Berea Independent
September 15, 2025 7:00 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. COMMUNICATION
II.A. Board Report
II.A.1. Superintendent Report
Rationale

See Board Policies 03.131-03.1313 "The Superintendent shall make all appointments, promotions, and transfers of certified personnel for positions authorized by the Board and, at the first meeting following the actions, shall notify the Board of same. Such notification shall be recorded in the Board minutes."

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II.A.2. Financial Report
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II.A.3. Attendance and Enrollment
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II.B. School Reports
II.B.1. Elementary
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II.B.2. Middle School/High School
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II.C. Audience Comments
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. J. Morgan Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
IV. 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. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. J. Morgan Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
IV.A. Minutes
Rationale

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on August 18, 2025. Requested by Christine Knight, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

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IV.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 Nathan Sweet, Director of Operations, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

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IV.C. Application and Agreement for Use of District Property 05.31 AP.21 Revision
Rationale

Approve the amended Berea Board of Education Procedure 05.31 AP.21 (School Facilities: Application and Agreement for Use of District Property: Fee Schedule). Requested by Nathan Sweet, Director of Operations, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

Objective: To review and approve the proposed adjustments to the School Facilities Fee Schedule (05.31 AP.21), ensuring alignment with current cost-of-living standards to adequately support staff compensation and facility maintenance.

Background: In light of the recent fluctuations in the cost of living and utility costs, it has become necessary to re-evaluate the fee schedule provided under Policy 05.31 AP.21 The proposed adjustment aims to reflect current economic conditions. 

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IV.D. Business/Community Leader Representatives for LPC
Rationale

According to Section 101.10 of The Planning Manual, "The local board of education shall select the Business/Community Leaders to serve on the Local Planning Committee. Advertisement shall be [has been]  made for business/community leader nominees from whom the local board of education shall select two 92) representatives. Nominees must provide a letter of agreement to serve. In the event nominations are not received, the local board of education shall select the community/business leaders. The Business/Community Leaders shall not be employed by the LEA or serve on the local board of education.

 

Approve selecting Shad Allen and Katie Startzman to serve as Business/Community Leader Representatives on the Local Planning Committee. Requested by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent, and recommended by Mr. J Morgan, Board Chair.

IV.E. Facility Use Request-Fall Fest Pageant
Rationale

Approve the Facility Use Request from Dianne Turner with Amerifest for the use of the Conkin Gym for the Fall Fest Pageant.  The date requested is October 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Requested by Dianne Turner, Amerifest, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

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V. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
V.A. Working Budget for 2025-2026
Rationale

Approve the working budget for the 2025-2026 school year.  Requested by Nathan Sweet, Director of Finance, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the working budget for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Ms. Sarah Rohrer.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. J. Morgan Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
V.B. Energy Project Change Order
Rationale

Approve the removal of the “main” solar system scope of work from the GESC Project with Performance Services, requested by Nathan Sweet, Director of Operations, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the removal of the “main” solar system scope of work from the GESC Project with Performance Services passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. J. Morgan Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
VI. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Ms. Sarah Rohrer.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. J. Morgan Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
VIII. 2025 Meeting Schedule
Rationale

All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Theater except for work session meetings and those noted which will take place in the Central Office.

 

2025 Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 27, 2025                   Kennedy Theater

Monday February 17, 2025                  Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 17, 2025                      Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 31, 2025                     Kennedy Theater (Special Called Meeting)

Monday, April 14, 2025                       Central Office (Special Called Meeting--8 AM)

Monday, April 21, 2025                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, May 19, 2025                        Kennedy Theater (Special Called Meeting--6:50 PM)

Monday, May 19, 2025                        Kennedy Theater

Monday, June 16, 2025                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, July 21, 2025                        Kennedy Theater

Monday, August 18, 2025                    Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 15, 2025              Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 20, 2025                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 3, 2025                Central Office (Assessment – Work Session)

Monday, November 17, 2025               Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 15, 2025               Kennedy Theater