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.

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.

Motion to approve a 4% tax increase over the compensating tax rate for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year of 79.9 cents on real property, 91.3 cents on personal property. The tax is expected to produce $7,363,567 in real and personal property tax revenue. In addition, the Board recommends a flat tax on motor vehicles of 57.4 cents.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve a 4% tax increase over the compensating tax rate for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year of 79.9 cents on real property, 91.3 cents on personal property. The tax is expected to produce $7,363,567 in real and personal property tax revenue. In addition, the Board recommends a flat tax on motor vehicles of 57.4 cents. passed with a motion by Ms. Norine Sullivan and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.

• Board Policies and Procedures 2024
• Recommended Policy Procedure Changes 2024

Motion to approve the updated policy and procedures for 2024-2025 School Year

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the updated policy and procedures for 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Ms. Norine Sullivan.

Rescinding SSFCC offer of $7110.86 

Motion to rescind the SFCC offer of assistance that was approved on February 12, 2024 in the amount of $7,110.86

Motion Passed:  Motion to rescind the SFCC offer of assistance that was approved on February 12, 2024 in the amount of $7,110.86 passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

• Beechwood - Phase 7 #175-424 BG1

Motion to approve the BG 1 for Phase 7

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the BG 1 for Phase 7 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Melanie Stricker.

Approval to adopt consent agenda

Motion Passed:  Approval to adopt consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Ms. Norine Sullivan.

• MeetingMinutes07222024

• 2024 07 31 invoices paid

• Interagency Agreement Beechwood DCCH Contract 2024-25

Concrete stain in lieu of sealer in Auditorium
Garage door in Room 206
Replace 309 LF of 5' sidewalk and gutter

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 202-11

Motion to approve Change Order 202-11 to Rising Sun Developing in the amount of $65,571.55

Replace door and frame and to change the swing for Door 102C

Change order amount $2,396.55

• 202-12

Motion to approve Change Order 202-12 to Rising Sun Developing in the amount of $2,396.55

Additional cost to extend the catwalk down to the existing masonry wall to allow for wall mounted electrical equipment.

Change order amount is $4,635.10

• 204-3.pdf

Motion to approve Change Order 204-03 to Avenue Fabricating in the amount of $4,635.10

Additional cost to add support steel to social stair landing

Change order amount $8,779.41

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 204-4.pdf

Motion to approve Change Order 204-04 to Avenue Fabricating in the amount of $8,779.41

Additional cost to provide and install additional 68' of laminated glass railing at balcony per PR #29

Change order amount $20,556.00

Non-recurring cost to construction fund

Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 206-05

Motion to approve Change Order 206-05 to River City Glass in the amount of $20,556.00

Additional cost to upgrade the materials that make up the ceiling clouds in the media center

Change order amount $30,847.00

• 207-03.pdf

Move to approve Change Order 207-03 to OK Interiors Corp in the amount of $30,847.00

Additional Cost to install red border tile at jambs

Change order amount $900

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 208-01.pdf

Move to approve Change Order 208-01 to Tramontin Tile in the amount of $900

Additional cost to apply dryfall at exposed ceiling

Change order amount $1,857.00

• 210-03.pdf

Motion to approve Change Order 210-03 to Conley Painting in the amount of $1,857.00

Additional cost to relocate roof drail line to accommodate stage rigging system

Change order amount  $8,301.00

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 214-06.pdf

Motion to approve Change Order 214-06 to The Geiler Company in the amount of $8,301.00

Additional cost to notch canopy for overflow scupper

Change order amount $564.00

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 214-07.pdf

Motion to approve Change Order 214-07 to The Geiler Company in the amount of $564.00

Additional cost for HVAC alterations to SRO Room

Change order amount $4,069.02

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 215-04.pdf

Motion to approve Change Order 215-04 to The Geiler Company in the amount of $4,069.02

Additional cost to add floor boxes in Video Room 129, add theater lighting and LED logo and adding power and data in various locations.

Change order amount $99,160.00

Non-recurring cost to construction fund
Change is consistent with priorities on DFP

• 216-06.pdf

Move to approve Change Order 216-06 to Delta Electrical in the amount of $99,160.00

• UofF - Homage Independent - color guard.pdf

• UofF - GIrl Scout Troop 2163.pdf

• FIeld Trip - Football.pdf

• Used to fund one counselor as well as some counseling materials and professional learning

Used to fund some CTE staff members 

Used to fund professional learning for CTE teachers

PC and Access Points

• Technology Surplus.pdf

• 12 JULY 25 financial reporting package

• SBDM Minutes 6.5.24 Final - Elementary

New Hires

Kayla Monks                     Preschool Aide

Whitney Mullins                Elementary Teacher

Resignations

Kate Dickman        Preschool Aide

Approval of making the agenda part of the official board minutes

Motion Passed:  Approval of making the agenda part of the official board minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Ms. Norine Sullivan.

Motion to adjourn the meeting