Nelson County
March 16, 2010 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: Bloomfield Elementary
Supt. Lantz
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. Frank Hall.

V.A. Information: Personnel Actions
Attachments
V.B. Treasurer's Report
Attachments
V.C. Bills and Claims
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V.D. MUNIS Report
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V.E. Leaves of Absence
Attachments
V.F. Minutes from Previous Meetings
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V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
Attachments
VI. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VI.A. Construction Update
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VI.B. Change Orders
VI.B.1. Change Order # 3: TNHS
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Transportation is now requiring an additional turn lane from Highway 245 to the entrance of TNHS.  Kelsey Construction can complete all necessary excavation for $37,832.82.  All construction costs here required are reimbursable from the Kentucky Department of Transportation.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 3, Thomas Nelson High School construction, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.B.2. Change Order # 4: TNHS
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Transportation is now requiring an additional turn lane from Highway 245 to the entrance of TNHS.  Bardstown Asphalt will complete all required paving for a cost of  $15,873.00.  All paving costs are reimbursable from the Kentucky Department of Transportation.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order # 4, Thomas Nelson High School construction, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.C. Architect Selection
VI.C.1. Foster Heights Phase 2
Rationale

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached contract with Studio Kremer for phase II construction of Foster Heights Elementary School in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Studio Kremer as the architect for Foster Heights Phase 2 construction was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.C.2. NCHS Athletic Facilities Phase 2
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Studio Kremer as the architect for the Nelson County high School Athletic Facilities Phase 2 construction was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.C.3. TNHS Phase 2
Rationale

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached contract with Studio Kremer for phase II construction of Thomas Nelson High School in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Studio Kremer as the architect for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 construction was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VI.D. Construction Manager Selection
VI.D.1. Construction Manager:FH Phase 2
Rationale

Recommended: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached contract with BCD Inc. for phase II construction of Foster Heights Elementary School in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve BCD, Inc. as construction manager for the Foster Heights Phase 2 construction was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.D.2. Construction Manager: NCHS Athletic Facilities
Rationale

Recommended: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached contract with BCD Inc. for phase II construction of athletic facilities at NCHS in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve BCD, Inc. as construction manager for the Nelson County High School Athletic Facilities construction project was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VI.D.3. Construction Manager: TNHS Phase 2
Rationale

Recommended: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached contract with BCD Inc. for phase II construction of Thomas Nelson High School in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve BCD, Inc. as the construction manager for the Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 project was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.E. Approval of Construction Documents
VI.E.1. NCHS Athletic Facilities Renovation
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the construction documents as presented by Studio Kremer for the Nelson County High School athletic facilities renovation was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.E.2. TNHS Phase 2
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve construction documents as presented by Studio Kremer for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.E.3. Cox's Creek Roof
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the construction documents as presented by Studio Kremer for the new roof for Cox's Creek School was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.F. TNHS: Opening Configuration
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the recommended configuration for the opening of Thomas Nelson High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VI.G. Selection of Vendor: Substitute Calling System
Rationale

Aesop is recommended as the new software for substitute calling effective July 1, 2010.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Aesop as the new software system for calling substitute teachers was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VI.H. Selection of Vendor: Transportation Software
Rationale

Purchase of Versa Trans, a transportation management software, is recommended.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the purchase of Versa Trans, a transportation management software, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VII. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
VII.A. Transition to Post-secondary/Career
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Our students in the Nelson County School System are provided with multiple opportunities for them to prepare for attending college as well as entering the work force.  A presentation of opportunities afforded to our students will focus on promoting our students’ post-secondary and career successes.

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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. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

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. Larry Pate.

XI. Adjourn Executive Session
XII. Re-convene Regular Session
XIII. Adjourn Regular Session