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I.
Call to Order
Board Chair
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
Motion Passed: Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
V.A.
Information: Personnel Actions
V.B.
Treasurer's Report
V.C.
Bills and Claims
V.D.
MUNIS Report
V.E.
Leaves of Absence
V.F.
Minutes from Previous Meeting
V.G.
Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
V.H.
Job Descriptions
Job Description Updates for:
Assistant Athletic Director
Tech Specialist III
Family Resource Youth Service Center Coordinator/Youth Service Center Coordinator II
VI.
Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A.
Construction Update
VI.B.
Change Orders
VI.B.1.
Change Order # 8: Foster Heights
Install laid in place bond beam over doors instead of steel lintel. Namasco submitted a credit of $571.00 for eliminating (11) L3 lintels.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #8, Foster Heights renovation/addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.
VI.B.2.
Change Order # 14: Foster Heights
Install new sanitary line in the existing Muir Wing. The design drawings indicated an existing sanitary line. After excavating the floor, it was discovered no sanitary line was ever installed during the 1950’s construction. The Lusk Group submitted a proposal of $6,150.00 to install a new sanitary line in the Muir Wing for the new Heat Pumps.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #14, Foster Heights renovation/addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VI.B.3.
Change Order # 15: Foster Heights
Various revisions to kitchen area foundations and add 1 door to facilitate the execution of the job and save the owner cost. The Badgett Constructors submitted a proposal credit of
$1,031.77 to the reduction in overall job cost without compromising the facility
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #15, Foster Heights renovation/addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VI.B.4.
Change Order # 16: Foster Heights
To remove and replace unsuitable soil under the new parking lot. The Philcon Construction, LLC. Has submitted a proposal of $55,312.01 to remove unsuitable soils and replace with suitable materials as required by soils engineer to provide a stable parking lot.
Motion Passed: Action to approve Change Order #16, Foster Heights renovation/addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.
VI.C.
Final Payment: J. George Electric
The J. George Electrical Company has completed all contractual obligations for electrical work at Nelson County High School and Nelson County Area Technology Center. All work has been inspected by the architects, construction manager and owners and found acceptable. Final payment is $ 10,179.10.
Motion Passed: Action to approve final payment to J. George Electric, in the amount of $10,179.10, for electrical work at Nelson County High School and Vocational School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VI.D.
Final Payment: Walker Mechanical
The Walker Mechanical Contractors, Inc. has completed all contractual obligations for electrical work at Nelson County High School and Nelson County Area Technology Center. All work has been inspected by the architects, construction manager and owners and found acceptable. Final payment is $ 50,770.38.
Motion Passed: Action to approve final payment to Walker Mechanical, in the amount of $50,770.38, for electrical work at Nelson County high School and Vocational School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.
VI.E.
Pre-Audit Annual Financial Report
Approval of the pre-audit version of the fiscal 2009 Annual Financial Report.
Motion Passed: Action to approve the Pre-Audit Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2008-2009 was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.
VI.F.
Status of Activity Funds
A breakdown of each school's most recent activity fund account balances has been provided.
Motion Passed: Action to acknowledge receipt of the school activity funds summary and to approve the method of accounting for these funds was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VI.G.
Resolution: QSCB Bonds
Motion Passed: Action to approve an application to the Kentucky Board of Education requesting authorization to issue "Qualified School Construction Bonds" for phase 1 of Thomas Nelson High School and to approve the plan of financing was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.
VI.H.
Set Tax Rates 2009-2010
It is recommended that the Nelson County Board of Education adopt the 4 percent rate of 59.8 cents per $100 dollars of real property and 59.8 cents per $100 dollars of personal property. This rate includes .5 to recover losses due to prior year exonerations. It is also recommended that the Nelson County Board of Education levy a rate of 54.80 per $100 dollars in valuation for motor vehicles.
Motion Passed: Action to adopt the recommended 4 percent rate of 59.8 cents per $100 dollars of real property and 59.8 cents per $100 dollars of personal property, which includes .5 to recover losses due to prior year exonerations and a rate of 54.80 per $100 dollars in valuation for motor vehicles was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VI.I.
Calendar: 2010-2011
Motion Passed: Action to approve the Nelson County School District Calendar as recommended for 2010-2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.
VI.J.
ARRA SEEK Funds
Approval of the application for state stabilization funds which were used to keep the FY 2010 SEEK base equal to FY 2009.
Motion Passed: Action to approve the application for state stabilization funds, which were used to keep the FY 2010 SEEK base equal to FY 2009, was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.
VII.
Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A.
Grants
VII.A.1.
Geothermal Grant: Thomas Nelson H.S.
Financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – Geothermal Technologies Program to fund demonstration projects for ground source heat pumps. Thomas Nelson High School meets the criteria for this grant. This project will incorporate a geothermal HVAC system into construction of a 144,000 square foot high school planned for construction over the next three years. The Geothermal Technologies Program will fund up to half the installation cost for a geothermal system. The total system cost for Thomas Nelson High School is estimated at about $3.206 million. This grant application will seek to defray half that amount – $1.6 million.
Motion Passed: Action to approve the grant application request to the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund a geothermal system for Thomas Nelson High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VII.B.
ACT Scores
The Nelson County High School Juniors took the ACT Assessment in March 2009. The results from the assessment will be presented to the Board of Education.
VII.C.
Arts & Humanities Update
The instructional team invited teachers and administrators from the schools to form a committee to review the Arts/Humanities Programs. The committee met three times and agreed that in the best interest of the students, the humanities should continue to be taught as outlined in the Program of Studies in order for students to be prepared for the state assessment changes in 2011. The committee also provided lessons and material resources for any teacher to use whenever an Arts/Humanities content specific teacher is not available. Several content specific arts and humanities teachers have volunteered to provide professional development to schools without certified arts and humanities staff. The district is also looking into piloting the state’s Arts and Humanities Program Review.
VII.D.
KSBA Policy/Procedure Review
Motion Passed: Action to approve the following actions on 2009 policy/procedure updates suggested by the Kentucky School Boards Association was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
VIII.
Guest Comments
Board Chair
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.
IX.
Adjourn
Board Chair
Motion Passed: Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
X.
Convene District Finance Corporation Meeting
Motion Passed: Action to convene a meeting of the Nelson County School District Finance Corporation was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.
XI.
Resolution Re: Bond Proceeds Investments
Adoption of resolution authorizing signatures for bond proceeds investment activity.
Motion Passed: Action to adopt the resolution authorizing signatures for bond proceeds investment activity was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.
XII.
Adjourn District Finance Corporation Meeting
Motion Passed: Action to adjourn the meeting of the Nelson County School District Finance Corporation was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.
XIII.
Reconvene Regular Session
Motion Passed: Action to reconvene the regular session of the Nelson County School Board was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.
XIV.
Adjourn Regular Session
Motion Passed: Action to adjourn the regular session of the Nelson County School Board was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.
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