Belinda Riddle

Gina Wicker

Robin Burr

Jeff Thompson

Diane Smith

Karen Mattingly

Connie Kimbell

Gail Hardin

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda as written was passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Business/Consent Items for Board Consideration passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. William Bondurant.

Approve the minutes of the Working Session Board Meeting on May 16, 2022 and the Regualr Board Meeting on May 16, 2022. Requested by Kathie Ridge, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

• Draft Minutes Regular Session 5 16 2022
• Draft Minutes Working Session 5 16 2022

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.

• 2.1 Treasurer Report
• 3.2 Warrant
• 3.3 Visa

Approve Board Procedure Update 01.111 AP.2, District Planning Committee as proposed by the Kentucky School Boards Association.  These proposed changes reflect new/revised legal requirements as well as “Best Practices” recommendations.  Requested  and recommended by The Kentucky School Board Association, Fowler Bell, PLLC, Board Legal Counsel and Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Approve the use of Emergency Certified Substitute Teachers per 16 KAR 2:030.  Emergency certification for a substitute teacher requires at least 64 college hours for a Rank 5, 90 college hours for a Rank 4, and at least a 2.5 grade point average.  The Educational Professional Standards Board has developed a new set of procedures to govern the emergency certification of substitute teachers ensuring compliance with 16 KAR 2:030.  Requested by Kathie Ridge, Secretary to the Superintendent, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Approve the Activity Account Budgets for BCES, BCMS, and BCHS for the 2022-2023 school year.  Requested by Beth Mullins, BCES Principal, Casey Poynter, District Administrator and Charlie Brock, BCHS Principal, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Approve renewal of agreement with South-East/South-Central Educational Cooperative for the 2022-2023 school year.  Approval of this agreement entitles us to access large purchase cooperatives and provides an approved bid list for many school supplies.  Additionally, membership entitles us to reduced-rate professional development opportunities including School Council and Instructional Leadership trainings.   The cost for the 2022-2023 school year is $2165.67 and is based on enrollment.  Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Approve the 2021-2022 school year amended calendar.  This calendar included adjustments due to weather and health safety closures.  Approval is needed by the board for submission to the state.  Requested by Casey Poynter, DPP and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2021-2022 school year amended calendar. This calendar included adjustments due to weather and health safety closures passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

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

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

Approve the Second 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.

Motion Passed:  Approve the Second 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 Mr. Tom McCay.

Approve the following Federal and State Compliance Agreements for the 2022-2023 school   year:  As Superintendent of the Berea Independent School District, I declare that all the schools in our district (including private schools receiving funding from our district) are in compliance with all of the assurances listed in the Assurances document.  All pertinent information related to these assurances is available for review at the district’s central office.

• Local Education Agency: General Assurances 

• Children in Foster Care 

• Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools (704 KAR 7:160) Local Education Agency (LEA) Assurances

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title I, Part A Assurances: Improving Basic Programs 

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) TITLE I, Part C Assurances: Education of Migratory Children

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) TITLE I, Part D Subpart 2 Assurances: Neglected and Delinquent 

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) TITLE II, Part A Assurances: Supporting Effective Instruction 

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title III, Part A: English Language Learners Assurances 

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title IV, Part A Assurances: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants 

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title V, Part B: Rural and Low-Income School Program Assurances 

• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act 

• Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) 

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Assurances: Basic and Preschool 

• Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2010, Sec. 204 Assurance: Local Wellness Policies 

• State Preschool Program Assurances (Flexible Focus Fund) 

• Professional Learning Assurances (Flexible Focus Fund) 

• Textbooks and Instructional Resources Assurances (Flexible Focus Fund) 

• Gifted And Talented Assurances 

• Extended School Services (ESS) Assurances (Flexible Focus Fund) 

• KY Ed Tech System (KETS) Assurances and Universal Service Admin Company (USAC) E-Rate Assurances

Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

Motion Passed:  Approve the following Federal and State Compliance Agreements for the 2022-2023 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Approve the amended Academic Stipends on the Salary Schedule.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve the amended Academic Stipends on the Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Dr. Della Justice and a second by Mr. William Bondurant.

Approve the first reading of the KSBA recommended updates.  Requested by Casey Poynter, DPP and recommended by Teresa Combs, Legal Counsel and Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve the first reading of the KSBA recommended updates passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Approve the update Policy 09.12, 09.1222, 09.12AP.21 and 09.12AP.22 in one reading due to an emergency in that the law requires this policy to be in place by July 1 and there will not be more board meetings prior to that date.  Requested by Casey Poynter, DPP and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve the update Policy 09.12, 09.122, 09.12AP.21 and 09.12AP.22 in one reading due to an emergency in that the law requires this policy to be in place by July 1 and there will not be more board meetings prior to that date passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Go into Closed Session for the purpose of Personnel.  Requested and recommended by Van Gravitt, Chairman

Motion Passed:  Go into Closed Session for the purpose of Personnel passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. William Bondurant.

Return to Regular Session.  Requested and recommended by Mr. Van Gravitt, Chairman

Motion Passed:  Return to Regular Session passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

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

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)