Nelson County Work Session
March 02, 2017 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 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye 

I. Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson, Diane Breeding. 

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

III. Efficient Resource Management   

III.A. Construction Update  
Tim Hockensmith presented change order requests for the Nelson County Early Learning Center and Thomas Nelson High School. These change orders will be presented at the March board meeting for approval. Mr. Hockensmith also reviewed and discussed the pay applications for both projects. Tim Wensil with BCD Construction gave an update on the projects at the NCELC and TNHS, showing several photos of the ongoing work at these locations as they near completion. The Early Learning Center is on target to be completed by the first of April.  The auditorium at Thomas Nelson High School is on track to be completed by the first of May.

III.B. Bond Sale GESC BMS  
Tim Hockensmith reported he will ask the Board to approve the bond sale for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract at the March board meeting.

III.C. Vehicle Surplus  
Tim Hockensmith reported the need to declare a 2003 Chevy Tahoe as surplus. Once declared surplus, the district can donate the vehicle to the Area Technology Center if needed. If there isn’t a need for the vehicle at the ATC, the vehicle will either be sold or scrapped, whichever is in the best interest of the district.  Mr. Hockensmith will ask the board to approve this request at the regular March meeting.

III.D. Set Graduation Date & Times  
Bob Morris presented the prospective date and times for graduation. We are on target to end the school year on Thursday, May 25th. He proposed the Board set graduation on Friday, May 26th as follows: 

•	5:30 p.m. Thomas Nelson High School
•	7:30 p.m. Nelson County High School

He will ask the Board to approve this request at the regular March board meeting.

IV. Professional Growth & Effectiveness  

IV.A. Digital Learning Coach Job Description  
Bob Morris presented the revised Digital Learning Coach job description as discussed at the February Board Meeting. The DLC will report to the Director of Elementary Education. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve job description for the Digital Learning Coach as written passed with a motion by Mr. Damon Jackey and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.  The motion was unanimous.

V. College and Career Readiness  

V.A. CCR Update  
Kim Brown and Amber Gootee gave an update on College & Career Readiness events currently going on throughout the district:

•	District/Community/Business Partnership Meeting – March 1, 2017 
•	Pictures with Partners: NCS Students in Co-Op Positions
•	Senior Class Job Shadowing – March 21, 2017
•	Mock Interview – TNHS, March 24, 2017 
•	Operation Exposure and Reality Fair (8th Grade) – March 31, 2017 at Parkway Baptist Church

Future CCR opportunities include: 

•	Partnership with Morehead State University for Dual Credit opportunities
•	Continuation of partnership with WKU and ECTC for Dual Credit Coursework 
•	Possible new pathways in Technology, Business & Medical areas 
•	Pilot of Clinical Rotation Internships: (i.e. Community Action, County Government, City Government and Extension Office)
•	Look at diploma options

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Gootee will continue to update the Board on CCR initiatives. 

VI. Safe and Caring Environment  

VI.A. Heartland Trail Grant  
Tom Dekle presented a grant opportunity for Fusion Youth Services Center. Fusion Youth Services Center wishes to pursue a Heartland Trail KY-ASAP Funding Request for substance abuse prevention programs at TNHS and NCHS.  KY-ASAP is the KY Agency for Substance Abuse Policy. This funding opportunity is for $250 for each school to help fund the Botvin Life Skills Training Program for high school. This life skills program is for 9th and 10th grades. This grant will pay most of the cost for 1 teaching manual and 30 student guides for each high school. Fusion coordinator Shannon Layman plans to incorporate the lessons in the freshman health classes.  There are no matching funds required.
Mr. Dekle will present at the regular March meeting for approval.

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. Diane Berry.  The motion was unanimous.

IX. Convene Executive Session KRS 61.810(1)(f) & KRS 156.557(4)(d) for Formative Superintendent Evaluation  

Motion Passed:  Motion to convene an Executive Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) & KRS 156.557 (4)(d) of the Nelson County Board of Education for the purpose of the Superintendent’s Formative Evaluation passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry and a second by Mr. Damon Jackey.  The motion was unanimous.

X. Adjourn Executive Session  

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

XI. Reconvene Regular Session  

No business was conducted during the executive session.

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

XII. 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. David Norman.  The motion was unanimous.

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Chairperson

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Superintendent