Parents protest proposed Nelson County School merger; ask board to oust superintendent The Nelson County School Board is considering merging the four existing grade schools. Some parents support it, others strongly disagree. Author: Tom Lally Updated: 11:42 PM EDT May 18, 2021 BOSTON, Ky. — The Nelson County School district is considering a merger. In which, it would take the four existing grade schools (Bloomfield, Old Kentucky Home, New Haven, and Boston) and couple them with the two existing high schools (Nelson County High and Thomas Nelson High). Parents at the Tuesday night board meeting had a lot to say – with some supporting the move.