Beechwood Independent
September 14, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
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. EDGE Partner Award - USS Nightmare
I.C.2. Governor's Scholar Program: Elijah Ford, Ruby Given, Brenna Sebree, Bella Slone, Maddie Staley and Riley Young
I.C.3. Governor’s School for the Arts: Finley Curless, Isaac McGlasson and Alejandra Villalva
I.C.4. Superintendent Award Winner, Dave Meyers, High School teacher
I.C.5. Kentucky Teacher of the Year - Molly Seifert
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. Sales Contract for 40 Beechwood Road
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the sales contract to purchase the property at 40 Beechwood Road, Ft. Mitchell, KY

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the sales contract to purchase the property at 40 Beechwood Road, Ft. Mitchell, KY passed with a motion by Mr. Kyle Burns and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

II.B. BG-1 Parking
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the BG-1 for parking lot

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the BG-1 for parking lot passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Wooten and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

II.C. Working Budget for 2026-2027
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the working budget for 2026-2027 school year

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the working budget for 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mr. Kyle Burns.

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. August 17, 2026
Attachments
III.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
III.C. Leave without Pay
Rationale

  • Greg Tieke - 9/30

III.D. Use of Facility Requests
III.D.1. Immanuel School of Music - Mozart Strings
Attachments
III.D.2. Cincinnati Magazine
Attachments
III.E. Field Trips/Over 100 miles and/or Overnight
III.E.1. 2nd Grade - Conner Prairie April 2027
Attachments
III.F. Superintendent Reimbursement
III.F.1. Superintendent Advisory Council - KDE
Attachments
III.F.2. KASS
Attachments
III.G. KECSAC MOA 2026-2027
Attachments
III.H. NKU MOA for Dual Credit 2026-2027
Attachments
III.I. Cybersecurity Report
Attachments
III.J. Shortened School Day for Student until January
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.K. Lango Contract (translation services)
Attachments
III.L. Pay Applications #8 Phase 6C
Attachments
III.M. Change Orders
Attachments
IV. Information
IV.A. Superintendent's Report
Justin Kaiser, Superintendent
IV.A.1. Finance Report
Attachments
IV.A.2. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Attachments
IV.A.3. Reminder of Joint Session 9/28/2026
IV.B. Personnel Report
Rationale

Resignations

  • Megan Minton

New Hires -

    • Amanda Rosen - Elementary Academic Team, Middle School Academic Team, and Chess Club
    • Erin Goetz - EDGE Certification
    • Jamie Grubish and Hannah Burns - Girls on the Run
    • Jim Wunderlich - Band Sound Design
    • Hannah Wolf - NJHS Sponsor

 

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

VI. 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.