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PHM board approves naming rights for boardroom, honors longtime trustee Larry Beeler
Summary
The Penn‑Harris‑Madison board approved a naming‑rights agreement with the PHM Educational Foundation to designate the boardroom as the Larry and Judy Wheeler (Beeler) School Boardroom for a 12‑year period beginning May 18, 2026, following public remarks from supporters and a video message from Dr. Jerry Thacker; vote was 7‑0.
The Penn‑Harris‑Madison Board of School Trustees approved a naming‑rights agreement with the PHM Educational Foundation to designate the district’s boardroom as the Larry and Judy Wheeler School Boardroom, effective May 18, 2026, for a 12‑year term.
Administration presented the second reading of the proposal and noted the naming rights are sponsored by community donors and foundation leaders. Several speakers—Gary Fox, board members, and supporters—spoke in favor of recognizing Larry Beeler’s decades of service to the district. Dr. Jerry Thacker joined by video to offer remarks praising Beeler’s leadership and contributions.
Those who spoke described Beeler’s long tenure as a board member and contributions to facility planning, teacher support and legislative advocacy that affected district funding. The board took a motion to approve the naming‑rights agreement and recorded unanimous approval (7‑0).
The naming rights will be effective immediately and run for the 12‑year period described in the agreement. The foundation’s campaign and sponsoring donors were recognized at the meeting. The board asked for a commemorative photo with Mr. Beeler and thanked him for his service.
