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

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DEATH OF CYNTHIA “CINDY” ETHINGTON

WHEREAS, the Nelson County Public Schools family, with very deep regret, learned of the passing of Cindy Ethington, a long-time and much beloved teacher at Nelson County High School; and

WHEREAS, Cindy’s love of life and learning touched the lives of numerous children, staff members and families during the16 years she taught Drama and English at NCHS in a teaching career that spanned 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Cindy, directed and co-directed all the musicals and plays during her time at NCHS and helped bring back the school tradition here of big spring musicals; and

WHEREAS, Cindy always had a smile on her face and a way of making everyone – students, staff and parents alike – feel not only welcome but a part of the plays and productions of which she was involved; and

WHEREAS, Cindy performed right along with the students and was the consummate performer who embodied the tradition of “the show must go on”; and

WHEREAS, teaching was her life and Cindy always sought to be there for her students and played the part of Mrs. Martini in the NCHS production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” last year and played piano during the spring production of “Once Upon a Mattress” last year; and

WHEREAS, Cindy had the ability to laugh and always had the knack for finding a way to love those children who seemed to be the hardest to love; and

WHEREAS, Cindy would bring smiles to all that passed as she stood in the hallway, sometimes wearing her tiara like a queen, or sometimes wearing one of the numerous Nelson County school spirit t-shirts from her collection; and

WHEREAS, Cindy was a mother not only to her own two children but was a mother to all the kids who passed her stage and classroom, and being a mother was Cindy’s style of teaching; and

WHEREAS, Cindy was a 1978 graduate of Nelson County High School and a 1984 graduate of the University of Louisville; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Nelson County Board of Education hereby express their profound feeling of loss and wish to express their deep sympathy to Cindy’s family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread on the official minutes of the Board of Education and that a copy thereof be sent to the family of Cynthia “Cindy” Ethington.

• Proclamation: Cindy Ethington

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurers Report: August 2010

• Chart: ITBS Test Results

• Munis Report August 2010

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes Meeting 7/20/10
• Work Session Meeting minutes 8/12/10

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trip Requests
• Overnight/Out of State Trip Request: FFA Freshman Leadership Camp
• Overnight/Out of State Trip Request: FFA Leadership Camp

Representatives from Studio Kremer and BCD, Inc. will update current status of renovations and additions at Foster Heights Elementary as well as progress for Thomas Nelson High School, and other construction projects.

• Information Paper: Construction Update

An existing hollow metal frame was removed and replaced by an aluminum frame.  The exposed block was not completely covered by the new frame.  Kidd Glass, Inc can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $291.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #46 - Foster Hts.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #46, Foster Heights renovation and addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Original plans required a specific classroom to have the ceiling removed but failed to include replacement.  Leedco Interior Systems, Inc. will provide all labor and materials for ceiling installation for $448.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #47 - Foster Hts.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #47, Foster Heights renovation and addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

A concealed condition was discovered that required additional insulation above ceiling on the outside wall at vestibule 100.  Leedco Interior Systems, Inc. can provide al labor and materials for a cost of $457.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #48 - Foster Hts.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #48, Foster Heights renovation and addition, was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

A concrete pier was poured to raise the base plate of a steel column above grade.  This will avoid future corrosion.  M&J Construction can provide all labor and materials for a cost of $324.50.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #13 - TNHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #13, Thomas Nelson High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Masonry walls for toilet partitions at Thomas Nelson High School were extended in order to accommodate stabilization of head rails.  The manufacturer of plastic panels and frames would not warranty without head rails.  The cost from River City Development Corp to extend the walls is $2365.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #14 - TNHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #14, Thomas Nelson High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

The specified sound system for the TNHS gymnasium was not capable of performing comparable functions as the current high school system.  That system has been deleted from Phase I with an adequate system to be included in Phase II.  With the deletion a credit of $6,314.65 from Simplex Grinnell was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #15 - TNHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #15, Thomas Nelson High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

A potential problem concerning the interior geothermal piping for Thomas Nelson High School was brought forward by CMTA, mechanical engineering consultants for this project.  Mr. Doug Hundley, lead engineer for this project, summarizes the issue:  “The Board is reviewing the option to change the interior piping at Thomas Nelson High School from Schedule 80 PVC to HDPE.  The HDPE is the same material utilized in the well field construction, and the change will increase the interior piping warranty to match the well field piping warranty of 25 years for any material defects.  The material has a longer life expectancy, and because piping will never have to be replaced, the cost of future HVAC replacements will be significantly reduced.  HDPE also has a higher resistance to chemical attacks, and the use of the material will save the District long term operation cost due to chemical maintenance of the hydronic system.”  To change from Schedule 80 PVC to HDPE will result in a cost increase of $35,500 to the contract of Knight’s Mechanical.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #16 - TNHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #16, Thomas Nelson High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Hicon Construction has recently applied for final payment for the completion of Bid package #1, Alternative School and new Central Office site prep, projects which were completed in 2007.  Architects, Construction manager, and owners have inspected all work and found acceptable.  Final payment is $25,792.85.

