Beechwood Independent School District Board

Michael Smith is a Fort Mitchell resident and parent of Beechwood students.

As of September 30, 2024, Michael Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Wants improved board transparency and communication with community stakeholders.

- Wants improved board transparency and communication with community stakeholders.

Access to Education

As of June 8, 2025, Michael Smith did not have a website or any information online.

School Curriculum

Believes the cost of the school’s new addition, state reductions and rising Property Valuation Administrator assessments are factors that have negatively impacted funding.

- Believes the cost of the school’s new addition, state reductions and rising Property Valuation Administrator assessments are factors that have negatively impacted funding.

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

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Kyle currently works as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney for the Kentucky Circuit Court - 19th Circuit.  He previously worked as a law clerk for Taliaferro, Carran, and Keys, PLLC. 

As of September 30, 2024, Kyle Burns did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 8, 2025, Kyle Burns did not have a website or any information online.

Believes balancing the financial demands placed on local taxpayers is a pressing issue facing Beechwood Schools.

- Believes balancing the financial demands placed on local taxpayers is a pressing issue facing Beechwood Schools.

Believes hiring and compensating top-tier educators is a pressing issue facing Beechwood Schools.

- Believes hiring and compensating top-tier educators is a pressing issue facing Beechwood Schools.

Kyle Burns

Laura lives in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. She is married. 

Laura Wooten is the chief revenue officer at Callibrity. She previously worked as a senior sales executive for Slalom. 

As of September 30, 2024, Laura Wooten did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 8, 2025, Laura Wooten did not have a website or any information online.

Supports a competitive compensation package for teachers.

- Supports a competitive compensation package for teachers.

Laura Wooten

Sharon is an alumnus of Beechwood Schools.  

Sharon Geiger currently works as an associate to the dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati.

As of September 30, 2024, Sharon Geiger did not have a website or any information online.

As of June 8, 2025, Sharon Geiger did not have a website or any information online.

Believes the amount of teachers and administrators leaving the district is a critical issue.

- Believes the amount of teachers and administrators leaving the district is a critical issue.

Sharon Geiger

- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 