Nelson County Regular 
September 17, 2013 5:00 PM
Central Office

Attendance Taken at 4:59 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Diane Berry 
Mr. Frank Hall 
Mr. Damon Jackey 
Mr. Larry Pate 
Mr. Nicky Rapier 
 
I. Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Larry Pate.  At this time Mr. Pate read and affirmed the District’s Mission Statement and Vision Statement.

II. Changes to the Agenda  
VI. E. District Assurances was added to the agenda after the media notice was sent on Friday, September 13, 2013.

III. Student/Employee Performance  
FFA students from Thomas Nelson School presented a Marketing Plan for Joe Hill’s, a local power equipment and ATV dealer.  They competed at the state level in June and will go on to compete nationally in October.

IV. Student/Employee Recognition  
 
Nelson County Schools
 
"Good News"
 
September 2013
 
Boston School 8th grader, Patrick Skees achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded this honor on September 10th.
 
On September 11, BMS celebrated Patriot's Day by inviting First Responders and Military Personnel to have lunch with students.
 
In New Haven, every student in one of their 1st grade classrooms met benchmark or has shown growth on the Fall MAP test.  
Also at New Haven, Mrs. Alvey and Ms. Willett's class both collected over 1700 box tops and were presented an IPAD for their classrooms from PTO.  
Last, but not least, from New Haven, the Southwest Nelson Rams completed their first ever undefeated season making them Regular Season Champions and hosting Playoff games this year. Way to go Team!

At Foster Heights:

High school ROTC students came and taught 3rd grade students about how to fold the flag, what the flag symbolizes, and how to hang the flag in their social studies classes.

As an extension activity based on a book read, 3rd grade students were also visited by a Bardstown Police officer, who discussed the importance of following rules and being safe.

OKHMS Girls' Basketball, both 7th and 8th grade teams, are number one in their conference, with 8th grade being undefeated in the conference.
 
Congratulations to the following sophomores who have been selected to represent Thomas Nelson High School in the Young Leader's program:
Kayla Shields, Amy Wathen, Abigail Wathen, Easton Culver, John Young, Erika Clark, Loren Schuler, Taylor Edelin and Taryn Roby.  
Joe Batcheldor, a senior at Thomas Nelson, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
 
Congratulations to the following sophomores who have been selected to represent Nelson County High School in the Young Leader's program:
Britany Boling, Taylor Case, Brooklyn Greer, Emily Hall, Michaela Sanders, Lakin Walls, Chandler Delany, Drew Dadisman, Madeline Kays and Makayla Bowen.
 
Students at Horizons have been preparing for interviews as a part of their career readiness work. The students will interview with a panel of three people including business people from the community. After the interviews, students will be placed in work project groups.

In recognition of their demonstrated commitment to the success of our Nelson County students, the following staff members were recognized by the board for always “Expecting the Best.” 

Certified Staff, Mandy Puyear, New Haven School

Classified Staff, John “JJ” James, Bloomfield Middle School  

V. Operations Consent Agenda  
Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.  

V.A. Information: Personnel Actions  
Employment :            

LaDonna Akridge                I A I                         BMS
Melissa Altschul               Secretary                     Foster Heights
Ann Avis                       Bus Monitor                   District
Courtney Barnett               I A II                        ELC
Alana Bartley                  Teacher                       New Haven
Angela Bennett                 Teacher                       Bos/N.H.
Melissa Binggeli               Media Specialist              New Haven
Kyle Boblitt                   Dept Chair                    TNHS
Anthony Boggs                  Asst FB Coach                 TNHS
Samantha Bonner                Dept Chair                    TNHS
Susan Boone                    IA Childcare                  ELC
Sharon Bratcher                IA I                          Cox's Creek
Paul Brooks                    Dept Chair                    TNHS
Linda Brown                    Bus Monitor                   District
Amanda Burba                   Nurse                         District
Michael Butler                 Asst FB Coach                 TNHS
Tom Calvert                    Asst FB Coach                 TNHS
Kari Cavalieri                 I A I                         BMS
Janet Coleman                  Interventionist               Boston
Brian Coffman                  Asst FB Coach                 TNHS
Laura Cornish                  Dept Chair                    TNHS
Patsy Crepps                   Bus Monitor                   District

