• BALANCE SHEET JUNE 2026 (1)
• Month Ending Finance Report
• MONTHLY FIN REPORT JUNE 2026 (1)
• Treasurer's Monthly Report

Acceptance of nominations and vote for the vice chairperson to serve for the remainder of the 2026 term.

Motion Passed:  Acceptance of nominations and vote for Jenny Hobson to serve as the vice chairperson for the remainder of the 2026 term passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Mr. J. Morgan.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda as written was passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Business/Consent Items for Board Consideration passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Ms. Jenny Hobson.

Approve the minutes of the board meeting on June 15, 2026. Requested by Ms. Knight, Secretary, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

• MinuteReport 6-15-26.doc (1)

Approve the financial reports of the Elementary, Middle School/ High School, Food Service and General Fund, including the Orders of the Treasurer. Requested by Mr. Sweet, Director of Operations, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

• Food Service Report
• WARRANT 072026
• WARRANT 072026SA

Approve reimbursement to Dr. Neaves, Superintendent, for travel expenses, totaling $191.29 incurred during July, requested by Mr. Sweet, Director of Finance, and recommended by Mr. Morgan, Board Chair.

• IV. C. Sup't Travel

Approve the following positions/person to serve as Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) chairpersons. ARC chairpersons lead committees specifically designed around a student who has been identified with a disability or is suspected as having a disability. The committee is  responsible for making decisions about a student's special education services and educational placement. The chairperson coordinates meetings, ensures that parents and required team members have an opportunity to participate, facilitates discussion, keeps the committee focused on the student's educational needs, ensures compliance with applicable special education laws and procedures, and oversees the development, review, and implementation of the student's individualized education program (IEP) and related decisions. All persons are trained prior to serving in this role:

• Director of Exceptional Children Services

• Elementary School Principal

• Middle School Principal

• High School Principal

• Elementary School Guidance Counselor

• Middle School Guidance Counselor

• High School Guidance Counselor

• Assistant Principal

• Director of Academics

• Gretchen Wasson, Special Education Teacher

• Dammian Stepp, Special Education Teacher

• Jennifer Cornett-Hodson, Special Education Teacher

• Megan Bruner, Speech Language Pathologist

Requested by Jennifer Whitt, Director of Exceptional Children, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent

• IV. D. and E. Chairpeople designations board request 504-ARC 8-2026

Approve the following positions/person to serve as 504 chairpersons. 504 chairpersons lead committees specifically designed around a student who has a medical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on a major life activity impacting their ability to access the educational program or more progress within the educational program. The 504 committee is responsible for making decisions about a student's accommodation and service needs. The 504 chairperson coordinates meetings, ensures that parents and required team members have an opportunity to participate, facilitates discussion, keeps the committee focused on the student's educational needs, ensures compliance with applicable 504 laws and procedures, and oversees the development, review, and implementation of the student's 504 Accommodation Plan and related decisions. All persons are trained prior to serving in this role:

• 504 Coordinator

• Elementary School Principal

• Middle School Principal

• High School Principal

• Elementary School Guidance Counselor

• Middle School Guidance Counselor

• High School Guidance Counselor

• Assistant Principal

• Director of Academics

Requested by Jennifer Whitt, Director of Exceptional Children, and recommended by Dr Ryan Neaves, Superintendent

• BOE one-page doc on Dyslexia policy HB 253 (1)

Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools' Special Education Procedures. These changes are requested by Mrs. Whitt, Director of Exceptional Children Services, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

Special Education Procedure Changes in 2026 Revision
? The majority of these procedures are a companion to Board Policy 08.131.
? Most of these procedures are being updated to align with new state regulation that
modifies caseload and class size maximum requirements.
? Changes were made only to Chapter 1- Definitions and to Chapter 7-Placement (for
class size and caseload).
? Changes made to allow discrepancy model to be used for identification of specific
learning disability.
Changes: (all in red text)
? Changes to definitions in Chapter 1
? Chapter 1: Changed the use of “resource room” to “special class”
? Chapter 7 Placement Decisions:
? Section 2: 1. - changes to maximum class sizes for special classes for students
with disabilities under specific conditions
? Section 2:2 - changes to maximum caseloads for teachers of special classes for
students with disabilities under specific conditions
? Sections 2: 3-8 - caseload and class size conditions including number of students
allowed above maximum caseload level, and number of students allowed on
caseloads for grades 6-12 versus K-5.

• IV. G. Special Education Procedure Changes 2026 Update (1)
• SpEd Procedures2026 Legis. language re class size and caseload-BISD 2026 update

Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.  These changes are at the recommendation of the Kentucky School Board Association. Requested by Mr. Nathan Sweet, Director of Operations/Finance/Human Resources, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

• B09Draft2026-2027
• B09DraftSub2026-2027

Motion Passed:  Approve the changes to the Berea Independent Schools Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Approve the second reading of the policy updates as presented.  Requested and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

• V. K. 2026 Policy Update Checklist (2)
• V. K. Policy Update (3)

Motion Passed:  Approve the second reading of the policy updates as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Rationale:

Apptegy’s Rooms and Media platforms are essential communication and engagement tools that support the district’s strategic goals for family engagement, transparency, and effective information delivery.

