Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, June 11, 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 May 14, 2015 Regular Board meeting.

    7. Recognitions
    • State Science Fair
    8. Superintendent Report
    8.1 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Waiver Days - 9/21, 11/30 (pending ODE approval)
    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Enrollment Projections/Development
    9. Treasurer's Report
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    10. Selected Board Policies
    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 purpose 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. Business
    13.1 It is recommended the Board approve the Local Government Services contract for preparation of the FY15, FY16 & FY17 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report not to exceed $12,000 each fiscal year.
    13.2 It is recommended the Board approve the annual contract with Professional Speech Services, Inc. for the 2016 Fiscal Year.
    13.3 It is recommended the Board approve the Certificate of Maximum Maturity stating the Bond Series 2009, dated April 1, 2009, have a maximum maturity date no later than December 1, 2036.
    13.4 It is recommended the Board approve the following resolution:
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    Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds in the Amount of not to Exceed $4,960,000 for the Purpose of Advance Refunding a Portion of Bonds Issued April 1, 2009 for the Purpose of Constructing School Facilities; Renovating, Improving and Constructing Additions to School Facilities; Furnishing and Equipping the Same; Improving the Sites Thereof; and Acquiring Land and Interest in Land as Necessary in Connection Therewith; and Authorizing and Approving Related Matters.

    Attachments
    Resolution
    BWLSD Refunding Summary 2015
    Resolution
    BWLSD Refunding Summary 2015
    13.5 It is recommended the Board approve the 2016 Tax Budget for the Community Library.
    13.6 It is recommended the Board approve the bid from Cardinal Bus Sales for three (3) 72-passenger Type C school buses, $88,233.00 each.
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    13.7 It is recommended the Board approve the amended and restated Sports Medicine Athletic Training Services Agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
    13.8 It is recommended the Board approve the following Big Walnut Local School fees for the 2014/2015 school year:
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    • Crazy for Clay Eagle Extensions $50
    • X-treme Laboratory Eagle Extensions $40
    • Technology Experience Eagle Extensions $40
    • Art to Zoo Eagle Extensions $30
    13.9 It is recommended the Board approve the following handbooks for the 2015/2016 school year:
    13.10 It is recommended the Board approve the Administrative Assistant job description.
    13.11 It is recommended the Board approve a $500.00 stipend for Darin Prince, Mohican Coordinator, for the 2014/2015 school year.
    13.12 It is recommended the Board rescind the following portion of motion 15-61:

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff, effective the 2015/2016 school year:

    • Megan Williamson, 2nd Grade Teacher, Hylen Souders Elementary School, BA 15 step 5
    13.13 It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
    • Jeff Jones, Big Walnut High School, Principal, effective July 31, 2015
    • Bridgette Firstenberger, Big Walnut High School, Assistant Principal, effective July 31, 2015
    • Michael DeLaney, Big Walnut High School, Social Studies Teacher, effective July 31, 2015
    13.14 It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff for the 2015/2016 school year:
    • Brett Bartlett,  Big Walnut Middle School, Math Teacher, BA step 5
    • Tara Lax, General Rosecrans Elementary, Interventional Specialist, BA step 3 (pending Ohio license approval)
    • Amity Roebke, Big Walnut Intermediate School, Intervention Specialist, BA step 4 
    • Ryan Balaz, Big Walnut Middle School, Language Arts Teacher, BA 30 step 0
    • Wendy Austin, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher, MA step 5
    • Rachel Middleman, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, Masters step 0
    • Leah DiSabato, Harrison Street Elementary School, Kindergarten Teacher, MA step 5
    • Megan Gibson, Big Walnut High School, Comprehensive Science Teacher, BA 30 step 1
    • Lindsey Simmons, Hylen Souders Elementary School, 2nd Grade Teacher, MA 30 step 10
    • Stacye-Nicole Hamby, Big Walnut Middle School, Intervention Specialist, MA step 5
    • Kelly Rowe, Kindergarten, Hylen Souders Elementary School, BA step 0
    13.15 It is recommended the Board approve an athletic supplemental contract for Brett Bartlett, Head Boys Basketball Coach, group 1, step 3, effective the 2015/2016 school year.
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    13.16 It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts:

