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. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

The certified employees listed below have fulfilled the requirements to be placed on a continuing contract with the Nelson County School System.

Valorie Atcher                                     Foster Heights

Amy Brandenburg                              Foster Heights

Kim Case                                              Nelson County High School

Melissa Case                                       OKH Middle

Jami Egli                                                Nelson County High School

Rob Fulk                                               New Haven

Keith Graham                                       Nelson County High School

Megan Hibbs                                       New Haven

Verna Marie Lyons                             Cox’s Creek

Tammy Newcome                                Boston

John Peterson                                      Nelson County High School

J. Rick Pfost                                         Nelson County High School

Amy Risner                                          Cox’s Creek

• Decision Paper: Tenure

• Treasurer Report June 2011

• Warrant Report June 2011

• MUNIS Report June 2011

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes: Meeting of 5/17/11

·         Stan Hayes, NCHS, to take 20-25 students, grades 12 – 12, to Morehead State University Team Basketball Camp June 17-19, 2011, in Morehead, Ky.

·         Christy VanDeventer, New Haven Village FRYSC, to take 6 students, grades 5 & 8, to Holiday World June 20, 2011, in Santa Claus, In.

·         Curt Scifres, Wendy Doig to take 12-15 students, grades 8 – 12, to the Boyle County Volleyball Tournament, August 19 & 20, 2011, in Danville, Ky.

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trips
• Out of State Trip Request: NH FRYSC - Holiday World
• Overnight Trip Request: NCHS Basketball Camp
• Overnight Trip Request: NCHS Volleyball Tournament

The following policies were presented, reviewed and discussed at June work session. Please refer to copies presented at that time. Policies 02.4244, 02.4331, 03.11, 03.112, 03.122, 03.123, 03.124, 03.1241, 03.162, 03.17, 03.175, 03.21, 03.223, 03.224, 03.2241, 03.262, 03.27, 03.2711, 03.273, 03.4, 03.6, 05.3, 06.221, 07.1, 08.113, 08.1354 (with revisions), 03.221 (with revisions), 09.12, 09.1221, 09.2, 09.211, 09.221, 09.422, 09.42811, 10.5, 09.123, 09.213,  09.1232 (eliminate), 09.12321 (eliminate), 09.1233 (eliminate) and 09.213.

• Decision Paper: Policy/Procedure Revisions

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

During the review of the project it was discovered that the new windows to be installed in the warehouse should have wood blocking instead of C-Channel framing.  BCD, Inc. will supply labor and materials for a cost of $1,440.44. 

• Decision Paper: Change Order #5 -NCELC

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #5, Nelson County Early Learning Center, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

During review of the project it was discovered that the new windows to be installed in the warehouse should have wood blocking instead of C-Channel framing.  With this change a deduct of $1,910 from Cundiff Steel was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #6 - NCELC

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #6, Nelson County Early Learning Center, was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Mixing valves were installed to ensure appropriate water temperatures at classroom lavatories at the Early Childhood Learning Center.  R&R INC. will provide all labor and materials for a cost of $1,704.98.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #7, NCELC

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #7, Nelson County Early Learning Center, was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

At the owners request carpet was replaced with VCT in several classrooms at the Early Childhood Learning Center.  A credit of $2915.83 from Joe Filiatreau Floor Covering was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #8 - NCELC

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #8, Nelson County Early Learning Center, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

During construction an unsupported edge was discovered.  An angle was installed, according to engineer’s direction, to support decking and brick.  BCD, Inc. proposes to provide all labor and materials for a cost of $307.33.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #42, TNHS Phase I

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #42, Thomas Nelson High School Phase I, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

After a review of the casework it was determined that there were solid surface vanities included in the project that were not required.  With deletion of vanities a credit of $5, 300 from Atlas Enterprises was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #10, TNHS Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #10, Thomas Nelson High School Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

After review of the casework it was determined that there were solid surface vanities included in the project that were not required.  With deletion of vanities a labor credit of $625 from Atlas Metal Products was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #11, TNHS Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #11, Thomas Nelson High School Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

After review of contract drawings it was found that there was no safety rail around the ships ladder allowing access to mechanical mezzanine.  Cundiff Steel Fabricators will provide all labor and materials to install safety railing for a cost of $1384.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #1, FH Renovation Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #1, Foster Heights Renovation Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

