Berea Independent
October 17, 2022 7:00 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. RECOGNITION
II.A. Technology
II.B. JAG Student Presentation
II.C. October National Principal Month
II.C.1. Kimberlee Coyle - BCES Principal
II.C.2. Casey Poynter - BCMS Principal
II.C.3. Emily Reed - BCHS Principal
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
III.B.4. District Finance Audit Report
Attachments
III.C. School Reports
III.C.1. Elementary
Attachments
III.C.2. Middle School
Attachments
III.C.3. High School
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 Mr. William Bondurant.

Member Votes
Mr. William Bondurant Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
V. Discussion of Energy Savings
Rationale

Discussion and presentation for developing a guaranteed energy savings contract per KRS 45A and 702 KAR 4:160 through the KPC (Kentucky Purchasing Cooperative) with Performance Services.  The presentation proposes for Performance Services to work with Berea Independent Schools’ staff to finalize the design, scope of work, costs, and savings.

VI. 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 Mr. Tom McCay.

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

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on September 19, 2022. Requested by Kathie Ridge, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Attachments
VI.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
VII. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VII.A. Energy Management Report
Rationale

Per Board of Education Policy 05.23, approve the 2022-23 Energy Plan.  The plan is required to address goals for reducing energy consumption and strategies for increasing energy efficiency.  Requested by Charlie Owens, Energy Manager, and Karen Wilhoite, Accounts Payable and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Per Board of Education Policy 05.23, approve the 2022-23 Energy Plan 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
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VIII. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting 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
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
X. 2022 Meeting Schedule
Rationale

Monday, January 24, 2022                 Kennedy Theater

Monday, February 21, 2022               Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 21, 2022                    Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 18, 2022                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 25, 2022                       Central Office (5:30 p.m. Budget- Work Session)

Monday, May 16, 2022                       Kennedy Theater

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)