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 approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurer's Report October 2008

• Warrant Report 10/21/08

• Munis Report October 2008

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes: Regular Meeting 9/16/08
• Minutes: Tax Hearing 9/16/08

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trips
• Overnight/Out of State Request: NCHS Cross Country Lockin

• Decision Paper: Sick Leave Exchange Policy
• Sick Leave Bank Policy

• Decision Paper: Sick Leave Policy
• Sick Leave Policy

The following job descriptions have been edited:

·        Coach (new job description)

·        Student Support Services Consultant – deleted

·        Elementary School Principal

·        Middle School Principal

·        High School Principal

·        Assistant Elementary School Principal

·        Assistant Middle School Principal

·        Assistant High School Principal

• Decision Paper: New/Revised Job Descriptions
• Job Description: Coach (New)
• Job Description: Elem. Asst. Principal (Revised)
• Job Description: Elem. Principal (Revised)
• Job Description: HS Asst. Principal (Revised)
• Job Description: HS Principal (Revised)
• Job Description: MS Asst. Principal (Revised)
• Job Description: MS Principal (Revised)

The Kentucky Department of Education requires that all partial day students must have Board consent. 

• Decision Paper: Partial Day Students - NCHS

• Information Paper: Construction Update

As-built drawings for the existing high school were not accurate.  After construction began, the HVAC in the multipurpose room was revised to accommodate existing piping system.  Walker Mechanical Contractors can provide all labor and materials for the needed change for a cost of $1624.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #44 - NCHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #44, Nelson County High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

It was determined that a circuit, previously required by change order, would not be necessary.  A credit from J George Electric for $538.00 was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order # 45 - NCHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #45, Nelson County High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Preparation and painting of the front canopy was not included in original specifications for the Vocational School renovation.  Howell and Howell Contractors can provide all labor and materials to prepare and paint canopy for a cost of $2,270.70.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #47 - Vocational School

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #47, Nelson County Vocational School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

It was found that it was necessary to add 110V controls for the soccer field lighting and 110V power to automatic faucets in the Auto Tech shop.  J George Electric Company can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $699.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #48 - Vocational School and Athletic Facilities

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #48, Nelson County Vocational School and Athletic Facilities, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Tennis Technologies has completed the installation of the new tennis court                      surface and court equipment.  The court has been inspected and found acceptable by architect, construction manager, and owner.  The final payment is $2,490.00.

• Decision Paper: Final Payment - Tennis Technologies

Motion Passed:  Action to approve final payment for the renovation of the Nelson County High School tennis courts was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

• 2007-2008 Final Audit Report
• Decision Paper: Audit Report

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the 2007 - 2008 final audit report as provided by Brown and Company was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

• Decision Paper: Post-audit AFR 2008
• Post-Audit AFR Report

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the post-audit Annual Financial Report as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Sureflame Propane of Springfield has offered the best fixed rate pricing for fiscal 2008 - 2010 and is willing and certified to maintain regulators and vaporizers at our facilities 

• Decision Paper: Propane Bids 2008-2010
• Propane Bid History Report 2008-2010
• Propane Event Summary 2008-2010
• Propane Final Bid Data 2008-2010

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Sureflame Propane as our propane service provider for fiscal 2008 - 2010 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

The original school calendar listed Nov. 4, Election Day, as a possible professional development day.  It is required by KRS 2.190 that Presidential Election Day be declared a holiday for all public schools.  Following the above requirement the 2008-2009 school calendar should have the Nov. 4, professional development date changed to Oct. 1, and Nov. 4, changed to a non-school day.

• Decision Paper: Amended Calendar 2008-2009

Motion Passed:  Action to modify the School District Calendar for 2008 - 2009 to change November 4 to a non-school day and to add October 1 as a professional development day was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

The Chinese Language and Culture program is now into its third year.  The district has expanded the program as a result of a Chinese Language Grant that was funded for the 2008-2009 school year.  Our staff members will present to the Board of Education a compilation of their curriculum and instruction which has been implemented at the Elementary, Middle, and High School.

