Nelson County Regular 
October 23, 2018 5:00 PM
Central Office

Attendance Taken at 5:02 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Diane Berry 
Mrs. Diane Breeding 
Mr. Jeff Dickerson 
Mr. Damon Jackey 
Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye 
 
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. NRGize The World  

III.A. Superintendent Report
Mr. Bradley discussed instructional leadership as one item in the Superintendent Evaluation process. As we move into the next 12 to 18 months, conversations are becoming more narrowly focused as we define what a community-centered school looks like. This month, the Board will begin a book study on “Deeper Learning,” and we will use this book for continued direction for what community-centered schools can look like. 

III.B. Workforce Development Student Showcase  
Students in the Creative Directing class at Thomas Nelson High School were showcased at this month’s board meeting. TNHS is reimagining possibilities through course offerings and flexible schedules allowing students to explore their passions. 

III.C. Workforce Development Quarterly Ignite  
 
IV. Operations Consent Agenda  

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

IV.A. Information: Personnel Actions  
New Hires:
Brittany Medley       School Nurse              NCHS
Susan Thomas          Instructional Assist I    BES
Penny Cecil           Title I Teacher           District 
Nancy Brown           School Nurse              New Haven
Bradley Woods         Teacher                   Academy @ Horizons
Michelle Lambert      Instructional Assist 1    BES
Jennifer Porter       Bus Monitor               Transportation
James Tony Evans      Teacher                   New Haven
Emily Florence        Teacher                   FHES
Lori Farley           Instructional Assist 1    BES
Ricky Dewitt          Instructional Assist 1    NH

Transfers:
Sue Dumais            Spec Ed Teacher          Horizons to NCHS
Darren McCauley       Bus Monitor to Driver    Transportation

Reinstatements: None
Classified Subs: None
Certified Substitute: None

Student Workers:
Lily Barnette              Bus Monitor               Transportation
Kristyn Broell             Custodial                 TNHS

One year Certifications:
Kristen Lamake             Teacher                   NH
Bradley Woods              Teacher                   Aca @ Horizons
Emily Florence             Teacher                   FHES
James Tony Evans           Teacher                   NH

Non-Renewals: None

Resignations:
Debra Buckman              Speech Path               District

Retirements:
Tim Hockensmith            CFO                       Central Office
Cheryl McMasters           Teacher                   FHES
Mike Glass                 Teacher                   NCHS

Reprimands/Terminations: None 

IV.B. Treasurer's Report  

IV.C. Bills and Claims  

IV.D. Monthly Financial Report  

IV.E. Balancing Sheet  

IV.F. Leaves of Absence  
Intermittent Leave: None
Medical Leave: None
Maternity/Paternity Leave: None
Professional Leave: None
Educational Leave: None 

IV.G. Minutes from Previous Meeting  
9/18/18 Tax Hearing
9/18/18 September Board Meeting
9/18/18 Special Called Meeting
10/11/18 October Work Session 

IV.H. Overnight/Out-of-State Trips  
BES     All State Choir, Lexington KY                  November 2-3, 2018
Bos     4th Grade, Squire Boone Caverns, Maukport IN   November 8, 2018
NCHS    Band, Miamisburg OH                            November 3, 2018
NCHS    FFA, Hardinsburg KY                            November 16-17, 2018
NH      Beta, Louisville KY                            January 16-18, 2019
OKH     Beta, Louisville KY                            January 16-18, 2019
  
IV.I. Fundraiser Requests  
BES     PVG            Pie Sales            11/15/18
FH      Art Dept.      My Intent Project    12/3/18-2/1/19

IV.J. Board Training Approval  
KSBA Fourth Regional Meeting, October 25, 2018
Elizabethtown High School 

Board Member            Registration          Travel 
Diane Berry             $25.00                $27.26
Rebekah McGuire-Dye     $25.00                $14.02 
Jeff Dickerson          $25.00                $19.91
Damon Jackey            $25.00                $27.69 

IV.K. FRYSC United Way Grant Approvals  
Each of our four FRYSC centers submitted applications for the Tri County United Way grant. 

IV.L. Social Emotional Educator Position  
The Social and Emotional Wellness Educator will create experiences that engage students socially, emotionally, and physically, providing a foundation of CARE so students excel academically and socially. The Social and Emotional Wellness Educator will report to the Director of Community Health and Engagement. Qualifications include a valid Kentucky certification/license as a school counselor, school or certified social worker, school or clinical psychologist, professional clinical counselor, or related field that does not require clinical supervision to perform responsibilities listed above; experience working with children or adults in a social, emotional or behavioral support setting. 

IV.M. Personnel Specialist Position  
The Personnel Specialist will assist in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and other systems utilized by the HR and Finance team. The Personnel Specialist will report to the Chief Financial Officer. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED; three years of personnel, payroll, or human resources experience; two years of experience of data processing; bachelor’s degree in business or related area preferred.

IV.N. Student Teacher Agreements  
The following student/teacher agreements were presented for approval:
•	EKU
•	Midway College
•	Campbellsville University 
•	WKU

IV.O. NTI Days Amendment  
The Non-Traditional Instruction plan is being amended to acknowledge that instruction will be a continuation of student learning during these days. This amendment requires board approval.

V. Dedicated To Our Community  

V.A. Investment Update  
In January of 2015, the Nelson County Board of Education approved the use of Multi-Bank Securities as an Investment Broker for the district and approved a Non-Corporate Resolution Form. Due to recent retirements in the finance department, the form must now be updated.  

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the revised Non-Corporate Resolution Form passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry. The motion was unanimous. 

VI. Innovate & Grow  

VI.A. Unified Olympics Grant Funding  
Tiffanie Clark introduced Kaitlyn Mason, Gifted Minds Teacher at NCHS. Ms. Mason presented a Grant opportunity for a Nelson County Unified Olympics team. This grant will cover the cost of uniforms, equipment, transportation and coaching stipends. 

Motion Passed: Motion to approve grant written to support costs of Nelson County's Unified Olympics for items that include transportation, uniforms and coaching stipends passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Breeding and a second by Mrs. Rebekah McGuire-Dye. The motion was unanimous. 

VI.B. Behavioral Analyst Contract  
Tiffanie Clark presented a contract agreement with Dr. Kera Ackerman to provide training and consultation services to staff who service students with behavioral challenges.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve contract agreement with Dr. Ackerman to provide training and consultation services to staff who service students with behavioral challenges passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Berry 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. Jeff Dickerson and a second by Mrs. Diane Berry.  The motion was unanimous.

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Chairperson

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Superintendent