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- Consent agenda: Approved (motion moved and seconded; voice vote recorded as \"Aye; motion passes\"). Items on the consent agenda included bid awards for paving and pest control (lowest bids accepted as presented). (Consent agenda motion passed.)

- Seal of Arts Excellence: Approved (motion moved, seconded, voice vote). The board approved adopting the Seal of Arts Excellence for district diplomas/recognition as presented.

- Grants: Accepted Kentucky comprehensive literacy grant totaling $1,560,000 and an adult-education continuation grant (period and amount recorded in the transcript as \"02/1926 through 02/1928\" and \"about a half a million dollars\"); motion passed by voice vote.

- Final SBDM allocations: Approved final school staffing allocations for 2025–26 (motion passed by voice vote).

- Salary schedule and job descriptions: Approved fiscal-year 2026 salary schedule (adds $1,000 across certified schedule and $0.50 hourly for classified); motion passed by voice vote.

- Boston School emergency-day waiver: Authorized district staff to apply for an emergency-day waiver for Boston School for instructional days 04/08/2025 and 04/09/2025 (motion passed by voice vote).

- Construction change orders/time extension: Approved recommended change orders for UP Center and bus maintenance facility, approved reallocation of allowances and a 50-day schedule extension for the bus facility (motion passed by voice vote).

- Youth athletics K–5 policy and stipends: Approved K–5 youth-athletics policy and accompanying stipends (district coordinator stipend $10,000; elementary school participation coordinator $2,500); motion passed by voice vote.

- Calendar adjustments / working-session schedule: Approved calendar adjustments including a May 6 working session and rescheduling to May 20 for a later event; motion passed by voice vote.

- District Finance Corporation: Convened, appointed officers for the Nelson County District Finance Corporation (Tracy Bowling as president; Karen Lee vice president; Amanda Deaton director; Jody Gillian director; David Norman director; Superintendent Wes Bradley as ex officio) and adjourned the DFC meeting; motion passed by voice vote.

Ending: The transcript records voice votes and no roll-call tallies for the motions above. The district will follow up on implementation items and file required paperwork for the Boston waiver and construction change orders.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nelson County Board of Education Meeting April 15th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A summary list of formal motions the board approved during the April 15 meeting, including grant acceptances, staffing allocations, salary schedule, construction change orders, emergency waiver and other routine items.","taxTitle","Nelson County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",57885,"location","Kentucky","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6273627,"Public commenters urge caution as Local Planning Committee explores facility options; board schedules working session",2913,2219000,5132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3&start=2219&end=5132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3/thumbnail_2219000.jpg","/articles/6273627/Kentucky/Public-commenters-urge-caution-as-Local-Planning-Committee-explores-facility-options-board-schedules-working-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273627-8c56e73dc083726865e1ef367958263e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770582348&Signature=MfIreL74lWWJWxyO0pXBoRBLzqQ1qUJ03oOPpEFd-9SwO7huvNk5Y8F-a~w18x4jCGB-J94yFdMrAZ~OeltIcKhqigrtdBMzmRw~L~IvU4iXPofoUKo0SP5dKnGOTm6xB-FN9N2YKYqEuDJ2j11dyGLRc-0KNZtx65d6lEvf7b-DL7brfUTrSObm1eAVhghiSkb5cm5vhpvK9dM~Tst52qinmCNI-wmf8DqTCtYbS0vNi~eXg7SikIfMApmsXm8yakOBZc~mi-8UW1ShMYRshsAzdMx9gyisM7EEZzONn0jQU8QFzLSje5jRX1pnUeF7CTregQgAVosz85UNaPXnvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and board members used the meeting’s public-comment period and update agenda to press for thorough Local Planning Committee (LPC) review and community-sensitive recommendations for the district facility plan.

During public comment, Deborah Bohaczewski of Save Our Nelson County Schools urged the LPC and board to consider current capacity, Census and enrollment projections and tax impacts before adopting any facilities recommendation. “Our enrollment is down. We have buildings that are sitting at about 39% capacity right now,” she told the board, and encouraged the district to use available data and community discussion before making final decisions.

Bill Osborne, speaking as a resident and former board member, said he was concerned by recommendations that could move the district away from existing middle-school facilities. \"We have two of the nicest middle schools in the state of Kentucky... I don't know why we're willing to walk away from this facility,\" he said, urging the LPC and board to weigh alternatives for Bloomfield and other outlying schools and to protect taxpayer value.

