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

There were no changes to the agenda.

OKHMS will have a group of students presenting projects and information about our 21^st Century Skills Class.

2 students  will do a general introduction of the class, 21st Century Skills, and the project.

3 students will be presenting their group invention.   

3 students will be presenting their Rube Goldberg design.

OKHMS had a group of students present projects and information from the 21st Century Skills Class.

Students, Macy Hagan and Maddie Spalding gave a general introduction of the class, 21st Century Skills, and the project being presented.

Seth Ballard demonstrated the group invention, The Scrammer. This is a combination of a hammer and screwdriver.

Lorenzo Hansen and Katie Allen demonstrated the Rube Goldberg design using several odds and ends to pop a balloon.

The STLP Club; Chip Sketo, Josh Cain, Luke Wathen, Paula Marie Gagne and Bailey Sims showed a video to demonstrate how technology can develop life skills.

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

November 2012

“GOOD NEWS”

We would like to present a plaque to Dawn (Devers) Wheeler (Foster Heights Elementary), Rachel Scholes (Bloomfield Elem. and MS), and Martina Amshoff (Boston School),  which was earned  during 2011/2012 in the course of successfully completing extensive requirements toward becoming a KCM Intervention Specialist, including:

•   Ten days of training and study

•   Video-taped assessments and instruction

•   Three or four in-person collegial team meetings for student-centered problem-      

      solving

•   Weekly online meetings

•   Completion of an assessment project

•   Completion of a case study

This is in recognition of their commitment to the pursuit of improving professional knowledge and practice to better understand and support student development of early mathematics.  They are now one of our outstanding Kentucky teachers who are better prepared to assess and advance early number knowledge.  Congratulations to a job well done!

NCHS students, Collin Brown (senior) and Nathan Brooks (sophomore) were chosen to be a part of the All-State Choir in Louisville.  They went through a difficult audition process that included performing a prepared piece with a quartet and a sight reading example.  This is the first time in many years that Nelson County will be represented at KMEA ALL-STATE.

The Nelson County FFA Horse Judging Team placed 2nd in the state, out of 23 teams at Murray State University. Team members are Taylor Duncan, Baylee Cissell, Audrey Coomes and Miranda Goff.  Tied for 2nd High Individuals are Taylor Duncan and Baylee Cissell. 

The Nelson County High School Band of Pride finished 9th in the KMEA State Semifinals at Barren County High School on Saturday October 27. This is the highest ranking the band has received since their last appearance in the State Finals in 2002.

The NCHS Girls Bowling team brought home the 3rd place Trophy at the Green River Invitational. 

The NCATC Technical Club took 1st place in the 13th Annual Bluegrass Robotic competition at WKU.  Students from NC & TNHS made up the winning team.

The NCHS Girls Cross Country team had the best state finish in the history of the program.  Senior captain, Daniella Godenzi led the girls to an 11-th place finish in state.  Joining her in giving great efforts were teammates Kayla Moore, Jessie Hartman, Shelby Spalding, Morgan Janes, Breanne Hughes, Sabrina Johnson and Kelsey Hughes. 

Athletes; Michael Greenwell, Christopher Medley, Dylan Vuker and Jude Filiatreau will be representing OKH Middle School in the 2012 East – West Football All Star Game on 11/25/12 in Frankfort. 

 The OKHMS 7^th grade girls’ basketball team won the Mid KY Middle School Conference Regional Championship.

OKHMS STLP project group presented "A Gift from Home" at the STLP Fall Showcase. They had to have a score of 105 to attend state in the spring. Their score was 114.

• Good News November 2012

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

ISSUE:   Personnel Notifications:

Employment :             John Armstrong       Asst Football Coach    TNHS

                                 Lisa Bishoff            Cook/Baker                TNHS

                                 Kyle Boblitt            Asst Football Coach    TNHS

                                 Anthony Boggs        Asst Football Coach    TNHS

                                 Donna Bowling        Cook/Baker                NCELC

                                 Tom Calvert            Asst Football Coach    TNHS

                                 Dana Cull               Public Relations          BES

                                 Gary Delaney          Custodian I                FH

                                 Sonya Fournier        Cook/Baker                OKHM

                                 John Harrison          Asst Football Coach    TNHS

                                 Katrina Haydon       FRYSC Asst  I             OKHM

                                 James Hopper         Asst Football Coach     TNHS

                                 Bryan Hurst            Football Coach            NH/Boston

                                 David Mudd            Dept Chair                  TNHS

                                 Emily Pile               Inst Asst II                OKHM

                                 Randy Pinkston       Boys Golf Coach          TNHS

                                 Randy Pinkston       Girls Golf Coach          TNHS

                                 Lea Shewmaker       STC/STLP                   BES

                                 Cindy Willis            Dept Chair                 NCHS

Transfers:                 David Miller from Mechanic I to Bus
                                Driver District

                                J. Taylor Wimsett from Student Worker to                  
                                Maint District

Rinstatements:          None

Positions Added:          None

Classified Subs:        Justin Pile, Amy Goodman, Ruth Faulkner, Carolyn Martin, Connie Delk, Kelly Newton and Debbie Downs, Sophia Wilkins, Elizabeth Jameson, Rudolph Pinkston, Emily Osborne, and Brenda Donahue

Certified Substitute Teachers:  Daniel Byrd

Emergency Certifications:    None

Student Workers:      Kaitlin Cambron, Helen Thornsberry, Chelsey Davis, and Jessica Hutchins

Resignations:           Mona Miller               Custodian            OKHM

                               Samantha Weir          Teacher              Cox’s Creek   

Retirements:            None

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:    Penny Rummage     District

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

Medical Leave

Certified Employee                Teacher                       New Haven

Classified Employee              Inst Asst I                   Cox’s Creek

Maternity Leave                  

Certified Employee                Teacher                       NCHS 

The absence request is for a student and her family to travel to Okinawa, Japan on 11/12/12-11/26/12. 

