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. Adam Wheatley.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

The certified employee listed below has fulfilled the requirements to be placed on a continuing contract with the Nelson County School System.

                        Kevin Bolger, Bloomfield Middle School

                        Barry Simpson, Bloomfield Middle School

                        Anthony Alvey, Boston/Old Ky. Home Intermediate

                        Sara Beth Burke, Boston School

                        Teresa Lowery, Boston School

                        Beverly Henderson, Central Office

                        Laura Brothers Anderson, Cox’s Creek Elementary

                        Jessica Hill, Cox’s Creek Elementary

                        Krystal Mattingly, Foster Heights Elementary

                        Randy Pinkston, Foster Heights Elementary

                        Kyle Boblitt, Nelson County High School

                        Artie Braden, Nelson County High School

                        Amanda Hill Simpson, Nelson County High School

                        Jesse Simpson, Nelson County High School

                        Todd Shuck, Nelson County High School

                        Meredith Travis, Nelson County High School

                        Nick Cravens, New Haven School

                        Mario Riley, New Haven School

                   Lacy Coyle-Hatfield, Old Ky. Home Intermediate

                        Heather Warrell, Old Ky. Home Middle 

• Decision Paper: Tenure

• Treasurers Report: May 2009

• Warrant Report 5/19/09

• Munis Report May 2009

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes from Meeting of 4/21/09

• Information Paper: Construction Update

Each year the School Facilities Construction Commission issues offers of assistance to school districts in the area of technology. We are required to match this on a dollar for dollar basis. The current offer is $45,114.

• Decision Paper: SFCC Offer of Assistance
• SFCC Technology 2nd offer documentation

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the SFCC Technology 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $45,114 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

• Decision Paper: Tentative Budget 2009-2010
• Tentative Budget 2009 - 2010

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the tentative budget for fiscal year 2009 - 2010 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

According to KRS 156.400, textbook adoption plans by schools must be approved by the local school board and signed by the chairperson. By approving the adoption sheet, textbook monies can be used by the schools in order to purchase textbooks and instructional materials. Textbook adoption plans have been developed and passed by each school council included in the board packet of materials.

• BMS Textbook Purchase Plan
• Decision Paper: Textbook Adoption
• School Textbook Purchase Plans

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

A spotlight regarding the Family Resource and Youth Service Center (FRYSC) program will be provided to the board.  A power point presentation focusing on the successes from this past year from the FRYSC Corps Program in the areas of community service projects, literacy assistance, and family involvement will be presented for the Board’s review. 

• FRYSC Power Point
• Information Paper: FRYSC Update

Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. are recommended as the agent and carriers for district bonds for the period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

• Decision Paper: Treasurer's Finance Bond
• Treasurer/Finance Officer Bond Documents

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. as the agent and carriers for district bonds for the period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

• CKEC/KEDC Invoices
• Decision Paper: CKEC/KEDC Membership

Motion Passed:  Action to approve participation in KEDC and CKEC was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

The Nelson County Schools’ Diversity Committee has consolidated its previous goals into one goal and revised its strategies to focus on the achievement of the goal.  The committee suggests that the “Diversity” goal and its strategies be included as a component of the current Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.

• 08/09 CDIP Revised 4/02/09
• CDIP Executive Summary Revised 4/2/09
• Decision Paper: CDIP Diversity Addition

Motion Passed:  Action to approve inclusion of the "Diversity” goal and its strategies as a component of the current Comprehensive District Improvement Plan was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

: 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 last year helped fund 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 Sheriff’s Department has again asked Nelson County Schools to partner with them in a request to fund video systems in New Haven School, Boston School, Bloomfield Middle School and Bloomfield Elementary School and the central office facility. This request also includes construction of a security wall with doorway and electronic locking system in New Haven School. This request also includes upgraded video surveillance systems for 40 school buses. The total request for this grant is $170,596 including a 50 percent match from the Nelson County Board of Education. The board match for this grant is $85,298.

• Decision Paper: COPS Grant

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the COPS Secure Our Schools grant application was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Kentucky Americorps, and the Division of FRYSC are sponsoring a grant which would fund a FRYSC Corps member at local FRYSC sites. NESTT Family Resource and Youth Services Center in Bloomfield would like to apply to become a FRYSC Corps site. If approved, this grant would fund one full-time FRYSC Corps member full-time (approximately 1,700 hours.) Americorps members are not school employees and may not replace existing employees or volunteers, according to application guidelines.

The Americorps member would be supervised on site by the FRYSC Coordinator.

The applicant in this case is Donna Morris. The NESTT FRYSC coordinator is Doris Lewis. There is no matching amount required by the Board.

• Decision Paper: FRYSC Corps Grant

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the FRYSC Corps grant application was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Kentucky Americorps, and the Division of FRYSC are sponsoring a grant which would fund a FRYSC Success Corps member at a local FRYSC site. NESTT Family Resource and Youth Services Center in Bloomfield would like to apply to participate in the FRYSC Success Corps program. If approved, this grant would fund one full-time FRYSC Success Corps member full-time (approximately 1,700 hours.) Americorps members are not school employees and may not replace existing employees or volunteers, according to application guidelines.

The Americorps member would be supervised on site by the FRYSC Coordinator.

The applicant in this case is Melissa Byrd. The NESTT FRYSC coordinator is Doris Lewis. There is no matching amount required by the Board.

• Decision Paper: FRYSC Success Corps Grant

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the FRYSC Success Corps grant application was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Guest Comment Policy
Any person wishing to address the Board may do so by following these rules:
Individuals representing themselves are limited to 3 minutes.
Individuals representing a group are limited to 5 minutes.
Please step up to the microphone, state your name and address, and, if you represent a group, state the name of the group you are representing.

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

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. Larry Pate.

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. Damon Jackey.

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. Larry Pate.

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