Board Meetings, 2026–27 School Help & Parent Resources in Nelson County KY
Nelson County Board of Education KY searches often begin with a simple need—meeting date, school calendar, office phone or Board member—but families may also need enrollment documents, Infinite Campus help, weather rules, transportation, school meals, public records or the correct student-support department.
This updated guide covers Nelson County Schools in Bardstown, Kentucky and explains the useful details before sending you to an official action page, including 2026 Board meeting locations, guest-comment timing, enrollment troubleshooting, school-choice requests, Home/Hospital care, health services, FRYSC support and common mistakes.
Nelson County Board of Education KY quick facts
District
Nelson County Schools, Kentucky.
Board Office
288 Wildcat Lane, Bardstown, KY 40004.
Main phone
Fax
502-349-7004
Superintendent
Wes Bradley
Board Chair
Tracy Bowling • District 3
Normal meeting pattern
Third Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Board districts
Five
Meeting-location warning: do not assume every Board meeting is at Central Office. Nelson County’s 2026 meetings use Central Office, Nelson County High School, the UP Center, Bardstown Airport and other posted locations.
Use the current Board page for live meeting notices, Board members, agendas, recordings, policies, guest comments and open-records resources.
Verify current Nelson County Board information →Board Office or school office—which one should you contact?
| Your issue | Best first route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Board agenda, policy or meeting | Board resources | Board-level governance issue. |
| Attendance, teacher or pickup | Student’s school | School staff have current student context. |
| Wrong assigned school | Office of Pupil Personnel | District Enrollment FAQ directs corrections there. |
| Bus route | Transportation / school | Routes depend on student and address. |
| Meal account | Nutrition Services | Refund, transfer and special-diet tools are handled there. |
| Public district document | Open Records | District has a specific request process. |
| Student transcript/private record | School / student services | Private education records are not normal open records. |
Nelson County Board meeting dates and locations
The Board states that its normal decision meeting is held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Special and working meetings can be added as needed.
| Date | Meeting type | Location on current annual calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2026 | Regular | Central Office |
| Feb. 17 | Regular | Central Office |
| Mar. 17 | Regular | Central Office |
| Apr. 21 | Regular | Central Office |
| May 12 | Regular | Central Office |
| June 9* | Regular | Central Office* |
| June 18 | Special Called | Central Office |
| June 18–19 | Special Called | Bardstown Airport |
| July 21 | Regular | Nelson County High School |
| Aug. 18 | Regular | UP Center |
| Sept. 15 | Regular | UP Center |
| Oct. 20 | Regular | UP Center |
| Nov. 17 | Regular | UP Center |
| Dec. 15 | Regular | UP Center |
*Official-source conflict: the annual calendar lists June 9 at Central Office, while the Board page’s individual agenda list shows a June 10, 2026 meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the new Bus Garage. For attendance planning, use the individual current agenda or meeting notice as the final source.
Current snapshot: this guide was rechecked August 14, 2026. Because the annual schedule can be supplemented or changed, always reopen the specific meeting entry before driving.
Confirm four items together: date, meeting type, start time and exact location.
Check current Board meeting postings →Agenda vs minutes vs meeting recording
Agenda
Use before attending to see scheduled meeting business and the posted meeting details.
Approved minutes
Use for the formal written record after the Board approves and posts the minutes.
Recording
Useful for discussion context, but do not substitute video for the final adopted record or policy.
Why minutes can appear late: the district says meeting minutes are posted after Board approval, so a recording or agenda may appear before approved minutes.
How to speak at a Nelson County Board meeting
The district publishes a Guest Comment sign-up process and says sign-ups close the day before the scheduled meeting.
Confirm the actual meeting
Check the date, meeting type and exact location before preparing your comments.
Read the agenda
Know whether your issue is already listed and keep your remarks focused.
Use the Guest Comment sign-up
Complete the district’s current form instead of assuming you can register after arriving.
Do not miss the deadline
The Board page states that sign-ups close the day before the scheduled meeting.
Student privacy: avoid reading private medical, disciplinary, disability or personally identifying student records into a public comment.