• Information Paper: Chinese Program

Nelson County High School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $2,160. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $1,140. NCHS is requesting an additional $500 for material costs for a total request of $1,640 from the Board of Education. This grant will fund a 20-day residency at NCHS of mural artist Jesse Ray Sims. Sims will collaborate with teachers, faculty and students to plan, create and install a mural of key subject areas and extracurricular activities at NCHS. The mural, which will be installed in a public area at NCHS, will demonstrate the importance and pride in a Nelson County education while displaying a basis for the importance of art education in the curriculum. Sims will collaborate with art teachers Dianna Williams and Anne Zabenco, along with a core group of 120 students in four classes to create the mural. It is expected that all students, along with parents and the community, will contribute to the project. In addition to depicting core content and extracurricular subjects, the mural will draw inspiration from a study of Mexican and American mural artists to explore how culture and diversity influence the production of murals. If approved, the residency will start February 2, 2009 and will conclude on March 3.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, NCHS, "Murals"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "Murals" for Nelson County High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

New Haven School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $1,080. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $570. This grant will fund a 10-day residency at New Haven of dance artist Deborah Denenfield. The artist will lead students through a study of the cultures connected with the types of dance described in the Kentucky Program of Studies. Students will continue with a more in-depth study of play party games and other entertainments in which children would have engaged during the time period related to Appalachian dance. A core group of one class of 8th grade students, two classes of fifth grade classes will meet with dance artist each day for the 10-day residency. A non-core group composed of students who will participate in the Berea Mountain Folk Festival will meet with the dance artist for eight sessions during the residency.

Students will participate in their choice of the following projects related to the residency: 1. Develop a display related to one of the cultures featured in the four types of dances they have learned, or 2.  Develop instructional materials to help teach other students (and their families) some of the play party games they have learned during this residency. These instructional materials may include production of an instructional DVD and development of a “how to” brochure with step-by-step directions. Students will perform a variety of dances they have learned during a PTO meeting, Family Literacy Night, or similar gathering. As the production allows, students will incorporate dances and/or play party games they have learned in a production of “Lincoln: A Man For All Times”, funded in part by a Kentucky Arts Council Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Project grant.

If approved, the residency will start February 22, 2009 and conclude March 5.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, NHS, "Dance"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "Dance" for New Haven School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Bloomfield Elementary School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $540. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $285. This grant will fund a 5-day residency at Bloomfield of performance arts specialist Yolantha Harrison-Pace. Through this grant, fourth and fifth grade classes will participate in a week of West African Rhythm Movement and Sound workshops. On the final day of the residency, all students from kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in a cultural fair in which Harrison-Pace will teach them about West African Culture as she instructs them in mini-lessons on music & dance. Students and teachers will be creatively engaged in learning traditional movements and choreographing original dances based on the movements. They will play polyrhythms & create rhythm patterns. After learning the role of costumes in West African dance, students will wrap fabric to create their own costumes. Unlike simply reading about other cultures and watching dance videos, this project gives students the opportunity to stand up, move their bodies and create rhythm. This provides an authentic, culturally enriching and memorable experience for teachers, students and parents.

