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. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

The terminology on the following positions was updated, with reference to KIRIS (replaced with formative and summative assessments) and site-based (replaced by school based council) changed. Added are references to Rtl’s and ILP’s for modified instruction and services for students.  Working with newly created Athletic Director (for elementary & middle) was included. Other changes were included to make terminology parallel and consistent throughout each description. No major responsibilities added or deleted in any—just updated.

• Secretary I
• Secretary II
• Custodian I
• Custodian II
•  Director of Technology
• Assistant Director of Technology
• Curriculum Resource Consultant
  
  

 

 

 

 

• Decision Paper: Job Description Updates
• Job Description: Asst. Director of Technology
• Job Description: CRC
• Job Description: Custodian I
• Job Description: Custodian II
• Job Description: Director of Technology
• Job Description: Secretary I
• Job Description: Secretary II

• Treasurers Report: February 2009

• Warrant Report 2/10/09

• Munis Report February 2009

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes: Meeting of 1/20/09

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trip Requests
• Overnight/Out of State Trip Request: Baseball

• Information Paper: Construction Update

Approval of Construction Drawings for renovation/additions to Foster Heights School:

Board approval is required for the completed construction drawings for the above referenced project.

• Decision Paper: Construction documents

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Foster Heights renovation/construction documents as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The beginning phases of construction for the reuniting of the two schools has resulted in a review of  the most effective use of resources and facilities that contribute to school culture, instruction,  and assessment  for the students at Foster Heights Elementary and Old Kentucky Home Intermediate Schools during the 2009-2010 school year transition phase. 
The principals of both buildings would like to make the recommendation that Foster Heights Elementary and Old Kentucky Home Intermediate schools be reunited and operate as one beginning with the 2009-2010 fiscal year in order for the school to operate in the most effective and efficient manner.

• Decision Paper/Proposal: Reunite FH/OKHIS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the plan for reuniting Foster Heights and Old Kentucky Home Intermediate Schools under one roof and administration was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

• Award Letter: SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance
• Decision Paper: SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance in the amount XXX of was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Because of recent inclement weather, the following changes to the 2008-2009 calendar are recommended:

                        Weather Day                            Make-up Day

                        Tuesday, December 16^th           Friday, February 13^th

                        Monday, January 26^th               Monday, February 16^th

                        Tuesday, January 27^th   Tuesday, May 19^th

                        Wednesday, January 28^th          Friday, May 1^st (Early Release Day)

                        Thursday, January 29^th Wednesday, April 1^st

                        Friday, January 30^th                  Thursday, April 2^nd

                        Monday, February 2^nd Friday, April 3^rd

                        Tuesday, February 3^rd               Monday, June 1^st

                        Wednesday, February 4^th         Tuesday, June 2^nd

The scheduled Professional Development days for April 1^st (moved from February 13^th) and May 1^st will be rescheduled for the first two days in June after the last teacher Professional Day. At the present time, these days would be scheduled for June 4^th and 5^th. In addition, please note that graduation dates will be adjusted accordingly to June 2^nd, pending no additional calendar changes.

• Decision Paper: Calendar Revisions - Snow Days

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the calendar revisions as recommended for the 2008 - 2009 school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

On Monday, January 12, Old Kentucky Home Middle School suffered an electrical service failure.  At that point school for OKHM students was canceled for that day. A request for a disaster day may be submitted to the Commissioner Education for approval.  A copy of the local board order shall accompany this request.

• Decision Paper: Disaster Day Request - OKHMS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve submission of a request to the Commissioner of Education for the allowance of one disaster day for Old Kentucky Home Middle School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Average Daily Attendance (ADA) For First 5 Months

Average Daly Membership (ADM)

% of attendance

                                                ADA                             ADM                             %

Bloomfield Middle                      387.58                          404.83                          95.74

New Haven Schools                  437.44                          464.59                          94.16

OKHI                                        247.22                          256.12                          96.53

Bloomfield Elementary                372.67                          386.15                          96.51
Horizons                                   44.92                            54.60                           82.27

Boston School                           288.99                          302.06                          95.67

Cox’s Creek                             431.61                          447.85                          96.37

Foster Heights                           413.74                          431.05                          95.96

OKHM                                      411.37                          426.98                          96.34

NCHS                                     1492.81                         1580.54                         94.45               

Current % for District through month five              95.24%

• Information Paper: Attendance

Curriculum Resource Consultants will provide an overview regarding On-Demand writing practices in our district.  The presentation will include an explanation of how On-Demand differs from Open Response questions used in classrooms as well as CATS testing.

• Information Paper: On Demand Writing
• On-Demand Writing Power Point

Funded through the U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, this grant opportunity is designed to increase student access to quality mental health care by linking local school systems with the local mental health system.  Our project will be designed to improve collaborative efforts between school-based services and community services in specific areas of need; enhance the availability of crisis intervention services and appropriate referrals for students;  and provide training for those participating in delivery of services. This grant will not provide funds for direct services to students. This grant will fund up to $400,000 with no match for a project period of 24-months.

• Decision Paper: Mental Health Integration Grant

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the grant application for integration of schools and mental health systems was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the regular session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.