    One-Year                                      
    Christy Bryant                               
    Ric Cavicchia                               
    Travis Church                               
    Andrea Clark                               
    Kristina Collins                             
    Douglas Eckelbarger               
    Megan Everitt                               
    Julia Ford                                                                                       
    Katie Grijak
    Stacey Hamilton
    Beth Heizer
    Awny Hemingway
    Andrea Kavalieros
    Angela Keller
    Lauren Marter
    Sarah Nealon
    Cassandra Nigl
    Stefanie Plowman
    Darin Prince
    Milea Sarap
    Shea Spak
    Benjamin Steele
    Jennifer Valentik
    Jenn Waszil
    Elizabeth Yousey
    Karlie Zak
    Kelsie Zak

    Two-Year
    Jenny Ainsworth
    Patricia Cooper
    Joseph Evener
    Lindsey Gunthorp
    Jennilynn Haer
    Amy Keep
    Stephanie Pearlmutter
    Rebecca Sliva
    Charlie Smith
    Jennifer Zimmer

    Three-Year
    Michael Adams
    Mandy Bailey
    Cynthia Barno
    Karen Bodker
    Ben Broschart
    Savannah Brown
    Carol Burchett
    Sarah Cline
    Barbara Dean
    Ashley Dicken
    Christine Doran
    Rachel Estep
    Laurel Fitch
    Molly Fortune
    Alan Frank
    Katherine Graven
    Melissa Hay
    Julie Heitz
    Zachary Hite
    Carrie Knight
    Penny Lacy
    Ashley Longshore
    Kevin Masterson
    Brittany Moser
    Eric Myers
    Leah Peck
    Amanda Reynolds
    Kori Rigo
    Jamie Roan
    Charlie Rowley
    Coreen Schull
    Kari Thomas
    Julie Tuel
    Mary Wolf
    Beth Zirillo

    Continuing
    Mark Adams
    Elaine Blakley
    Heidi Bridge
    Erin Curtis
    Melanie Gathers
    Douglas Germann
    Jody Grieger
    Susan Missman
    Mary Mitton
    Kelly Pentello
    Brenda Schroeder

    13.17 It is recommended the Board approve the following Extended Service contracts for the 2015/2016 school year:

    Jeanne Collett, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, 20 days
    Stephanie Ruark, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, 20 days
    Tammi Jordan, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, 20 days
    Erin Curtis, Student Services Coordinator, 20 days
    Ric Cavicchia, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut Middle School, 10 days
    Kristen Macklin Lanning, Media Specialist, Big Walnut High School, 10 days
    Molly Fortune, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 10 days
    Corry Schull, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut Middle School, 10 days

    13.18 It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trips:
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    • Ag Science Students, National FFA Convention, Louisville, KY, October 27-31, 2015
    • Two Yearbook Students, Yearbook Camp, Heidelberg University, July 28-30, 2015
    • Varsity Volleyball Team, Camp, Nuhop, Ohio, August 22-23, 2015
    • Varsity Football Team, Camp, Ashland, Ohio, June 22 - 23, 2015
    • Girls Basketball Team, Camp, Findlay, Ohio, June 17-18, 2015
    • Girls Basketball Team, Camp, Wooster, Ohio, June 19-20, 2015
    • Six Cheerleaders, Cheer Hawaii, June 24 - July 1, 2015
    13.19 It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
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    • $1,000 donated to Big Walnut High School Challenge Day, donated by the Sunbury Lions Club (BWHS Challenge Day Fund # 200-9271)
    • $156 donated to Big Walnut Elementary, donated by Kathy Huff (BWE Principal Fund Fund #018-9005)
    • $3,600 donated to Big Walnut Local School District, donated by Steve Mazzi ($1,000 BWHS Athletics 300-9500, $400 BWHS Band 300-9440, $400 BWHS Music 300-9470, $800 BWMS Athletic 300-9502, $300 BWMS Band 300-9442, $300 BWMS Music 300-9472, $400 Action for Healthy Kids 019-9214)
    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

    Special Board Meeting:
                                             June 30, 2015
                                             7:30 A.M.
                                             Big Walnut Intermediate School, Central Office Conference Room

    Regular Board Meeting:  
                                             July 9, 2015
                                             6:30 P.M.
                                             Big Walnut High School, Media Center

    Special Board Work Session:
                                             July 27, 2015
                                             4:00 P.M.
                                             Big Walnut Intermediate School, Conference Room                                         

     

    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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