Berea Independent
January 02, 2024 5:30 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. COMMUNICATION
II.A. Audience Comments
II.B. Typo in Meeting Schedule
Rationale

There was a typo in the 2023 Meeting Schedule printed at the bottom of each agenda and minutes. The date printed was Tuesday, January 27, 2023, but it should have been Tuesday, January 17, 2023. 

II.C. Preschool Partnership Grant Agreement Update
II.D. Finance Report
III. 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.

 

III.A. Nomination and Vote Chairperson
Rationale

Acceptance of nominations and vote for the chairperson to serve during the 2024 term.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   Acceptance of nomination of Van Gravitt for the chairperson to serve during the 2024 term 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. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
III.B. Nomination and Vote for Vice Chairperson
Rationale

Acceptance of nominations and vote for the vice chairperson to serve during the 2024 term.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acceptance of nominations and vote for Tom McCay to serve as the vice chairperson during the 2024 term passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Rebecca Blankenship.

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

Adoption of schedule for regular meeting dates, times and location for the 2024 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.

2024 Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 22, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Monday February 19, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 18, 2024                      Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 15, 2024                        Kennedy Theater

Monday, May 20, 2024                         Kennedy Theater

Monday, June 17, 2024                        Kennedy Theater

Monday, July 15, 2024                         Kennedy Theater

Monday, August 19, 2024                     Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 16, 2024               Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 21, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 4, 2024                  Central Office (5:30 p.m. Assessment – Work Session)

Monday, November 18, 2024                Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 16, 2024                Kennedy Theater

Monday, January 6, 2025                     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 2024 year 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
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
V. Adoption of Agenda
Rationale

Adoption of Agenda

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adoption of Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Rebecca Blankenship Yes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
VI. Work Session
VI.A. Enrollment Projections
VI.B. Budget Working Session
VII. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VII.A. Auditing Contract for the 2023-2024 School Year
Rationale

Approve the proposed auditing contract with Summers, McCrary & Sparks, LLC to include auditing for the 2023-2024 fiscal year at a cost of $18,000.  Requested by Tony Tompkins Director of Operations and recommended by Dr Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the proposed auditing contract with Summers, McCrary & Sparks, LLC to include auditing for the 2023-2024 fiscal year at a cost of $18,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett 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. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
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 Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

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