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. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurers Report: December 2009

• Warrant Report12/15/09

• Munis Report December 2009

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes: Meeting of 11/17/09
• Minutes: Meeting of Special Called Meeting 12/03/09

Student with chronic illness requires a shortened school day for four months

·        The 504Committee has determined it necessary to modify the school day for a middle  school student identified with a disability.

·        All proper documentation has been received and will be forwarded to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) as required. 

• Decision Paper: Shortened School Day for Student with Disabilities

• Information Paper: Construction Update

A revised BG-1 is required for phase I of construction at Thomas Nelson High School in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

• Decision Paper: Revised BG-1 for TNHS Phase 1
• Revised BG-1 Document

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the revised BG-1 for construction of Phase 1 of Thomas Nelson High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECT.

• Decision Paper: TNHS Resolution

Motion Passed:  Action to adopt the following resolution regarding the issuance of revenue bonds was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

We have applied to the Bardstown Municipal Water and Sewer Department, owned by the City of Bardstown,  to establish sewer service for the new Thomas Nelson High School (TNHS). In order to receive this service, the City of Bardstown has expressed an interest in annexing some of our properties to include them within the corporate limits of the City of Bardstown.
The Annexation would include agreements regarding the use of some city services for our annexed schools, such as police protection and patrols. The annexations would not occur until at least July 1, 2012.

• Annexation Agreement
• Decision Paper: Annexation

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the annexation of some school district properties by the City of Bardstown, subject to agreement between the two parties on a number of outstanding issues, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

In order to receive state transportation and attendance funding for non- resident pupils, a reciprocal contract must be completed between districts concerned.  The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has stipulated that contracts for the 2010-2011 school year must be submitted to KDE before February 1, 2010.  The following districts have or will submit contracts for signature:

Anderson County; Bardstown Independent; Boyle County; BullittCounty;  
Elizabethtown Independent; Fayette County; Hardin County; Hart County;
Jefferson County; Larue County; Marion County; Mercer County; Spencer County;
Taylor County; Washington County;

• Decision Paper: Out of District Contracts

Motion Passed:  Action to approve out-of-district contracts for Anderson County, Bardstown Independent, Boyle County, Bullitt County,Elizabethtown Independent, Fayette County, Hardin County, Hart County,Jefferson County,Larue County, Marion County, Mercer County, Spencer County, Taylor County, and Washington County School Districts was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Due to the revised testing window which would place state testing window immediately following spring break, the following changes to the calendar for the 2010-2011 year are recommended: 

1.      Change November 1, 2010 from school day to a PD/make-up day, giving 4 day weekend

2.      Change November 2, 2010 from PD day to closed/make-up day

3.      Change March 11, 2011 from closed/make-up day to full day of school with Third Quarter ending

4.      Change the testing window to April 18 – April 28, 2010, per KDE

5.      Change Spring Intersession/Make-up days to March 23, 24, 25, 2011 (moving it 2 weeks earlier)

6.      Change Spring Break to March 28 – April 1, 2011 (moving it 2 weeks earlier)

• Currently Approved Calendar
• Decision Paper: Calendar Changes for 2010-2011
• Proposed Calendar

Motion Passed:  Action to change the school calendar as recommended to accomodate the change in the testing window for 2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The Nelson County School Board of Education has provided the opportunity for students in the middle grades (5^th grade through 8^th grade) to take High School Math classes.  The Board Members will be presented with an overview of the program, the number of students served through this program, the projected impact of this program, and student testimonials.

• Information Paper: Accelerated Math

Each year our schools prepare a School Improvement Plan (SIP) as a guide to goal setting and decision making in order to increase student achievement.  An instructional team at Foster Heights Elementary School has taken into consideration of all planning areas including:  assessment, curriculum, instruction, equity, leadership, school culture, family and community involvement, professional development, and technology.  This plan is a reflection of the school’s top priorities and initiatives that will guide their work throughout the school year.

• Decision Paper: FH SIP
• FH School Improvement Plan

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the School Improvement Plan for Foster Heights was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

In order to establish a framework of collaboration and articulate specific roles and responsibilities between the District and KDE, in support of Kentucky’s implementation of an approved Race To The Top grant project, the Nelson County School District’s Board of Education must approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the Kentucky Department of Education outlining these roles and responsibilities.

• Decision Paper: RTTT Memorandum of Understanding
• PowerPoint: RTTT "Committing District Support"
• RTTT Glossary
• RTTT Memorandum of Understanding Document

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Race to the Top Memo of Understanding with the Kentucky Department of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The Certified Evaluation Committee meet on August 25, 2009, September 22, 2009, October 19, 2009, and November 23, 2009 to revise the Nelson County Schools’ Certified Evaluation Plan.  The committee reviewed recommendations from the Kentucky Department of Education staff regarding the district’s evaluation plan, the revised Teacher Standards, and the format of the observation tools.  The evaluation plan and observation tools were then revised based upon the committee’s work over the course of four meetings.

• Certified Evaluation Plan
• Decision Paper: Certified Evaluation Plan

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the certified evaluation plan as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier 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:  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. Larry Pate.

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. Adam Wheatley.

Motion Passed:  Action to confirm the officers of the Nelson County School District Finance Corporation as follows was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION  RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $20,795,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $2,080,000) OF SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.010 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.290 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PURPOSES, PROVIDING AND DETERMINING THE DUTY OF SAID CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION

• Bond Resolution: Finance Corporation

Motion Passed:  Action to adopt the following resolution regarding the issuance of revenue bonds was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the meeting of the Nelson County School District Finance Corporation was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

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

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

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. Larry Pate.