Nelson County
November 15, 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
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: Jeff Kisegy (New Haven)

Classified: Kathy Mattingly (NCELC)

Parent: Lee Ann Vincent (TNHS)

Student: Jazdon Gambrel (NCHS)

IV. Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Actions Taken

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

IV.A. Information: Personnel Actions
Rationale

New Hires:     Vanessa Bowden       Math               BMS

                       Stacy Lohman          LMS                 BMS

Resignations: Traci Burke              Principal           BMS

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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
Rationale

Medical Leave:         Bus Driver      Transportation
                                Bus Driver      Transportation

Maternity Leave:      None

 Educational Leave:  None

 

                                                           

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IV.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting
Rationale

October Board Meeting - 10/25/16

November Work Session - 11/3/16

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IV.G. Board Training Approval
Attachments
V. Efficient Resource Management
V.A. Audit Report
Tim Hockensmith
Rationale

Audit FY 2016

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the FY 2016 Audit as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

V.B. Post-Audit AFR 2016
Tim Hockensmith
Rationale

Approval of Post-Audit AFR.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the attached post audit version of the Annual Financial Report. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

V.C. KETS Technology Offer of Assistance
Tim Hockensmith
Rationale

SFCC Tech Offer I 2017.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve request for the attached 1st SFCC offer of assistance for technology for FY 2017. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mr. David Norman.

VI. College and Career Readiness
VI.A. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Kim Brown/Ann Marie Williams
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VI.B. 21st Century Learning Grant
Tom Dekle
Rationale

Boston School wishes to apply for a continuation grant under the 21st Century Community Learning Center program, in the amount of $100,000 per year for the first three years. This grant program is meant to provide students with a broad array of activities designed to help boost test scores and add depth to the curriculum while providing positive youth development activities during non-school hours. Boston has already hosted a successful 21st Century program in previous years and hopes to use continuation funds to further address school needs.

In particular, Boston School is focused on increasing achievement and reading; Increase access to high quality STEM programs; Improve non-cognitive indicators of success; Increase access to College and Career programming and Increase educational opportunities for parents and families to support academic achievement.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve Boston School request to apply for continuation grant funding through the 21st Century Program. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VII. Student and Shareholder Engagement
VII.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.

VIII. 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.

IX. Convene Executive Session
X. Adjourn Executive Session
XI. Reconvene Regular Session
XII. Adjourn Regular Session