Nelson County Regular 
June 19, 2018 5:00 PM
Central Office

Attendance Taken at 4:59 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Diane Berry 
Mr. Jeff Dickerson 
Mr. Damon Jackey 
Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Mrs. Diane Breeding 
 
I. Call to Order  

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

III. Student & Shareholder Engagement  

III.A. Student Performance  
Students from NCHS Drama performed two songs from their Spring musical.

III.B. Good News
Mr. Bradley shared pride links from staff members around the district.

III.C. Nelson Co. Schools Community Support Inc. Update  
Dorothy White, Director of the Nelson County Schools Community Support Inc., gave a report from the 2018 Alumni Event. The T. Gerald Florence Alumni award was given to Kenneth Drake. The following scholarships were awarded at the event:
$1,000 – Cindy Ethington Memorial Scholarship – NCHS Student
$1,000 – Ann Ewing Memorial Scholarship – NCHS Student
$1,000 – Tyler Foster Memorial Scholarship – TNHS Student
$1,000 – Tyler Foster Memorial Scholarship – NCHS Student
$500 – Kathy Mattingly Kidwell Memorial Scholarship – NCHS Student
$500 – Kathy Mattingly Kidwell Memorial Scholarship – TNHS Student 
$500 – Lifetouch Scholarship – NCHS Student
$500 – Lifetouch Scholarship – TNHS Student 

Mrs. White announced her resignation from the NCSCSI effective June 30, 2018. She shared gratitude to Nelson County Schools for the support she has received while serving in this role.

IV. Operations Consent Agenda  

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye. The motion was unanimous. 

IV.A. Information: Personnel Actions  
New Hires: 
Molly Kennedy             Teacher                   New Haven
Kathryn Strunk            Teacher                   BMS
Kristin Fields Morgan     Teacher                   BMS
Brenna Lenz               Teacher                   New Haven
Joseph Peake              Teacher                   TNHS
Lora Cummins              Teacher                   TNHS
Traci ClarkTharp          Assist Childcare Dir.     Boston
David Strunk              Teacher                   NCHS
Amy Owens                 Chief Finance Officer     CO
Kindsay Miller-Riney      FRYSC Assistant           NH/Bos/ELC
Emily Yates               Teacher                   BES
Cash Ruiz                 Teacher                   OKH                                                                            Mackenzie Mayer           Teacher                   FHES
Jessica Gies              Dir. Food Services        CO
Sara Greenwell            Spec. Ed Teacher          CCES

Transfers:
Bobbi Nannery           FRYSC Assist to Sec 1        NH to ELC
Hannah Cundiff          Child. Assist II     Assist Childcare Dir.
Cindy Willis            Special Ed Teacher   NC to TN
Robin Handloser         Principal OKH  	   HR Director CO
Robin McCoy             MOA 		         Dir. Comm. Health & Engagement CO
Regina Clark            IA III to IA I       FH to NH
Donna Cammack           IA II to IA II       ELC to BES
Patricia Ballard        IA II to IA II       BES to Horiz
Randi Jury              IC                   TN to TN/NC

Reinstatements:                    
Gayle Bowman            IA I                 Boston
Janet Owens             IAI                  Boston
Jessica Vittitow        IA III               FHES
Amanda Simpson          Spec Ed Teacher      CCES/FHES
Julie Bixler            IA II                NCELC
D Chris Mattingly       Teacher              A @ Horizons
Deanna Sublett          IA II                NCELC
Shannon Wilkins         IA I                 Boston
Dana Ashley             IA I                 BMS

One Year Certification:         

Classified Subs:

Certified Substitute:

Student Workers:   Alex Hite

Non-Renewals:          
Donna McCauley        Bus Driver               Transportation
Rachel Coleman        Spec Ed Teacher          NCHS
P Sue Humphrey        ATC Bus Driver (4 hrs)   Transportation
Debra Thurman         ATC Bus Driver (4 hrs)   Transportation
Stacie Vittitow       IA II                    NCHS

