Board of Education Meeting

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

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

6. School Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion

7. 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

8. Business

8.1 15-79

It is recommended the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2015 Final Appropriations to be filed with the Delaware County Auditor.

Minutes

  • consent 8.1 & 8.2

Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.2 .

It is recommended the Board approve the Temporary Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 in accordance with Section 5705.38 O.R.C.

Minutes

  • approval on 8.1

8.3 15-80

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Ohio School Plan Liability Insurance Policy effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Minutes

Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.4 15-81

It is recommended the Board approve the resolution to establish a severance fund (035) in accordance with R.C. Section 5705.13(B) the school District may establish a Severance Fund for the purpose of accumulating resources for the payment of accumulated sick leave, personal leave and vacation leave upon the termination of employment or the retirement of officers and employees of the School District.

 

Minutes

  • consent 8.4 & 8.5

Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.5 .

It is recommended the Board approve the resolution to establish a Reserve Balance Account(001) and a Capital Projects Fund (070) in accordance with R.C. 5705.13(A) the school district may establish a Reserve Balance Fund within the general fund for the purpose of stabilization of school district budgets against cyclical expenditures; and R.C. 5705.13(C) a school district may establish a Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of accumulating resources for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of fixed assets of the school district.

 

Minutes

  • approval 8.4

8.6 15-82

It is recommended the Board approve the Service Agreement with Blue Chip 2000 Commercial Cleaning, Inc. dba Blue Chip Facility Services for application of Eco-HPS 100 gloss urethane topcoat to all floors in Big Walnut Middle School.

Minutes

Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.7 15-83

It is recommended that the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local Schools and Meta Solutions for the Annual Core Services provided to the district. 

Minutes

Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.8 15-84

It is recommended that the Board approve the District Service Plan Agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.

Minutes

Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.9 15-85

It is recommended that the Board approve the Personnel Service Agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and META Solutions

Minutes

Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.10 15-86

It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 220-day Administrative Level II contract, effective July 1, 2015, for Linda Klamfoth, Administrative Assistant - Administrative Services (food & admin services), annual salary of $42,647 with up to five extended days if necessary to be used by July 10, 2015.

Minutes

consent 8.10 - 8.12, 8.14 & 8.15

Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.11 .

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year 260-day Administrative Level II contract, effective July 1, 2015, for Tammy Fry, Administrative Assistant - Fiscal Office (payroll), an annual salary of $52,983 with two extended days added to the beginning of the contract.

Minutes

  • approved 8.10

8.12 .
Mrs. Angie Polloc

It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 260-day Administrative Level II contract for Laura Forman, Administrative Assistant - Administrative Services (transportation & admin services), an annual salary of $46,000, effective July 1, 2015.

Minutes

  • approved 8.10

8.13 15-87

It is recommended the Board approve the addendum to the employment agreement for Steven J. Mazzi, Superintendent.

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX  

8.14 .

It is recommended the Board rescind the following portion of motion 15-75:

  • Approve a one-year certified contract for Leah DiSabato, Harrison Street Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher, MA step 5, for the 2015-2016 school year

Minutes

  • approved 8.10

8.15 .

It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of the following certified staff:

  • Stephanie Ruark, Big Walnut High School Guidance Counselor, effective July 1, 2015
  • Mike Ruark, Big Walnut High School English Teacher, effective July 1, 2015
  • Christine Randholph-Eddy, Big Walnut Middle School Intervention Specialist, effective August 31, 2015

Minutes

  • approved 8.10

9. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

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                                         

 


10. 15-88 Adjourn

It is recommended Board adjourn the meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President

Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice PresidentX