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

NCHS Track (Mr. Dan Bradley)

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
GOOD NEWS!
June 2012


I am pleased to announce that Christy VanDeventer and Cindy Simpson, FRYSC, were invited to Louisville to receive a Lifesaver award from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in recognition of the contributions made by New Haven School. New Haven school was number 29 in the state for top raisers. FRYSC is honored to be the coordinator of this program and others, which brings community service opportunities to our students.

Congratulations New Haven for giving back to those fighting blood cancers!!


Old Kentucky Home Middle School is proud of their 2012 promotion class!

OKHMS had 47 students score a 12.0 or higher on the last STAR assessment, with 41 reaching the highest level of 12.9. Also, 8th grader, Taylor Edelen, received the KY Middle School Association (KMSA) Region 5 scholarship. She was selected from a pool of 46 applicants. Students are selected based on a written application and must exemplify academic excellence, outstanding citizenship, a commendable attitude, and leadership. The application includes an essay written by the student explaining how he or she exemplifies the traits advocated by KMSA and letters of recommendation from a current teacher and the school principal. Also, the student’s grades, attendance, and conduct records are reviewed.


Thomas Nelson High School is thankful to all of the students, staff, and community volunteers that supported the TNHS community preview on June 20th.

The Thomas Nelson Lady Generals basketball team won their first game in school history at Transylvania Basketball camp.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Personnel Notifications:

Employment : Aletha Abell Foster Heights Assistant Principal
Greg Brohm Thomas Nelson Teacher
Paul Brooks Thomas Nelson Girls Soccer Coach
Tiffanie Clark OKH Middle Teacher
Wendy Doig Thomas Nelson Volleyball Coach
Edna Durbin NCHS Cook/Baker
Sheila Embry Thomas Nelson Cook/Baker
Pam Harlow District Transitional Teacher
Ronnie Hatfield Thomas Nelson Boys Soccer Coach
Jeremy Hill NCHS Teacher
Dwayne Hogan Thomas Nelson Girls Bball Coach
Matt Hoyes Thomas Nelson Track/CC Coach
Elisha Hudson New Haven Teacher
Julia Hunt New Haven Teacher
Robbie Leathers OKH Middle Volleyball Coach
Mary Polly Lyvers Thomas Nelson Cook/Baker
Joseph Reed Boston Boys BBall Coach
Sean Smith Boston 21st Century Gran
Chuck Thompson District DPP
Sara Thurmond Thomas Nelson Head AD
Sherry Willett Thomas Nelson Cook/Baker
Stephen Woodson Thomas Nelson Teacher

Transfers: Sherry Draper to Lead Assistant Cook at Thomas Nelson
Alma Lamkin from CookBaker to Lead Assistant @ NCHS
Dorothy Pike to Cook/Baker @ Thomas Nelson
Jessica Sparrow to IC @ NCHS
Heather Warrell to Assistant Principal @ Thomas Nelson
Jennifer Young to FS Mgr I @ Thomas Nelson

Reinstatements: Rhonda Bertrand FRYSC IA I Cox’s Creek
Lorraine Harris IA I/Teacher New Haven
Tiffanie Wimsett IA New Haven
Positions Added: Director of Secondary Schools

Classified Subs: None

Certified Substitute Teachers: 50 substitutes to be assigned later; Elizabeth Parrish, Maribrooke Sullivan

Emergency Certifications: None

Student Workers: Cody Clark, Patrick Cundiff, Emily Barnett, Ryan Watkins, Thomas Foster and Alexis Downey

Continuing Contract: Jason Detre

Resignations: Pamela Baker New Haven Academic Coach
Megan Hibbs New Haven Teacher
Nicole Milburn BMS IA I
Melinda Monin New Haven Academic Coach
Charla Pelham Bloomfield Middle Teacher
Jessica Rogers New Haven Girls BBall Coach
Michelle Sharp New Haven Asst Principal
Richard Young Bus Garage Driver

Retirements: Carol Bowling Cox’s Creek Teacher
William H. Dugan NCHS Teacher
Gregory Hash District DPP
Anne Zabenco NCHS Teacher

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations: None

The following is a list of personnel that are presently taking leaves of absence with board approval:

Medical Leave

Classified Employee Bloomfield Elementary – Instructional Asst
New Haven – 2 cook/bakers


Certified Employee District – Administrator

Maternity Leave

Certified Employee Cox’s Creek – Teacher
Foster Heights – Teacher

The attached job description is for the position of Director of Secondary Schools.