The current Guest Comment form is available through the Board page.
Open current Guest Comment information →Nelson County Board members by district
David Norman
District 1
Joedy Gilliland
District 2
Tracy Bowling
District 3 • Board Chair
Amanda Deaton
District 4
Karen Lee
District 5
Before formal correspondence: recheck the Board page because elections, appointments and Board reorganization can change membership or leadership.
Nelson County Board of Education address, phone and administration
Call script: “My child attends [school], is in grade [grade], and I need help with [one specific issue]. Which department handles that?” This is more efficient than asking only for “the Board of Education.”
The Administration directory lists current leadership, departments, extensions and contact routes.
Open the current Administration directory →Map to the Nelson County Schools Board Office
The Central Office address is 288 Wildcat Lane in Bardstown. This map is for the district office only—Board meetings may be posted at another location.
Meeting attendee? Do not navigate here automatically. Check the meeting agenda first because several 2026 meetings are elsewhere.
Nelson County Schools calendar and family date planning
The district Families page currently displays the 2026–2027 School Calendar and links the 2026–27 Code of Conduct, Spanish Code of Conduct, school menus and My School Bucks.
District calendar
Use for systemwide school-year dates and planning.
School homebase
Use for building events, activities, school announcements and NTI lesson plans.
Weather override
Cancellation, NTI, delay or early dismissal can change how a calendar date operates.
Do not publish guessed calendar dates. The current district calendar is displayed as an official calendar image; use that current version rather than a third-party holiday calendar or old screenshot.
Start from the current Families page so you also see the latest family resources and Code of Conduct.
Open current Nelson County family calendar resources →Schools and programs in Nelson County Schools
🍎 Elementary
Bloomfield Elementary, Cox’s Creek Elementary and Foster Heights Elementary.
📚 K–8 / Middle
Boston School, New Haven School, Bloomfield Middle and Old Kentucky Home Middle.
🎓 High School
Nelson County High School and Thomas Nelson High School.
🧸 Early Learning
Nelson County Early Learning Center and community-based early-childhood programming.
🛠️ Career / Alternative
UP Center, The Academy, Thrive Academy and related specialized programs.
🤝 Additional program
Heartland Youth Village is also linked in the district’s current school navigation.
Use the district Schools page to open the child’s actual school homebase.
Open the current school directory →Nelson County Schools enrollment: new family vs returning family
Current or previous NCS family
Register through Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Each student must complete registration every school year.
Completely new NCS family
Use New Family enrollment. A valid email address is required to begin the online process.
New-family enrollment steps
Start the New Family application
Use this route only when your household has never had a student enrolled with Nelson County Schools.
Save your application number
The district specifically tells families to write down the application number.
Complete online registration
A computer is preferable; the district does not recommend phones or tablets for this workflow.
Take required documents to the assigned school
The district says the student is not enrolled until required documentation has been received.
Still attend school open house
Online registration does not replace the value of meeting teachers, touring the school and receiving local information.
Documents the district lists for new students
| Document | Important detail |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Listed as a required enrollment document. |
| Proof of residency | Property deed, current lease, water bill or electric bill; utility bill should be original and current/prior month. |
| Social Security Card | District says it is not required, but its Enrollment page states a KEES-related consequence for not providing a copy. |
| Custody papers | When applicable. |
| KY physical exam | Kentucky Physical Examination Form. |
| Immunization certificate | Current Kentucky certificate; district references Hepatitis A and Meningococcal requirements. |
| Eye exam | Ages 3–6; district says due by Jan. 1 of the current school year. |
| Dental exam | Ages 5–6; district says due by Jan. 1 of the current school year. |
Private-document warning: birth certificates, custody papers and health records should only be submitted through the school or district’s verified process.
The Enrollment page contains the current-family and new-family portals plus school-assignment and assistance resources.
Open official Nelson County Schools enrollment →Online Registration and Parent Portal troubleshooting
Popup blocked
Turn popup blocking off for Online Registration.
Using a phone?
The district does not recommend phones or tablets for registration.