Resignation:              
Amy Vittitow          Teacher                  FHES
Michelle Kail         Teacher                  BMS
Kayla Cunningham      Teacher                  BMS
Dan Duncan            Teacher                  OKH
Paige Mattingly       Teacher                  BES
Erin Waldridge        Teacher                  CCES
A Rachel Bell         Teacher                  FHES
Robyn Mays            Psychologist             District
Jessica Barnes        Childcare Assist         ELC
Amy Brandenburg       Spec. Ed Teacher         FHES
Josetta Blackmon      Substitute               CO
Mary Stevens          Spec. Ed Teacher         NCHS
Robbie Leathers       DPP                      CO
Kevin Payton          Principal                NH
Jessica Barnes        Childcare IA             FHES

Retirements:                   
Cindy Phelps          Instructional Coach     NCHS
Kimberly Jackson      Bus Monitor             Transportation
Teresa Donahue        Custodian               New Haven
Wanda Parker        Finance Officer            CO
Debbie Moore        IAI                        New Haven

Reprimands/Terminations:   

IV.B. Treasurer's Report  

IV.C. Bills and Claims  

IV.D. MUNIS Report  

IV.E. Leaves of Absence  
Intermittent Leave:                
Admin Assistant          CO
Tech Specialist          CO

Medical Leave:                       
Food Serv Mgr            OKH
Teacher                  NH

Maternity/Paternity Leave:       
Teacher                  FHES
Teacher                  CCES

Educational Leave: None 

IV.F. Minutes from Previous Meeting  
May Board Meeting - 5/15/18
June Work Session - 6/7/18 

IV.G. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips  
NCHS ISTE               Chicago, IL      June 24-27, 2018
NCHS Boys Basketball    Morehead State   June 22-24, 2018
NCHS FFA Camp           Hardinsburg, KY  July 2-6, 2018
TNHS FFA Camp          Hardinsburg, KY   June 25-29, 2018 

IV.H. Fundraiser Requests  
CCES        Great American Opportunities        8/20/18-9/5/18
CCES        Paragon Promotions, Inc.            8/8/18-8/19/18 

IV.I. Policies 2nd Reading  
01.0      Definitions
01.11     General Powers and Duties of the Board
01.111    District Planning
01.42     Regular Meetings
01.43     Closed Sessions
01.83     In-Service Training
01.91     Authorization of Charter Schools
01.911    Charter School Application Process
01.9111   Charter School Contract
01.912    Charter School Monitoring Assessment and Annual Reports
01.913    Charter School Renewal, Non-Renewal, Revocation and Closure 
01.914    Conversion to Charter Schools
02.421    Election of School Council Members (SBDM)
02.442    Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
03.11     Hiring
03.1161   Coaches and Assistant Coaches and Sponsors
03.121    Salaries
03.122    Holidays & Vacations
03.1232   Sick Leave (Certified)
03.1235   Educational/Professional Leave
03.18     Evaluation
03.21     Hiring
03.221    Salaries
03.222    Holidays & Vacations
03.2232   Sick Leave
03.27     Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Classified Employees
03.4      Substitute Teachers
03.6      Volunteers
04.1      Budget Planning and Adoption
04.3111   District Issuance of Checks
04.32     Bidding
4.91      Financial Statements
05.5      Security
06.33     Regular Bus Stops
06.34     Conduct on Bus
07.10     Alternative Meal
08.1341   Essential Workplace Programs
08.1345   Federal Programs
08.13451  Title 1-Parents and Family Engagement Policy
08.3      School Calendar
09.11     School Attendance Areas
09.12     Admissions and Attendance
09.123    Absences and Excuses
09.1231   Dismissal from School
09.211    Health Care Examination
09.22     Student Health & Safety
09.224    Emergency Medical Treatment
09.227    Child Abuse
09.313    Eligibility (Athletics) 

V. Efficient Resource Management   

V.A. Salary Book  
Tim Hockensmith presented the Salary Schedules and Information for FY 2019.

Motion Passed: Motion to approve the attached FY 2019 Salary Schedules and Information passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye and a second by Mr. Jeff Dickerson.  The motion as unanimous.