Board members and staff said the LPC is actively evaluating multiple organization models and that public forums (including a forum at Bloomfield Elementary and another scheduled at New Haven) are part of the process. LPC chair and staff said there is no final draft facility plan at this time; staff and the LPC will present interim findings and the data used at the board’s May working session if requested. The board asked LPC representatives to provide a status presentation at that May working session to increase transparency and allow board feedback before a final recommendation.

Ending: The LPC process will continue; staff said there is no firm completion date for a draft facility plan. The board requested regular updates and additional community forums in the months ahead.","At a public forum and comment period, residents urged the board to weigh options carefully in the Local Planning Committee's facility plan; the board asked LPC to present progress at a May working session.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6273634,"Board approves construction change orders and emergency day waiver for Boston School after flooding",0,4303000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3&start=4303&end=4303","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3/thumbnail_4303000.jpg","/articles/6273634/Kentucky/Board-approves-construction-change-orders-and-emergency-day-waiver-for-Boston-School-after-flooding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273634-766da7daedabfba21a42bf612ec4b250/orig.mp4?Expires=1770582348&Signature=SGRE6ry3d6IKAXu2T9gFRY84242n2EYUyBIsVHbbVwBXkgeygnUSSGP4W6c8cb75bVBLTij9QBwVs-5rJqqR5OcxOcumjtBo8vm~vJ9qOCY2DKkZTZlWNcUJBYKrUi8EEbs0CCAT7IIpLKQF67W-w-rVdDpB-0KkcdrwoXKQ3xcNd3D43aOi6XUIgajCtmksnk-RAkgIyvrq7~wMj4cnk2VnpAc5VkXlxXHB6gOW3ZXMixVGcDVeIFW2~qQq-~ZeATMC0YQ5lb5jSwsVKqTYovvyF78W4496Z6YOyAlbUzFP4Q8qGmWzZmXTHpafYak0sheLAEQAcVEBBjfo-m5cuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nelson County Board of Education approved contractor change orders for two active construction projects and granted an emergency-day waiver request for Boston School after recent flooding.

Construction firm representatives said subs had encountered an underground spring at the UP Center site that required shifting building work and additional site and canopy adjustments. The district had previously approved an initial remediation payment of $48,353; the meeting covered remaining related changes totaling additional construction and trade costs (detailed below). The contractors also reported unanticipated rock removal for sanitary and storm piping at the bus maintenance facility; the board approved payments to subs under the contract unit-price rock-removal provisions. Architects and construction managers proposed using an allowance from the UP Center project to offset rock-removal costs at the bus facility.

Key change-order amounts staff presented in the meeting record include (as summarized by the construction manager): the initial spring remediation already paid ($48,353), additional canopy/site vendor costs (combined change order package numbers recorded in the contractor report), rock removal charges to Lusk Mechanical ($40,465) and Haikon Construction ($47,952), and a credit to remove a planned monument sign from the UP Center ($29,936 credit). The district’s construction manager requested approval of a 50-day time extension for the bus-garage schedule due to adverse weather and site conditions; board members approved a schedule extension and the recommended change orders.

Separately, district staff requested board approval to file an emergency day waiver with the Kentucky commissioner of education to excuse two instructional days at Boston School (April 8 and April 9) because flooding made the Boston facility unsafe to open. Staff said Boston still meets required instructional-hour thresholds even with the waiver; the board approved the waiver request and directed staff to file with the commissioner.

A motion to approve the recommended change orders and time extension was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the waiver motion was also moved and approved by voice vote.

Ending: Staff said they will report construction progress and any further change-order requests at future meetings; the board asked for quarterly schedule updates for the bus facility project.","The board authorized multiple construction change orders for the bus maintenance facility and the UP Center, redirected allowances between projects, accepted time extensions and approved a commissioner waiver to excuse two instructional days for Boston School following flooding on April 8–9.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6273639,"Board approves final staffing allocations and a $1,000 certified pay increase for 2025–26",1754,3732000,5486000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3&start=3732&end=5486","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3/thumbnail_3732000.jpg","/articles/6273639/Kentucky/Board-approves-final-staffing-allocations-and-a-1000-certified-pay-increase-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273639-dc60ef7f0a21a84ed8f8cc4a2ee08a58/orig.mp4?Expires=1770582348&Signature=cI3K4NW8ZoKsAijsmEq9Js83ve2nPgUUHA2hhKr79koA0y0YQX-sLWubudOC7WqqerGHUOGSdHQjXj6vDPIgoubzWu5z9b5KKpFipmLHTYpADNyWyqtaXG~z7PibvSawZOrM3WFlaiwtRcvkTP~3Z7nVT5MKQYvSAYwF1fSMGhkl7fngUcGYDWwRkEqRxNlhEcPavfdMhypspHQe3S0FxbtpcmoI3EAzJSFkKiKbeL0x4oUatFgo8-NswjVD1R1ICzdgJUOyliUtyVkBoSOSmN0ZdHzOuWKFV9IyvVg~Mhy8-CsWRgarCWS6C1BWTcMc6VviLVY064T5oPWDWrQ1aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nelson County Board of Education approved final school-based decision-making (SBDM) staffing allocations for 2025–26 and adopted a revised salary schedule that increases certified salaries by $1,000 across the schedule and raises hourly pay for classified employees by $0.50.

