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. Frank Hall.

• Information Paper: Personnel Actions

• Treasurers Report November 2011

• Warrant Report 11/15/11

• MUNIS REPORTNOVEMBER 2011

• Decision Paper: Leaves of Absence

• Minutes: Regular Meeting of 10-18-11

• Mitzi Avritt, Bloomfield Middle School, to take up to 41 students, grades 6-8, to the Kentucky Jr. Beta Club Convention, February 23-24, 2012, in Louisville, Ky.

• Decision Paper: Overnight/Out of State Trip Requests
• Overnight Trip Request: BMS Beta Club
• Overnight Trip Request: OKHMS Beta Club

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, and any other construction projects.

• Information Paper: Construction Update

It was determined that a black vinyl coated fence rather than galvanized should be used to enclose the track at NCHS.  However, fourteen galvanized fence posts were installed before that decision was finalized.  Professional Fence Company will provide all labor and materials to remove the fourteen posts for use elsewhere for a cost of $1341.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #19, NCHS Athletics

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #19, Nelson County High School Athletic Renovations, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

It was determined that a black vinyl coated fence rather than galvanized should be used to enclose the track at NCHS.  Stephens Pipe and Steel Co. will provide all materials for a cost of $8,014.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #20, NCHS Athletics

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #20, Nelson County High School Athletic Renovation, was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The multi-purpose room was reconfigured to better suit the needs of the school’s staff. After reconfiguration various walls and doors were deleted.   A door was originally designed to be installed into existing block wall.  With deletion of that door a credit of $650.00 from River City for demolition and installation was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #13, FH Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #13, Foster Heights Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The multi-purpose room was reconfigured to better suit the needs of the school’s staff.  After reconfiguration various walls and doors were deleted.   A deduction of $1,248.82 from Bennett’s Carpet for labor and materials was realized after deletion of 36 Lf. of metal stud framing and drywall.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #14, FH Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #14, Foster Heights Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The multi-purpose room was reconfigured to better suit the needs of the school’s staff.  After reconfiguration various walls and doors were deleted.  With deletions a deduction for painting from Emco Enterprises, Inc., for $113.00 was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #15, FH Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #15, Foster Heights Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The multi-purpose room was reconfigured to better suit the needs of the school’s staff.  After various labor and electrical materials adds and deducts were calculated, a final deduct of $125.33 was realized from Johnson Group, Inc.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #16, FH Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #16, Foster Heights Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The original disconnects for gym bleachers were found to be inadequate.  New disconnects and the labor to install will be provided by the contractor, Johnson Group, Inc., for $531.00.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #17, FH Phase II

Motion Passed:  Action to approve Change Order #17, Foster Heights Phase II, was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

After reviewing it was determined that the ICF walls at TNHS did not require an air barrier.  With this deletion a credit of $2,303.73 from Bennett’s Carpet was realized.

• Decision Paper: Change Order #15, TNHS Phase II

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

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 $51,002.

• Decision Paper: SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance
• SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance Document

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the SFCC Technology Offer of Assistance in the amount of $51,002 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

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

• Decision Paper: 2010-2011 Audit Report
• Final Financial Statement and Audit Report

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Audit Report for Fiscal 2010-2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Post-audit version of the fiscal 2011 Annual Financial Report.

• Decision Paper: Post-Audit Annual Financial Report
• Post-Audit Annual Financial Report

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Post-audit Annual Financial Report for fiscal 2010-2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Recommendation: that the Nelson County Board of Education approve the attached extra duty pay schedule for 2012-2013. In addition for new hires for the remainder of 2011-2012 I recommend use of these revised rates.

• Decision Paper: Extra Duty Pay Schedule
• Extra Duty Pay Schedule 2012-2013

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Extra Duty Salary Schedule as presented,for the 2012-2013 school year, and use of this revised schedule for new hires for the current school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

On Thursday, October 6, 2011, and on Thursday, November 3, 2011, the Board of Education members participated in work sessions with principals for a total of (2) hours to review test scores and school improvement issues.  As noted in 702 KAR 1.115, the Board needs to take formal action to approve the earning of two (2) hours of local in-service credit for this educational opportunity.

• Decision Paper: Locally Approved Hours

Motion Passed:  Action to approve one hour of local in-service credit for each Board Member on Thursday, October 6, 2011 and one hour of local in-service credit for each board member on Thursday, November 3, 2011 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

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 2011-2012 school year must be submitted to KDE before February 1, 2012.  The following districts have or will submit contracts for signature:

• Decision Paper: Out of District Contracts

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the non-resident pupil contracts as listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Three possible calendar drafts for school year 2012-2013 are presented for consideration. (There may be a primary/election in May of 2013, but there are none scheduled at this time. Sweet Sixteen is March 19^th – April 8^th, 2013.)

• Calendar Version 1
• Calendar Version 2
• Calendar Version 3
• Decision Paper: School Calendar 2012-2013

Motion Passed:  Action to table a decision on the 2012-2013 calendar was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Policy 02.442 eliminates reference to Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and refers to it only as School Improvement Plan (SIP)
Policy 08.12 rewords policy to correct classifications of Preschool, Elementary and Middle school grades. (High school description was correct.)

• Decision Paper: Policy Updates
• Policy 02.442
• Policy 08.12

Motion Passed:  Action to approve changes to Policy 02.442 and to Policy 08.12 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Each year our schools prepare a School Improvement Plan (SIP) as a guide for their goal setting and decision making.  This plan is generated with the intent to increase student achievement.  An instructional team at each school has taken into consideration all planning areas including:  assessment, curriculum, instruction, equity, leadership, school culture, family and community involvement, professional development, and technology.  Each plan is a reflection of the schools’ top priorities and initiatives that will guide their work throughout the school year.  Additionally, each plan embraces the three District Improvement Plan goals.

• BES SIP
• BMS SIP
• Boston SIP
• CCES SIP
• FH SIP
• Horizons SIP
• Information Paper: SIPs
• NCHS SIP
• NH SIP
• OKHMS SIP

The Nelson County Schools’ Title I Corrective Action Plan has been developed in conjunction with the District’s Improvement Plan.  This plan has been reviewed by the district’s Title I Advisory Council.  The Title I Corrective Action Plan is being brought to the Board for approval.

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

Motion Passed:  Action to approve the Title I Corrective Action Plan as presented was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall 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. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.