Meeting Details
July 9, 2015
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Big Walnut High School Media Center
Purpose
N/A
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
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Roll Call
Minutes
Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President absent for this meeting
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
6.
15-89
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes from the June 11, 2015 Regular Board meeting and the June 30, 2015 Special Board Meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
Academic Update
Minutes
- Mrs. Pollock shared that there were changes with testing that are misleading. People were unhappy about testing in general, when they hear no more PARCC it does not mean no more testing. Timelines have not been rolled out yet.
- Dr. Fagan asked if there were any financial or HR implicatons. The district does not pay for tests but HR needs did increase.
- Mr. Schneider asked if there are any ideas of how the PARCC results will actually be used. Evaluations call for 50% student growth measures - important for the board to note that we have other measures we use as a district to assess our students. The district will be forming a committee of stakeholders to come up with our own district report card.
7.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
Athletic Presentation
Minutes
- Mr. Shelton shared wonderful ideas for the future of the athletic department.
- Dr. Fagan asked how Big Walnut's pay to play fee compares to others in OCC. Mr Shelton replied that they were mid to low in comparison.
7.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
Enrollment Study
Development Plans
Minutes
- Mrs. Pollock discussed the progress of the enrollment study that the district has received in draft form stating that more development information is being gathered from townships and villages and the study will be updated with the information. The results to date reflect future increase in enrollment. The study will assist with planning and preparation for the growth.
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
Monthly Financials
Year-end Update
Minutes
- Mrs. Day presented the May month end reports - shared budget comparison with previous years and comparison between FY15 year end actual to the FY15 May forecast.
9.
School Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
Minutes
- Mr. Brad Schneider sits on the Sunbury zoning, as the district talks about enrollment projections it is good to have a partner in the Vilage that is willing to work with the schools.
- Mrs. Hess stated she nominated science prgram to be highlighted at the OSBA conferene this fall - she was notified that BW will be recognized.
- Dr. Allison Fagan acknowledged the number of HS students that are traveling in Spain, France and Germany. She is so proud how positive our students and staff represent Big Walnut.
- Mrs. Meyer indicated Sunbury Christian Church is working with Harrison Street on a pilot program for bountiful backpack for 6 families. If the program is successful, they will look at expanding next year. Sunday the Sidney Soldiers fundraiser will take place.
10.
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.)
- Scheduled
- Non-Scheduled
Minutes
- no public participation
11.
Business
11.1
15-90
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
11.2
15-91
It is recommended the Board approve the following Big Walnut Local Schools fees for the 2015/2016 school year:
- Preschool tuition $165 per month for 9 months (September - May)
- Kindergarten full-day tuition $275 per month for 9 months (September - May)
- Preschool - 8th grade $55
- Big Walnut Middle School Spanish I $23
- Big Walnut High School
Minutes
Mrs. Pollock stated that fees are used to assist with the purchase of consumables needed for classes. Ms. Day stated efforts are being made to simplify online fee and tuition payments by placing a link on the front page of the district web-site and that there will not be any additional charges or fees when paying on line.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
11.3
15-92
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract, effective the 2015/2016 school year, for the following certified staff:
- Noah Heath, Social Studies Teacher, Big Walnut High School, BA+30 step 2
- Shannon Stinnette, 3rd Grade Teacher, Big Walnut Elementary School, MA step 5
- Abbey Okoneski, Kindergarten Teacher, Harrison Street Elementary & Big Walnut Elementary, MA step 5
- Kristin Kovak, English Teacher, Big Walnut High School, BA+30 step 0
- Meghan Vituccio, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, MA step 7 plus 20 extended days
- Rachael Heller, Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Middle School, MA step 0
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan moved to consent 11.3 through 11.7.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
11.4
.
It is recommended the Board approved a two-year contract for the following Administrative Level I staff, effective August 1, 2015:
- S. Andrew Jados, Principal, Big Walnut High School, $100,000 annual salary, 260-day contract
- James Hall, Assistant Principal, Big Walnut High School, $80,000 annual salary, 225-day contract
Minutes
- Consent vote on 11.3.
