Bethany Community School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
Alan Farrar, Bill McMahon, Darla Dunagan, David Heller, Jenna Daniels (remote), Megan Coleman, Shawn Bowers (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Maegan Parker, Rosaland Harvin, Scott Lewis, Shawuan Coles-Wilson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Megan Coleman called a meeting of the board of directors of Bethany Community School to order on Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM.
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Moment of Silence
E.
Approve Minutes
Bill McMahon made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Board Meeting on 01-18-25.
David Heller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Minutes
David Heller made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Executive Session on 01-28-25.
Darla Dunagan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Minutes
Bill McMahon made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Board Meeting on 01-22-25.
David Heller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Minutes
Darla Dunagan made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 02-12-25.
Megan Coleman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. School Reports
A.
School Report
B.
School Data
Scott Lewis presented the data dashboard and enrollment dashboard.
III. Calendar 2025/2026
A.
Review Draft 25/26 School Calendar
Scott Lewis presented the draft calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
IV. Finance
A.
Review YTD Financial Reports
B.
Review Investments
C.
Finance Committee Report
Megan Coleman presented the Finance Committee Report.
V. Executive Director Search Committee
A.
Executive Director Search Committee Report
Megan Coleman presented the Executive Director Search Committee Report.
VI. Personnel
A.
Personnel and Personnel/Governance Committee Report
Megan Coleman presented the Personnel/Governance Committee Report.
B.
Background Check Policy
Scott Lewis discussed the background check policy and the requirements needed to be in compliance.
David Heller made a motion to approve the background policy as presented by Scott Lewis.
Darla Dunagan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Enter Executive Session
Darla Dunagan made a motion to enter executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
Shawn Bowers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Exit Executive Session
Shawn Bowers made a motion to come out of executive session.
David Heller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Darla Dunagan made a motion to approve the addendum to Ana Bumgarner's contract.
David Heller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Chairperson’s Remarks
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Bill McMahon made a motion to adjourn.
Alan Farrar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alan Farrar
Scott Lewis presented the school report. Rosaland Harvin presented the middle school report. Maegan Parker presented the Mission Moment and BCS promotional video. Shawuan Coles-Wilson presented the high school report.