Browser issue
District-preferred browsers are Firefox, Safari and Chrome.
Forgot password
Self-service reset works only when an Account Security email was already linked.
What to include when requesting portal help
The district directs Parent Portal information/password-reset requests to the child’s school or icolr@nelson.kyschools.us.
Never email your password. Send the identifying information requested by the district, not your current login credentials.
Find your assigned school, correct an error or request another school
Find your assigned school
The district provides an approximate searchable boundary map based on the student’s primary home address.
Wrong school in application
Contact the Office of Pupil Personnel at 502-349-7000.
Address changed
Provide the school with updated proof of residency; the Enrollment FAQ references a current original water or electric bill.
Out-of-area vs out-of-district
| Request | Use it when | Processing note |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-Area | Student lives in NCS but requests a school outside assigned attendance area. | Completed application may take up to two weeks. |
| Out-of-District | Student does not reside in Nelson County Schools district. | Completed application may take up to two weeks. |
Application does not equal approval. The district refers both request types to Board Policy 9.11.
Home/Hospital instruction: when it may apply
Nelson County Schools identifies Home/Hospital as a possible support when a medical condition prevents a student from attending regular school for more than five school days.
Identify the extended absence
School or family determines that a medical issue may keep the student out for more than five school days.
Complete the application
The district says the family completes pages 1–2 and the appropriate medical provider completes pages 3–4.
Return it
Completed forms can be dropped off or emailed to the student’s school or NCS Central Office.
Wait for committee review
Submission does not automatically mean approval; the district contacts the family about possible enrollment and next steps.
The current form and instructions are included in Enrollment resources.
Open Home/Hospital resources →2026–27 Start Strong preschool information
Age
The current program invites children who are three or four years old by August 1, 2026 to begin the application process.
Programming
Current Start Strong information describes a three-hour instructional day plus an optional three-hour enrichment portion Monday–Thursday.
Friday
No regular preschool Friday; Friday programming is optional for families needing full-day, five-day programming.
State-funded preschool eligibility and/or childcare subsidy may reduce or remove program costs. Use the current Early Learning Center program rather than older tuition information.
Use the current Start Strong page for the 2026 application and screening route.
Open current Start Strong preschool information →Cancellation vs NTI vs delay vs early dismissal
| Decision | Student schedule | Childcare / make-up impact |
|---|---|---|
| Cancellation | PK–12 no school. | No childcare; make-up day determined by Board. |
| NTI Day | Distance learning from home. | No childcare; counts as educational day and is not made up. |
| 2-Hour Delay | School and bus times move back two hours. | No morning PK, Start Strong or morning childcare. |
| 1-Hour Delay | School and bus times move back one hour. | No morning childcare. |
| Early Dismissal | Students leave before normal dismissal. | No afternoon childcare. |
Official wording issue: the district’s Weather page says there are “four classifications,” but it visibly lists five. This guide follows the five visible categories rather than deleting one to match the introductory wording.
Where weather notifications appear
📱 Call & Text
Uses contact details in Infinite Campus.
🌐 Website
District website posts the decision.
📣 Social media
District Facebook is another notification channel.
📺 Media
Local and regional media also receive decisions.
Student NTI lesson plans are posted on school homebases, so after confirming an NTI day, go to the child’s school page for actual work.
Use the live district Weather page for current decision guidance.
Check Nelson County Schools weather information →Nelson County Schools transportation contact and bus help
Have ready: student name, school, home address, current transportation arrangement and callback number.
Same-day pickup or dismissal? Contact the student’s school first. Transportation staff can help with routing, but the school handles live student dismissal information.
The district Transportation page provides current team and contact information.
Open Transportation →Student meals, adult prices, refunds and special-diet forms
Student meals
Free to all students on the current Nutrition page.
