• Food Service Report FY24 Period 11.pdf
• Treasurer Report FY24 Period 11.pdf

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda with the request by Rebecca Blankenship to add implementation of live streaming board meetings to the agenda passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

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

Approve the minutes of the board meetings on May 6, 2024, and May 20, 2024. Requested by Christine Knight, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

• 3.0 5-6-24Special-Called Meeting Minutes
• 3.0 May 20, 2024 Minute Report

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.

• 3.2 Warrant (5)
• 3.3 Visa (1)
• Food Service Report FY24 Period 11.pdf
• Treasurer Report FY24 Period 11.pdf

• B09_AP
• B09_AP

Approve the Facility Use Request from Ali Blair with First Friday Berea for the use of the lawn for the  Pop-up Concert/Levitt AMP Berea Music Series. The date requested is July 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..  Requested by Ali Blair, First Friday Berea, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

• DOC061124-06112024143449 (1)
• GL_ACORD_08_05_2023_P100741247-1120929920556.PDF

Per Berea Board of Education Policy 05.31, approve the Facility Use Request from Berea Woman’s Club to use the Conkin Gym for the purpose of their annual fundraising event Tinsel and Treasures Holiday Vendor Show on November 1 and 2, 2024.  Approval of this request is subject to obtaining event insurance per board policy stipulations.  Requested by Mikki Moren, Berea Woman’s Club Representative and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

• 3.5 Tinsel and Treasure Application for Use

Approve the following Federal and State Compliance Agreements for the 2024-2025 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.

Approve the Second Reading of amended Berea Board of Education Policy 03.225  (Personnel: Expense Reimbursement).  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Objective: To review and approve the proposed adjustments to the Travel Policy Claim (03.225), ensuring alignment with current cost-of-living standards to adequately support staff travel expenses.

Background: In light of the recent fluctuations in the cost of living, including transportation, accommodation, and daily expenses, it has become necessary to re-evaluate the travel allowances provided under Policy Claim 03.225. The proposed adjustments aim to reflect current economic conditions, ensuring that staff are fairly compensated for travel-related expenses incurred during the performance of their duties.

• 4.0 Expense Reimbursement Revision 03.225

Motion Passed:  Approve the Second Reading of amended Berea Board of Education Policy 03.225 (Personnel: Expense Reimbursement) passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Approve amendments to the salary schedule to incorporate the following changes:

1. Addition of a Unified Coed Stipend and a Special Olympics Assistant Stipend for athletic positions.
2. Introduction of a stipend for mid-year rank changes occurring after the September 15 deadline, in accordance with Board policy 03.121 on Certified Salaries.

Requested by Letitia Daugherty, Teacher and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

• Berea Ind Salary Schedule FY25 - DRAFT 5% - may revisions.xlsx - EXTRA DUTY Athletics.pdf
• Berea Ind Salary Schedule FY25 - DRAFT 5% - may revisions.xlsx - SUPPLEMENTAL PAY.pdf

Motion Passed:  Approve amendments to the salary schedule to incorporate the following changes: Addition of a Unified Coed Stipend and a Special Olympics Assistant Stipend for athletic positions. Introduction of a stipend for mid-year rank changes occurring after the September 15 deadline, in accordance with Board policy 03.121 on Certified Salaries passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

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

• B09_Pol
• B09_Pol.docx

Motion Passed:  Approve the first reading of the KSBA recommended policy updates with KSBA corrections to be made on 09.2211 and 09.425 passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Approve the reservation of Berea College's Phelps Stokes Chapel for high school graduation ceremonies, contingent on availability and weather. This request is made by Dr. Jackie Burnside, BIS Board Member, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve recommendation to reserve the Berea College's Phelps Stokes Chapel, contingent upon availability, for high school graduation ceremonies passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Approve the proposal to designate the Berea Multipurpose Building as the BBGM Building (or Bondurant/Burnside/Gravitt/McCay Building) in honor of four board members. Requested by Nathaniel Hackett, Board Member, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve the proposal to designate the Berea Multipurpose Building as the BBGM Building (or Bondurant/Burnside/Gravitt/McCay Building) in honor of four board members passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.

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 and legal counsel Teresa Combs.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

• 4.3 Employee Handbook Draft2024-2025 (1)
• 4.4DraftSub2024-2025

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. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Approve the implementation of Live Streaming Board Meetings.  Requested and recommended by Rebecca Blankenship, Board Member.

Motion Passed:  Approve the implementation of Live Streaming Board Meetings. After discussion, the approval of live streaming board meetings has been tabled to a future meeting for further consideration passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

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 preparation for Superintendent Evaluation. passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

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. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

2024 Meeting Schedule

All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Theater with the exception of the work session meetings and those noted which will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Office.

Monday, January 22, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Monday February 19, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 18, 2024                      Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 15, 2024                        Kennedy Theater

Monday, May 20, 2024                         Kennedy Theater

Monday, June 17, 2024                        Multipurpose Building

Monday, July 15, 2024                         Multipurpose Building

Monday, August 19, 2024                     Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 16, 2024               Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 21, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 4, 2024                  Central Office (5:30 p.m. Assessment – Work Session)

Monday, November 18, 2024                Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 16, 2024                Kennedy Theater

Monday, January 6, 2025                     Central Office (5:30 p.m. Elect Chair and Set Meeting Dates-Work Session)