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I.
Call to Order
Board Chair
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: Old Kentucky Home Intermediate School
Superintendent
IV.
Student/Employee Recognition
Superintendent
Friends of Education Award
V.
Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Motion Passed: Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.
V.A.
Information: Notification of Personnel Actions
V.B.
Treasurer's Report
V.C.
Bills and Claims
V.D.
MUNIS Report
V.E.
Leaves of Absence
V.F.
Minutes from Previous Meeting
V.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips: None
VI.
Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A.
Construction Update
VI.B.
Change Orders
VI.B.1.
Change Order #1 - Vocational School Renovation
An upper ceiling was removed in order to install all electrical and mechanical work. BCD, Inc. will remove ceiling at a cost of $10,466.00.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #1 for the Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
VI.B.2.
Change Order # 3 - Vocational School Renovation
After meeting with the supplier of equipment for the auto tech area it was determined a thickened slab for the shop floor was not necessary. It was further determined that a 6” slab throughout would be adequate. With less concrete a credit of $1744.55 was realized from BCD, Inc.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #3 for the Vocational School renovation was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.B.3.
Change Order # 4 - Nelson Co. High School Renovation
Concealed plumbing vents were found to be deteriorated during renovation of the soccer/track building. Replacement of vents was necessary for prevention of sewer gas from entering building interior. Walker Mechanical can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $1334.55.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #4 for the Nelson County High School renovation was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
VI.B.4.
Change Order # 5 - Vocational School Auto Tech Addition
The square footage for the auto tech addition was expanded due to code regulations. This required the placement of the oil separator in an area where traffic flow occurs. With that location a heavy traffic lid is required. Walker Mechanical can provide all labor and materials at a cost of $1220.15.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #5 for the Vocational School Auto Tech addition was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.B.5.
Change Order # 6 - Nelson Co. High School/Vocational School Renovations
Two restroom grab bars were added to the project for an additional cost of $45.00. All paper towel holders and dispensers were deleted for a credit of $575. Owner will furnish and install. A final credit of $530 from Atlas Metal Products was realized.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #6 for the Nelson County High School and Vocational School renovations was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.B.6.
Change Order # 63 - new Central Office
An additional guardrail at stairway was required by code. Fox Painting and Decorating, Inc. will provide all labor and materials to paint the guardrail for $525.00.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #63 for the new Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
VI.C.
Request to Amend Facilities Master Plan - Foster Heights Renovation/Addition
The Board has
requested to reconvene Local Planning Committee (LPC) for the Master
Educational Facility Plan in order to have them consider a renovation/addition
package for the Foster
Heights Elementary
School. If this LPC amendment is approved, we are
requesting permission to form a Design Team in order to work with an architect
through the planning phase for this project.
Motion Passed: Action to approve amendment of the Facilities Master Plan with regard to renovation of Foster Heights School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
VI.D.
Formation of Design Committee - Foster Heights Renovation/Addition
Motion Passed: Action to approve formation of a design committee to work with architects and building consstruction manager to oversee renovation of Foster Heights School was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
VI.E.
BG 1 - Foster Heights Renovation/Addition
Motion Passed: Action to approve issuance of a BG1 for renovation and an addition for Foster Heights School was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.F.
Architectural Firms
VI.F.1.
Selection of Architectural Firm: New High School
Motion Passed: Action to approve selection of the architectural firm as recommended to work with the design and building of the new high school was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.
VI.F.2.
Request for Proposal: Architectural Firms - Foster Heights Renovation/Addition
Motion Passed: Action to approve issuance of a request for proposals for an architectural firm to work with design and building of the Foster Heights renovations and addition was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.G.
Construction Management Firms
VI.G.1.
Selection of Construction Management Firm: New High School
Motion Passed: Action to approve selection of a construction management firm as recommended to work wirth the design and building of the new high school was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.G.2.
