Pledge of Allegiance

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

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurers Report 04/19/11

• Warrant Report 04/19/11

• MUNIS REPORT 04/19/11

• Leaves of Absence 04/19/11

• Minutes 3/15/11

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trip Requests
• Overnight Trip Request: BMS Blazer Learning Center
• Overnight/Out of State Trip Request: FFA Competition

Recommendation:

To approve three (3) Special Education positions to facilitate ARC meetings for the purpose of ensuring compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Requirements, Monitoring and Maintenance of Student and District Records and Data for Accuracy and to provide support and training to school administration and staff regarding  regulations, service, instruction, and curriculum for student with disabilities.   

• Decision Paper: 3 ARC/Facilitator/Chairperson Positions
• Job Description: NC ARC Facilitator/Chairperson
• Model Job Description - Cherokee

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, NCHS Athletic Renovations, new Preschool and any other construction projects.

• Information Paper: Construction Update

An above ceiling access panel in the restroom building was added for future maintenance use.  BCD, Inc. will provide all labor and materials for a cost of $360.49.

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #9, Nelson Co. High School Athletics Renovations, was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Rock was encountered by Claunch Construction while installing storm drains.  Unit price was pre-determined while amounts removed were closely monitored by project manager.  Claunch has submitted an additional cost of $2,529.00.

• Change Order #10: NCHS Athletic Renovations

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #10, Nelson Co. High School Athletic Renovations, was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Extensive rock removal for foundation, trench, and site work was necessary.  Unit price was pre-determined while amounts removed were closely monitored by project manager.  With rock removal completed to date Kelsey Construction, LLC has submitted an additional cost of $197,605.90.

• Change Order #28: TNHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #28, Thomas Nelson High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Specifications did not require an exposed foundation wall in a classroom to have a finish that matched the other classroom walls.  BCD, Inc will provide all materials and labor to insulate and finish with drywall.  It was also determined that certain mechanical room areas did not need finished walls as specified.  After mechanical room credit is deducted a cost of $2433.25 remains.

• Change Order #41: TNHS

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #41, Thomas Nelson High School, was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

A section of unsuitable soil, as determined by the geotechnical engineer, was removed and replaced with #57 stone.  M&J Construction will provide all labor and Materials for a cost of $195.00.

• Change Order #8: TNHS Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #8, Thomas Nelson High School Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The roof at the elementary wing of New Haven School has an original 1972 roof.  That roof was last extensively repaired by over laying in 1989.  The roof has since been patched and repaired a number of times and is now due for replacement.

• Decision Paper: NH Elementary Roof

Motion Passed:  Action to approve initiation of procedures to replace the elementary roof at New Haven School was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Recommendation: the Nelson County Board of Education approve the audit contract as submitted by Smith & Company CPA’s for fiscal 2010-2011.

• Audit Proposals
• Decision Paper: Audit Contract 2011-2012

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Smith & Co. CPA's as the auditor for fiscal 2011 - 2012 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Pre-school students will attend the new Early Childhood Development Center as dictated by the construction schedule.  The schedule will allow Foster Heights and Boston students to attend August, 2011.  It is projected that at the October break the facility will be completed and could then accommodate the pre-school students at Cox’s Creek, Bloomfield Elementary, and New Haven.

• Decision Paper: NCELC Schedule of Attendance

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the plan as recommended for opening of the new Nelson County Early Learning Center was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Nelson County Board of Education and Central Kentucky Head Start for Special Education services for the 2011-2012 school year.

• Decision Paper: Memorandum of Agreement - Head Start
• MOA Document

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Nelson County Board of Education and Central Kentucky Head Start for Special Education services for the 2011-2012 school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

Federal funds are available through the Kentucky Dept. of Education to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for free distribution in qualifying elementary schools.

Elementary schools that represent Kentucky’s highest free and reduced price enrollment are eligible to participate in the program and are given priority for being selected due to a high need level. Based on these criteria, all Nelson County elementary schools are eligible to participate. The purpose of the program is to increase fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in elementary schools. Selected schools must offer free fresh fruits and vegetables to students during the school day. Selected schools must make free fresh fruits and vegetables available to students at times other than at meal service periods. Funds are to be used primarily to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables to be made available at no charge to students.

• Decision Paper: Fresh Fruit Grant

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Fresh Fruit grant application for all district elementary schools was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Under Senate Bill 1 (passed into law in 2009) it suspended our current assessment system and required a new test design as well as a new accountability system to classify schools and districts.  The Board of Education will be presented with an overview of the proposed new state accountability system for next year’s testing in spring 2012.

• 2012 Assessment System Power Point
• Information Paper: New Ky. Accountability System

• Decision Paper: Policy/Procedure Updates
• Employee Cell Phone Policy
• Revised Dress Code
• Revised Enrollment Procedure

Motion Passed:  Action to approve policy/procedure revisions as recommended was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

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. Frank Hall.