Berea Independent
January 03, 2023 5:30 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. COMMUNICATION
II.A. Audience Comments
III. Board Member Oath of Office
Rationale

As a result of the Berea Board of Education elections held on November 8, 2022, Jacqueline Burnside (Re-elected to a four-year term),Rebecca Blankenship (Elected to a four-year term), and Tom McCay (Elected to a four-year term) will take the oath of office in order to serve as members of the Berea Board of Education.  

IV. Election of Board Chairperson & Vice Chairperson
Rationale

According to Board Policy 01.41, the first regular scheduled meeting in January shall be an organizational meeting for the purpose of electing a chairperson and vice chairperson.

IV.A. Nomination and vote Chairperson
Rationale

Acceptance of nominations and vote for the chairperson to serve during the 2023 term.

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acceptance of nomination of Van Gravitt for the chairperson to serve during the 2023 term passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
IV.B. Nomination and vote for Vice Chairperson
Rationale

Acceptance of nominations and vote for the vice chairperson to serve during the 2023 term.

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acceptance of nominations of Jackie Burnside for the vice chairperson to serve during the 2023 term passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
V. Adoption of Regular Meeting Schedule
Rationale

Adoption of schedule for regular meeting dates, times and location for the 2023 year.  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.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023                Central Office (5:30 p.m.)

Monday, February 20, 2023               Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 20, 2023                    Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 17, 2023                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 24, 2023                       Central Office (5:30 p.m. Budget- Work Session)

Monday, May 15, 2023                       Kennedy Theater

Thursday, June 22, 2023                      Kennedy Theater

Monday, July 17, 2023                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, August 21, 2023                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 18, 2023            Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 9, 2023                   Central Office (5:30 p.m. Assessment -Work Session)

Monday, October 16, 2023                 Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 20, 2023             Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 18, 2023             Kennedy Theater

Tuesday, January 2, 2024                  Central Office (5:30 p.m. Elect Chair and Set Meeting Dates-Work Session)

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adoption of schedule for regular meeting dates, times and location for the 2023 year as amended passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VI. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda as written was passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
VII. Work Session
VII.A. Enrollment Projections
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
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
X. 2023 Meeting Schedule
Rationale

Monday, January 23, 2023                 Kennedy Theater

Monday, February 20, 2023               Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 20, 2023                    Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 17, 2023                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 24, 2023                       Central Office (5:30 p.m. Budget- Work Session)

Monday, May 15, 2023                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, June 26, 2023                      Kennedy Theater

Monday, July 17, 2023                       Kennedy Theater

Monday, August 21, 2023                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 18, 2023            Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 9, 2023                   Central Office (5:30 p.m. Assessment -Work Session)

Monday, October 16, 2023                 Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 20, 2023             Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 18, 2023             Kennedy Theater

Tuesday, January 2, 2024                  Central Office (5:30 p.m. Elect Chair and Set Meeting Dates-Work Session)