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

The Nelson County Board of Education will revert back to previous board member districts that mirror magisterial districts. This change is due to anticipated changes by the Kentucky Legislature not being enacted.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve reverting back to previous board member districts that mirror magisterial districts was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

TNHS students will present a "Citizens Wall".

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

INFORMATION PAPER   

TO:                  MEMBERS OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

FROM:            Sara Wilson, Executive Director of Student Support

CC:                  Anthony Orr, Superintendent

SUBJECT:      Personnel

DATE:                        July 17, 2012

ISSUE:            Personnel Notifications:

Employment :       Zach Allender         Head Girls Basketball Coach       BMS

                              Zach Allender         Asst Boys Basketball Coach        BMS

                              James Beavers       Principal                                     BMS

                              Marla Bryant           STC                                          OKHM

                             Charles Centers         Teacher                                  NCHS

                             Jennifer Cooke           Cheer Coach                           TNHS

                             Michael Edelen           Asst Softball Coach                  NCHS

                             Robin Handloser         Instructional Coach                TNHS

                             Marci Haydon             STC                                        OKHM

                             Lisa Ingram                Principal                                 NCELC

                             Lewis Jewell               Archery Coach                        NCHS

                             Stephanie Koontz       Director Secondary Schools    District

                             Amanda Nord             Teacher                                  BMS

                             Margaret Pozgay        Media Specialist                       BMS

                             Debbie Ray                 Secretary II                             FH

                             Glen Riggs                  Custodian                                BMS

                             Misty Roller                Secretary I                               FH

                             Tonya Schreiner         I A II                                       OKHM

                              Holly Tabor                Teacher                                   NCHS

                              Tyler Wimpsett          Asst Baseball Coach               NCHS

                              Victoria Woosley       Teacher                                   NCHS

Transfers:             Becky Armstrong from Acct Clerk III to Adm Specialist

                              Tim Beck from BES Principal to Director Elem Schools

                              Melissa Case from OKHM to TNHS as Media Specialist

                              David Coulter from BES/BMS to OKHM as Custodian

                              Marsha Glass from Acct Clerk II to Acct Clerk III

                              Stephen Marshall from OKHM to TNHS as Custodian

                              Leah Mattingly from Sec I to Sec II

                              Heather Warrell from Media Specialist to Asst Prin at TNHS

                              Jessica Welch from Acct Clerk II to Acct Clerk III

Reinstatements:   Janet Owens                I A I                            Boston

                               Josh Simpson              Teacher                       BMS

                               Jessica White               I A II                           BES

Positions Added:    Director of Elementary Schools

Classified Subs:         None

Certified Substitute Teachers:  Samantha Jones, Jordan Hickman

Emergency Certifications:   None

Student Workers:      Savannah Mills and Shawn Hardin

Resignations:             Cynthia Hanson          BMS               Counselor

                                    Gail Mudd                   District           Bus Driver

                                    Mark Thomas             District            Dir Elem Schools

Retirements:              Kenneth Phelps          District           Bus Driver

                                    Betty Ranschaert        NCHS              Custodian

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:    None

The attached job descriptions are for the positions of Director of Elementary Schools and Director of Pupil Personnel.

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

                        Medical Leave

Classified Employee               Cox’s Creek – Custodian

Maternity Leave                  

Certified Employee                 Cox’s Creek – Teacher

                                                Bloomfield Middle – 21^st Century Director

Minutes from June 19, 2012 Regular Board Mtg and the June 7, 2012 Special Called Meeting. 

It was decided by owners that tables would be utilized in Baseball, Softball, and Soccer press boxes instead of countertops. This results in a credit of $1,200.00 from Atlas Metal Products.

Motion Passed:  approval of Change Order #34 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

This is a price adjustment per KTC state pricing index.  This was discussed during the bid process and all concerned parties were aware. The change is due to fluctuating oil prices. An adjustment in the amount of $39,011.70 will be made to Mago Construction.

Motion Passed:  approval of Change Order #84 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The Kentucky Department of Transportation chose not to have the striping on Hwy 245 revised as originally planned. This results in a credit of $1,147.00 from Bardstown Asphalt Company.

Motion Passed:  approval of Change Order #85 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Final pay application for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1.

Date:                  July 17, 2012

ISSUE:                 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#8 Doors/Frames/Hardware, Atlas Companies      $0

Motion Passed:  approval of final payment for vendor listed passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Final pay application for Foster Heights Elementary Phase 2.

Date:                  July 17, 2012

ISSUE:                 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 Structural Steel, Cundiff Steel                  $12,668.61

Motion Passed:  approval of final payment for vendor listed passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Final pay application for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 1.

