No bids were received for Bid Package #31 for Thomas Nelson High School when advertised originally.  That package was re-bid with three vendors submitting the following:

1.       Leedco                                                    $293,069

2.       Bennett’s Carpet                                     $244,500*

3.       Ted McCain Company                               $340,950

Construction Manager and architects have recommended acceptance of low bid by Bennett’s Carpet.

• Decision Paper: Bid Pkg, #31 - FH

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Bid Package #31 as recommended was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

According To Studio Kremer the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requires a computer lab with data jacks for 20+ computers for the new Pre-School Center.  After discussion with appropriate District personnel, it was felt that the Pre-School Center would be better served with an alternate  technology plan.  (See attached letter)  If the alternate plan is approved by the Board, a copy of the Board Order and letter will be sent to KDE for review and approval.

• Decision Paper: Waiver Request - new Preschool Center
• Waiver request letter to KDE

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the submission of a waiver request to the Kentucky Department of Education to eliminate a computer lab in the new Preschool Center was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the special called meeting of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.