If approved, the five-day residency will start February 13.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, BES, "African Dance"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "African Dance" for Bloomfield Elementary was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Boston School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $540. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $285. This grant will fund a 5-day residency at Boston of performance arts specialist Yolantha Harrison-Pace. The artist will collaborate with a Boston team including teachers Joanne Maldini, Dana Cull, Nancy Smith and Victoria Terstegge, along with principal Kim Whitley. The goal of this residency is threefold.  First, a core group of 76 students will work with Harrison-Pace to create Kente cloths that will be used to perform dances, which integrate West African symbols with authentic African music, basic drumming, and elements of dance. Second, by collaborating with the artist, classroom teachers’ ability to integrate elements of music and dance into instruction will be enhanced. And finally, Boston students will share what they learned through a school-wide celebration of diversity in which the students will perform for other students, parents, and community members.  If approved, the five-day residency will start February 23.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, Boston, "African Dance"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "African Dance" for Boston School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Boston School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $540. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $285. This grant will fund a 5-day residency at Boston of visual artist and “paper engineer” Jane McTeigue. The artist will collaborate with a Boston team including teachers Joanne Maldini, Dana Cull, Nancy Smith and Victoria Terstegge, along with principal Kim Whitley. The team hopes to accomplish three main goals at its completion.  1) A core group of 76 students will work with paper engineer, Jane McTeigue, to create pop-up books. Fourth grade students will integrate science and art to design a book about weather. Fifth grade students will create books about the colonial period leading up to the Revolutionary War. Both topics will integrate essential art vocabulary with the respective core content. 2) Through collaboration with the artist, classroom teachers will gain and model strategies for incorporating bookmaking and three dimensional pop-up art in their classrooms. They will learn first hand the value of integrating art into other curricular areas such as science and social studies. 3) Boston students will share their involvement with the artist through a buddy-reading project where students will pair younger students to read and discuss their books. In addition, they will share the project through a presentation at a school PTA and Nelson County Board of Education meeting. If approved, the five-day residency will start April 13.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, Boston, "Paper Engineering"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "Paper Engineering" for Boston School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Cox’s Creek Elementary School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $1,080. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $570. This grant will fund a 10-day residency at CCE of dance artist Deborah Denenfield. The artist will lead students through a study of the dances as a complement to a study of "Arts in the Era of Lincoln." Denenfeld will lead students through a more in-depth study of dance during the 1800's.  Students will learn about the origins of Colonial and Appalachian dance and connections between these European origins and cultural aspects of the 19th century. Four fifth grade classes will be the core groups, meeting daily during the ten days of the residency. During the residency, teachers will include a review of each of the cultures in Social Studies instruction to help students understand connections between the cultures and the ways that the cultures expressed themselves through dance. This dance residency will help students gain a deeper understanding of the connection between time periods in history and the way that cultural groups of those time periods expressed themselves through the Arts. This residency is intended to complement students’ work with a project funded, in part, by a Kentucky Arts Council Lincoln Bicentennial Project grant. Public performance events will combine elements from the dance residency with student projects developed through the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Project grant. If approved, the residency will start January 28, 2009 and conclude February 13.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, CCES, "Historical Dance"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "Historical Dance" for Cox's Creek Elementary School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

Bloomfield Elementary School is requesting a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) grant from the Kentucky Arts Council in the amount of $540. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $285. This grant will fund a 5-day residency at Bloomfield of musical artist Jim McGee. McGee is an artist specializing in studies of Jazz, Appalachian, Blues, Folk, and other musical genres. McGee will provide a culturally diverse program where students, faculty, parents and the community will learn first hand how music in the United States is a melting pot of traditions from immigrants from throughout the world. Students will learn about the origins and history of Blues, Gospel, Appalachian Folk Music, and Country. The residency will start with the artist delivering four instructional sessions during a school-wide Cultural Fair. McGee will then build on that experience through daily sessions with four core groups during the next four days. He will engage students by teaching them songs that had their beginnings in the 17^th century through contributions of immigrants from Ireland and Germany and those brought here during the time of the slave trade with Africa. If approved, the five-day residency will start February 20.

• Decision Paper: TIP Grant Application, BES, "Origins of Music"

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the TIP Grant application "Origins of Music" for Bloomfield Elementary was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Ms. Judy Jett.

A district instructional update is included ito provide board members with a “Quarterly Update” regarding current initiatives at the district level.

• Information Paper: Instructional Update for 1st Quarter
• Instructional Review - 1st Quarter

Each year the district instructional team prepares a Comprehensive District Improvement
Plan (CDIP) to guide us in our goal setting and decision making in order to increase student achievement.  The instructional team addressed all planning areas including: assessment, curriculum, instruction, leadership, school culture, professional development, and technology.  After receiving the CATS testing results, the instructional team has revised the CDIP to reflect current goals and district initiatives.  The format used for this CDIP was recommended by the Kentucky Department of Education.

• Decision Paper: CDIP
• Nelson Co. CDIP

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Nelson County School District Comprehensive District Improvement Plan as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

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