Berea Independent
November 07, 2024 4:00 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. Tom McCay and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Absent
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
III. 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. Nathaniel Hackett and a second by Ms. Sarah Rohrer.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Absent
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
III.A. Minutes
Rationale

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on October 23, 2024. Requested by Christine Knight, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Attachments
IV. BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION
IV.A. Consideration of Policy 09.2242 Regarding the Use of Medicinal Cannabis in Schools (First Reading)
Rationale

Background:
Pursuant to House Bill 829, the Board is required to establish a policy by December 1, 2024, regarding the use of medicinal cannabis by students on school property. This policy must either prohibit or permit the use of medicinal cannabis by registered qualified patients under certain conditions.

Recommendation:
The Board must decide to either prohibit or permit the use of medicinal cannabis on school property:

  • Option 1: Prohibit the use of medicinal cannabis on school property.
  • Option 2: Permit the use of medicinal cannabis on school property by registered qualified patients, under the supervision of a school nurse, appropriate school staff, or the student’s parent/guardian. If permitted, administration must occur out of view of other students. Additionally, staff members may opt out of administering medicinal cannabis through a written acknowledgment process.

Action Requested:
Approval of the Board’s decision to either prohibit or permit the use of medicinal cannabis on school property, effective January 1, 2025, in compliance with KRS 218B.045

 
This agenda item was requested by the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) and is recommended by Dr. Diane Hatchett, Superintendent.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   Approve Policy 09.2242 regarding the use of medicinal cannabis in schools, in accordance with KRS 218B.045 and other applicable state regulations passed with a motion by Mr. Van Gravitt and a second by Mr. Nathaniel Hackett.

Member Votes
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Absent
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay No
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
V. Strategic Planning
Rationale

Strategic Planning Meeting-Facilitated by Dr. Jim Evans, working through the Strategic Planning Process; Survey Data and Insights; Strategic Plan Presentation; Rollout and Implementation Framework

VI. 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
Dr. Jacqueline Burnside Yes
Mr. Van Gravitt Yes
Mr. Nathaniel Hackett Yes
Mr. Tom McCay Yes
Ms. Sarah Rohrer Yes
VII. 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)

Thursday, November 7, 2024               BCES Library/Media Center (4:00 p.m. Strategic Planning)

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)