Beechwood Independent
November 10, 2025 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. November Superintendent Award winner, Teacher Jen Dawson
I.C.2. Lily Parke, Cross Country State Champion Winner
Rationale

Senior, Lily Parke

During her incredible career at Beechwood she has won MVP,  NKAC Runner of the Year, Cincinnati Enquirer Runner of the Year, Tri-sport Athlete Award,  she is a 10 time State Champion in individual events 2 time state champion in relay events in both cross country and track, been a member of 4 state championship teams in cross country and track, and is the State Record Holder for the 1600 and 800 in track. 

I.C.3. Beechwood Marching Band State Championship winners
Rationale

Austin Bralley and Senior Band Members:

Julian Sandberg

Haylee Nordmeyer

Sam Higgins

Noah Perkins

Simon Cullison

Colin Carr

Katherine Lillard

Madi Hoopes

Jack Izor

Douglas Jacobo

Jessie Roberts

Reese Thompson

Abby Houston

I.C.4. Beechwood Volleyball Team All A State Winners
Rationale

Coaches: Matt Long and Shannon Lewindowski


  • 1st KY All "A" State Championship
  • NKAC D2 Champions
  • Most wins in School History (33-6)
  • Highest Ranking in KY at #4
  • First Regional Semifinal since 2017
  • Maggie Dawson – 2025 9th Region All-Tournament Team
  • Isabel O’Brien – 2025 9th Region All-Tournament Team and 2025 KVCA 2nd Team All-State
  • Skyler Estep – 2025 KVCA All-State Honorable Mention
  • Coach Matt Long was named KVCA Girls Region 9 Coach of the Year!

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. Amend the agenda to rebid a component of Phase 6C project
Recommended Motion

Motion to Amend the agenda to rebid a component of Phase 6C project

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to Amend the agenda to rebid a component of Phase 6C project passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Mr. Kyle Burns.

II.B. Reject the bid received from Miter Masonry
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to Reject the bid received from Miter Masonry

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to Reject the bid received from Miter Masonry passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Kyle Burns.

II.C. Codell Construction to rebid the masonry component of the Phase 6C project
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to allow Codell Construction to rebid the masonry component of the Phase 6c project

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to allow Codell Construction to rebid the masonry component of the Phase 6c project passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

II.D. KETS Offer for $17,214
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the KETS offer of $17,214

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the KETS offer of $17,214 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

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 Mr. Kyle Burns and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

III.A. Approval of Minutes
III.A.1. October 13, 2025 Meeting
Attachments
III.A.2. November 3, 2025 Finance Meeting
Attachments
III.A.3. November 3, 2025 Special Meeting
Attachments
III.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
III.C. Use of Facility Requests
III.C.1. Tri- State Ensembles - Bryan Crisp
Attachments
III.C.2. Longhorns Softball
Attachments
III.C.3. Spartan Practices
Attachments
III.C.4. Taylor County High School Marching Band
Attachments
III.C.5. EdCampNKY
Attachments
III.D. Field Trip over 100 miles
III.D.1. KMEA All State Band 2nd Round Auditions
Attachments
III.E. Superintendent reimbursement to KASA Cohort
Attachments
III.F. Leave without Pay
Rationale

Leave without Pay

Brittany Everage – 11/3 - 11/25

III.G. Bus Rental Rate increase
Rationale

This increase is to match area school bus rental rates.  

Attachments
IV. Information
IV.A. Superintendent's Report
Justin Kaiser, Superintendent
Attachments
IV.A.1. English Learner Update - Tiffany Rheude and Lauren Steltenkamp
Attachments
IV.A.2. Finance Report
Attachments
IV.A.3. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Attachments
IV.B. Personnel Report
Rationale

New Hires

Bobby Hussey, Maintenance

 

Basketball:

JV/Varsity Assistant - Boys

Skinner, Richard

Freshman/Varsity Assistant Coach - Boys

Alcorn, Owen

Varsity Assistant BOYS

Stubblefield, Michael

Varsity Assistant BOYS

Stubblefield, Michael

Middle School Boys-6th

Schilling, Mitchell

Middle School Boys-7th

Powell, Roddy

Middle School Boys-8th

McGuire, Connor

Head Girls Basketball

Brockett, Celeste

JV/Varsity Assistant - Girls

Soard, Dennis

Freshman/Varsity Assistant Coach - Girls

Dixon, Whitney

Varsity Assistant GIRLS

Sullivan, Lainey

Varsity Assistant GIRLS

Soard, Dennis

Middle School Girls-6th

Moore, Drew

Middle School Girls-7th

Ruhland, Meredith

Middle School Girls-8th

Minor, John

Basketball Scorer - Boys

Powell, Roddy

Basketball Scorer - Girls

Sandberg, Julian

Camera Operator - Boys

Hart, Ross

Camera Operator - Girls

Moore, Brooke

Statistician - Boys

Dallas, Kevin

Statistician - Girls

Sullivan, Lainey

Swim/Dive:

Swim Coach

Konerman, Chris

Assistant Swim Coach

Konerman, Chris

Diving Coach

Konerman, Chris

Assistant Dive Coach

Konerman, Chris

Archery:

Head Coach

Graman, John

Varsity Assistant /JV Coach

Bailey, Jason

Bowling:

Head Boys Coach

Nordmeyer, Drew

Assistant Boys Coach

Nordmeyer, Drew

Head Girls Coach

Colangelo, Michele

Assistant Girls Coach

Colangelo, Michele

Band:

WG Director- Jazlyn Martin

JV WG Director- Tate Judge

WG Staff- Logan Klette

WG Staff- Lillian Mcglasson

WG Staff- Anna Novitiski

Percussion Class Instructor-Logan Newhouse

MB Prep/Program Coordinator- Bryan Crisp

V. Enter into closed session per KRS 61.810 (1)(c) to discuss pending litigation
Recommended Motion

Motion to Enter into closed session per KRS 61.810 (1)(c) to discuss pending litigation

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to Enter into closed session per KRS 61.810 (1)(c) to discuss pending litigation passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

VI. Exit Closed Session
Recommended Motion

Motion to Exit Closed Session

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to Exit Closed Session passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

VII. 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 Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

VIII. 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. Laura Wooten.