JOB GOALS: To facilitate programs and services for middle and high school students while assisting principals in the effective implementation of a soundly based systematic approach to improving education and learning for all children.

• Curt Scifres, NCHS, Volleyball, to take 18 students, 9th-12th grade overnight to Morehead College in Morehead, KY on July 11th-13th, 2012.
• Curt Scifres, NCHS, Volleyball, to take 10 students, Varsity team overnight to Boyle County Varsity Invitational, Center College in Danville, KY on August 17th-18th, 2012.
• Curt Scifres, NCHS, Volleyball, to take 10 students, Varsity team, overnight to Loan Oak Quad State Tournament in Paducah, KY on September 21-22, 2012. 

Power was not provided to operate the trap primers in the mechanical rooms. Alternative Electric will provide labor and materials for $649.00.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve change order #82 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Per owners request the serving line equipment in the cafeteria was rearranged, requiring the power supply to be relocated. Alternative Electric will provide labor and materials for $477.00.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve change order #83 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

While coordinating phase 1 and phase 2 construction, it was noticed that a transition strip was needed between the quarry and VCT tile. This was due to the elimination of a wall for phase 2. American Tile will provide labor and materials for a cost of $359.00.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve change order #25 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Power was not provided to operate the flush valve for the staff toilet in the front office. Alternative Electric will provide labor and materials for $284.00.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve change order #32 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP #12 Wood Floor, Cincinnatti Flooring                       $5,973.00

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction  manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#5 Roof/Sheet Metal, Burnett And Sons                   $7,410.00

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#14 Casework, Atlas Metal Products $379.00

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#11 Misc. Specialties, Atlas Metal Products $5,394.00

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#17 Electrical, Johnson Group $21,899.26

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#10 Electrical, Alternative Electric $2,541.20

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#10 Acoustical/Drywall, BCD $22,846.09

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#13 Floor Coverings, CDI $3,826.60

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#19 Elevator, DC Elevator $1,930.30

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#3 Concrete and Carpentry, M&J Construction $72,979.76

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#18 Food Service Equip., C&T Design $2,803.78

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#14 Wood Flooring, Martin Flooring $6,262.90

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#4 Masonry, River City Development     $2,955.00

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The following vendor has completed all contractual obligations for the bid packages listed and has applied for final payment. All work has been inspected by architects, construction manager, and owners and found acceptable.

BP#23 Irrigation, Hord’s Landscaping $3.336.42

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for the vendor listed was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier 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, 2012 through June 30, 2013.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Eugene Wilson & Co, The Cincinnati Insurance Co. and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co as the agent and carriers for the bonds was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

CKEC/KEDC Membership for 2012-2013.  Attached you will find an invoice for the costs associated with membership in CKEC and KEDC. Membership in CKEC and KEDC provides us with opportunities through group purchasing, professional development and special education etc. That would otherwise not be available.

