Berea Independent
July 18, 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
Attachments
III.B.3. Attendance and Enrollment
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda as written was passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay 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
V. BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Business/Consent Items for Board Consideration passed with a motion by Mr. William Bondurant 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
V.A. Minutes
Rationale

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on June 13, 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. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Madison County Ignite Academy of Madison County, South Campus
Rationale

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with  Madison County Ignite Academy of Madison County, South Campus.   Requested by Emily Reed, High School Principal and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

V.D. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of the Cumberlands for Dual Credit
Rationale

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between University of the Cumberlands and Berea Independent Schools.  This MOU will serve as evidence of a formal understanding between the tow parties and will  outline specific guidelines and requirements agreed upon by both parties.  Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

 

V.E. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Midway University for Dual Credit
Rationale

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Midway University and Berea Independent Schools for Dual Credit.  This MOU will serve as evidence of a formal understanding between the two parties and will  outline specific guidelines and requirements agreed upon by both parties.  Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

VI. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VI.A. Approve Employee and Substitute Teacher Handbook
Rationale

Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.  These changes are at the recommendation of the Kentucky School Board Association.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook. These changes are at the recommendation of the Kentucky School Board Association 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.B. KSBA Annual Update
Rationale

Approve the second reading of the KSBA recommended updates.  Requested by Kyle French, DPP and recommended by Teresa Combs, Legal Counsel and Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the second reading of the KSBA recommended updates 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. Emergency Operations Plan
Rationale

Approve the 2022-2023 Emergency Operations Plan.  Requested by Kyle French, Safety Director and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.  

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2022-2023 Emergency Operations Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay 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.D. Closed Session for discussion of Safety, Superintendent's evaluation
Rationale

Move into closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(m) to review a document regarding procedures in an event of threat to school safety and to discuss Superintendent's Evaulation.  Requested and recommended by Van Gravitt, Board Chair.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Move into closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(m) to review a document regarding procedures in an event of threat to school safety and to discuss Superintendent's Evaulation passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt 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.E. Return to Regular Session
Rationale

Move into regular session.  Requested and recommended by Van Gravitt, Board Chair.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Move into regular session 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
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, 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)