Nelson County Working Session
January 05, 2017 5:00 PM
Central Office

Attendance Taken at 5:00 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Diane Berry 
Mrs. Diane Breeding 
Mr. Damon Jackey 
Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye 
Mr. David Norman 
 
I. Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Diane Berry. 

II. Changes to the Agenda  
There were no changes to the agenda.

III. Organization of the Board  
Each January that follows an election year, newly and reelected board members are sworn into office.  In the same meeting the Nelson County Board of Education elects a new chairperson and vice chairperson for the calendar year. These offices traditionally rotate among the board members to avoid placing an undue burden on any one member. 

III.A. Oath of Office  
Terry Geoghegan administered the Constitutional Oath to newly elected Board Members, Diane Berry, Damon Jackey and Rebekah McGuire-Dye.

III.B. Election of Chairperson  
Motion to nominate and elect Mrs. Diane Breeding to the position of Chairperson of the Nelson County Board of Education for the calendar year 2017 passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mr. David Norman.  The motion was unanimous.

III.C. Election of Vice Chairperson  
Motion to nominate and elect Mr. David Norman to the position of Vice Chairperson of the Nelson County Board of Education for the calendar year 2017 passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.  The motion was unanimous.

IV. Safe and Caring Environment  

IV.A. Annual Nutrition Report  
April Peach presented the Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card for 2015-2016. She discussed food service statistics for the district including school lunch, school breakfast, after school snack program and free and reduced membership. 

IV.B. WHAS Grant  
Cheryl Pile presented the 2017 WHAS Grant in the amount of $30,820.00. Grant is written for Preschool Leader in Me (year 2), Reading Library (preschool) and Chromebooks.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2017 WHAS Grant in the amount of $30,820.00 passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mr. David Norman.  The motion was unanimous.

V. Efficient Resource Management   

V.A. Construction Update  
Jason Harrod from BCD and Steven Ward from Studio Kremer were in attendance to discuss the ongoing construction projects at Thomas Nelson High School and the Early Learning Center. There was discussion regarding change order requests for each project. Jason Harrod with BCD Construction gave an update on the projects at the NCELC and TNHS and showed several photos of the ongoing work at these locations.  

V.B. Draft Budget 2017-2018  
Tim Hockensmith presented the draft budget for 2017-2018. He will present the draft budget at the regular January board meeting for approval.

V.C. Staffing Formula  
Tim Hockensmith presented the proposed staffing formula for 2017-2018. The only proposed change will provide combined schools with .5 positions for an Assistant Principal. David Norman asked for other options that would allow New Haven to keep a full position for the Assistant Principal. Dr. Orr stated he would bring other options back to the Board. 

V.D. NCELC Change Orders 3-5  
Tim Hockensmith presented Change Orders 3-5 for the Nelson County Early Learning Center.  He will present these Change Orders at the regular January board meeting for approval

V.E. TNHS Change Order 1  
Tim Hockensmith presented Change Order 1 for Thomas Nelson High School. He will present this Change Order at the regular January board meeting for approval.

V.F. Utility Rate Case Intervention  
Tim Hockensmith presented a resolution which would authorize the district to participate financially in funding an intervention regarding utility companies request to the Public Service Commission for gas and electric rate hikes. He will present this resolution to the Board at the regular January meeting for approval.

VI. College and Career Readiness  

VI.A. Brigance Data  
Holly Walker, principal at the Nelson County Early Learning Center, presented Kindergarten Readiness data for students who attend the Early Learning Center as well as data for all students district wide.

VI.B. Teaching Art Together Grant  
Cox's Creek Elementary School wishes to pursue a Kentucky Arts Council Teaching Art Together (TAT) grant for the spring semester this year. The school wishes to seek a one week artist residency in Theatre Arts to support West African Dance Project residency with Deborah Denenfield. CCE music teacher Kelly Kapusuzoglu will be the primary contact for the artist during this residency. Teachers and students will work with Denenfield to learn about the West African culture, characteristics and elements of drama and theatre. The grant request is for $600, with a required $400 match.
 
Motion Passed:  Motion to approve request for grant application in the amount of $600 through the Kentucky Arts Council Teaching Art Together (TAT) grant program passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Breeding. The motion was unanimous.

VII. Student and Shareholder Engagement  

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

VIII. Adjourn Regular Session  

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the Regular Session of the Nelson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. David Norman and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye. The motion was unanimous. 

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Chairperson

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Superintendent