Nelson County
April 26, 2016 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 & Stakeholder Engagement
Dr. Orr
III.A. Student Performance
Dr. Orr
III.B. Good News
Dr. Orr
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III.C. Expect the Best Recognition
Dr. Orr
Rationale

Certified: Megan Howard (FH)

Classified: Kari Cavaleri (BMS)

Parent: Laura Spears (OKHMS)

Student: Olivia Wimsett (TNHS)

III.D. Art Contest Winners
Dr. Orr
III.E. Energy Star Awards
Dr. Orr
III.F. Autism Awareness, Kentucky Autism Training Center
Dr. Orr
IV. Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Actions Taken

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

IV.A. Information: Personnel Actions
Rationale

Employment: Taylor Wimsett Maintenance Tech II Bus Garage

Transfers: None

Reinstatements: One Year Certification: None

Classified Subs: None

Certified Substitute: None

Student Workers: None

Non-Renewals: None

Resignations: Renee Shannon Secretary NCELC

Retirements: Victoria Terstegge Teacher Boston (June 30th)

Sara Jones Teacher Foster Heights (July 1)

John Hibbs Bus Driver Bus Garage (Apr. 1)

Mary Brenda Cox Custodian OKHMS (Apr. 1)

Reprimands/Terminations: None


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IV.B. Treasurer's Report
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IV.C. Bills and Claims
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IV.D. MUNIS Report
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IV.E. Leaves of Absence
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IV.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting
Rationale

March Board Meeting - 3/15/16

Special Called Meeting - 3/31/16

April Work Session - 4/14/16

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

OKHMS Band - Holiday World, Santa Clause, IN, 5/14/16

OKHMS - National Beta Convention, New Orleans, LA, June 22 - 26

TNHS - Volley Camp, Nashville, TN, July 10-12

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V. Efficient Resource Management
V.A. CMTA Presentation BMS
Tim Hockensmith
Rationale

Performance Contract Phase II Presentation

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V.B. Bus Driver/Mechanic Pay
Tim Hockensmith
Rationale

Bus Driver/Mechanic pay rate change.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve request to change bus drivers from classified pay grade 7 to 8. Additionally, drivers and mechanics will be hired and paid on step 5 until they qualify for step 6 and beyond. This change will become effective July 1, 2016. passed with a motion by Mr. David Norman and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

V.C. 3rd SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance
Tim Hockensmith
Rationale

SFCC Tech Offer III 2016

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve request for the attached 3rd SFCC offer of assistance for technology for FY 2016. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

VI. College and Career Readiness
VI.A. Technology Plan
Dave Coffing
Rationale

2016-2017 Technology Plan

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  I recommend the Nelson County Board of Education approve the Technology Plan for 2016-2017. passed with a motion by Mr. David Norman and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

VI.B. Perkins Grant
Kim Brown
Rationale

Approval of the 2016/2017 Perkins Grant Application.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the 2016/2017 Perkins Grant Application. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. David Norman.

VI.C. AdvanceKY Grant
Kim Brown
Rationale

Approval of the AdvanceKY Grant 2016-2019.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the 2016-2019 AdvanceKY Grant Application. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. David Norman.

VI.D. NC Schools Connect & Job Fair
Kim Brown
VII. Safe and Caring Environment
VII.A. Contracts for Mental Health Service Providers
Cheryl Pile
Rationale

Mental Health Services

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve request for Communicare, Bardstown Behavioral Health, and J.P. Interventions to provide service in all Nelson County Schools. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mr. David Norman.

VIII. Professional Growth & Effectiveness System
VIII.A. Certified Evaluation Plan Updates
Tim Beck
Rationale

Nelson County Certified Evaluation Plan for 2016-2017.  The updated plan for 2016-2017 includes the following changes:
1.  Reduced pages through graphic redesigns
2. Removed individual sign offs throughout multiple sections
3. Specifically defined mini vs full observations
4. Dropping the proficiency component of the student growth goal
5. Addition of tabs on the TPGES Toolboxes for school specific components

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the updated Nelson County Evaluation Plan. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VIII.B. College & Career Readiness Position
Tim Beck
Rationale

College and Career Readiness Coordinator Job Description.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to accept job description for the position of College and Career Readiness Coordinator as listed. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

IX. Student and Stakeholder Engagement
IX.A. 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.

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

XI. Convene Executive Session
XII. Adjourn Executive Session
XIII. Reconvene Regular Session
XIV. Adjourn Regular Session