Board of Education Meeting

1. OUR MISSION:
Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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


2. OUR VISION:
Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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:
Mrs. Mindy Meyer
  • Improve academic achievement
  • Improve communication
  • Plan for growth (facility plan)
  • Financial responsibility

4. President
Mrs. Mindy Meyer
  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Roll Call
Mrs. Mindy Meyer

Minutes

  • Mrs. Hess arrived at 4:24 after roll call.

Result: Approved

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

6. Discussion Items

6.1 DISTRICT GOALS
  • Improve Academic Achievement (District Goal #1)
  • Improving Communication (District Goal #2)
  • Planning for Growth (District Goal #3)
  • Demonstrate Fiscal Responsibility (District Goal #4)

Minutes

  • Cheryl from OSBA lead a brief workshop.

 

 


7. Business

7.1 15-96
Mrs. Angie Pollock

It is recommended the Board approve the resolution adopting a calamity day alternative make-up plan for the 2015/2016 school year.

Minutes

  • Mrs. Pollock explained that this is the same as last year - "blizzard bags" on line learning.

 

 

Result: Approved

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  

7.2 15-97
Mrs. Angie Pollock

It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence for  the 2015/2016 school year:

  • Kori Rigo, 1st Grade Teacher, Big Walnut Elementary
  • Rachel Estep, 1st Grade Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary

Minutes

Result: Approved

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  

7.3 15-98
Mrs. Angie Pollock

It is recommended the Board approve the following Administrative contracts:

  • Sarah Wytzka, two-year 220-day Level I, Assistant Principal, Big Walnut Intermediate School, $68,500 annual salary, effective August 1, 2015
  • Kelley Bloomer, two-year 225-day Level I, Assistant Principal, Big Walnut High School, $72,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2015
  • Kami Mathews, two-year 260-day Level II, Administrative Assistant, Central Office, $46,000 annual salary, effective July 20, 2015

Minutes

  • Mr. Wecker motioned to consent items 7.3 -7.6.

Result: Approved

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  

7.4 .
Mrs. Angie Pollock

It is recommended the Board approve a certified contract for the 2015/2016 school year for Kim Swansegar, 3rd Grade Teacher, Big Walnut Elementary, BA step 2.

Minutes

  • Consent vote on 7.3

7.5 .
Mrs. Angie Pollock

It is recommended the Board rescind the following portion of motion 15-61:

  • Approve a one-year certified contract for Robin Durrough, 2nd Grade Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary School, MA step 2, effective the 2015/2016 school year

 

Minutes

  • Consent vote on 7.3

7.6 .
Mrs. Angie Pollock

It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

  • Darin Prince, BWI 6th grade math/science
  • Colleen Hoffman, guidance counselor, Genoa Christian Academy

Minutes

  • Consent vote on 7.3

8. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Board

Regular Board Meeting:  

                                        August 13, 2015
                                         6:30 P.M.
                                         Big Walnut High School, Media Center

                              


9. 15-99 Adjourn
Board

It is recommended Board adjourn the meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

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