Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

    1. OUR MISSION:

    The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

    2. OUR VISION:

    In order to realize our mission, we will strive to achieve and maintain our vision of:

    • Student-focused, professional, collaborative staff
    • Student-focused, challenging and current curriculum
    • Supportive, involved and informed community
    • Safe, respectful and welcoming environment
    3. DISTRICT GOALS:
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    4. President
    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    5. Roll Call
    6. Approval of Minutes
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    Review and approve the Board meeting minutes of the April 9, 2015 Regular Board meeting.

    7. Recognitions
    7.1 Meg Hoyles, Big Walnut Elementary, Student of the Month
    7.2 Kennedy Walls, Big Walnut High School, Student of the Month
    7.3 Alec Evans, Student Board Rep Recognition
    7.4 Choir & Band Recognitions
    • Ladies Choir - Superior Rating
    • Mixed Choir - Excellent Rating
    • Concert Band - Excellent Rating
    8. Superintendent Report
    8.1 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • BWHS Building Presentation
    • BWHS CIP Update
    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Congratulations to our Golden Eagle Mentor Recipients
    • DACC Update - Jim Hildreth
    • Levy
    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Enrollment Study
    • Simon/Tanger Acknowledgement
    9. Treasurer's Report
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    10. Selected Board Policies
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    It is recommended the Board adopt the following polices (second reading):

    • 1630.01 - FMLA Leave (New - Administration)
    • 3430.01 - FMLA Leave (New - Professional Staff)
    • 4430.01 - FMLA Leave (New - Classified Staff)
    • 2520 - Selection Instructional Materials and Equipment (Revised - Program)
    • 3131 -  Reduction in Staff (Revised - Professional Staff)
    • 5330 - Use of Medications (Revised - Students)
    • 5336 - Care of Students with Diabetes (New - Students)
    • 8330 - Student Records (Revised - Operations)
    • 8660 - Incidental Transportation of Students by Private Vehicle (Revised - Operations)
    11. School Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
    12. Public Participation

    This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purposal of conducting the School District's business and is not considered a public community meeting. This is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. (Please reference criteria for Public Participation attached to the agenda.)

    1. Scheduled
    2. Non-Scheduled
    13. New Business
    13.1 It is recommended the Board approve the 5 Year Forecast and Assumptions for May FY2015.
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    13.2 It is recommended the Board approve the 2015 Semi Annual Bond payment:
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    • BNY Mellon - 176,016.32 - Interest 2014 Bond Refunding
    • BNY Mellon - 107,981.25 - Interest 2012 Bond Refunding 
    • BNY Mellon - 225,006.88 - Interest 2009 School Facilities Construction Bonds - 2009
    • BNY Mellon -  70,537.50 - Interest Quality School Construction Bond - 2009
    • Huntington -  30,015.00 - Interest Quality School Construction Bond - 2004
    • Total  $609,691.25
    Attachments
    June 2015 Invoices
    June 2015 Invoices
    13.3 It is recommended the Board approve the META Solutions - District Internet Access Agreement, effective July 1, 2015 through June 20, 2016 (Qualifies for E-Rate Refund).
    13.4 It is recommended the Board adopt the Resolution Authorizing 2015/2016 Membership in Ohio High School Athletic Association.
    13.5 It is recommended the Board approve the 2014/2015 graduating students from Big Walnut High School on May 23, 2015:
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    13.6 It is recommended the Board adopt the following Memorandum of Understanding between The Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education and the Big Walnut Professional Support Staff Association:
    13.7 It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between the Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO and it's Local #524, Effective July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017.
    13.8 It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between the Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO and it's Local #696, effective July 1, 2015-June 30, 2017.
    13.9 It is recommended the Board approve the following high school curriculum change starting with the 2015/2016 school year:
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    • English 12 course will be extended from a semester course to a year-long course
    13.10 It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts for head coaches for the 2015/2016 school year:
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    • Ron Lehman, Volleyball, group 2, step11
    • Ryan Balaz, Girls Tennis, group 3, step 7
    • Drew Pitzer, Girls Soccer, group 2, step 3
    • Tyler DeLorenzo, Boys Soccer, group 2, step 0
    • Chuck Workman, Golf, group 3 , step 11
    • Kevin Lewis, Cross Country, group 3, step 11
    • Joe Weaver, Football, group 1, step 11
    • Steve Palmer, Girls Basketball, group 1, step 11
    • Savannah Brown, Cheerleading, group 2, step 6
    • Misty Lloyd-Matthews, Gymnastics, group 3, step 3
    • Luke Moore, Wrestling, group 2, step 11
    • Katrina Hartings, Bowling, group 3, step 3
    13.11 It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
    • Donald Hinkle, First Shift Custodian, Big Walnut Middle School, effective May 31, 2015 - due to retirement
    • Jeffrey Aisel, Teaching Assistant / Bus Aide, effective April 30, 2015
    • Michael Smith, Chemistry & Physics Teacher, Big Walnut High School, effective May 31, 2015 - due to retirement
    • Elizabeth Neely, Genoa Christian Academy, effective May 29, 2015
    13.12 It is recommended the Board approve payment to the following Mentors for the 2014/2015 school year:

