Berea Independent
May 15, 2023 7:00 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. RECOGNITION
II.A. Purpose in Action
II.B. Robotics Team
II.C. Engineering Project
II.D. NAACP Mentors
II.E. Bus Driver Appreciation Day (April 25, 2023)
II.F. Administrative Assistant Day (April 26, 2023)
II.G. Food Service
II.H. School Psychologist
III. COMMUNICATION
III.A. Audience Comments
III.B. Board Report
III.B.1. Superintendent Report
III.B.2. Financial Report
III.B.3. Attendance and Enrollment
III.C. School Reports
III.C.1. Elementary
III.C.2. Middle School
Attachments
III.C.3. High School
Attachments
III.D. Resolution for Berea Independent in support of LGBTQ
Rationale

Resolution for Berea Community Schools in support of LGBTQ. 

IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn 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. Jarred Penn and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
V.A. Minutes
Rationale

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on April 17, 2023. 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
VI. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VI.A. Amended 2022-2023 School Calendar
Rationale

Approve the 2022-2023 school year amended calendar.  This calendar included adjustments due to health safety closures.  Approval is needed by the board for submission to the state.  Requested by Kyle French, DPP and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2022-2023 school year amended calendar. This calendar included adjustments due to health safety closures passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Jarred Penn.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
VI.B. District Technology Plan for 2023-2024
Rationale

Approve the District Technology Plan for the 2023-2024 school year. Requested by Daniel Montoya, District Technology Director/Chief Information Officer, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the District Technology Plan for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. Jarred Penn.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
VI.C. Renewal of Insurance Coverage - Property Insurance, Workers Compensation, Student Accident, Cyber Insurance
Rationale

Approve the renewal of the insurance package through our Agent of Record (Linville Insurance Agency) with policies written by Liberty Mutual, KEMI, AG Administrators and Wright Specialty Insurance (approximately $172,380.75).  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

 

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the renewal of the insurance package through our Agent of Record (Linville Insurance Agency) with policies written by Liberty Mutual, KEMI, AG Administrators and Wright Specialty Insurance (approximately $172,380.75) passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Jarred Penn.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
VI.D. Purchase of Combi Ovens for Food Service
Rationale

Approve the purchase of 4 combi ovens for an estimated cost of $96,000.  This purchase is part of the Food Service Spend Down Plan.  Requested by Michelle Hammonds, Food Service Director and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the purchase of 4 combi ovens for an estimated cost of $96,000 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
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
VI.E. Approve High School Athletic Director Job Description
Rationale

Approve the job description for the High School Athletic Director.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and Recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the job description for the High School Athletic Director passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Jarred Penn.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
VI.F. Approve Middle School Athletic Director Job Description
Rationale

Approve the job description for the Middle School Athletic Director.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and Recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the job description for the Middle School Athletic Director 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
Mr. Jarred Penn 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 Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Jarred Penn Yes
IX. 2023 Meeting Schedule
Rationale

2023 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.

Tuesday, January 27, 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)