Pledge of Allegiance

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

• Good News

Certified: Nicole Harlow (Boston)

Classified: Patrick Cundiff (Districwide)

Parent: Sara Chidlers (New Haven)

Student: Barbara Griffin (Bloomfield Middle)

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

New Hires:     Mackensie Wright       Childcare Assistant     CCES

                        Pamela Thurman        Bus Driver                   Trans

                        Jonathan Riley            Assistant Coach          BMS               

Transfers:  None

 Reinstatements:  None

One Year Certification:  None

 Classified Subs:

 Certified Substitute:  

Student Workers:  Logan Husband Trans.

Non-Renewals:  None         

 Resignation:  Brandon Johnson                    Teacher                                   TNHS

Retirements:   None             

Reprimands/Terminations:  None

• Personnel Notifications

• Treasurer's Report

• Warrant Report

• Munis Report

• Leaves of Absence

November Board Meeting - 11/15/16

December Work Session - 12/1/16

• December Work Session
• November Board Meeting

TNHS Band          Xavier University, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati OH     1/13/17-1/14/17

TNHS KYA            Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville KY               12/4/16-12/6/16

TNHS Beta            Hyatt Regency, 401 W. High St., Lexington KY            1/22/17-1/24/17

• TNHS Band Trip
• TNHS KYA Conference
• TNHS State Beta Convention

BES     Hometown Pizza Cards               1/9/17-1/31/17

BES     Art to Remember                       3/8/17-3/31/17

BES     Tupperware Sales                      4/10/17-4/21/17

BES     Read-a-thon                             4/24/17-5/12/17

FH       Leukemia & Lymphoma Society   1/2/17-1/6/17

• BES Fundraiser Requests
• Foster Heights Fundraiser

Approval of attached draft for Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract.

• DP Draft Contract CMTA GESC
• Nelson County GESC Draft Contract

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the draft contract as presented for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. David Norman.

Revised BG1 for district wide performance contract.

• DP Revised BG1 Performance Contract
• Performance Contract Revised BG-1

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the revised BG1 as presented for the district wide performance contract. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

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 (KDE) has stipulated that contracts for the 2017-2018 school year be Board approved.  The following districts have or may submit contracts for signature.  The board will be informed of districts added to the list as post-approvals.

Anderson County           Barren County                           Boyle County                

Bullitt County                 Elizabethtown Independent         Fayette County             

Franklin County             Hardin County                            Hart County

Jefferson County            Larue County                             Marion County

Spencer County             Taylor County                            Washington County

• 2017-18 Out Of District Reciprocal Contracts
• DP for Non-Resident Pupil Contracts

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approved request for non-resident pupil contracts for school districts listed. passed with a motion by Mr. David Norman and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

2017 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan

• CDIP
• DP CDIP 2017

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) for 2017 as completed as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

BOS, FHES, BES, NH and CCES all wish to apply for Read to Achieve (RTA) grants sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education. These grants are designed to support the implementation of key aspects of Kentucky Academic Standards in Reading. Each of these grant applications estimated at $50,000 amounting to $250,000 for our district.

• DP RTA Grants 16-17

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the RTA Grant applications for Boston School, Foster Heights Elementary, Cox's Creek Elementary, New Haven School and Bloomfield Elementary. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. David Norman.

The Agriculture Departments at NCHS and TNHS wish to apply for funding assistance for agriculture instructors Makenzie Thomas and John Martin to attend the 2017 CASE Summer Institute to be held June 19-29 at the University of Kentucky. CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) provides curricular materials and training to enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture related subject matter.

This application seeks funding assistance provided by CASE for an agriculture instructors to attend the necessary training to become certified to teach the CASE curriculum in certain areas, including courses on the AFNR (Agriculture Food and Natural Resources) career pathway.

• DP Case Ag Grant

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve NCHS and TNHS requests to apply for grant funding as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

2017-2018 School Calendar.

• 2017-2018 School Calendar Revision
• DP Calendar Revision

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve revision of the 2017-2018 school calendar. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. David Norman.

• 2017 Board Meeting Dates
• DP 2017 Board Meeting Schedule

Motion Passed:  The Nelson County Board of Education approve the 2017 Board Meeting schedule as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.

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.

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an Executive Session per KRS 61.810() of the Nelson County Board of Education for the purpose of ... passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.