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

District Art Contest winner presentation at TNHS

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

“GOOD NEWS”

APRIL 2013

KET did a spot on WBMS (Bloomfield Middle School’s daily newscast).  Ms. Pozgay and the students went to KET for a visit and then they went to Bloomfield Middle School a filmed a spot for their broadcast.

NCHS was represented well at STLP state.  Kyle Robinson and Chandler Young placed first in Bench challenge.  Chandler also placed first in EnterSys Networking and second in Technical writing. 

The Nelson County Dance Team won 1st place in Hip Hop and Best Choreography at the Best of the Best Dance Competition.

Six students from Nelson County High School were accepted into the governor’s Scholar program:  Lori Allen, Katrina Boone, Kaylee Hall, Morgan Janes, Thomas Mathews, and Matthew Smith.

Lori Allen met requirements to enter the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program! She is among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants of 1.5 million program entrants!

Winners of the Fifth Annual NCHS poetry contest are: 1^st place, Matt Losch, 12^th grade; 2^nd place, Hayley Eisenberg, 9^th grade; and 3^rd place, Dane Pike, 9^th grade.

The Nelson County FFA earned a State Gold Rating by completing a program of activities that included competitions, community service, chapter activities, etc.

NCHS FFA students; Miranda Goff’s Forage Production Placement Proficiency won 1^st place at Regional’s and qualified for State while Audrey Coomes won regional Extemporaneous Public Speaking and qualified for State.

Congratulations to the NCHS Concert Band for receiving all distinguished ratings at the Heartland Concert Festival.  The band will be performing at the state festival for the fourth year in a row!

Ashley Norman, an 11^th grade student at Thomas Nelson High School placed 2^nd in the Optimist Club Oratorical Contest.

Three Students from Thomas Nelson High School were accepted into the Governor’s Scholar program:  Maggie Downs, Emily Davis, and Stephany Vittitow.

Bloomfield Middle School teacher Ms. Jennifer Logsdon, fellow teachers, parents, and 28 students attended a wonderful trip to Chicago, where they visited museums, landmarks and all that the Windy City had to offer. 

Ally Morris, a 4^th grader at Bloomfield Elementary, won first place in the 4H poster contest. 

KAAC Governor's Cup results for Bloomfield Elementary:

March 2^nd, District Competition: Abby Taylor, 5th place Language Arts

                                                   Kyle Snow, 4th place Science

                                                   Patricia Briney, 3rd place Arts and Humanities, 3rd place Math

                                                   Jack Lewis, 4th place Social Studies

                                                   Devan Snow, 4th place Social Studies

                                                   Aaron Masden, 5th place Math

March 23^rd, Regional Competition:  Patricia Briney, 5th place Arts & Humanities

179 New Haven students in grades 3-8 last year received who scored Proficient and/or Distinguished on their K-PREP assessment were recognized and awarded Silver and Gold medals during the 2012 K-PREP Award Program.

4 New Haven Students attended the Jazz Festival on April 11 & 12 with the Thomas Nelson High School Jazz Band - Eli Hall, Cody Skaggs, Emily Cecil, and Marcus Bowling.

• Good New April 2013

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

Personnel Notifications:

Employment :    Dana Cull              Academic Coach        Bloomfield Elem

                          Amy Durbin           FRYSC Inst Asst        NH/Boston

                          Crystal Hellard       Bowling Coach          TNHS

                          Susan Key             Academic Coach        Bloomfield Elem

                          David Simpson       Asst Baseball Coach  TNHS

Transfers:          Debbie Drake from Acct Clerk II to Acct Clerk III Bus Garage

                          Karen Pond from District ARC to teacher at OKHM

Reinstatements:   None

Positions Added:  None                          

Classified Subs:    None

Certified Substitute Teachers:  None

Emergency Certifications:         None

Student Workers:      Jessica Greenwell

Non-Renewals:          None  

Resignations:            None   

Retirements:       Charlotte Lewis        Food Service Director    District

                            James L. McCauley   Bus Driver                    District

                            Linda Rice                Account Clerk               NCHS

Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:  Danny Varnadore

The attached job description has been updated to reflect a restructured position for Fleet Operations/Transportation Supervisor (instead of Transportation Supervisor): 

Assists the Director of Support Services in the following performance responsibilities:

Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities.

Prepares bus routes for all schools in the district.

Prepares and updates bus schedules for all schools in the district.

Recruits and supervises all transportation personnel, and makes recommendations on employment, transfer, promotion and release.

Maintains all district-owned equipment and develops plans for preventive maintenance.

• DP-Job Description for Fleet Operations/Transportation Supervisor
• Fleet Operations Supervisor Job Description

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

Treasurer Report 4-23-13

• Treasurer Report 4-23-13

Warrant Report 4-23-13

• Warrant 4-23-13

Munis Report 4-23-13

• Munis Report 4-23-13

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

Medical Leave

Classified Employee              Bus Driver

Certified Employee               None

Maternity Leave

Classified Employee:             None

Certified Employee:              New Haven – Teacher

                                           Foster Heights – Teacher

                                           Thomas Nelson – Teacher

• Leaves of Absence 4-23-13

Regular Board Minutes 3-19-13
Work Session Minutes  4-11-13
Special-Called Session Minutes 4-11-13

• Regular Board Minutes 3-19-13
• Special-Called Meeting Minutes 4-11-13
• Work Session Minutes 4-11-13

Overnight/Out of State Trips

• Danny Martin, BMS Band Teacher, to take approximately 80-100 six, seventh, and eight graders out of state to Kings Island in Cincinnati, OH on May 4, 2013.

• Bev Hart, NCHS Basketball Coach, to take 20 students overnight to the Barren Co. Basketball Camp at Barren Co. HS on June 14-15, 2013.