Judy Crume                          Interventionist         BES
Brittney Curtsinger                 Volleyball Coach        BMS
Margueritt Edelen                   Interventionist         BES
Kim Farvour                         Bus Monitor             District
Greg Fisher                         Asst Boys Soccer        TNHS
Diana Fulkerson                     Bus Driver              District
Leslie Girdley                      Dept Chair              TNHS
Mike Glass                          Dept Chair              NCHS
Jackie Greenwell                    Cook/Baker              Cox's Creek
Karen Greenwell                     I A I                   Cox's Creek
Lisa Greer                          Bus Monitor             District
Felicia Hall                        I A I Childcare         Foster Heights
John Hammond                        Dept Chair              TNHS
Mike Hanson                         Asst FB Coach           TNHS
Nicole Harlow                       Cheer Coach             Boston
Nick Hartsell                       AD                      Boston
Ronnie Hatfield                     Boys Head Soccer        TNHS
Amy Herberg                         Teacher                 TNHS
Margaret Hockensmith                FRYSC Coord             TNHS/NCHS
Courtney Holbert                    Teacher                 TNHS
James Hopper                        Asst FB Coach           TNHS
Rhonda Horn                         Yearbook Sponsor        TNHS
Matt Hoyes                          Dept Chair              TNHS
Tessa Jaggers                       Asst Principal          NCHS
Christinia Jimison                  Teacher                 Boston
Stacey Johnson                      Bus Monitor             District
Ryan Long                           Teacher                 New Haven
Ryan Long                           Elem Acad Coach         New Haven
Donna Lucchese                      Dept Chair              NCHS
Alex Martin                         Dept Chair              TNHS
Patience Martin                     Bus Monitor             District
Joni Masterson                      AD                      Foster Heights
Heather McGlone                     AD                      Boston
Sheri McGuffin                      Dept Chair              NCHS
Nicole Milburn                      FRYSC Asst              OKHM
Tamara Mouser                       Dept Chair              TNHS
David Mudd                          Dept Chair              TNHS
Donna Neal                          Dept Chair              NCHS
Amanda Nord                         Teacher                 New Haven
Amanda Nord                         STC                     New Haven
Brad Nord                           Asst FB Coach           TNHS
Bradley Nunn                        Teacher                 BMS
Emily Osbourne                      I A I Childcare         District
Janet Owens                         Inst Asst               Boston
Debbie Parsons                      Dept Chair              NCHS
Christina Poiles                    Speech Path             Cox's Creek
Debbie Ray                          SBDM Secretary          Foster Heights
Blas Rios                           Asst FB Coach           OKHM
Chelsey Ritchie                     I A I Childcare         District
Heidi Robles                        Acad Coach              New Haven
Mikki Rogers                        Yearbook                BES
Mikki Rogers                        Problem Solving         BES
Yila Royalty                        Dept Chair              NCHS
Tanya Schreiner                     Chair Coach             OKHM
Paula Simpson                       I A I                   Cox's Creek
Heather Smith                       Teacher                 Boston

Bethany Speer                   Inst Asst 21 Cent          BMS
Dona Thomas                     Dept Chair                 NCHS
Sharon Thompson                 Bus Monitor                District
Vicky Tingle                    I A I                      BES
Meredith Travis                 Dept Chair                 TNHS
Jeannie Underwood               Dept Chair                 NCHS
Tim Vanhook                     Bus Driver                 District
G.B. Walls                      Asst Girls BB Coach        NCHS
Janice Westling                 Childcare IA I             ELC
Joseph Wheatley                 Asst CC Coach              NCHS
Christiana Wiley                Teacher                    Horizons
Sara Willett                    Teacher                    New Haven
Sara Willett                    STLP                       New Haven
Tiffanie Wimsett                I A II                     New Haven
Kelsey Young                    I A I Childcare            District
 
Transfers:      Beverly Parrish from Sec I to Acct Clerk I at Boston
                Leah Mattingly from Sec II to Acct Clerk I at New Haven  
                Vincent Delaney from OKHM to NCHS
                Debbie Ray from Secretary to Acct Clerk I at Foster Heights
 
Reinstatements:         Rana Kassieh  IA I                 Cox's Creek
                                    
Classified Subs:  Catherine Dragoo, Amanda Wright and Carol Rigsby
 
Certified Substitute Teachers: Sarah Griffin, Jonathan Stanley, Traci Clark, Emily Gunn, Andrew Jury, Cameron Tiller
 
Emergency Certificate:  Tamara Mouser
 
Student Workers:  Jordan Ballard, Jacob Hardin, Rebekah Mitchell, Austin Willett, Austin Martinez, Sumer Newton, Eric Haycraft, Basil Sanders            
 
