Beechwood Independent
September 09, 2024 6:00 PM
Board Meeting
I. Call to Order
Rationale

The mission of Beechwood Independent School District is to provide innovative education grounded in tradition.  Our educational vision is to inspire students to embrace responsibility, productivity and compassion of a global community.  Our vision is communicated to students, faculty, and our community by various media from the printed word to the internet and is exemplified by our district slogan:  Innovative education grounded in tradition.

I.A. Call to Order / Roll Call
I.B. Staff Members Present
I.C. Recognition of Guests
I.C.1. Governor's Scholar Program (GSP): Delaney Adams, Riley Atmore, Ellie Christofield, Andi Grub, Louis Schlosser; Governor's School for the Arts (GSA): Emeline Apke, Shamiso Chikwenhere, Molly Crimmins, Joy Scott
I.D. Public Comment
Rationale

Each Person wishing to address the Board of Education must sign in.  When called upon to speak the person who speaks should stand, give his/her name and group he/she represents, and then address his/her comments directly to the Board of Education Chairperson.

II. Discussion and Action Agenda
II.A. Working Budget SY 2024-2025
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approved the working budget for the 2024-2025 school year

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approved the working budget for the 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Stricker and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

II.B. Superintendent Evaluation
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the superintendent evaluation for Dr. Mike Stacy

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the superintendent evaluation for Dr. Mike Stacy passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Stricker and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

III. Consent Agenda
Rationale


Recommended Motion

Approval to adopt consent agenda

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adopt consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Norine Sullivan and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

III.A. Approval of Minutes
III.A.1. Tax Hearing August 12, 2024
Attachments
III.A.2. Meeting August 12, 2024
Attachments
III.A.3. Joint Session BOE and SBDMs
Attachments
III.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
III.C. KECSAC Agreement
Attachments
III.D. Field Trips over 100 miles/overnight
III.D.1. Washington DC trip for 6th grade
Attachments
III.E. Notice for shortened school day for student
Rationale

Board approval is needed for a shortened school day in accordance with KRS 159.030 (exemptions from compulsory attendance).  This student is in the elementary school with an IEP.  The shortened school day is supported by recommendations from the student's medical provider.  

III.F. Pay Applications #26 for Phase B
Attachments
IV. Information
IV.A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Mike Stacy, Superintendent
IV.A.1. Finance Report
Attachments
IV.A.2. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Attachments
IV.B. Personnel Report
Rationale

Resignations

  • Lauren English - Varsity Cheer Coach
  • Dave Meyers - Track & Field Coach

 

Leave Without Pay

  • Diane Mohney – 9/10 – 9/25
  • Michelle Stamper – 9/26 & 9/27
  • Amy Pohlgeers – 9/26 & 9/27

V. Agenda in Official Board Minutes
Recommended Motion

Approval of making the agenda part of the official board minutes

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of making the agenda part of the official board minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Norine Sullivan and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

VI. Other Business
VI.A. Board
VI.B. Staff
VI.C. Public
VII. Adjourn
Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn the meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Norine Sullivan and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.