Berea Independent
October 17, 2024 5:45 PM
BEREA INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION
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I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
III. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
III.A. Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) t
Rationale

Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) to interview applicants and discuss appointment of a Board Member to fill the Berea School Board vacancy.  Requested and recommended by Van Gravitt, Chairman.


Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) to interview applicants and discuss appointment of a Board Member to fill the Berea School Board vacancy passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
III.B. Return to Regular Session
Rationale

Return to Regular Session

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Return to Regular Session passed with a motion by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
III.C. Appoint Board Member
Rationale

Appoint Sarah Rohrer to serve as Board Member for the remainder of the term vacated by Rebecca Blankenship.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Appoint Sarah Rohrer to serve as Board Member for the remainder of the term vacated by Rebecca Blankenship passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
IV. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
VI. 2024 Meeting Schedule
Rationale

2024 Meeting Schedule

All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Kennedy Theater except for the work session meetings and those noted.

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                        Central Office

Monday, July 15, 2024                         Central Office

Monday, August 19, 2024                     Kennedy Theater

Thursday, August 22, 2024                   BCES Library/Media Center (4:00 p.m. Strategic Planning)

Friday, September 13, 2024                  Central Office (1:30 p.m. - Work Session)

Monday, September 16, 2024               Kennedy Theater

Thursday, September 19, 2024             BCES Library/Media Center (4:00 p.m. Strategic Planning)

Thursday, October 3, 2024                   BCES Library/Media Center (4:00 p.m. Strategic Planning)

Thursday, October 17, 2024                 Central Office (5:45 p.m. - Work Session)

Monday, October 21, 2024                   Kennedy Theater

Wednesday, October 23, 2024               BCES Library/Media Center (4:00 p.m. Strategic Planning)

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)