Beechwood Independent
May 29, 2025 4:30 PM
Special 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. Roll Call to Establish Quorum
I.B. Staff Members Present
II. Discussion and Action Agenda
II.A. Authorization to go into closed session, as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(f), for discussion of candidates for Superintendent pursuant to KRS 160.350
Recommended Motion

Motion to Authorize a closed session, as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(f), for discussion of candidates for Superintendent pursuant to KRS 160.350

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to Authorize a closed session, as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(f), for discussion of candidates for Superintendent pursuant to KRS 160.350 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

II.B. Enter into Closed session for a discussion as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(f) that may lead to the appoint of Superintendent.
II.C. Enter Open Session
Recommended Motion

Motion to exit closed session and enter into open session

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to exit closed session and enter into open session passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

II.D. Board considers action on appointment of Superintendent
Recommended Motion

Motion to name the next Superintendent of Beechwood Independent Schools and to approve his/her contact beginning July 1, 2025.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to name Justin Kaiser as the next Superintendent of Beechwood Independent Schools and to approve his contract beginning July 1, 2025. passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

III. Agenda in Official Board Minutes
Recommended Motion

Approval of making the agenda part of the official board minutes

IV. Adjourn
Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn the meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.