Work Session
December 03, 2015 5:00 PM
Central Office

Attendance Taken at 5:00 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Diane Berry 
Mrs. Diane Breeding 
Mr. Damon Jackey 
Mr. David Norman 
Mr. Larry Pate 

I. Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Damon Jackey.
 
II. Changes to the Agenda  
There were no changes to the agenda.

III. Efficient Resource Management   

III.A. TNHS Phase 3 Construction Documents  
Tim Hockensmith presented construction documents for Phase 3 at Thomas Nelson High School. The number of seats have been reduced by about 100 in order to accommodate a larger stage area. At the request of the Board, a section of seats have been removed in order to add a center aisle in the auditorium. Mr. Hockensmith will present these documents at the December board meeting for approval.

III.B. 2016-2017 School Calendar   
Tim Beck presented the school calendar for 2016-2017.  He will present this at the December board meeting for approval. 

III.C. 2016 Board Calendar  
Superintendent Orr presented the Board calendar for 2016. Mr. Jackey asked if the December work session could be moved to either a different date or time in order to allow those who would like, the flexibility to attend the Christmas parade next year.  There was discussion between board members about having a few work sessions at schools during the day.  Dr. Orr will present a revised board calendar at the December board meeting.

IV. College and Career Readiness  

IV.A. CCR Activities Update  
Kim Brown presented a College and Career Readiness Update. District-wide workshops for Comprehensive School Improvement Planning began on November 30th.  Focus areas include novice reduction, GAP closure, curriculum development and mapping and development of authentic formative and summative assessments for K-12. 

Coming up in 2016:
•	Analysis of Winter Map Test
•	Report to the Board
•	3rd Quarter New Teacher Training 
•	3rd Quarter Content Cadre Committee Meetings
•	Implementation of new Social Studies Standards 
•	Addition of the Arts and Humanities Cadre
•	Student Led Conferences and Goal Setting
•	ACCESS for ELL Testing 
•	Continuation of LDC and MDC trainings 
•	Training on Project Base Learning

V. Student and Stakeholder Engagement   

V.A. Guest Comments  
There were no guest comments. 

VI. Adjourn Regular Session  

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

VII. Convene Executive Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) for Superintendent Evaluation  

Motion Passed:  Action to convene an Executive Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) of the Nelson County Board of Education for the purpose of Superintendent evaluation passed with a motion by Mr. David Norman and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.  The motion was unanimous.

VIII. Adjourn Executive Session  

Motion Passed:  Action to adjourn the Executive Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.  The motion was unanimous.

IX. Reconvene Regular Session  

Motion Passed:  Action to reconvene the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding.  The motion was unanimous.

Motion Passed:  Action to reconvene the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Pate and a second by Mr. David Norman.  The motion was unanimous.

X. Adjourn Regular Session  

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

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Chairperson

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Superintendent