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I.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II.
RECOGNITION
II.A.
Attitude of Gratitude Berea Elementary
We would like to recognize three amazing leaders at BCES.
- Jaime Davis (kindergarten)
- Emma Fraley (third)
- Courtney Parrish (fourth).
Each of these teachers were chosen to be team leads for their grade levels this year because of their leadership skills and their highly effective instruction in the classroom. These three teachers also spent time this summer creating Treasure Groups for our school. They worked hard to create a calendar of games, lessons, and how to separate the students and faculty into eight treasure groups for the year. The Treasure Groups are a mentorship time with students K-5 that we host on the last Friday of every month at the end of the school day. This time allows students across the grade levels to meet with other students and staff members to build a greater community and learn how to become a greater leader in our school and community.
We are so appreciative of the hard work, dedication, passion, and commitment each of them bring to our district to help BCES grow in greater areas of success.
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
III.C.3.
High School
IV.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda as written was passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.
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Rebecca Blankenship
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Yes
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Dr. Jacqueline Burnside
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Yes
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Mr. Van Gravitt
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Yes
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Mr. Tom McCay
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Yes
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V.
BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Motion Passed: Approval of the Business/Consent Items for Board Consideration passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.
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Rebecca Blankenship
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Yes
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Dr. Jacqueline Burnside
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Yes
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Mr. Van Gravitt
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Yes
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Mr. Tom McCay
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Yes
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V.A.
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the board meeting on August 21, 2023 and the Special Meeting on August 31, 2023. Requested by Kathie Ridge, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.B.
Financial Reports
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.
V.C.
MS JAG Salary
Approve the updated amount of $35,000 for the Middle School JAG position on the salary schedule . Requested by Tony Tompkins Director of Operations and Recommended by Diane Hatchett Superintendent.
VI.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VI.A.
Working Budget For 2023-2024 School Year
Approve the working budget for the 2023-2024 school year. Requested by Nathan Sweet, Director of Finance and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
Motion Passed: Approve the working budget for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.
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Rebecca Blankenship
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Yes
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Dr. Jacqueline Burnside
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Yes
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Mr. Van Gravitt
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Yes
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Mr. Tom McCay
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Yes
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VI.B.
Special Education Procedures
Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools' Special Education Procedures. These changes are necessary due to current regulations and recent minor regulation changes to Visual Impairment/Health Impairment eligibility. These changes are requested by Jennifer Whitt, Director of Exceptional Children Services and recommended by legal counsel Teresa Combs and Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
Recommended changes to the Special Education Procedures include the following:
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Eligibility criteria change for Vision Impairment to match recent regulation changes
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Eligibility criteria change for Hearing Impairment to match recent regulation changes
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Eligibility criteria for Specific Learning Disability to remove the discrepancy option for eligibility determination
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Minor changes to Notification of a Parent and Written Prior Notice to a Parent sections
Motion Passed: Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools' Special Education Procedures. These changes are necessary due to current regulations and recent minor regulation changes to Visual Impairment/Health Impairment eligibility passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.
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Rebecca Blankenship
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Yes
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Dr. Jacqueline Burnside
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Yes
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Mr. Van Gravitt
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Yes
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Mr. Tom McCay
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Yes
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VI.C.
Amendment to Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP)
Approve the amendment to the Certified School Evaluation Plan (CEP) due to a typo in plan that was approved on June 22, 2023. Requested and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
Professional Growth Plan established - September 30 (45 days from hire for late hires)
Self-Reflection turned in - September 15 (45 days from hire for late hires)
Motion Passed: Approve the ammendment to the Certified School Evaluation Plan (CEP) due to a typo in plan that was approved on June 22, 2023 passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.
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Rebecca Blankenship
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Yes
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Dr. Jacqueline Burnside
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Yes
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Mr. Van Gravitt
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Yes
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Mr. Tom McCay
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Yes
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VII.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed: Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.
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Rebecca Blankenship
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Yes
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Dr. Jacqueline Burnside
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Yes
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Mr. Van Gravitt
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Yes
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Mr. Tom McCay
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Yes
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IX.
2023 Meeting Schedule
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)
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