Adult breakfast
$2.85
Adult lunch
$4.75
Extra entrée
Breakfast $1.25
Lunch $1.50
Which Nutrition tool do you need?
| Tool / form | Use it for |
|---|---|
| My School Bucks | District-linked school payments. |
| School Menus | Current school meal menus. |
| CEP Household Income Form | Federal household information form referenced by the district. |
| Lunch Refund Request | Request remaining meal-account funds. |
| Special Diet Form | Medical menu modifications for a chronic condition. |
| Meal Account Transfer | Move money between student accounts in the same household. |
| A la carte limit | Restrict meal-account money from being spent on extra a la carte items. |
Lunch refund timing: the district says refunds can take up to four weeks, are issued by check and mailed to the address supplied on the form.
Meal prices can change. Recheck the Nutrition page before paying for adult meals or additional items.
Use the current Nutrition Services resource rather than an old downloaded form.
Open Nutrition Services →FRYSC centers: help beyond the classroom
Nelson County Schools operates five Family Resource and Youth Services Centers designed to remove barriers to learning and support students and families.
| Center | Schools served | Published phone |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborly FRC | Cox’s Creek & Foster Heights | 502-682-9524 |
| Nspiration YSC | Nelson County High & The Academy | 502-349-7010 |
| Nmagination FRYSC | Bloomfield Elementary, Bloomfield Middle & Early Learning Center | 502-507-9303 |
| NPowerment FRYSC | New Haven & Thomas Nelson High | 507-400-0417* |
| NGagement FRYSC | Boston & Old Kentucky Home Middle | 502-349-7040 |
*Verification note: the current official FRYSC page publishes 507-400-0417 for NPowerment. Because that area code differs from the other local contacts, this guide preserves the district’s published number but recommends confirming it before relying on it.
Use the FRYSC page to verify the current center, coordinator and contact serving your child’s school.
Open current FRYSC information →Nelson County Schools Care Clinic
Free student care
The current Care Clinic page describes visits, diagnostic testing and medications provided through the clinic as free, with no co-pay or insurance requirement.
Clinical support
The program provides access to an RN and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner during the school day.
Health forms
Forms include medication consent, sports physicals and action plans for allergy, asthma, diabetes, seizures and other health conditions.
Use the current district Care Clinic page for student requests and current forms.
Open Nelson County Schools Care Clinic →How to report an unsafe situation
School concern
The district tells students, staff and community members to report unsafe situations to school officials.
School Resource Officer
District Safe Schools page publishes stop@nelson.kyschools.us.
S.T.O.P.
Kentucky’s Safety Tipline, Online Prevention system provides an anonymous reporting option.
Immediate threat: do not wait for a Board meeting, email reply or website response when emergency assistance is needed.
Use the district Safe Schools page for its current reporting information.
Open Nelson County Safe Schools →Nelson County Schools open records request process
Confirm you need a public record
Board and district public records use this process; confidential student records normally do not.
Complete the Open Records Request Form
Use the current district form linked from the Board page.
Send the completed request
The current Board page lists kim.hogan@nelson.kyschools.us for the Open Records Custodian.
Use the district policy for process questions
The Board page also links its Open Records Policy.
Wrong-tool warning: do not use a public open-records request for Parent Portal passwords, enrollment forms, transportation changes, attendance issues or routine confidential student records.
Open Records forms and policy are maintained in the Board section.
Open current Open Records resources →Board policy, meeting action and school rules are different records
Board policy
Use the Nelson County Online Manual linked through the Kentucky School Boards Association portal.
Board action
Use approved minutes when you need the record of action taken at a specific meeting.
Student rules
Use the current 2026–27 NCS Code of Conduct for current student conduct guidance.
Nelson County Schools jobs and bus-driver hiring
Current school jobs
Use the employment portal linked by Nelson County Schools rather than an old third-party repost.
Bus drivers
The current driver recruitment page lists starting pay of $20.93/hour with zero experience, paid training and a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements as the required driver credential.
The current recruitment page describes a typical route day around 6:30–8:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:30 p.m., with possible route variation.
Employment data changes quickly. Recheck pay, benefits, vacancies and requirements immediately before applying.
Use Nelson County Schools’ current hiring portal.