Motion Passed:  2012-2013 membership in CKEC and KEDC was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Choice of property, liability, vehicle and workers compensation insurance carrier for fiscal 2012-2013 with the option to renew for an additional year with Eugene Wilson & Co. as the agent for Ohio Casualty Insurance for all lines except workers compensation. I further recommend Wells Fargo Insurance Services as the agent for Brickstreet Mutual our recommended carrier for workers compensation coverage for FY 2013.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Eugene Wilson & Co. representing Ohio Casualty and Wells Fargo representing Brickstreet Mutual as the agent and carriers for property, liability, and vehicle and workers compensation insurance for fiscal 2012-2013 with the option to renew for an additional year was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The declaration of a 2001 Ford Taurus and 2001 Jeep Cherokee Surplus.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve to declare the 2001 Taurus and 2001 Jeep as surplus was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

District salary schedules for fiscal 2012-2013

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the attached salary schedules and information as proposed for fiscal year 2012-2013 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

ISSUE:   The following policies were presented, reviewed and discussed at June work session. Please refer to copies presented at that time. Policies 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board, 01.5 School Board Policies, 02.413 Exemption, 02.4241 SBDM Policies, 02.4244 School Hiring, 03.12322 FML – certified, 03.131 – Assignment –certified, 03.1321 – Use of School Property – certified, 03.13251 – Drug-free/Alcohol-free schools – certified, 03.133 Duties – certified, 03.14 Health & Safety – certified, 03.21 – Hiring – classified – same as 02.4244 for certified, 03.22322 – FML – classified – same as 03.12322 for certified, 03.231 – Assignment – classified – same as 03.131 for certified, 03.2321 – Use of School Property – classified – same as 03.1321 for certified, 03.23251 – Drug-free/Alcohol-free schools – classified - same as 03.13251 for certified, 03.233 Duties – classified - same as 03.133 for certified, 03.24 Health & Safety –  classified - same as 03.14 for certified, 03.5 – Paraprofessionals, 04.32 – Bidding, HOLD 05.3 – Community Use of School facilities, 07.1 Food/School Nutrition Services, 07.13 School Nutrition Procurement, 08.113 – Graduation Requirements, 08.1131 Alternative Credit Options, 08.133 ESS Educational Services, 08.5 Program Evaluation, 09.11 School Attendance Areas, 09.121 Entrance Age, 09.1223 Persons Over Compulsory Attendance Age, 09.14 Student Records, 09.21 Health Requirements & Services, 09.311 Safety Athletics, 09.423 – Alcohol/Drugs, 09.425 – Assault/Violence, and 09.4361 Police Officers.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the above board policies/procedure was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the above board policies/procedure was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Board Member Frank Hall asked to hold policy 05.3-Community Use of School Facilities. He wasn't comfortable with the policy. This policy will be discussed further at the July work session.

The attached Nelson County Schools Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline has been revised to reflect updates.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the updated the Acceptable Behavior and Discipline Code Book for 2012-2013 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The information details the districts certified and classified employee use of the sick leave bank.

Certified Sick Leave Bank

Balance as of June 30, 2012

Beginning Balance as of July 1, 2011                         88

New Members for 2011-2012                                      9

Days Returned for 2010-2011                                     5

Days Returned for 2011-2012 (non-usage)                24

Days Granted for 2011-2012                                    -50

Ending Balance on June 30, 2012                       76

*Days were granted to Dawn Astrom, Laci DeRossett and James Unger.

*Carol Bowling, Lynn Chandler, Lorie Essex-Miller, Lee Johnson and Jane Verdow donated a day to rejoin after receiving days in 2010-2011.

Classified Sick Leave Bank

Balance as of June 30, 2012

Beginning Balance as of July 1, 2011            148.5

New Members for 2011-2012                                   9

Days Returned for 2010-2011                                  3

Days Returned for 2011-2012 (non-usage)               0

Days Granted for 2011-2012                                 -50

Ending Balance on June 30, 2012                  110.5

*Days were granted to Cindy Chesser, Phillip Grubbs and Debby Murphy.

*Bruce Curtsinger, Bonnie Hall and Cathy Thompson donated a day to rejoin after receiving days in 2010-2011.

Overview of Professional Development Opportunities Provided to our Staff by the District for Summer 2012.

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. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the 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.

Motion Passed:  Action to reconvene 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.

Superintendent's evaluation for 2011-2012 is complete and no changes were made to the evaluation scores.

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