• Decision Paper: BG4 - Bid Pkg. 1 - Alternative School/Central Office

Motion Passed:  Action to approve final payment to Hicon Construction, in the amount of $25,792.85, for completion of site prep work for construction of the Alternative School and Central Office, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve Studio Kremer as the Architectural firm for the construction/renovation/addition work at the District Preschool Center and approve the attached contract in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

• Architect Contract: Preschool
• Decision Paper: Architect Selection Preschool

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Studio Kremer as the Architectural firm for the construction/renovation/addition work at the District Preschool Center and approve the attached contract in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached contract with BCD Inc. for the construction/addition/renovation of the district preschool center in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160.

• Construction manager contract - Preschool
• Decision Paper: Construction Manager Selection -Preschool

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the attached contract with BCD Inc. for the construction/addition/renovation of the district preschool center in accordance with 702 KAR 4:160 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

The schematic design for the Pre-School Center has been presented and informally accepted by the Board at a previous work session.  However, formal Board approval must be reflected in Board minutes.   After approval schematics will then be sent, with appropriate Board Order, to the Kentucky Department of Education.

• Decision Paper: Schematics for Preschool Center

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the schematic design for the new Preschool Center was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the Bond of Depository for Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. for fiscal 2010-2011.  

• Bond of Depository Agreement
• Decision Paper: Bond of Depository 2010-2011

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Bond of Depository for Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. for fiscal 2010-2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education adopt the 4 percent rate of 62.2 cents per $100 dollars of real property and 62.2 cents per $100 dollars of personal property. This rate includes .4 to recover losses due to prior year exonerations. Further recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education levy a rate of 54.80 per $100 dollars in valuation for motor vehicles.

• Decision Paper: Set Tax Rate 2010-2011
• Tax Rate Notice to KDE

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the tax rates for 2010-2011 as recommended 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
Bullitt County
Elizabethtown Independent
Fayette County
Hardin County
Hart County
Jefferson County
Larue County
Marion County
Spencer County
Taylor County
Washington County
Barren County

• Decision Paper: Out of District Contracts

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Out of District contracts as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

A recent energy management grant for $15,000 from the Kentucky School Board Association has been received by Nelson County Schools.   This grant will partially fund one part-time Energy Curriculum Coordinator.  All obligations of the District have or will be completed within the two-year grant period.  The grant also requires signatures of the Board Chairperson and Board Secretary on three copies of the attached Memorandum of Agreement.

• Decision Paper: MOA KSBA Energy Management Grant

Motion Passed:  Action to approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Kentucky School Board Association and the Nelson County School District to participate in the KSBA Energy Management Grant was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Students income eligibility status is confidential and prior consent from the parent/guardian is required unless it is an approved program.  Each individual requesting this information must sign a confidentiality agreement.

• Decision Paper: Free/Reduced Lunch Disclosure

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Free/Reduced Lunch Disclosure of Eligibility Status procedure as required was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Adult lunch prices will be increased to $3.00 due to the regulation that adult meal prices may not be less than the USDA reimbursement received for a free student. Student prices will not be increased.

• Information Paper: Increase in Adult Lunch Price

The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) was administered in Nelson County during May, 2010. The following report is a summary of each Elementary and Middle School as well as the district for content areas of Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science for grades 3,4,5,6 and 7.  The primary purpose of this test is to provide information that can be used to improve instruction.  The ITBS has been designed for three main purposes: to obtain information that can support instructional decisions made by teachers in the classroom; to provide information to students and their parents for monitoring the student’s growth from grade to grade and; to examine the yearly progress of grade groups as they pass through the school’s curriculum.

• Chart: ITBS Test Results
• Information Paper: IOWA Test of Basic Skills Results

Students at Nelson County High School took the ACT assessment in March 2009.  The results from the ACT have been released to the district.  A presentation to the Board regarding the Spring 2009 ACT results will be provided.

• Chart: ACT Spring Scores
• Information Paper: ACT Results

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:  Motion 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. Adam Wheatley.