Non-Renewals:          

Sheila Karr             Bus Monitor                District
                                    
Veronica Kennedy        Bus Monitor                District
                                    
Donna Neal              Dance Coach                NCHS
                                    
Larry Schreiner         Asst Track Coach           NCHS
                                    
David Simpson           Asst Girls BB Coach        NCHS
 
Resignations:            

Amy Adams                Teacher                  New Haven
John Armstrong           Asst FB Coach            TNHS
Nicole Ballard           Teacher                  Foster Heights
Kyle Boblitt             Asst FB Coach            TNHS
Paul Brooks              Yearbook Sponsor         TNHS
Paul Brooks              Asst Softball Coach      TNHS
Trey Dugan                   Asst FB Coach              TNHS
Amy Durbin                   FRYSC IA                   NH/Boston
Lee Goss                     Asst Principal             NCHS
Jonathan Harrison            Asst FB Coach              TNHS
Susan Key                    Academic Coach             Bloomfield Elem
Cindy King                   I A I                      Cox's Creek
Ryan Long                    Teacher                    New Haven
Heather McGlone              Cheer Coach                Boston
Tara Moss                    Cheer Coach                OKHM
Tammy Newcome                Principal                  Boston
Joey Reed                    Boys BB Coach              Boston
David Simpson                Asst Baseball Coach        TNHS
Jessica Sparrow              Asst CC Coach              NCHS
Jessica Sparrow              Dept Chair                 NCHS
Gabe Stone                   Asst FB Coach              TNHS
Mary Thomas                  Bus Monitor I              District            
Teresa Thompson              Teacher                    District
Virginia White               FRYSC Coord                District
                                               
Retirements:             None
                                                                        
Suspensions/Reprimands/Terminations:    None
 
V.B. Treasurer's Report  
V.C. Bills and Claims  
V.D. MUNIS Report  
V.E. Leaves of Absence  
V.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting  
 
Tax Hearing Meeting 8/20/13

August Board Meeting 8/20/13

September Work Session 9/6/13
 
V.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips  
 
BES     KY ACDA All-State Choir, Bowling Green KY      11/1/13-11/2/13

BES     Fieldtrip to Derby Dinner, Clarksville IN      10/31/13

BMS     Beta Leadership Summit, Gatlinburg TN          10/26/13-10/29/13

TNHS    Agriscience, Murray State University           9/13/13-9/14/13

TNHS    National FFA Convention, Louisville KY         10/30/13-11/1/13

NH      Middle School trip, Washington DC              6/11/14-6/15/14

NCHS    Baseball Beach Bash, Destin, FL                3/29/14-4/3/14
 
V.H. Fund Raiser Requests  

VI. Student Support Services  
VI.A. Facilities Update  

VI.A.1. Request for Proposal: Energy Management Performance Contract Proposals  
Tim Hockensmith requested approval of advertisement for RFP responses regarding Cox's Creek HVAC. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the advertisement for RFP responses regarding Cox's Creek HVAC system passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.  

VI.B. Working Budget 2013-2014  
Tim Hockensmith presented the working budget for 2013-2014.  

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the working Budget for 2013-2014 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.  

VI.C. Declare F250 as Surplus  
Tim Hockensmith requested that the Board declare a 1999 Ford F250 as surplus. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the declaration of this vehicle surplus passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.  

VI.D. Revisions to Superintendent's Evaluation Process  
Superintendent Orr requested approval to participate in the KASA Superintendent Evaluation pilot in 2014.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve participation in the KASA Superintendent Evaluation pilot in 2014 passed with a motion by Mr. Frank Hall and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.  

VI.E. District Assurances  
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.  This submission of compliance is required to receive categorical funding for the 2013 - 2014 school year. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2013-2014 District Assurances passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.  

VII. Student Instructional Services  

VII.A. Report from Staff Development Day  
Tim Beck and Stephanie Dietrich gave a presentation on the Staff Development Day that took place on August 30, 2013. 

VII.B. Annual Grant Update  
Tom Dekle presented the end of year grant report.

                           2013-14            2012-13

Total Federal:             $2,197,865.00     $2,374,318.00
Total State:               $821,161.00       $550,796.00
Miscellaneous:             $426,500.00       $417,968.00

Total awards               $3,461,526.60     $3,343,082
 
VIII. Guest Comments  
There were no guest comments.
IX. Adjourn Regular Session  

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.  The motion was unanimous.

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Chairperson

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Superintendent