Nelson County
May 04, 2017 5:00 PM
Nelson County Work Session
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. Efficient Resource Management
III.A. Construction Update
Tim Hockensmith
Attachments
III.B. Tentative Budget
Tim Hockensmith
Attachments
III.C. Insurance Selection
Tim Hockensmith
Attachments
III.D. Audit Contract 2016-2017
Tim Hockensmith
Attachments
III.E. Policy & Procedure Updates
Bob Morris
Attachments
IV. Professional Growth & Effectiveness
IV.A. Certified Evaluation Plan Updates
Bob Morris
Attachments
V. College and Career Readiness
V.A. MAP Data
Kim Brown
Attachments
V.B. Work Skills Grant Resolution
Tom Dekle
Rationale

Nelson County Schools is working together with Washington County Schools and other interested parties to pursue grant funding for the development and funding of a Regional Career Academy in collaboration with the KY Dept. of Education. This initiative is designed to expand career pathways studies to our students and explore ways to align and develop educational programs in our schools to provide rigorous and connected learning opportunities from which students may choose. Funds are being sought through the New Skills For Youth Grant. This initiative involves building partnerships with regional business and industry partners, postsecondary representatives, economic developers, regional workforce investment boards, other school districts and representatives of our parents and students.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve a resolution in support of the New Skills For Youth initiative as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. David Norman.

V.C. Technology Plan 2017-2018
Dave Coffing
Attachments
VI. Student and Shareholder Engagement
VI.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.

VII. 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 Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

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