. This program will also help the children foster healthy eating habits in order to maintain normal body weight.  Using the designed teaching tools related to food and exercises, students will become familiar with sound fitness behaviors that will impact their health. Approximately 344 students are expected to benefit through the program, which is to include instructional/educational materials (curriculum) for each center, motivational speakers a weekly activity program at Fit Kid Gym and other associated instructional materials.

• Decision Paper: Toyota Tapestry Grant - NCHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Toyota Tapestry grant application for Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

• Decision Paper: 21st Century Community Learning Grant: Childcare

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the 21st Century Learning Community grant application for Nelson County Childcare was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Todd Sanders.

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 Ms. Judy Jett.