V.B. Little League Basketball  
Tim Hockensmith presented the Little League Basketball Agreement with Nelson Fiscal Court as discussed at the June Work Session.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the attached agreement with Nelson Fiscal Court passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye.  The motion was unanimous.

V.C. GRREC Membership  
Mr. Bradley presented the membership agreement with Green River Regional Education Cooperative for approval. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the membership in GRREC as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye.  The motion was unanimous.

V.D. Additional College & Career Readiness Coordinator Position  
Mr. Bradley presented the additional College & Career Readiness Coordinator Position for approval.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the addition of one new College & Career Readiness Coordinator position at the school level as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye and a second by Mr. Jeff Dickerson. The motion was unanimous.  

V.E. Job Description Revisions & Abolishments  
Mr. Bradley presented the following job description revisions and abolishments as discussed at the June work session:

Revised:
CFO
School Resource Officer 

Abolished:
Artist in Residence                                                                                 
Assistant Director of Technology                                                             
Assistant Superintendent                                                                        
Attendance Clerk                                                                                   
Cafeteria Monitor                                                                                   
Central Office Director/Coordinator                                                         
Certified Medication Aide                                                                        
Communications Director and Grant Writer                                              
Director of Administrative Services                                                         
Director of Budget & Finance                                                                  
Director of Elementary Education                                                            
Director of Finance                                                                                
Director of Secondary Education                                                             
Director of State and Federal Programs                                                   
Executive Services of Support Services and Director of Pupil Personnel      
Fleet Operations/Transportation Supervisor                                             
Gifted Education Teacher                                                                       
Head Teacher                                                                                        
Resource Therapist (Positives)                                                                
Special Education District Resource Teacher                                            
Student Support Services Consultant                                                      
Treasurer                                                                                              
Vehicle Maintenance Assistant                                                                

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve job description revisions and abolishments as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye. The motion was unanimous. 

V.F. Data Security Presentation  
Jesse Morgan presented and discussed the annual Data Security plan.

VI. College and Career Readiness  

VI.A. Master Schedules  
Tim Hockensmith presented master schedules for the 2018-2019 school year. All school master schedules meet or exceed the state required minimum (1,062) instructional hours within our 174 student school days. All schedules have been approved by individual school SBDM Councils. New Haven’s schedule is pending approval by the Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the school master schedules as presented, with the exception of New Haven, which is pending approval by the Commissioner of KDE, passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye.  The motion was unanimous.

VI.B. CKEC Mini Grant  
Tiffanie Clark presented the CKEC Mini Grant in the amount of $1,700. In order to increase achievement in students with disabilities, evidence based instruction and curriculum is necessary. Through this grant, Math-U-See manipulatives, student & teacher materials, and training would be purchased. From there, teachers would implement the evidence based curriculum to expose students to additional material and various styles of learning in order to decrease the current learning gap. Teachers would be provided training to implement the curriculum to achieve the greatest success possible. The curriculum supports current content being taught in the regular education classroom and assist in teaching mastery. 

The District will be purchasing the materials that will go with the training and overage from the accepted mini-grant.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the CKEC mini grant in the amount of $1,700 for math curriculum and training as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye and a second by Mr. Jeff Dickerson.  

VI.C. Office of Vocational Rehab Agreement  
Tiffanie Clark presented the agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in order to provide students with disabilities opportunities and supports for pre-employment transition services. 

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve agreement with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye.  The motion was unanimous.

VII. Safe & Caring Environment  

VII.A. KSBA Medicaid Agreement  
Tiffanie Clark presented the agreement with KSBA to provide third party billing for Medicaid.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve agreement with KSBA to provide third party billing for Medicaid passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye and a second by Mr. Jeff Dickerson. The motion was unanimous. 

VIII. Student and Shareholder Engagement  

VIII.A. 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 Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye and a second by Mr. Jeff Dickerson.  The motion was unanimous.

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Chairperson

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Superintendent