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

Motion Passed:  Motion to nominate and elect ___ to the position of Chairperson of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Motion Passed:  Motion to nominate and elect ____ to the position of Vice-Chairperson of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurer's Report

• Warrant Report 4/09/08

• MUNIS Report

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes: Meeting of 3/18/08

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trip Requests
• Overnight/Out of State Trip Request: OKHMS Band - Santa Claus, In.

Representatives from Studio Kremer and BCD, Inc. will discuss all current renovations and additions at Nelson County High School and the Vocational School.

• Information Paper: Construction Update

It was determined that a ceramic bull nose rather than metal trim would be a better finish for the athletic building.  Joe Filiatreau Floor Covering can provide all materials and labor for a cost of $1,336.33.

• Change Order # 2: NCHS -Athletic Building

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 2 for Nelson County high School renovations: Athletic Building was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Light switches were added to the track field house to improve efficiency of use and to conserve energy.  Appropriate light fixtures were added to the secretary’s office at the Vocational School.  J George Electric can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $1000.

• Change Order # 7: NCHS -Vocational School

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 7: Renovation of Nelson County High School and Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

In preparation to sealing the exterior brick walls of the high school it was found that several areas were in need of tuck pointing.  PCM Construction, Inc. can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $1,194.

• Change Order # 8: NCHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 8: Renovation of Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Signage for both the high school and vocational school was included in original bid documents but was not required.  An additional filler panel was required for lockers at the athletic building.  After cost of panel was deducted a credit of $5422.00 from Atlas Companies was realized.

• Change Order # 9: NCHS -Vocational School

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 9: Renovation of Nelson County High School and Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Due to inaccuracies in building documents, unknown foundation conditions were discovered during excavation. This required additional concrete and labor.  BCD, Inc. can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $3568.75.

• Change Order #10: Vocational School

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 10: Renovation of Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

During demolition it was found that some masonry walls could remain in place.  With demolition deletion a credit of $1550.00 from PCM Construction was realized.

During demolition it was found that some masonry walls could remain in place.  With demolition deletion a credit of $50.00 was realized from Mills Supply Company.

• Change Order #13: NCHS-Athletic Building

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 13: Renovation of Nelson County High School - Athletic Building was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

It was recognized that plans for the sprinkler system could not be ready for bid opening.  Subsequent to bid openings prices were secured for the fire suppression system.  Walker Mechanical can supply sump pump and related piping for the sprinkler pit for a cost of $1417.

• Change Order #14: Vocational School

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 14: Renovation of Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

It was recognized that plans for the sprinkler system could not be ready for bid opening.  Subsequent to bid opening prices were secured for the fire suppression system.  Landmark Sprinkler can install the fire main for a cost of $28,500.

• Change Order #15: Vocational School

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 15: Renovation of Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

The work room at Horizons required additional electrical outlets to accommodate the necessary school equipment.   The original lighting fixture for the canopy at the Central Office did not fit properly.  A slimmer fixture was substituted.  Advanced Electrical Systems can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $281.75.

• Change Order #64: Horizons Academy/Central Office

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 64: Horizons Academy and Central Office was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

• Architectural Firm Contract
• Decision Paper: Architectural Firm Selection - Foster Hts.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve selection of the architectural firm as recommended to work with the design and building of the Foster Heights renovation and building was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

• Construction Mgmt. Firm Contract
• Decision Paper: Selection of Construction Management Firm - Foster Hts.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve selection of the construction management firm as recommended to work with the design and building of the Foster Heights renovation and building was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Due to the revised testing window, the following changes to the calendar for the 2008-2009 school year are recommended:

1.      Change May 1, 2009 to a Professional Development Day (PD)
2.      Change May 4^th to a regular school day
3.      Change the testing window to May 4, 2009 to May 15, 2009.
4.      Make May 19, 2009 a non –school day and a make-up day.

• Decision Paper: Changes to 2008-2009 calendar

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the recommended change to the 2008-2009 school calendar was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

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.

• Decision Paper: Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy Revisions
• Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy (rev. 2008)

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the recommended revisions to the Parent Involvement Policy was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

KDE and Measured Progress conducted a portfolio audit of a sample of writing portfolio scores that were submitted at the conclusion of the local scoring window.  Audits have been a regular part of the writing portfolio program since 1993.  As in prior years, the intent of the audit was to verify the scores and scoring process for these portfolios.  The audit this year was especially important because there was a major change to the system.  Our scoring process moved from a holistic approach to an analytical approach in order to provide more feedback on student performance.

• Information Paper: Portfolio Audit
• Portfolio Audit Presentation

Cox’s Creek Elementary School is requesting an Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Project Grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $7,500. The grant requires matching funds in the same amount. The grant is meant to provide resources and materials so students can develop presentations that help share information about the historic, social, political, cultural and artistic trends and influences of the era in which Lincoln lived. The KAC grant program involved is designed to help commemorate the contributions of Abraham Lincoln and celebrate the bicentennial of his birth in Kentucky in 2008 and 2009. Activities supported by the grant will be designed to provide enriching experiences for students in order to further the goal of student achievement. While focusing on Lincoln and the Lincoln era, activities will be related to core content and will move across various subject areas.

• Lincoln Bicentennial Grant Application Request: CCES

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial grant application for Cox's Creek Elementary was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

New Haven School is requesting an Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Project Grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $7,500. The grant requires matching funds in the same amount. The grant is meant to provide resources and materials so students can develop presentations that help share information about the historic, social, political, cultural and artistic trends and influences of the era in which Lincoln lived. The grant will provide for community involvement through public presentations and performances. The KAC grant program involved is designed to help commemorate the contributions of Abraham Lincoln and celebrate the bicentennial of his birth in Kentucky in 2008 and 2009. Activities supported by the grant will be designed to provide enriching experiences for students in order to further the goal of student achievement. While focusing on Lincoln and the Lincoln era, activities will be related to core content and will move across various subject areas.

• Lincoln Bicentennial Grant Application Request: New Haven

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Grant application for New Haven School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

For the past 3 years, Nelson County has been awarded a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Grant from the Reading Recovery University Training Center.  This grant supports a portion of our Teacher Leader salary and other Reading Recovery training and material costs. The total amount requested from the University of Kentucky Reading Recovery Training Center is $60,000.00.  A portion of the requested funding will cover one half of the Teacher Leader’s salary and fringe in the amount of $31,000.00.  The district will match the remaining half of the salary with Title II fund monies.  This relieves strained funds to fulfill other comparable needs elsewhere in the district. The Teacher Leader works on behalf of the ongoing reading programs in all District elementary schools.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Grant application request was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an executive session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the executive session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene the regular session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

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 Mr. Frank Hall.