• Rooms provides a secure, FERPA-compliant two-way messaging and classroom communication platform that connects teachers, students, and families in real-time.

• Media supports the district’s ability to publish high-quality, centralized news, events, and updates across the district website, mobile app, and social channels, promoting a cohesive and professional public image.

The renewal of these services ensures continuity of communication, minimizes disruption for staff and families, and maintains the progress made in digital engagement infrastructure over recent years. Funding for this renewal is allocated in the approved technology/communications budget for the upcoming school year. The cost is $16,261.88. (Policy 4.32, Model Procurement Code purchasing, requires Board approval for purchases greater than $15,000.00.)

Requested by Mr. Nolan Sweet, District Technology Coordinator, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve renewal of Apptegy's Thrillshare Media and Rooms Subscriptions for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $16,261.88 passed with a motion by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside and a second by Ms. Jenny Hobson.

Approve the revised Certified Personnel Evaluation Plan (CEP), requested by Tim Molton, Director of Academics, and recommended by Dr. Ryan Neaves, Superintendent.

• 2-2026-2027 CEP (1)

Motion Passed:  Approve the revised Certified School Evaluation Plan (CEP) passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Rationale:

The Edgenuity platform is an instructional tool that supports student achievement, academic flexibility, and graduation success. It would replace the Apex Credit Recovery platform and provide a self-paced pathway for students to learn core concepts and recover lost credits for on-time high school graduation.

Available Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Elective Coursework will expand the district's course offerings, giving students access to career pathways, Industry certification preparation, and diverse elective options that support college and career readiness.

The platform supports Individualized Learning and offers supplemental virtual curriculum as well as live tutors to support homebound instruction, alternative placement, and Extended School Services with learning plans tailored to individual student needs.

The Apex platform that Edgenuity is proposed to replace is utilized solely for credit recovery at an annual cost of $10,535.00 from the general fund. The cost of Edgenuity is $20,445.20 including training for staff. 

(Policy 4.32, Model Procurement Code purchasing, requires Board approval for purchases greater than $15,000.00.)

• EdgeEX_Edgenuity_Quote_032626_REVISED

Motion Passed:  Approve purchasing the Edgenuity ?platform and staff training for $20,445.20 passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

• L08.215 (1)

Motion Passed:  Approve the District Writing Program Policy, Curriculum and Instruction 08.215, passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Ms. Hembree is requesting the establishment of a Booster Club to generate donations in support of the High School Girls Basketball Program. Requested by Ms. Hembree and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve the establishment of a Booster Club to generate donations in support of Berea High School Boys Basketball passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Mr. Tom McCay.

Approve going into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) and KRS 61.810 (1)(k) to discuss the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan, requested by Mr. French, Safety Coordinator, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent, and interview applicants and discuss appointment of a board member to fill our school board vacancy, requested by Mr. Morgan, Board Chair, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.

Motion Passed:  Approve going into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) and KRS 61.810 (1)(k) to discuss the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan and interview applicants and discuss appointment of a board member to fill our school board vacancy passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Return to Regular Session

Motion Passed:  Approve return to Regular Session passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Approve the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan, requested by Mr. French, Safety Coordinator, and recommended by Dr. Neaves, Superintendent.  

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Hobson and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Motion to appoint _____________________ to serve as Board Member until the election in November 2026

Motion Passed:  Motion to appoint Ms. Lovell to serve as Board Member in Ms. Rohrer's vacated seat passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Dr. Jacqueline Burnside.

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tom McCay and a second by Ms. Jenny Hobson.

2026 Meeting Schedule

All meetings will take place at 7:00 PM in the Kennedy Theater.

Thursday, January 15, 2026*               Kennedy Theater

Monday, February 16, 2026                  Kennedy Theater

Monday, March 16, 2026                      Kennedy Theater

Monday, April 20, 2026                        Kennedy Theater

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30 PM*         MS/HS Library (Special Called Meeting)

Monday, May 18, 2026                         Kennedy Theater

Monday, June 15, 2026                        Kennedy Theater

Monday, July 27, 2026*                       Kennedy Theater (Special Called Meeting)

Monday, August 17, 2026                     Kennedy Theater

Monday, September 21, 2026               Kennedy Theater

Monday, October 19, 2026                   Kennedy Theater

Monday, November 16, 2026                Kennedy Theater

Monday, December 21, 2026                Kennedy Theater

Thursday, January 14, 2027*               Kennedy Theater