After review of submittals it was determined by architects that more marker boards and projection screens were included than needed.  With number reductions a credit from Atlas Metal Products of $1,115.00 is realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #3, FH Renovation Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #3, Foster Heights renovation Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

After review of shop drawings it was revealed that bulbs would not be able to be changed after installation at casework located at gym lobby.  A revision in specified fixture is required.  The Johnson Group, Inc. will provide all labor and materials for a cost of $334.93.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #4, Foster Hts. Renovation Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #4, Foster Heights Renovation Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The track surface was changed from a half-inch red to three-eights inch black.  With this change a credit of $22,000 for red rubber from Mei Products was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #4,NCHS Athletics Renovation

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #4, Nelson County High School Athletics Renovation, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Certain catch basins were changed from a grated lid and frame to a solid lid and frame.  The change in fixture required an additional cost of $877.25 from Claunch Construction.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #13, NCHS Athletics Renovation

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #13, Nelson County High School Athletics Renovation, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

CDI Flooring has completed all contractual obligations for Bid Package 14, Floor Covering for the Muir Wing renovation at Foster Heights.  All work has been inspected and found acceptable by architects, construction manager, and owners.  Final payment is $2158.42.

• Decision Paper: BG4 Final Pymt. - CDI Flooring

Motion Passed:  Action to approve BG4 final payment to CDI Flooring, in the amount of $2158.42, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Approval of Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. as the agent and carriers for the bonds for the period from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

• Decision Paper: Treasurer/Finance Officer Bonds

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. as the agent and carriers for Nelson Co. School District bonds for the period from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

The proposed salary schedules for 2011-2012 are presented for approval. Recommendation includes adopting a 186 day teacher calendar.

• Decision Paper: Salary Book for 2011-2012
• Salary Book for 2011-2012

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Salary Book as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

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

• CKEC/KEDC Membership Agreement and Invoice
• Decision Paper: CKEC/KEDC Membership

Motion Passed:  Action to approve membership in CKEC and KEDC for the 2011-2012 school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The original Thomas Nelson High School Redistricting Committee met on May 9, 2011 and wish to recommend that Thomas Nelson High School open in the Fall of 2012 with all 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grade students attending that are zoned for that area.

They also recommend that students that will be Seniors and are zoned for TNHS be surveyed giving an option of attending NCHS or TNHS before finalizing any decisions about their attendance.

• Decision Paper: Opening Configuration TNHS
• Original Redistricting Power Point Presentation

Motion Passed:  Action to table a decision regarding the opening configuration for Thomas Nelson High School was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The Nelson County Schools’ Board of Education approved the district’s Title I Corrective Action Plan in December 2010.  This plan has been reviewed with the suggested revisions of adding a strategy for the first goal in order to provide substitutes to give teachers release time for Common Core Standards’ curricular work as well as including specific dates of completion. 

• Corrective Action Plan
• Decision Paper: Title I Corrective Action Plan

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Title I Corrective Action Plan for the Nelson County School District was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

 The district’s Non-Academic Data has been released for the 2010-2011 Academic
Year.  This data consists of: Transition Data, Drop Out Percentages, Graduation Rate, Retention Rate, Average Freshmen Graduation Rate (AFGR), and Attendance Percentage.  As a reminder, this data “lags” a year behind.  The data reported for 2010-2011 is collected from 2009-2010.  The Board of Education will be provided with a presentation of an overview of the Non-Academic Data.

• Information Paper: Non-academic Data
• Non-academic Data

The Nelson County Schools’ Board of Education Policy: 08.221

“Grading” currently states that the following grade scale shall be used in Grades five (5) through twelve (12): A 94-100, B 86-93, C 78-85, D 70-77, F 0-69.  

The proposed revised policy states that the following grade scale shall be used in Grades four (4) through twelve (12): A 92-100, B 84-91, C 76-83, D 68-75, F 0-67. 

It is recommended to add Grade Four to use the grading scale and to change the grading scale to the revised policy submission. 

• Decision Paper: Policy 08.221 "Grading"
• Revised Grading Policy

Motion Passed:  Action to amend and approve requested changes to Policy 08.221, "Grading" was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

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. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.