Berea Independent
October 16, 2023 7:00 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. RECOGNITION
II.A. Student Perfect Attendance
II.B. National Custodian Day, October 2, 2023
Rationale

Custodial workers operate behind the scenes. These are the personnel keeping our schools and office buildings clean and well maintained.

II.C. Retirees
Rationale

Tracey Adkins - instructional Assistant

Debra Morgan - Elementary Teacher

Kimberly Clouse - Elementary Teacher

II.D. Full Service
II.E. National Principals Month
III. COMMUNICATION
III.A. Audience Comments
III.B. Board Report
III.B.1. Superintendent Report
III.B.2. Financial Report
Attachments
III.B.3. Attendance and Enrollment
III.C. School Reports
III.C.1. Elementary
Attachments
III.C.2. Middle School
Attachments
III.C.3. High School
Attachments
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Absent
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes

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

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Absent
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay 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. Tom McCay and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Absent
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
V.A. Minutes
Rationale

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on September 18, 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
V.C. Salary schedule change for the School Climate Transformation-LEA Director
Rationale

Approve updated salary schedule change for the School Climate Transformation-LEA Director funded by the Department of Education, requested by Scott Self, SCT LEA Director and recommended by Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

V.D. Energy Management Report
Rationale

Per Board of Education Policy 05.23, approve the 2023-24 Energy Plan.  The plan is required to address goals for reducing energy consumption and strategies for increasing energy efficiency.  Requested by Charlie Owens, Energy Manager, and Karen Wilhoite, Accounts Payable and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent

V.E. Use of Adjunct Instructors
Rationale

Approve the use of Adjunct Instructors pursuant to the requirements of KRS 161.046 and KRS 161.048 (5).    Requested by Lynette Brock, Director of Academics, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

V.F. Job Description for Behavioral Specialist / Interventionist Funded by Title 1-A and Title V
Rationale

Approve the Job Description for Behavioral Specialist / Interventionist Funded by Title 1-A and Title V.  Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Attachments
V.G. Senior Class Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio
Rationale

Approve the Senior Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio May 3-5, 2023.  The students will travel by Berea Independent school busses to Cincinnati to visit attractions such as the zoo,  bowling, BB Riverboat for dinner and Kings Island.  Requested by Roger Trussell, Senior Sponsor and Kelly Caldwell, Principal and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

VI. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VI.A. MOU BETWEEN NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY / KEDC
Rationale

Approve the MOU BETWEEN NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY (NH) / KEDC on Oct 1, 2023 and terminates on Jun 30, 2024 to provide the virtual educational services specifically stated in (C) to homeschool students in grades 9 - 12 who choose to enroll in NH for the 2023-2024 school year requested by Kyle French, Director of Pupil Personnel and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   Approve the MOU BETWEEN NEW HORIZONS ACADEMY (NH) / KEDC on Oct 1, 2023 and terminates on Jun 30, 2024 to provide the virtual educational services specifically stated in (C) to homeschool students in grades 9 - 12 who choose to enroll in NH for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Absent
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay 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 Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Absent
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay 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)