Nelson County
June 17, 2008 12:00 AM
Nelson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
Board Chair
Rationale

 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: OKHMS Space Camp- Karen Ragland Gifted Education Grant
Supt. Lantz
IV. Student/Employee Recognition
Supt. Lantz
V. Operations Consent Agenda
Board Chair
Actions Taken

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

V.A. Information: Notification of Personnel Actions
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V.B. Treasurer's Report
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V.C. Bills and Claims
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V.D. MUNIS Report
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V.E. Leaves of Absence
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V.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting
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V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips: None
V.H. Job Descriptions
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VI. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A. Construction Update
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VI.B. Change Orders
VI.B.1. Change Order # 22: Vocational School
Rationale

To provide a more pleasing finish to the front corner of the Vocational School and to tie in more appropriately with existing brick, the brick in question was replaced.  PCM Construction will provide all labor and materials for a cost of $600.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #22 for the Nelson County Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.B.2. Change Order # 23: Nelson County High School
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #23 for the Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.B.3. Change Order # 24: Nelson County High School
Rationale

The Kentucky Building Code requires three hour fire rated doors for the multi-purpose room.  With fire rated doors the glass panel was eliminated resulting in a credit of $181.00 from W R Cole & Associates.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #24 for Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.B.4. Change Order # 25: Nelson County High School
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #25 for Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.B.5. Change Order # 26: Nelson County High School
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 26 for Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.B.6. Change Order # 27: Nelson County High School
Rationale

When patching the tile floor in the main hall women’s rest room the existing tile could not be matched appropriately with any of the new tile colors.  Rather than patch it was decided to overlay the entire floor.  CFF  can supply all ceramic tile for a cost of $873.60.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #27 for Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.C. Salary Schedule 2008 - 2009
Rationale

Attached are proposed salary schedules for 2008-2009. The increases are those mandated by the legislature.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Salary Schedule as presented for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.D. Selection of Insurance Provider
Rationale

Eugene Wilson & Co. and Indiana Insurance have offered an attractive renewal quote for an additional year for Property, Liability ,Vehicle and Workers Compensation Insurance FY 08-09

 

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Eugene Wilson & Co. and Indiana Insurance as recommended to provide insurance services for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VI.E. Banking Services 2009 - 2011
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Town & Country Bank as provider of banking services for 2009 - 2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.F. Performance Bond
Rationale

Approval of Treasurer and Finance Officer Bonds for July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. as the agent and carriers for the bonds for the period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.G. Bond of Depository
Rationale

Bonds of Depository: Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. and Your Community Bank for fiscal 2008-2010.  

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Bonds of Depository for Town & Country Bank and Your Community Bank was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.H. Sick Leave Bank
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VI.I. Revised Calendar
Rationale

A revised school calendar must be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education, after Board approval, before June 30.  On Jan. 22, Feb.12, and Feb.13, school was canceled due to snow.   Make up days were Feb.1, Feb.15, and Feb.18.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve submission to the Kentucky Department of Education of a revised calendar for 2007 - 2008 to reflect changes due to snow days was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.J. Phone Services: Nelson County High School
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve replacement of Nelson County High School’s telephone system with a VOIP (Voice Over IP) telephone system was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. CKEC/KEDC Membership
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve CKEC/KEDC membership was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VII.B. Tenure
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to grant tenure to the following individuals was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VII.C. Horizons School Progress Report
Rationale

The NCBE will be presented with a summary report of the Horizons program for the 2007-08 school year.  This report will include the instructional program, In School Alternative to Suspension Program (ISAP), and immediate plans for the 2008-09 school year.

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VII.D. Middle Schools Literacy Plan
Rationale

A committee of middle school teachers, principals, CRCs and district staff met during the 2007-2008 school year to develop a Middle School Literacy plan.  This plan is made up of 6 components and is modeled after the primary literacy plan. The plan provides goals and guidelines for literacy instruction at the middle school level. 

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VII.E. Nominees: Appeal Panel
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VII.F. Staff Member Appointment: Appeal Panel
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the appointment of Aundrea Locke as district staff member of the Appeals Panel was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VII.G. Special Education Procedures
Rationale

IN ORDER TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STATUTE OF IDEA THE OLD PROCEDURES DATED DECEMBER 2006 NEED TO BE RESCINDED AND THE NEW ONES ADOPTED IN ITS PLACE DATED JUNE 2008.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve adoption of the recommended new Special Education procedures was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Motion to Amend Passed:  To amend the motion from: "Action to rescind the December 2008 Special Education Procedures and adopt the recommended new Special Education procedures dated June 2008 was" to: "Action to rescind the December 2006 Special Education Procedures and adopt the recommended new Special Education procedures dated June 2008 was" passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VII.H. Grants
VII.H.1. COPS Grant: OKHMS/Horizons/Transportation
Rationale

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has issued a request for applications for “COPS Secure Our Schools” grants. This program provides funding for law enforcement agencies to assist with the development of school safety resources and provide improved security at schools and on school grounds. A similar grant awarded in prior years has helped fund the placement of a sheriff’s deputy in Nelson County High School. This opportunity technology requests, including in-school video monitoring systems. The Sheriff’s Department has asked Nelson County Schools to partner with them is a request to fund an expansion of the video surveillance system in Nelson County High School, installation of systems in Old Kentucky Home Middle School and Horizons Academy, and the upgrade of video monitoring systems in several school buses. The program is a 50 percent matching grant opportunity. The total request is $50,651, of which half would be funded through Nelson County Schools .

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the COPS Grant application for the Old Kentucky Home Middle School, Horizons Academy and Transportation was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VIII. Guest Comments
Board Chair
IX. Adjourn
Board Chair
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

X. Convene Executive Session
Actions Taken

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. Nicky Rapier.

XI. Adjourn Executive Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

XII. Reconvene Regular Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to reconvene the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

XIII. Adjourn Regular Session
Actions Taken

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. Adam Wheatley.