View current Nelson County Schools jobs →Nelson County Kentucky is not Nelson County Public Schools Virginia
Correct for this article
Nelson County Schools
Bardstown, Kentucky
288 Wildcat Lane
502-349-7000
Different district
Nelson County Public Schools in Virginia has different schools, Board meetings, calendar, phone numbers and official systems.
Fast identity test: for this guide, look for Bardstown + Kentucky + nelson.kyschools.us + 502-349-7000.
Common Nelson County Schools problems and what to do next
🗓️ Meeting location looks different
Use: current individual agenda/notice, not only the annual calendar.
📄 Minutes are not posted
Reason: minutes are posted after Board approval.
🎙️ Want to speak tomorrow?
Check immediately: sign-up closes the day before the scheduled meeting.
🔐 Registration does not open
Try: disable popup blocking and use Firefox, Safari or Chrome on a computer.
🏫 Wrong school is shown
Call: Office of Pupil Personnel at 502-349-7000.
🏠 Address changed
Provide: current proof of residency to the child’s school.
🌨️ Is today an NTI day?
Check: district notification first, then school homebase for lesson plans.
🚌 Same-day bus issue
Start: child’s school for live dismissal/pickup questions.
🍎 Meal refund taking time
Allow: district says up to four weeks for refund processing.
📬 Need a student record
Do not default to Open Records: contact the school or student service.
🏥 Long medical absence
Review: Home/Hospital eligibility when the absence may exceed five school days.
💼 Job appears on another site only
Verify: district-linked employment portal before submitting documents.
Other Kentucky local Board guides
Oldham County Board of Education
Useful when you need a different Kentucky district’s meeting, office, calendar, registration or Board resources.
Estill County Board of Education
Another Kentucky district guide covering meeting records, school calendar, office contact and parent tools.
Nelson County Board of Education KY FAQs
Where is the Nelson County Board of Education office?
The Board Office is listed at 288 Wildcat Lane, Bardstown, KY 40004. The main district phone is 502-349-7000 and fax is 502-349-7004.
When does the Nelson County Board of Education meet?
The district says the normal decision meeting is held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Special and working meetings are scheduled as needed, so verify the current posting.
Where are Nelson County Board meetings held?
Locations vary. The 2026 annual calendar includes Central Office, Nelson County High School, the UP Center and Bardstown Airport for different meetings. Always verify the individual meeting notice.
How do I speak during Board guest comments?
Use the Guest Comment sign-up linked from the Board page. The district says sign-ups close the day before the scheduled meeting.
What documents are needed for a new Nelson County Schools student?
The district lists a birth certificate, proof of residency, Kentucky physical exam form, current Kentucky immunization certificate and applicable custody papers. Eye- and dental-exam requirements apply to certain younger age groups. Review the live Enrollment page for the complete current list.
Do returning families need to register every year?
Yes. Nelson County Schools says every returning student must complete registration each school year through Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
What do I do if Infinite Campus shows the wrong school?
Contact the Office of Pupil Personnel at 502-349-7000. School assignment is based on the student’s primary home address.
What happens on a Nelson County Schools NTI day?
Students stay home and complete assigned distance-learning work. The district says there is no childcare, NTI counts as an educational school day and it is not made up.
Are Nelson County Schools student meals free?
The current Nutrition Services page lists student meals as free to all students. Adult meals and additional entrées have separate published prices that should be rechecked before payment.
How do I request public records from Nelson County Schools?
Complete the Open Records Request Form linked from the Board page and follow the current submission instructions. The current page lists kim.hogan@nelson.kyschools.us for the Open Records Custodian. Do not confuse this with confidential student-record requests.
Final verification checklist
Research update: information in this guide was rechecked August 14, 2026 against Nelson County Schools’ current Board of Education, Administration, Families, Schools, Enrollment, Weather, Transportation, Nutrition Services, FRYSC, Care Clinic, Safe Schools, Early Learning and employment resources.
Independent-site notice: BoardofEducations.org is not Nelson County Schools, the Nelson County Board of Education, the Kentucky Department of Education or the Kentucky School Boards Association. Current official notices and adopted records take priority.