Nelson County
September 16, 2008 5:00 PM
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
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. Adam Wheatley.

V.A. Information: 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
Attachments
V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
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V.H. Shortened School Day - High School Student
Rationale

Student with terminal illness requires a shortened school day and shortened school week.

 

·        The Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) has determined it necessary to modify the Individual Education Program (IEP) and the school day for a high school student identified with a disability.

·        All proper documentation has been received and will be forwarded to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) as required by the Nelson County Special Education Procedures.

 

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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 # 12 - NCHS/Vocational School/Athletics
Rationale

During demolition it was determined that some masonry walls could remain in place. A credit of $350.00 from L Thorn Company was realized.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #12, Nelson County High School, Vocational School and Athletic facilities, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.B.2. Change Order # 46 - NCHS
Rationale

It was discovered that some of the firewalls had numerous penetrations due to computer cabling.  In order to maintain fire divisions as required by code, all openings were filled and fire caulked.  BCD, Inc. will provide all materials and labor for a cost of $1,655.24.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #46, Nelson County High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.C. Final Payment: Conrad Floors
Rationale

Conrad Floors have completed the installation and re-finishing of the gym floor at Nelson County High School.  The floor has been inspected and found acceptable by architect, construction manager and owner.  The final payment is $6885.00.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve final payment to Conrad Floors for installation and refinishing of the gym floor at Nelson County high School was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.D. Set Tax Rates
Rationale

Proposed Tax Rate:
4 percent rate of 57.4 cents per $100 dollars of real property and 57.4 cents per $100 dollars of personal property. This rate includes .4 to recover losses due to prior year exonerations. 
54.80 per $100 dollars in valuation for motor vehicles.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve tax rates as recommended was passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Jett and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VI.E. Working Budget for Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the working budget for fiscal year 2008 - 2009 as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.F. Schematic Design: Foster Heights
Rationale

KDE requires that Board approval for Foster Heights schematics are                             reflected in Board minutes.  The attached schematics have been presented to the Foster Heights design committee.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the schematic design as presented for the Foster Heights renovation and addition project was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. KCCT Scores
Rationale

The Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS Test) was administered in Nelson County during April, 2008.  A presentation at the board meeting will include current district data regarding specific content areas, trends, goals and combined index comparisons.

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

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

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. Frank Hall.

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. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

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. Frank Hall.