Nelson County
May 18, 2010 5:00 PM
Nelson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Executive Session: Call to Order
Board Chair
II. Adjournment of 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. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

III. 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

IV. Changes to the Agenda
V. Student/Employee Performance: OKHMS
VI. Student/Employee Recognition
Supt. Lantz
VII. 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. Larry Pate.

VII.A. Information: Personnel Actions
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VII.B. Tenure
Rationale

The certified employees listed below have fulfilled the requirements to be placed on a continuing contract with the Nelson County School System:
Michael Hines, Bloomfield Elementary
Nick Cipparone, Bloomfield Middle
Kelly Grubbs, Bloomfield Middle
Matt Hoyes, Bloomfield Middle
Kevin Payton, Bloomfield Middle
Kendra Faucett, Boston
Rebecca Arms, Cox’s Creek Elementary
Carol Gaskill, Cox’s Creek Elementary
Amanda Barnes-Rust, Cox’s Creek Elementary
Leslie Ridgeway Addison, Cox’s Creek Elementary
Jennifer Hutchins, Cox’s Creek Elementary
Emily Hunt, Foster Heights
Lori Indalecio, Foster Heights
Donna McGhee, Foster Heights
Brooks Thomas, Foster Heights
Nicole Pinkston, Foster Heights
Rachel Scholes, Foster Heights
Brandee Bendock, Nelson County High
J. Tyler Faucett, Nelson County High
Sean McCarthy, Nelson County High
T. David Sparrow, Nelson County High          
Sara Thurmond, Nelson County High
Stephen Webb, Nelson County High
Lisa Stratton, Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Stacie McCune, District
Cheryl Pile, District
Debbie Unger, District
Maurice Grubbs, Horizons Academy

Attachments
VII.C. Treasurer's Report
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VII.D. Bills and Claims
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VII.E. MUNIS Report
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VII.F. Leaves of Absence
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VII.G. Minutes from Previous Meeting
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VII.H. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips
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VIII. Student Support Services
Board Chair
VIII.A. Construction Update
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VIII.B. Change Orders: NONE
VIII.C. Approval of Schematics for Foster Hts. Phase II
Rationale

The schematic design for Foster Heights Phase II must have a Board order of approval.  After approval schematics will then be sent, with Board Order, to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the schematic plans as presented for Phase II of the Foster Heights renovation was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

VIII.D. Revised Calendar: 2009-2010
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the calendar changes as presented for the 2009-2010 school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VIII.E. Evaluation Appeals Panel
Rationale

The evaluation panel elected for 2010 – 2012:
Evaluation Panel for 2010 – 2011
Dana Cull and Amy Mouser
Alternatives: Susan Santa-Cruz and Marci Haydon
The Evaluation Panel for 2011 – 2012
Susan Santa-Cruz and Marci Haydon
Alternates: Dana Cull and Amy Mouser
The district representative for the Evaluation Panel will be Sara Wilson, Director of Human Resources

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Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to receive information regarding elected membership on the Certified Evaluation Appeals Panel and to approve Sara Wilson, Director of Human Resources, as district representative on that panel was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VIII.F. Tentative Budget 2010-2011
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the tentative budget for fiscal 2010-2011 as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VIII.G. Treasurer/Finance Officer Bonds
Rationale

Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. are recommended as the agent and carriers for Nelson County School District bonds for the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. as the agent and carriers for the Nelson County School District bonds for the period from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

VIII.H. KISTA Bus Sale
Rationale

Adoption of KISTA Bus Sale Resolution to participate in school bus sales

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the adoption of the resolution to participate in the KISTA program for the sale of school buses was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

VIII.I. Membership: CKEC/KEDC
Rationale

Membership in CKEC and KEDC provides the district with opportunities through group purchasing, professional development and special education that would not otherwise be available.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Nelson County School District's membership in the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative and Kentucky Educational Development Corporation for fiscal 2010-2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

VIII.J. SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance
Rationale

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 $43,397.00

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the 2nd SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance in the amount of $43,397 was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

IX. Student Instructional Services
Board Chair
IX.A. Yearly Grants Report
IX.B. School Energy Managers Project (SEMP) Grant
Rationale

Nelson County School District is eligible to receive assistance through the School Energy Managers Project initiative sponsored by the KY School Boards Association. Although this initiative is mainly designed to fund new energy manager positions, alternative proposals may be submitted by districts, such as Nelson, that already employ an energy manager. Alternative proposals may include employment of a Energy Curriculum Coordinator to develop energy efficiency lessons for students. This initiative will provide support amounting to about $10,312 per year, less a 25% match. This proposal requests $20,625 over a two-year period to be applied toward

• partial salary for Energy Curriculum Coordinator

• Appropriate training for this position

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the School Energy Managers Project (SEMP) grant application was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

IX.C. Superintendent Evaluation
X. 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.

XI. Adjourn
Board Chair
Actions Taken

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