Berea Independent
May 16, 2022 7:00 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. RECOGNITION
III. COMMUNICATION
III.A. Audience Comments
III.B. Board Report
III.B.1. Superintendent Report
III.B.2. Financial Report
III.B.3. Attendance and Enrollment
III.C. School Reports
III.C.1. Elementary
III.C.2. Middle School
III.C.3. High School
III.C.4. International Design Challenge Student Presentation
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda as ammended was passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
V. BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Business/Consent Items for Board Consideration as ammended (postponment of South-East/South-Central Ed Coop) passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
V.A. Minutes
Rationale

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on April 18, 2022. Requested by Kathie Ridge, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Attachments
V.B. Financial Reports
Rationale

Approve the financial reports of the Elementary, Middle School, High School, Food Service and General Fund, including the Orders of the Treasurer. Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Attachments
V.C. Renewal Agreement with Kentucky Educational Development Cooperation (KEDC)
Rationale

Approve renewal of agreement with Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) for the 2022-2023 school year. Approval of this agreement entitles us to the following: Networking and professional development opportunities; advice and information regarding legal issues, facilities consultation, and finance; instructional support services; collective bidding, purchasing and technology services; salary surveys and ranking reports; minority recruitment advertising; and MUNIS support. The cost for the 2022-2023 school year is $3,119.83. Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

VI. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VI.A. First Reading: Amendment to Berea Board of Education Policy 03.133,03.233 (Duties, Certified and Classified Personnel)
Rationale

Approve the First Reading of amended Berea Board of Education Policy 03.133 (Duties/Certified Personnel) and Plicy 03.233 (Duties/Classified Personnel).   Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the First Reading of amended Berea Board of Education Policy 03.133 (Duties/Certified Personnel) and Plicy 03.233 (Duties/Classified Personnel) passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.B. First Reading of Amendment of Berea Board of Education Policy 10.21 (Civility, Community Relations)
Rationale

Approve the First Reading of amended Berea Board of Education Policy 10.21 (Civility, Community Relations).  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the First Reading of amended Berea Board of Education Policy 10.21 (Civility, Community Relations) passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.C. Renewal of Legal Services Contract with Fowler Bell PLLC: Guy Colson, Board Attorney
Rationale

Approve the renewal of contract with Fowler Bell PLLC and Guy R. Colson, Board Attorney, to provide legal services for the 2022-2023 school year.  The hourly rate will be $175 per hour for Member, $150 per hour for Associate, $90 per hour for Paralegal, and $70 per hour for Clerk.  The rate remains the same from the 2021-2022 year contract.  Additionally, there is a rate cap of $700 per meeting and the Board agrees to pay $370.00 for Mr. Colson’s membership with the Kentucky School Board Attorneys Association for the 2022-2023 school year. Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the renewal of contract (to refelect change in contract to say Guy Colson and Teresa Combs) with Fowler Bell PLLC and Guy R. Colson, Board Attorney, to provide legal services for the 2022-2023 school year. The hourly rate will be $175 per hour for Member, $150 per hour for Associate, $90 per hour for Paralegal, and $70 per hour for Clerk. The rate remains the same from the 2021-2022 year contract. Additionally, there is a rate cap of $700 per meeting and the Board agrees to pay $370.00 for Mr. Colson’s membership with the Kentucky School Board Attorneys Association for the 2022-2023 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.D. Tentative Budget
Rationale

Per KRS 160.470, a Tentative Budget has been developed for board review and approval by May 31, 2022.  The Tentative Budget is a “best-estimate” of revenue and expenditures.  Requested for approval by Tony Tompkins, District Finance Officer and recommended by Diane, Hatchett, Superintendent.

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve Per KRS 160.470, a Tentative Budget that has been developed for board review and approval by May 31, 2022. The Tentative Budget is a “best-estimate” of revenue and expenditures. As we receive grant funding letters, we can more accurately develop the Working Budget, which must be approved in October 2022. passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.E. District Technology Plan for 2022-2023
Rationale

Approve the District Technology Plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Requested by Daniel Montoya, District Technology Director/Chief Information Officer, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the District Technology Plan for the 2022-2023 school year passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Dr. Della Justice.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.F. Bond of Treasurer-Tony Tompkins, Finance Officer
Rationale

Per KRS 160.560, approve the Bond of Treasurer with Liberty Mutual Insurance in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for coverage from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Requested by Tony Tompkins, District Finance Officer, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Per KRS 160.560, approve the Bond of Treasurer with Liberty Mutual Insurance in the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for coverage from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. William Bondurant.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.G. Renewal of Insurance Coverage - Property Insurance, Workers Compensation, Student Accident, Cyber Insurance
Rationale

Approve the renewal of the insurance package through our Agent of Record (Linville Insurance Agency) with policies written by Liberty Mutual and Wright Specialty Insurance.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Finance and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the renewal of the insurance package through our Agent of Record (Linville Insurance Agency) with policies written by Liberty Mutual and Wright Specialty Insurance passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Mr. William Bondurant.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI.H. Salary Schedules 2022-2023
Rationale

Approve salary schedules for the 2022-2023 school year.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, District Finance Officer, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent. 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve salary schedules for the 2022-2023 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. William Bondurant.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Dr. Della Justice Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
IX. 2022 Meeting Schedule
Rationale

Monday, June 20, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Monday, July 18, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Monday, August 15, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 19, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 3, 2022 Central Office (5:30 p.m. Assessment -Work Session)

Monday, October 17, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 21, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 19, 2022 Kennedy Theater

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Central Office (5:30 p.m. Elect Chair and Set Meeting Dates-Work Session)