Superintendent Wes Bradley outlined the staffing allocation process, saying allocations are enrollment driven and focus on certified personnel (sections 4 and 7) and classified allocations (section 6); special education and hourly positions are funded from separate pots and are not included in the presented allocations. Bradley said projected staffing reflects registration and scheduling work done through March and April.

Bradley said the recommended salary-schedule changes will cost the district approximately $600,000 next year. He described additional investments under consideration — expanded career-advancement programs and staff-benefit changes including paid maternity/paternity leave and staff-childcare options — and said those benefit changes could add roughly $400,000 more when implemented. Board members asked about the district’s fund balance and long-term sustainability; the district CFO replied that continuity depends on future revenue and tax-rate decisions but described the general fund as currently healthy and noted prior use of federal ESSER funds to insulate the budget.

Board discussion also covered other staffing choices: the district will keep a lower primary-class ratio at K–5 (estimated $400,000 investment) and estimated $450,000 associated with staffing adjustments to sustain smaller outlying elementary schools. The allocations approved do not include special-education staff, which are funded separately.

A board member moved to approve the final SBDM allocations; the motion passed by voice vote. Later in the meeting a separate motion to approve the 2025–26 salary schedule and associated job descriptions was moved and seconded; the motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Ending: Staff said benefit-package policy details will return in May–June for final board action and that staff will continue to monitor budget impact ahead of fall tax-rate discussions.","The board approved final SBDM staffing allocations and adopted a 2025–26 salary schedule that includes a $1,000 across-the-board increase for certified staff and a $0.50 hourly raise for classified employees; staff estimated the salary changes will cost roughly $600,000 next year.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6273644,"Board accepts $1.56 million Kentucky literacy grant and regional adult-education continuation award",1025,2730000,3755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3&start=2730&end=3755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3/thumbnail_2730000.jpg","/articles/6273644/Kentucky/Board-accepts-156-million-Kentucky-literacy-grant-and-regional-adult-education-continuation-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273644-bb8a412bf78a859df2c9bb3e8f456354/orig.mp4?Expires=1770582348&Signature=BT9-9jArWFTq44b3uRVA2W0hUn4S9rdZqYs0sBdd5imHK0aOvzkoS9gvtF~LxeEam6W2qNfch1yHu2qUceUp3c20lmwBTNZYzycibsmjiY2fAbqhVF1fyfgmcUAXgnk-3FnTZ2Htoixh1UQctNIaMboXBznZJjoVE2ax93PCM~QnHrEtCvUzFj6yNYb8jkBQOXzu2WgC~7MRc9ahzcz1qe6y3Calu9ahA1cMNh069rvOlfpdnVLD1WF073UhYYJnC4TDPEkfxpX9r5ZywPGL9nDoz4-bMJP2h6IheRT2jtqvagphIFTTjhZjmNM7LOkM-YQRlOw6qluA60BumwZajQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nelson County Board of Education voted to accept two grants Wednesday: a Kentucky comprehensive literacy grant totaling $1,560,000 and a regional adult-education continuation grant for roughly half a million dollars.

Dr. Shearhorn, who led the grant presentation, said the literacy grant funds will pay for curriculum materials, professional development and expanded implementation of EL (an evidence-based literacy program) districtwide from preschool through high school. \"This is really gonna allow us to expand that professional development... and expand those text sets,\" she said. At the elementary level the grant will expand EL modules and classroom text sets; Bloomfield Middle School has piloted EL in eighth grade and the grant will support a broader middle- and high-school rollout, including Odell for high-school literacy. The grant also includes family-engagement components.

