Nelson County Board of Education Meeting June 18th, 2026

The Nelson County Board of Education held a meeting on June 18, 2026, primarily to evaluate and approve bids related to the relocation and construction of softball fields at Nelson County High School. The board reviewed two rounds of bidding, noting that the second round resulted in significantly lower costs, nearly $500,000 less than the first. Key contract awards included Beus Construction for general trades at approximately $1.3 million (excluding a batter tunnel alternate that was deferred for reevaluation) and KCC Mechanical for $26,337. The board discussed the scope and budget alignment, particularly concerning the batter tunnel, which was postponed due to unclear soil conditions and scope definition. The board approved the recommended contracts and rejected the prefabricated dugout option in favor of custom dugouts, with a motion passing unanimously. The project aims to have the field ready for the spring season, with the batter building to be addressed later.