Beechwood Independent
January 09, 2023 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. High School Teacher, C.J. Fryer, member of EPSB (Education Professional Standards Board)
I.C.2. 2022 Class 2A Football State Championship players, cheerleaders and coaches
Rationale

At the first meeting of the Board of Education for the new year, the Board will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.  The Secretary and Treasurer may be the same person.  The Board Chair will turn the meeting over to the Superintendent while the Board Chair is selected.  The meeting will be be turned back over to the Board Chair.  

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. Reorganization of the Board
Rationale

At the first meeting of the Board of Education for the new year, the Board will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.  The Secretary and Treasurer may be the same person.  The Board Chair will turn the meeting over to the Superintendent while the Board Chair is selected.  The meeting will be be turned back over to the Board Chair.  

III. Discussion and Action Agenda
III.A. Set Monthly Regular Board Meetings, Dates, Time and Location
Rationale

Regular Board meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm in cafeteria

Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the Board meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm in the cafeteria

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Board meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm in the cafeteria passed with a motion by Dr. Ronald Savignano and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

III.B. Set Work Sessions
Rationale

Monthly work sessions scheduled for the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm in the cafeteria

Recommended Motion

Motion to set the Board's monthly work sessions for the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm in the cafeteria

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to set the Board's monthly work sessions for the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm in the cafeteria passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Dr. Ronald Savignano.

III.C. Finance Reviewer
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve that Amy Sleet will be the finance reviewer.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve that Amy Sleet will be the finance reviewer. passed with a motion by Dr. Ronald Savignano and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

III.D. 2023-2024 School Calendar
Rationale

First reading was December 12, 2022

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

III.E. 2023-2024 Draft Budget
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the draft budget for the 2023-2024 school year

III.F. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) 2022-2023
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the District's Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CDIP) for 2022-2023

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the District's Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CDIP) for 2022-2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Melanie Stricker.

III.G. Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for High School (CSIP) 2022-2023
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the High School's Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2022-2023

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the High School's Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2022-2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Dr. Ronald Savignano.

III.H. Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for Elementary (CSIP) 2022-2023
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the Elementary's Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2022-2023

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Elementary's Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 2022-2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

III.I. Change Order 202-4 to Rising Sun Developing for Phase 6B
Rationale

Labor and Material for opening 202A per RFI 19.  Non-recurring cost to construction fund.  Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 202-4 to Rising Sun Developing in the amount of $3,127.95 in order for opening 202A per RFI 19

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Change Order 202-4 to Rising Sun Developing in the amount of $3,127.95 in order for opening 202A per RFI 19 passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Dr. Ronald Savignano.

III.J. Change Order 202-5 to Rising Sun Developing for Phase 6B
Rationale

Demo existing foundation wall per RFI 25.  Non-recurring cost to construction fund.  Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 202-5 to Rising Sun Developing in the amount of $5,951.25 in order to demo existing foundation wall per RFI 25

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Change Order 202-5 to Rising Sun Developing in the amount of $5,951.25 in order to demo existing foundation wall per RFI 25 passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

III.K. Change Order 202-7 to Rising Sun Developing for Phase 6B
Rationale

Disposal of boiler containing ACM materials per contractor claim #2

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 202-7 to Rising Sun Development in the amount $5,025.50 in order to dispose of boiler containing ACM materials per contractor claim #2

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Change Order 202-7 to Rising Sun Development in the amount $5,025.50 in order to dispose of boiler containing ACM materials per contractor claim #2 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

IV. Consent Agenda
Rationale


Recommended Motion

Approval to adopt consent agenda

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adopt consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Melanie Stricker and a second by Dr. Ronald Savignano.

IV.A. Approval of Minutes
IV.A.1. December 12, 2022
Attachments
IV.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
IV.C. Pay Applications #7 for Phase 6B
Attachments
IV.D. Student Accident Insurance renewal
Attachments
IV.E. Resolution for Supplemental Insurance
Attachments
IV.F. Leave without Pay
Attachments
V. Information
V.A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Mike Stacy, Superintendent
V.A.1. Finance Report
Attachments
V.B. Personnel Report
VI. 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. Jeanne Berger and a second by Dr. Ronald Savignano.

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

Motion to adjourn the meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Jeanne Berger and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.