On the following dates, 8/21/12, 9/6/12, 10/4/12, and 11/7/12, the Board of Education members participated in work sessions and board meetings for a total of (3.75) hours in alignment of standards, planning, instruction, and Unbridled Learning Assessment preparation and results analysis 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 (3.75) hours of local in-service credit for this educational opportunity.

ISSUE:            Approval of the BG-3 and construction drawings for the improvements at the TNHS Agriculture Shop as related to BG-1 Number 08-198 (2).

• DP-BG3 TNHS AG Shop

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the BG-3 and construction drawings for the improvements at the TNHS Agriculture Shop as related to BG-1 Number 08-198 (2) passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Herb Shulhafer, from Studio Kremer stated that the agriculture shop would be complete 90 days from the start date.

Change Order #36 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve change order #36 for Thomas Nelson High School Phase 2 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#12 Plumbing/HVAC, R&R Inc.                  $21,428.75

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve final payment for BP#12 to R&R, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

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#7-Aluminum Storefront, Akins Company.          $14,475.10

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve final payment for BP#7 to Akins Company 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#28 - Aluminum Storefront, WR Cole                   $4568.00

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve final payment for BP#28 to WR Cole 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#40 - Plumbing/HVAC, Knights Mech.       $34,120.25

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve final payment for BP#40 to Knights Mechanical passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Doug Hundley, from CMTA explained to the board that the warranty for the HVAC unit at TNHS started May 15, 2012 with a one year on labor and two years on the controls. Mr. Jackey asked Superintendent Orr if Nelson County Schools has applied for the 2013 High Performance Sustainable Schools Award? Orr replied that the application has already been started.

Approval of Audit for 2011-2012.

• NCSD 2012 Financial Statements-Final

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the audit as submitted by Smith & Company for fiscal 2011-2012 passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Adam Wheatley.

Jason Strange, from Smith and Co. reviewed the audit report with the board members. He explained that revenue had decreased due to program lossess and state funding. Superintendent Orr shared that the athletic accounts at the schools were now being ran throught the school activity accounts.

Approval of the post-audit version of the fiscal 2012 Annual Financial Report.

• Post Audit AFR 2012

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the post-audit version of the fiscal 2012 Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Tim Hockensmith, Exectutive Director of Operations, reviewed the 2012 Post-Audit AFR. He shared that SEEK money had decreased for the first time since 2009.

1^st Reading

Policy 09.123 – Absences and Excuses – 2 options

Option 1 (originally presented at 11/7/12 work session) would allow students with absences for any reason the opportunity to make up major assignments (tests, projects, and etc.) for full credit. Other make-up work for unexcused absences would be permitted “but credit may not be awarded”.

Option 2 (edited following work session) would allow students to make-up work for full credit for any absence.

• DP-Policies/Procedures Revision 11-20-12

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Option 2 for the 1st Reading for policy/procedure 09.123-absences and excuses passed with a motion by Mr. Adam Wheatley and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.

Sara Wilson, Executive Director of Student Support, presented two options to the board members for wording.

Option 1: Other make-up work for unexcused absences would be permitted "but credit may not be awarded".

Option 2: Would allow students to make-up work for full credit for any absence.

Superintendent Orr shared that he has met with principals, teachers and students in regards to this policy. He did not hear any opposition to option 2. Board Member Nicky Rapier stated that SBDM policies may need to be changed to align with the district policy.

Preschool Agreement between Nelson County and Washington County School District, Nelson County and Marion County School District, and Nelson County and Bardstown City Schools  Each district agrees to provide all preschool services, including special education services to the agreed upon preschool eligible students.  The contract provides that the preschool enrollment count and December 1 Child Count is to be credited in the district where the child attends preschool.

• DP-Preschool Agreement

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Preschool Agreement between Nelson County and Washington County Schools; Nelson County and Marion County School District; and Nelson County and Bardstown City Schools passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Stephanie Koontz and Tim Beck, Executive Directors of Instruction, presented a rough draft of the district development plan for 2012-2013. They said that they will have a second draft to present at the December 2012 board meeting and the final draft is due January 2013. Board members asked if we were comparing prior years district improvement plans. Mr. Beck explained that we were not able to completely do so due to the Common Core changes.

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.

Jessica Mosgrove, Bardstown Rd, Springfield, KY asked in regards to the absence and excuse policy how is it fair for a student who has a legitimate excuse and one that just doesn't feel like going to school to be able to receive full credit for assigments? Superintendent Orr explained that the student has to complete the work and gets the grade earned not an automatic 100%.

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. Frank Hall.