    Mentors to Resident Educator Teachers ($1,500 each – one mentee)
    Keri Kotchounian
    Mike Ruark
    Lisa Shaw

    Mentors to Resident Educator Teachers ($2,500 each – multiple mentees)
    Leslie Cannell
    Rhonda Corven
    Ginna Crawford
    Katie Grijak
    Amy Kessler
    Christina McDonough
    Shannon Mignogno
    Susan Monfort
    Mendi Priestas
    Laura Wood

    Building Guide Mentors ($250 each)
    Jessica Amodio
    Sarah Badger
    Mandy Bailey
    Erin Barr
    Scott Bowden
    Tonya Carter
    Erin Erjavec
    Rob Firchau
    Trisha Hilton
    Danielle LaSota
    Kari Thomas
    Patty Thompson
    Scott VonAlmen

    13.13 It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2014/2015 school year:

    Pre-K Curriculum Committee ($500 each)
    Lauren Marter
    Sarah Nealon
    Awny Hemingway

    Elementary Math Curriculum Committee ($500 each)
    Jen Horman
    Erin Erjavec
    Shannon Mignogno
    Maria Tarney
    Kori Rigo
    Jen Valentik
    Brittany Moser
    Karlie Zak
    Cathy Griffis
    Lisa Shaw
    Elizabeth Yousey
    Megan Williamson(to be paid after Aug 1)
    Kelsie Zak
    Angie Keller
    Heather Smith
    Kristina Collins
    Milea Sarap
    Beth Heizer
    Roberta DiVito
    Amy Eikenberry(to be paid after Aug 1)

    Big Walnut Track Invitational (paid from Athletic Fund)
    Joe Weaver, Meet Manager, $250
    Wayne Thompson, Announcer, $100
    Gary Miller, Clerk, $100
    Mendi Priestas, Check-In, $75
    Melissa Eckelbarger, Awards, $75

    Eagle Relays (paid from Athletic Fund)
    Dave Ishler, Meet Manager, $350

    Washington DC Trip
    Kelly Robinson, Coordinator, $500
    Laura Conley, Chaperone, $450
    Lynn Elder, Chaperone,  $450
    Amanda Isganitis, Chaperone, $450

    Mohican Trip
    Mike Wion, Coordinator, $500
    Jason Crawford, Coordinator, $500

    13.14 It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff, effective the 2015/2016 school year:
    • Robin Durrough, 2nd Grade Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary School, MA step 2
    • Amy Eikenberry, 4th Grade Teacher, Hylen Souders Elementary School, BA step 3
    • Amy Mix, 2nd Grade Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary School, MA15 step 5
    • Megan Williamson, 2nd Grade Teacher, Hylen Souders Elementary School, BA15 step 5
    • Renee Wodzinski, Kindergarten Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary School, MA step 5
    13.15 It is recommended the Board approve a three-year 260-day Administrative Level I contract for Mark Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, $95,000 annual salary, fifteen (15) extended days to be used prior to contract effective day of August 1, 2015.
    13.16 It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 215-day Administrative Level I contract for Andrew J. (AJ) Hoffman, Principal, Hylen Souders Elementary School, $72,000.00 annual salary, effective August 1, 2015.
    13.17 It is recommended the Board approve a two-year, 215-day Administrative Level I contract for Robin Keating, Principal, Big Walnut Elementary School, $72,000.00 annual salary, effective August 1, 2015.
    13.18 It is recommended the Board approve ten (10) extended days for Jen Young, Director of Academic Achievement, to be used prior to August 1, 2015.
    13.19 It is recommended the Board approve a balance of the year contract for Kevin O'Quin, 3rd shift custodian, BWHS, for the remainder of the 2014/2015 school year, 90-day probationary contract is complete.
    13.20 It is recommended the Board approve the following Administrative Level I contracts, effective August 1, 2015:
    • Ron McClure, Director of Administrative Services, two-year (retire/rehire)
    • Ryan McLane, Principal, Big Walnut Intermediate School, three-year 
    • Lynn Starner, Assistant Treasurer, three-year
    • Jeff Jones, Principal, Big Walnut High School, one-year
    13.21 It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract to the following classified staff:

