Beechwood Independent
March 04, 2024 4:15 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. 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. Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f)
Recommended Motion

Motion to Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f)

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Melanie Stricker.

III. Exit Closed Session
Recommended Motion

Motion to Exit Closed Session

IV. Discussion and Action Agenda
IV.A. Appointment of new Board member
Rationale

This appointment is to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ronald Savignano.  The appointment will be effective until the results of the November 2024 general election.

Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the appointment of new Board member

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the appointment of new Board member, Norine Sullivan 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. Amy Sleet.

V.A. Approval of Minutes
V.A.1. February 12, 2024
Attachments
V.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
V.C. Use of Facility Requests
V.C.1. Fusion FC Nky
Rationale

Fusion would like to extend their use of lower field until April 30, 2024.  

(Original request in December asked for use of field until March 19, 2024)

Attachments
V.C.2. Adam Greber's basketball team
Attachments
V.C.3. Bandits Baseball
Attachments
V.D. Field Trips over 100 miles and Overnight
V.D.1. High School Forensics - Centre College
Attachments
V.D.2. Odyssey of the Mind to Boyle County
Attachments
V.D.3. Band - Middle School All State - Danville, KY
Attachments
V.D.4. Baseball Varsity - Harrison County/Hazard
Attachments
V.E. Fundraiser - PTSA Read-a-Thon
Attachments
V.F. Pay Applications #21 for Phase B
Attachments
V.G. Change Orders Phase 6B
V.G.1. Change Order 206-04 River City Glass, Inc. DBA MCA
Rationale

Credit to eliminate window in room 134

 

Non-recurring cost to construction fund

Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 206-04 to River City Glass in the amount of ($589.88) to eliminate window in room 134

V.G.2. Change 207-02 OK Interiors Corporation
Rationale

Additional cost to frame, hang and finish drywall for new folding door in room 206, 134, media center and soffits in media center

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 207-02 to OK Interiors Corporation in the amount of $19,307.00 in order to frame, hang and finish drywall for new folding door

V.G.3. Change Order 214-04 The Geiler Company
Rationale

Additional cost for plumbing changes in media center, relocation of unknown existing piping, installation of rooftop gas line

Non-recurring cost to construction fund

Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 214-04 to The Geiler Company in the amount of $26,953.00 in order to add plumbing changes in media center, relocate unknown existing piping and install rooftop gas line

V.G.4. Change Order 215-03 The Geiler Company
Rationale

Additional cost for mechanical changes in the media center and to relocate duct in Corridor C100

 

Non-recurring cost to construction fund

Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 215-03 to The Geiler Company in the amount of $17,854.08 for additional mechanical changes in the media center and to relocate duct in Corridor C100

V.G.5. Change Order 216-05 Delta Electrical Contractors
Rationale

Additional cost to provide additional lighting at the 2nd level canopy and cupola

 

Non-recurring cost to construction fund

Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve Change Order 216-05 to Delta Electrical Contractors in the amount of $4,879.00 in order for additional lighting at the 2nd level canopy and cupola

V.H. Leave without Pay
Rationale

Flora Fields     02/13/2024, 02/28/204

Amy Bushelman          03/01/2024 to 04/08/2024

V.I. "Arts in Mind" Grant for Elementary
Rationale

  • Arts in Mind Grant for Beechwood Elementary for 2024-2025 school year
    • $16,700 for materials
    • $8,500 for partnerships
    • $6,785 for stipends and fringe benefits

V.J. MOU with New Perceptions
Rationale

This is a career/work opportunity for our MSD students.

Attachments
V.K. Request for Proposal (RFP) Athletics Promotional Apparel
Rationale

Opens up to public on March 5, 2024

Response submission deadline on March 22, 2024

Submissions reviewed April 8th at BOE meeting

Notification to winning bidder on  April 9, 2024

Attachments
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

New Hires

Hannah Hawryluk, Percussion Technician for the Band

Alison Moreton – Part-Time 2nd Shift Custodian

 

Resignation

Heather Mullins, Girl’s golf coach

 

Retirement

Deborah Haggard effective July 1, 2024

 

 

Girls Tennis

Barb Wentz – split Head Coach, Assistant Coach         

 

Track & Field

David Meyers – Head Track Coach

Matt Hazzard – split, Varsity Assistant Coach

Tom Arnold – Varsity Assistant Coach

Bill Curley – split, Assistant Track Coach

Marsha Parke – Middle School Track Coach

 

E Sports

Tanner Stacy – Head Coach E Sports (volunteer)

Tanner Stacy – Assist. Coach E Sports (volunteer)

 

Baseball

Kevin Gray – Head Coach

Kyle Shoopman – split, Varsity Assistant/JV/Freshman Coach

Briley Seiter – split, Varsity Assistant/JV/Freshman Coach

Keith Hightchew – Varsity Assistant/JV Coach

Norton, Bryan – Varsity Assistant/Freshman Coach & Assistant Varsity Coach

Baseball Volunteers

Jim Booth, Tim Pangallo, Mark Clary, Jerik Ward

 

Softball

Chis Scott – Head Coach

Rob Coffey – Varsity Assistant/JV/Freshman Coach & Varsity Assistant/JV Coach

Kennedy Baugh – Varsity Assistant/JV/Freshman Coach

Softball Volunteers

Don Hatridge and Heath Preston

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. Melanie Stricker and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

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. Amy Sleet.