Nelson County
July 15, 2008 7:00 PM
Nelson County 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
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. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

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: None
V.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting
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V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
Attachments
VI. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A. Construction Update
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VI.B. Change Orders
VI.B.1. Change Order # 28 - Vocational School
Rationale

Revision of the HVAC system required one of the units to be moved closer to the roof edge.  Therefore, as stipulated by code, a guard rail must be installed.  TWF, Inc will provide all material and labor for guard rail for a cost of $6000.00.
When all HVAC revisions are completed several credits will also be realized.  The final change in cost will be an additional $280.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change order #28, Vocational School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.B.2. Change Order # 29 - Vocational School
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #29, Vocational School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.B.3. Change Order # 33 - Nelson County High School/Vocational School
Rationale

Electrical revisions at the athletic fields, Nelson County High School, and Vocational School have resulted in a credit of $10,997.00 from J George Electric.  The deducts include: elimination of new wiring for auditorium house lights ($1757), revised electrical supply to auditorium dimming system ($2150), elimination of cages and posts on athletic fields light posts ($8000).  This change order also includes the following adds: electrical revisions required due to HVAC changes at the Vocational School ($313), light fixture changes due to ceiling conditions in AG shop area ($597).

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #33, Nelson County High School and Vocational School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.B.4. Change Order # 34 - Nelson County High School
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #34, Nelson County High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.B.5. Change Order # 35 - Nelson County High School
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #35, Nelson County High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.C. Declaration of Surplus Items
Rationale

The Nelson County School District will need to formally declare bus number 37, VIN 1HVBCNSN5NH370322 surplus. This bus was involved in an accident and it is not in our best interest to pursue repair.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.D. School Day Schedules
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Education requires Board approval of daily school schedules.  All schedules must have a minimum of six hours instructional time per day.  All school schedules meet or exceed the minimum requirement.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the proposed school day schedules for 2008 - 2009 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VI.E. ARC Chairpersons
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the recommended list of ARC Chairpersons for purposes of implementation of Special Education legal and procedural requirements was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.F. 504 Chairpersons
Rationale

The Director of Special Education has has provided a list of recommended individuals from each school to serve as 504 Chairpersons. 

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve individuals as recommended by the Director of Special Education to serve as 504 Chairpersons was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.G. Meeting Times: Nelson County Board of Education
Rationale

During the first session of this calendar year, the Board voted to try different meeting times for the regular board meeting to see if some times might be more accessible to the public.  The three times chosen were:  12:00 noon, 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The Board voted to try these changes for 6 months and then discuss the results.
In addition, the Board also requested the possibility of having alternate work sessions at school locations after hearing a presentation at the KSBA Conference. This was postponed until after the naming of the new Board member.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the following schedule for the remaining 2008 regular meetings of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.H. District Behavior Code
Rationale

The Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline is reviewed and revised each year by committee.  Board approval is then required.  The significant addition this year deals with bullying as mandated by statute.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the 2008-2009 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.I. District Assurances
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve submission of the Nelson County School District Assurances for 2008 to the Kentucky Department of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. School Calendar: 2009 - 2010
Attachments
VII.B. Donation of Art Materials: Nelson County High School
Rationale

Dianna Williams, the art teacher at Nelson County High School, secured a very large donation of ceramic art supplies and equipment.  Ms. Williams will provide the board with an overview of the donation as well as her ideas on how to incorporate the materials and equipment into a viable elective course at the high school.

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VII.C. KSBA Policy Review
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VII.D. KSBA Procedure Review
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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. Damon Jackey.

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. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

XII. Re-convene Regular Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to re-convene 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. Damon Jackey.