    Borchers, Gerlinde (mail route)
    Coletta, Dawna
    Hamilton, Michael
    Isganitis, Amanda
    Kreager, Stephanie
    McDermott, Michelle
    Morehart, Mary
    Nance, Christine
    O'Quin, Kevin
    Pallone, Mindi
    Palmer, Steve
    Piper, Teresa
    Posey, Shelly
    Shumaker, Tina
    Stanley, Katie
    Young, Melinda

    13.22 It is recommended the Board approve a two-year contract to the following classified staff:

    Albright, Joseph
    Beyer, Valerie
    Coffee, Chuck
    Curren, Jay
    Hall, Gene (retire/rehire)
    Jennings, Bruce
    McKee, Jamie
    Mudd, Joseph
    Pallone, Heidi
    Phillips, Sharlena
    Reida, Teresa
    Woodard, Chad

    13.23 It is recommended the Board approve a continuing contract for the following classified staff:

    Boehm, Dawn
    Collier, Mistie
    Dickson, Travis
    Hamilton, Mike
    Lehman, Sally
    Rice, Cassandra
    Roy, Mauria
    Schenz, Kimberly
    Schubert, Janice
    Totten, Tammy

    13.24 It is recommended the Board approve Steve Butler as an Administrative Substitute at a daily rate of $125.00 for the period of April 29 through May 22, 2015.
    13.25 It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
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    • BWHS Cheerleaders, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Cheer Camp, July 27-29, 2015
    13.26 It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
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    • Large bell donated to Big Walnut Middle School, donated by Matt Spangler
    • $126.00 donated to Hylen Souders Elementary School, donated by Morgan Stanley-Annual Appeal (SOU Principal Fund #018-9004)
    • $385.00 donated to Big Walnut High School Eagles First Flight, donated by Wendy's (BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001)
    • Two gift certificates ($20 each) for blade or saw sharpening & two hats to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Voss Brothers (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • Three gift certificates for one large pizza for Big Walnut FFA, donated by MJ's Feed & Beverage (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • Tractor sprinkler donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Tractor Supply Co. (BWHS FFA  #200-9330)
    • $1,000 donated to Big Walnut Local Schools, donated by Sunbury Galena Rotary ($142.86 in each budget: BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001; BWMS SOAR 001-2173; HSE Principal Fund 018-9003; SOU Principal Fund #018-9004; BWE Principal Fund #018-9005; GRE Principal Fund #018-9008; BWIS Principal Fund 018-9011)
    • Two $25 gift certificates & a $50 table sponsor donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Fracasso's Village Pizza (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $30 gift certificate donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Long Branch (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $40 gift certificate donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Sun Berry Tanning (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $26 gift card donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Sunbury Great Clips (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • Four free 6 inch sub tickets donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Subway (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • T-Shirt donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Olive Green Cycle Works (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $50 table sponsor donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Jim Hildreth American Family Insurance (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $50 table sponsor donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Ohio Precision Ag. (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $50 table sponsor donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by First Priority Equine Rescue (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $50 table sponsor donated to Big Walnut FFA, donated by Double H Farm (BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

    Regular Board Meeting:  
                                               June 11, 2015
                                               6:30 P.M.
                                               Big Walnut High School, Media Center

    15. Executive Session
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    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee, to consider the purchase of property for public purposes and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions.

    16. Adjourn
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    It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.

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