The adult-education award will continue the district’s Pathway Up program and cover services in Nelson, Washington, Marion and the adjacent county (the transcript identified the four-county service area). Staff explained the adult education grant funds GED and workforce training, certificates and career navigation, including some programming delivered in local correctional facilities. The presentation said the adult-ed grant period is recorded in the transcript as \"02/1926 through 02/1928\" and that the award is roughly $500,000; staff described it as a continuation of a multi-year regional program.

Board members asked about teacher feedback on the pilot implementations. Presenters said the EL curriculum is a heavy lift for teachers but noted positive early results, increased student engagement with texts and higher PSAT benchmarks among eighth graders. Board members praised the grants' ability to purchase curriculum and fund professional development that the district would otherwise need to cover from general funds.

A motion to accept both grants was made and seconded; the chair called for voices and the motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Ending: Staff said they will implement the grant-funded curriculum over the summer and school year and return to the board with implementation timelines and professional-development plans.","Nelson County schools will use a $1,560,000 Kentucky literacy grant to expand EL curriculum across grades K–12 and will administer a regional adult-education grant covering four counties; both grants were accepted by the board.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6273649,"Nelson County Board approves Seal of Arts Excellence for high-school arts pathways",339,1830000,2169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3&start=1830&end=2169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2998461-3ab6e1649ded81c1187c722915f799e3/thumbnail_1830000.jpg","/articles/6273649/Kentucky/Nelson-County-Board-approves-Seal-of-Arts-Excellence-for-high-school-arts-pathways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273649-8e1c0e32e4163fd53fb5311c66a2558c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770582348&Signature=Fv47f28-JkNzm3BFwst7pXnhsEfmhz5Zz4g2wEb~tkkQe~-80o1LfkkyfL7PoQsow-pBkeyWtcua4bfofP-6k-los0J52o6lzM5I6KXL2xP2ge~G6mxneAo84mtbnOfje1mtjWmozUhgA5VTmphf~6GbctVVQ1MKBkUTjLyyEV3cZgQBwi7Xlx23HeyePdK35~RPLwiJVTsje3TaAoiQm7jpFmMF4bpqS4LQDkNpy83pj-VdWOJWwB35m7apS9HHSi5TOIHvirStlDT15qAnX0pQoznnbv47jY2yqLwgCC~HDrxIesNPo1aBX7pLHuBaRuFjvz9f1~cOrscKQqZdRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nelson County Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve the district’s Seal of Arts Excellence program, a state-recognized pathway that lets students earn formal graduation recognition for completing sequential arts coursework and a capstone project.

The adoption gives the district authority to award a seal or special cord on diplomas to students who finish the required courses and a culminating project for one of five pathways: instrumental music, vocal music, media arts, visual arts and theater. The Kentucky Department of Education established the Seal of Arts Excellence in 2022.

Dr. Gilbert, the district arts lead, told the board the state requires students to complete three sequential courses in a pathway, then demonstrate skill in a capstone project. \"Once you have taken these courses and participated in the arts, you are required to finish a capstone project, a culminating project that demonstrates your skill and expertise in this art form,\" she said. The district has 60 students who have identified interest in pursuing the seal, she added. Board members said the seal recognizes sustained coursework and is not granted for mere participation.

Board discussion focused on the program’s structure and local readiness. One board member asked whether all three courses are available on high school campuses; Dr. Gilbert said yes and noted the district hopes to pursue dual-credit options in the future. A board member moved to approve the seal as presented; another member seconded the motion. The chair called for voices, and the motion passed by voice vote with no opposed votes recorded.

The board did not attach additional funding or implementation dates to the vote; staff said recognition (cords or diploma inscription) and local honors-night acknowledgment would follow established graduation and recognition procedures.

The district will now incorporate the seal into local graduation recognition and publicize course sequences and capstone expectations to students and families. The board indicated it expects staff to return with details on capstone evaluation and any recommended diploma/text changes.

Ending: The adopted seal creates a formal pathway for students seeking arts-focused careers or college preparation and adds a local recognition mechanism for sustained arts achievement.","The board voted to approve the district’s proposed Seal of Arts Excellence pathway, enabling graduation recognition for students completing sequential arts coursework and a culminating capstone.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key Nelson County Board actions April 15, 2025

Public commenters urge caution as Local Planning Committee explores facility options; board schedules working session

Board approves construction change orders and emergency day waiver for Boston School after flooding

Board approves final staffing allocations and a $1,000 certified pay increase for 2025–26

Board accepts $1.56 million Kentucky literacy grant and regional adult-education continuation award

Nelson County Board approves Seal of Arts Excellence for high-school arts pathways