Date:                  July 17, 2012

ISSUE:                 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#21 Fire Protection, Landmark Sprinkler    $31,513.44

Motion Passed:  approval of final payment for vendor listed passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Final pay application for Nelson County Athletics Renovation.

Date:                  July 17, 2012

ISSUE:                 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#6 Recreational Surface, Louisville Paving               $5,270.00

Motion Passed:  approval of final payment for vendor listed passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Attached you will find the bid tabulation for fuels for fiscal 2012-2014.

RECOMMENDATION:   I recommend the Nelson County Board of Education approve Petroleum Traders Corp. as the provider of diesel fuel and gasoline to the Nelson Co Board of Education for fiscal 2012-2014 as they are the overall low bidder when combining both.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Petroleum Traders Corp. as the provider of diesel fuel and gasoline for fiscal 2012-2014 was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Proposal for 2012-2014 propane service to Sureflame Propane of Springfield. They have offered us the only fixed rate pricing.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the contract for 2012-2014 propane service to Sureflame Propane of Springfield was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Approval of the attached contract with Flaget Hospital for a donation of $30,000 annually for three years to cover athletic training costs.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the attached contract with Flaget Hospital for a donation of $30,000 annually for three years to cover athletic training costs was passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

ISSUE:  The declaration of four 1992 buses surplus.

Motion Passed:  Motion to declare these vehicles surplus was passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

ISSUE:   The following policies were presented, reviewed and discussed at July work session. Please refer to copies presented at that time.

Policies are:  05.3 Community Use of School Facilities, 03.1322 Gifts, 03.162 Harassment/Discrimination, 03.2322 Gifts, 03.262 Harassment/Discrimination, 04.7 Inventories, 08.2323 Access to Electronic Media, 09.422 Bullying/Hazing, 09.42811 Harassment/Discrimination, and 01.42 Regular Meetings.

Procedures are: 03.11 AP.1 Hiring, 03.12322 AP.21 Request for FMLA, 03.1321 AP.1 Staff Use of Telecommunication Devices, 03.162 AP.21 Harassment/Discrimination Investigation and Appeals, 04.32 AP.1 Procurement, 07.1 AP.11 Food Allergies & Special Dietary Needs, 07.13 AP.1 RFP of School Food Service Supplies, 08.1131 AP.2 Alternative Credit Options, 08.133 AP.1 ESS, 08.2323 AP.1 Access to Electronic Media, 08.2323 AP.21 Internet/Electronic Mail User Agreement Form, 09.11 AP.23 NCLB Transfer Notification, 09.14 AP.1 FERPA, 09.14 AP.111 Notification of FERPA Rights, 09.14 AP.12 Student Director Information Notification, 09.14 AP.231 Designation & Agreement for Disclosure, 09.21 AP.2 Health Requirements & Services, 09.311 AP.2 Safety, 10.5 AP.22 Request for Activity/Program Accommodation, 09.4281 AP.2 Grievance Initiation Form, 03.17 AP.21 Employee Exit Form, 09.11 AP.21 Application for Out-of-Area Request, 02.14 AP.2 Evaluation of Superintendent, 05.31 AP.21 Application for Use of District Property and 09.422 AP.21 Bullying Reporting Form.

Policy 03.6 Volunteers was discussed and pulled for later discussion. This is not the 2^nd reading for this policy.  

Motion Passed:  Motion to take action on the above board policies/procedures passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires Board approval of daily school schedules.  All schedules must have a minimum of six hours instructional time per day.  All attached school schedules for the 2012-2013 year school year meet or exceed the minimum requirement.

Motion Passed:  approval of all daily school schedules for the 2012-2013 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Each year all districts in Kentucky must declare that all schools in the district are in compliance with all the assurances listed in the District Assurances document from the Kentucky Department of Education (included).  This submission of compliance is required to receive categorical funding for the 2012 – 2013 school year.

Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2012-2013 District Assurance passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Each year, all schools in our district submit their curricular/instructional student fees for the 2012-2013 school year.  I request approval of the 2012-2013 student fees by the Nelson County Board of Education

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the curricular/instructional student fees for the 2012-2013 school year was passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

49 students recovered fifty six credits during Horizons' 2012 summer school.   The second summer school session begins Monday, July 9, 2012 with approximately 40-50 students enrolled. 

List of 2012-2013 Approved Chairpersons as the Nelson County School         Representatives/Designee for 504 and Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) Meetings.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the List of District Representatives/Designees was passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

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. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.