• Shawn Robinson, TNHS Band Teacher, to take 20 students, ninth-eleventh grade overnight to the Moorhead State Jazz Festival at Moorhead State University on June 12-13, 2013.

• BMS Kings Island Out of State Request
• DP-Overnight/Out of State Request
• NCHS Boys Basketball Overnight Fieldtrip
• TNHS Band Overnight Request

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

 
        BP#1 Roof Replacement, Carlon Roofing and Sheet
        Metal - $9,517.00

• DP-Final Pay-BP#1, Carlon Roofing-NH

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for Carlon Roofing and Sheet Metal passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

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

   BP#1 Agriculture Shop, BCD,Inc. - $1,125.42

• DP-Final Pay, BP#1 Agriculture Shop, BCD, Inc.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the final payment for BCD, Inc passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

Adoption of KISTA Bus Sale Resolution.

• DP-Kista Bus Sale 2013
• KISTA Bus Sale Contract
• KISTA Participation Resolution

Motion Passed:  Motion to adopt the resolution to participate in the KISTA program for the sale of school buses and authorize the superintendent or his designee to accept or reject bids passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

The declaration of eight buses surplus.

• DP-Declare 8 Buses Surplus Kista 4-23-13
• Kista Sale List 2013

Motion Passed:  Motion to declare these vehicles surplus passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

RESOLUTION REGARDING

NELSON COUNTY EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND

WHEREAS, the Nelson County Education Endowment Fund (NCEEF) was formally incorporated on January 13, 2000 as a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization for the primary purpose of developing alternative sources of income to support educational programs and activities of Nelson County Schools and to become a vehicle for partnership between the community and the Board of Education to further that end; and

WHEREAS, the NCEEF Board of Directors voted on February 28, 2013 to dissolve that organization in the manner provided by the Laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, the NCEEF Board of Directors voted to convey remaining assets to the Nelson County Board of Education for a public purpose, as prescribed in the NCEEF Articles of Incorporation; and

WHEREAS, the NCEEF has, since it was founded, raised and contributed as much as $750,000 in support of the programs and activities of the Nelson County Board of Education; and

 WHEREAS, the Nelson County Board of Education is deeply thankful for the service of all those who have contributed to the success of the NCEEF; and

WHEREAS, the Nelson County Board of Education wishes for the Nelson County Schools and students to continue to have the benefit and support of a non-profit organization devoted exclusively to enhance the quality of education in Nelson County through the making and receiving of grants, gifts and activities in support of that end; and

WHEREAS, the NCEEF Board has conveyed substantial assets to the Nelson County Board of Education;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the remaining NCEEF assets be used as seed money to assist in the formation of a new non-profit organization to insure the continued funding of the important work our schools do for Nelson County students and our community.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread on the official minutes of the Board of Education and that a copy thereof be conveyed to the new organization to be formed and continue this important work.

• NCEEF Resolution

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the resolution passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.

Proposal to retain Smith & company CPA’s as auditor for the year ending June 30, 2013.  Their proposed fee is $ 15,750. 

• Auditor Contract
• DP-Auditor Contract 2012-2013

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Smith & Company CPA’s as auditor for the year ending June 30, 2013 passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

Each year the School Facilities Construction Commission issues offers of assistance to school districts in the area of technology. This is our 2nd and final offer for FY 2013. We are required to match this on a dollar for dollar basis. The current offer is $21,124.

• DP-SFCC Tech Offer II 12-13
• SFCC Tech Offer

Motion Passed:  Motion to accept the SFCC offer of assistance of $21,124 for fiscal year 2012-2013 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Renew the custodial contract with GCA Services Group effective July 1, 2013.  They have requested a 3% increase due to consumer price index and increased labor, supply, and management costs.

• DP-GCA Contract Renewal
• GCA Contract Renewal

Motion Passed:  Motion to renew the contract for GCA Services Group for 2013-2014 passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.

Approval of FRYSC Pilot Funding Project for FY14 (Family Resource and Youth Services Center).

• DP-Frysc Budget FY14
• FRYSC Services
• Pilot Funding FY14 Spreadsheet

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the FRYSC Pilot Funding Project for FY14 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

2nd Reading – New Policy

Policy 09.2212 – Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion

New Regulation 704 KAR 7:160 legal change – defines and outlines the use of physical restraint and seclusion. (to be in place by May 1^st)

Procedure 09.2212 AP.21 – Physical Restraint and Seclusion Forms

New forms to meet requirements of 704 KAR 7:160 that says the district must establish new policy and procedures outlining documentation of physical restraint and seclusion.

Procedure 09.14 AP.232  - Release of Records to State Child Welfare Agency

This form has been completely redesigned and renamed to address release of student records information to representatives of an authorized state child welfare agency. The current form that it may replace is not needed because parents are notified in the annual FERPA notice that the District is not required to notify them when student record information is transferred to a school, school system or institution of postsecondary education where the student enrolls or seeks to enroll.

Although this form is not required by law, KSBA recommends the Board accept it since a new federal law authorizes such release to child welfare agencies in order to facilitate continuity of services for children placed under the protection of welfare agencies.   

• DP-Policies/Procedures-2nd Reading

Motion Passed:  Motion to take action on the above board policy/procedure passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.

The redistricting pattern recommended for Thomas Nelson High School is for high school students only: Nelson County High School: from Hwy. 31E North (inclusive) clockwise through Hwy. 46 (exclusive); Thomas Nelson High School: Hwy. 31 E North (exclusive) counterclockwise through Hwy. 46 (inclusive).

• DP-Redistricting of TNHS and NCHS

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve redistricting pattern for high school students passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.

District Improvement Plan Uptdate Questions.

• CDIP Monthly Updates 4-23-13

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. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.