Beechwood Independent
January 08, 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: Board Member, Brad Hood, will be in attendance virtually; his physical location will be at 9250 Island Grove Terrace, Vero Beach, Florida
I.B. Staff Members Present
I.C. Recognition of Guests
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. Resignation of Board Member, Ron Savignano
Recommended Motion

Motion to accept the resignation of Ron Savignano from the Board effective today< January 8, 2024

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to accept the resignation of Ron Savignano from the Board effective today< January 8, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

III. Reorganization of the Board
IV. Discussion and Action Agenda
IV.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 Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

IV.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 Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

IV.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 Mrs. Melanie Stricker and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

IV.D. Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP)
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the District's Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CDIP)

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the District's Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CDIP) passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

IV.E. Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for High School
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the high school's CSIP

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the high school's CSIP passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

IV.F. Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for elementary
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the elementary school's CSIP

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the elementary school's CSIP passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

IV.G. 2024-2025 School Calendar
Rationale

First reading was December 11, 2023

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the proposed school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year

Actions Taken

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

IV.G.1. Draft 2025-2026 Calendar
Attachments
IV.G.2. Draft 2026-2027 Calendar
Attachments
IV.H. 2024-2025 Draft Budget
Rationale

Information only. No vote.

Attachments
IV.I. Tuition increase for 2024-2025 School Year
Rationale

Increase tuition amount for out of district students from $3,800 to $4,100. 

For students that live out of state, the $6,200 tuition will increase to $6,400

Recommended Motion

Motion to increase the tuition amount charged to out of district students to $4,100 and students living out of state increases to $6,400.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to increase the tuition amount charged to out of district students to $4,100 and students living out of state increases to $6,400. passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

V. 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. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Melanie Stricker.

V.A. Approval of Minutes
V.A.1. December 11, 2023
Attachments
V.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
V.C. Student Accident Insurance Renewal
Attachments
V.D. Pay Applications #18 for Phase B
Attachments
V.E. Government Relations Services
Rationale

To hire outside support for government relations guidance and support throughout the legislative session.

V.F. Leave without Pay
Rationale

 

Leave Without Pay

 

    • Ashley Noah - 12/12/2023
    • Jennifer Tierney - 1/31/2023 - 2/2/2024

V.G. 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 elementary school with an IEP.  The shortened school day is supported by recommendations from the student's medical provider. 

VI. Information
VI.A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Mike Stacy, Superintendent
VI.A.1. Finance Report
Attachments
VI.A.2. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Attachments
VI.B. Personnel Report
Rationale

 

  • Resignations 
    • Ashley Noah, Elementary

 

 

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 Mr. Bradford Hood.

VIII. Other Business
VIII.A. Board
VIII.B. Staff
VIII.C. Public
IX. 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.