Request for Proposal: Foster Heights Renovations/Addition
Motion Passed: Action to approve issuance of request for proposals for a construction management firm to work with the design and building of the Foster Heights renovations and new addition was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.
VI.H.
Diversity Plan
VII.
Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A.
Board of Education Locally Approved Hours
On Tuesday, March 3, 2008, the Board of Education members participated in a "Working on the Work" Forum for three hours with members of the SBDM Councils from each of the schools. As noted in 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.
Motion Passed: Action to approve three hours of local in-service credit for each Board member on Tuesday, March 3, 2008 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VII.B.
Memorandum of Agreement: Head Start
The purpose of this agreement is to help the Nelson County Board of Education and Central Kentucky Head Start to work as a team in their shared responsibilities for Head Start enrolled children with disabilities as defined by federal and state laws.
Motion Passed: Action to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Nelson County Board of Education and Central Kentucky Head Start was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VII.C.
Grants
VII.C.1.
OKHMS Art/Tip Grant
Molly Hazel the art teacher at OKHMS, will demonstrate how her classes have integrated art using a TIP grant project in collaboration with the reading program.
Mr. Escobar, a renowned artist, worked with the students to enable them to express their thoughts and feelings about the book, Where the Red Fern Grows, bringing the book to “life” through a collaborative mural project. The hands-on- creation afforded students the opportunity to discuss, write, and sketch ideas and images that became the foundation for a collaborative mural
VII.C.2.
Ky. Arts Council TIP Grants/National Endowment for the Arts Grants
VII.C.3.
School Based Student Drug Testing Program
Issue: The Nelson County School District has a Student Drug Testing program, which began as a pilot project in 2003-04 school year. The program received continued funding throughout the project period, which continued until last year. Federal funds have been made available for similar programs and to expand programs already in place, such as the one here. The average award is expected to be $150,000 and 85 such awards are expected nationwide. The district has found student drug testing to be beneficial as an effective deterrent to drug usage and wishes to expand this voluntary program to include those not already eligible for participation. The purpose of the grants is to fund programs for student athletes, students engaged in competitive extracurricular activities, and students, who along with their parent or guardian, provide written consent to volunteer to be drug tested.
Motion Passed: Action to approve the grant application for the student based drug testing program was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
VII.C.4.
OKHMS Environmental Education Grant
Issue: Old Kentucky Home Middle School is requesting a Environmental Education Program grant in the amount of $2,500 from Central Kentucky PRIDE. The grant is meant to support the outdoor classroom project in progress at OKHMS. The PRIDE program grant is designed to encourage schools, governments and organizations partner in the development of educational activities outside the school building in order to allow students to interact with their environment while surrounded by that environment. The grant requires a 25% match, which may be cash, in-kind, donations or a combination of these funding sources.
Motion Passed: Action to approve the OKHMS Environmental Education grant application was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VII.D.
Title 1
Karen Johnson
VII.D.1.
Title 1 Presentation
Karen Johnson
The federally funded Title I program provides early intervention services to students in our five elementary schools. Information on this program will be provided through a power point presentation, outlining the various components of Title I in the Nelson County schools.
VII.D.2.
Parent Involvement Policy Change
Karen Johnson
Title I regulations require that each district have an approved Parent Involvement Policy. The Nelson County Title I Parent Advisory Council has met and recommended the following policy which meets the guidelines set forth by the US Department of Education.
Motion Withdrawn: Action to approve recommended changes to the Parent Involvement policy was was withdrawn by Vivian Fleenor.
VIII.
Guest Comments
Board Chair
IX.
Adjourn
Board Chair
Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.
X.
Convene Executive Session
Motion Passed: Action to convene an executive session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
XI.
Adjourn Executive Session
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 Ms. Judy Jett.
XII.
Reconvene Regular Session
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 Ms. Judy Jett.
XIII.
Adjourn Regular Session
Motion Passed: Action to adjourn the regualr session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.
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