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I.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II.
RECOGNITION
II.A.
National Honor Society
II.B.
National School Social Work Week
National School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. Did you know social work began in U.S. schools over 110 years ago by visiting teachers? School social workers are professionals within the social work field that work with teachers, parents, and school administrators. They help students deal with mental health and behavioral challenges and provide academic and classroom support. They also help in developing education policies, work with crisis interventions, and identify and report child neglect and abuse. School social workers mainly work in primary and secondary schools. To support the work of social workers, many organizations offer scholarships to students on their performance, skills and behavior.
II.C.
Maintenance Appreciation Day
March 1, 2024, is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! We would like to thank our maintenance workers for taking care of the buildings and grounds at Berea Independent Schools.
III.
COMMUNICATION
III.A.
Board Report
III.A.1.
Superintendent Report
III.A.2.
Financial Report
III.A.3.
Attendance and Enrollment
III.A.4.
Introduction of New Digital Signage System - Dr. Self
We are excited to announce the upcoming implementation of a state-of-the-art Digital Signage System across our school district. This innovative communication platform is designed to enhance our educational environment by providing dynamic, real-time information to students, staff, and visitors.
This system represents a significant step forward in our commitment to leveraging technology to improve communication, engagement, and safety within our schools.
III.B.
School Reports
III.B.1.
Elementary
III.B.2.
Middle School
III.B.3.
High School
III.C.
Audience Comments
IV.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda as written was 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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Mr. Nathaniel Hackett
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Yes
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Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda as written was 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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Mr. Nathaniel Hackett
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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 Rebecca Blankenship 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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Mr. Nathaniel Hackett
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Yes
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V.A.
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the board meeting on February 19, 2024. Requested by Christine Knight, 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.
KISTA 2024 Used School Bus Sale
A resolution of the Board of Education authorizing the superintendent to act for and on behalf of the Board in connection with the sale of used school buses which have been and are hereby declared surplus by the Board and the participation of the Board in the pooled used bus sale conducted by the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association on behalf of participating school districts. Requested by Charlie Owens, Transportation Director, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.D.
High School JAG State Competition
Per Berea Board of Education Policy 09.36, approve the High School JAG students' travel to Lexington, Kentucky, for an overnight stay March 26-27, 2024, at the Clarion Hotel for the State Competition. Requested by Susie Harris, JAG Specialist, Kelly Caldwell, High School Principal, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.E.
Middle School JAG State Competition
Per Berea Board of Education Policy 09.36, approve the Middle School JAG students' travel to Lexington, Kentucky, for an overnight stay March 26-27, 2024, at the Clarion Hotel for the State Competition. Requested by Marcia McHenry, JAG Specialist, Casey Poynter, Middle School Principal, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.F.
High School JAG Nationals
Approve (depending upon qualification) High School JAG attending Nationals in St. Louis, MO April 17-20 and $500 Board contribution. Requested by Susie Harris, JAG Specialist, Kelly Caldwell, High School Principal, and recommended by Dr. Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.G.
Middle School JAG Nationals
Approve (depending upon qualification) Middle School JAG attending Nationals in St. Louis, MO April 17-20 and $500 Board contribution. Requested by Marcia McHenry, JAG Specialist, Casey Poynter, Middle School Principal, and recommended by Dr. Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.H.
Out of State Field Trip Request (5th Grade)
Approve the field trip for the 5th grade class to go to the Cincinnati Zoo on May 15, 2024. Requested by Letitia Daugherty, teacher, Kimberlee Coyle, Elementary School Principal, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
V.I.
FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Approve FCCLA members attending the State Leadership Conference in Louisville from March 27-29 and $500 Board contribution. Requested by Leah Graham, FCCLA Advisor, Kelly Caldwell, High School Principal, Casey Poynter, Middle School Principal, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
VI.
BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
VI.A.
Second Reading of Policy 03.221 - Salaries
The administration recommends that the Board proceed with the second reading of the proposed revisions to Policy 03.221 - Salaries, initiating the formal review process. Requested by Tony Tompkins, Director of Operations, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.
Motion Passed: The administration recommends that the Board proceed with the second reading of the proposed revisions to Policy 03.221 - Salaries, initiating the formal review process passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.
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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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Mr. Nathaniel Hackett
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Yes
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VII.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Motion Passed: Add work session in April prior to April 15 scheduled meeting passed with a motion by Rebecca Blankenship 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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Mr. Nathaniel Hackett
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Yes
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VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion Passed: Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt 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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Mr. Nathaniel Hackett
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Yes
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IX.
2024 Meeting Schedule
2024 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.
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)
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