Beechwood Independent
April 14, 2025 6:00 PM
Special 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.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. Tentative Budget 2025-2026
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the tentative budget for 2025-2026 School Year

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the tentative budget for 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Amy Sleet.

II.B. Salary and Stipend Schedules 2025-2026
Attachments
Recommended Motion

Motion to approve the 2025-2026 School Year Salary and Stipend Schedule

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2025-2026 School Year Salary and Stipend Schedule passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

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. Bradford Hood and a second by Mrs. Jeanne Berger.

III.A. Approval of Minutes
III.A.1. March 10, 2025
Attachments
III.A.2. March 13, 2025 Special Meeting
Attachments
III.A.3. March 24, 2025 Special Meeting
Attachments
III.B. Monthly Bills
Attachments
III.C. Use of Facility Requests
III.C.1. Lafayette High School Winterguard
Attachments
III.C.2. Daviess County Band
Attachments
III.C.3. Homage Independent Inc
Attachments
III.C.4. Tri State Ensembles
Attachments
III.D. Odyssey of the Mind World Final Proposal
Attachments
III.E. KETS Offer of Assistance
Rationale

2nd offer of assistance in the amount of $12,633

Attachments
III.F. Leave without Pay
Rationale

    • Heather Dickman – 3/27 & 3/28
    • Flora Fields – 3/13, 3/14, 3/17, 3/21, 4/7
    • Nicole Giesbers – 4/25 & 4/28
    • Erin Goetz – 4/17, 4/18, 4/21, 4/22
    • Greg Tieke – 4/11
    • Michelle White – 4/23

III.G. College & Career Counselor Job Description
Attachments
III.H. New Teacher Mentor Stipend 2024-2025 SY
Rationale

$500 per mentor

III.I. Pay Applications #33 for Phase B
Attachments
IV. Information
IV.A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Mike Stacy, Superintendent
IV.A.1. Finance Report
Attachments
IV.A.2. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Attachments
IV.B. Personnel Report
Rationale

  • New Hires –
    • Amanda Raybuck, Elementary Library/Media Specialist
    • Ally Schirtzinger- MS Academic Coach
    • Chris Scott- Part time bus drive
  • Non-Renewal – Nicole Giesbers
  • Retirements – Peggy Sellmeyer effective July 1, 2025
  • Leave Without Pay –
    • Heather Dickman – 3/27 & 3/28
    • Flora Fields – 3/13, 3/14, 3/17, 3/21, 4/7
    • Nicole Giesbers – 4/25 & 4/28
    • Erin Goetz – 4/17, 4/18, 4/21, 4/22
    • Greg Tieke – 4/11
    • Michelle White – 4/23

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. Amy Sleet and a second by Mrs. Laura Wooten.

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

Motion to adjourn the meeting

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Sleet and a second by Mr. Bradford Hood.