Nelson County Work Session
January 09, 2014 11:00 AM
Bloomfield Elementary

Present were Diane Berry, Larry Pate, Frank Hall, Nicky Rapier, Damon Jackey and Superintendent Orr.

Meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m.

I. Call to Order  
 
II. Changes to the Agenda  
There were no changes to the agenda.

III. Student Support Services  

III.A. Facilities Update  

III.A.1. TNHS Baseball/Softball  
Tim Hockensmith reported that revised bids are due Monday, January 13, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. for the TNHS baseball/softball building.  They are still looking at a metal building.  The size has been reduced to 60 x 80.  

III.A.2. BG-1 CCES HVAC  
Tim Hockensmith reported there is some design work underway now at Cox’s Creek Elementary.  He met with Doug Hundley last week.  A BG-1 will be presented at the January board meeting.

III.B. Staffing Formula/Draft Budget 
Tim Hockensmith reported no changes to the district staffing formula will be recommended.  He will have a copy of the draft budget for the board members at the January board meeting. 

IV. Student Instructional Services  

IV.A. District Improvement Plan Update  

IV.A.1. High School Master Schedules Update  
Stephanie Dietrich reviewed the master schedule timeline for the high schools.  Course offerings for 2014-15 are currently being reviewed with students.  It was discussed that both NCHS and TNHS students will have equitable access to the ATC.  Waivers are available for students to request to drive to the ATC.  These waivers will be reviewed and approved on an individual basis.  

IV.A.2. Alternative School Program Update  
Stephanie Dietrich discussed the application, admission and placement criteria for Horizons Academy. The Nelson County Alternative Program is designed to meet the needs of students to remediate academic performance, improve behavior, or provide an enhanced learning experience.  Placements may be on a voluntary or involuntary basis.  Once a student has been identified and meets the eligibility criteria, a team will be established to review the student’s current school/program and to create an Individual Learning Plan Addendum (ILPA.)  Members of the team should include a representative from the district central office, the student’s current school, and the alternative school, and may also include guidance counselor, parent/guardian, student, and other staff as appropriate.

IV.A.3. MAP Update  
Tim Beck and Stephanie Dietrich reviewed winter MAP growth results for each school in the areas of reading and math.  The MAP data is for 3rd through 8th graders throughout the district.  Our students are closing in on or surpassing the national norms in reading and math.  In addition, students had greater growth during the fall of 2013 than in 2012.  District instructional staff are pleased with the good work seen in our schools.

IV.A.4. Next Steps  
Stephanie Dietrich reported that next steps in District Improvement will focus on closing gaps with students with special needs.  With more highly structured schedules, teachers and service providers will be able to collaborate more and have greater focus on the work.  Two of our middle schools are currently being trained on the co-teaching model which we will be expanding into all of our schools over the course of the next several months.

IV.B. WHAS Crusade Grant  
Stephanie Dietrich present information about the WHAS grant.  If approved, the District will purchase 100 iPads.  The iPads will increase student engagement.  Last year the District was able to complete its third sensory room with the help of the grant.  The grant will be presents at the January board meeting. 

V. Guest Comments  
There were no guest comments. 

VI. Adjourn Regular Session  
Motion to adjourn the regular session passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.  The motion was unanimous.

VII. Convene Executive Session   
Motion to convene executive session passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Nicky Rapier.  The motion was unanimous. 

VIII. Adjourn Executive Session  
Motion to adjourn executive session passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. Larry Pate.  The motion was unanimous. 

IX. Reconvene Regular Session  
Motion to reconvene regular session passed with a motion by Mr. Nicky Rapier and a second by Mr. Frank Hall.  The motion was unanimous.

X. Adjourn Regular Session  
Motion to adjourn regular session passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.  The motion was unanimous. 

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Chairperson

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Superintendent