Nelson County
November 17, 2009 5:00 PM
Nelson County 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
Attachments
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. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

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
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V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
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VI. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A. In-service Credit Hours
Rationale

On Tuesday, October 6, 2009, Board of Education members participated in a work session for one (1) hour to review test scores and school improvement issues.  On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Board of Education members participated in the “Boot Camp Café” for three hours with the members of the SBDM Councils from each of the schools (see attached agenda). As noted in 702 KAR 1.115, the Board needs to take formal action to approve the earning of four (4) hours of local in-service credit for these educational opportunities.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve four hours of local in-service credit for each Board Member on October 6 (1 hour) and November 10 (3 hours), 2009 was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.B. Roofs: CCES & old Central Office Bldg.
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Authorization to evaluate the Cox's Creek Elementary roof and former Central Office building roof, and to make a recommendation as to whether repair or replacement is required, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.C. Construction Update
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VI.D. Change Orders
VI.E. BG4 Final Payment: Zero Company
Rationale

The Zero Company has completed all contractual obligations for Bid Package 6, Roofing and Sheet Metal, for the renovation of Nelson County High School and Vocational School.  All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.  Final payment is $84,418.21.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve final payment to the Zero Company in the amount of $84,418.21 for Bid Pkg. # 6, Roofing/Sheet Metal, for Nelson County High School and the Vocational School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.F. Rebids: Construction of TNHS
Rationale

In accordance with KDE requirements, bid packages as follows must be rebid for the construction of Thomas Nelson High School:

Bid Package #7            Aluminum Frames and Glazing

Bid Package #14          Wood Flooring

Bid Package #21          Fire Suppression System

Bid Package #22          Electrical

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve rebidding of Bid packages #7, 14, 21 and 22 for the construction of Thomas Nelson High Schoolin accordance with KDE requirements was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. Grants
VII.A.1. EETT Grant: District
Rationale

The major purpose of the Enhanced Education Through Technology (EETT) program is to assist school systems in improving student academic achievement in high need areas.  Grant funding, made available from the Kentucky Department of Education Office of Education Technology through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will serve to enhance ongoing efforts to improve teaching and learning through the use of technology. This grant application will pay particular attention to improving student achievement through the use of technology; assisting every student to become technologically literate by the end of the 8th grade; and encouraging the effective integration of technology. Nelson County is eligible to apply for $67,500 in EETT grant funding to address program requirements.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Enhanced Education Through Technology (EETT) grant application for the Nelson County School District was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

VII.B. China Trip Presentation: Tom Clark, NCHS
VII.C. School Improvement Plans: BES, BMS, Bos, CCES, Horizons, NCHS, NH, OKHMS
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the School Improvement Plans (SIPs) as presented for Bloomfield Elementary School, Bloomfield Middle School, Boston School, Cox's Creek Elementary, Horizons Academy, Nelson County High School, New Haven School and Old Kentucky Home Middle School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VIII. Guest Comments
Board Chair
Rationale

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
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier 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. Damon Jackey.

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. Nicky Rapier.

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. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

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