11.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular supplementals for the 2015/2016 school year:
BWHS
Lisa Huston, Asst. Band, group 2, step 11
Craig Porter, Band, group 1, step 11
Daisy Duhl, Color Guard, group 4, step 5
Erin Gibbons, Drama, group 4, step 5
Charlie Smith, Eagles First Flight, group 5, step 0
Angie Stooksbury, .5 English Dept. Chair, group 4, step 0
Stacey O'Reilly, .5 English Dept. Chair, group 4, step 0
Georgia Craig, Foreign Language Dept. Chair, group 4, step 9
Denise Duncan, French Club, group 7, step 11
Georgia Craig, German Club, group 7, step 11
Dora Riggs, LEO Club, group 7, step 0
Carol Burchett, LPDC Chair, group 6, step 3
Melissa Hay, Math Dept. Chair, group 4, step 0
Deb Dunkerley, Mock Trial, group 6, step 0
Lisa Huston, Musical Asst. Drama, group 6, step 11
Stacey O'Reilly, National Honor Society, group 6, step 9
Chris May, Percussion, group 4, step 11
Lisa Huston, Performing Arts Dept. Chair, group 4, step 11
Nadine Adams, Science Dept. Chair, group 4, step 6
Matt Wallschlaeger, Science Fair, group 6, step 11
Linda Martin, Science Fair, group 6, step 11
Christina McDonough, .5 Senior Class Advisor, group 5, step 3
Lisa Huston, Show Choir, group 4, step 11
Scott Elliott, Social Studies Dept. Chair, group 4, step 5
Carol Burchett, Spanish Club, group 7, step 11
Jennifer Ranalli, .5 Special Ed. Dept. Chair, group 4, step 1
Ashley Dicken, .5 Special Ed. Dept. Chair, group 4, step 1
Alan Frank, Stage Manager, group 5, step 4
Angie Stooksbury, Student Council, group 3, step 11
Mary Mitton, Yearbook, group 3, step 5
BWIS
Barb George, LPDC, group 7, step 3
Mike Stone, PAC, group 7, step 1
Paula Sieradzki, PAC, group 7, step 3
Scott Von Almen, PAC, group 7, step 1
BWE
Dawn Norris, LPDC, group 7, step 2
Andrea Clark, PAC, group 7, step 0
Dawn Norris, PAC, group 7, step 0
Jen Horman, PAC, group 7, step 0
Leslie Cannell, PAC, group 7, step 0
Rebecca Silva, PAC, group 7, step 0
Sarah Badger, PAC, group 7, step 2
Susan Monfort, PAC, group 7, step 2
GRE
Jennifer Restucci, LPDC, group 7, step 3
Amy Mix, PAC, group 7, step 0
Danielle Lasota, PAC, group 7, step 0
Erin Erjavec, PAC, group 7, step 1
Ginna Crawford, PAC, group 7, step 1
Jamie Roan, PAC, group 7, step 2
Jody Greiger, PAC, group 7, step 0
Lisa Shaw, PAC, group 7, step 3
Tisha Hilton, PAC, group 7, step 3
HSE
Elizabeth Yousey, LPDC, group 7, step 1
Amy Keep, PAC, group 7, step 1
Barbara Dean, PAC, group 7, step 1
Karen Snyder, PAC, group 7, step 2
Kathy Blocher, PAC, group 7, step 0
Mark Adams, PAC, group 7, step 3
Mendi Priestas, PAC, group 7, step 1
Sarah Sandrock, PAC, group 7, step 1
Shannon Mignogno, PAC, group 7, step 1
SOU
Maria Tarney, LPDC, group 7, step 3
Dorothy Branham, PAC, group 7, step 1
Jenn Waszil, PAC, group 7, step 1
Justin Heck, PAC, group 7, step 1
Katie Grijak, PAC, group 7, step 1
Lisa Andrews, PAC, group 7, step 2
Maria Tarney, PAC, group 7, step 2
Matt Wilson, PAC, group 7, step 2
Pam Tribble, PAC, group 7, step 1
Minutes
- consent vote on 11.3
11.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplements for the 2015/2016 schoolyear:
Football
Mike Adams, Var. Assist., group 2, step 11
Luke Moore, Var. Assist., group 2, step 6
Ed Kitchen, Var. Assist., group 2, step 11
Scott Wetzel, Var. Assist., group 2, step 11
Charlie Rowley, Var. Assist., group 2, step 7
Todd Dawson, Assist., group 3, step 11
Ben Steele, Assist., group 3, step 1
Travis Church, MS Assist., group 3, step 11
Jason Crawford, MS Assist., group 3, step 5
Chip Klinedinst, MS Assist., group 3, step 7
Doug Eckelberger, MS Assist., group 3, step 11
Jack Daniels, Volunteer
Brian Mackey, Volunteer
Jeff Tutorow, Volunteer
Boys Soccer
Eric Humphries, Assist., group 4, step 0
Girls Soccer
Ben Goulet, Volunteer
Boys Golf
Jim Rinella, Asst., group 4, step 10
Rich Smith, MS Asst., group 4, step 11
Girls Tennis
Jennifer Zimmer, Volunteer
Paul Lieurance, Volunteer
Kim White, MS Asst., group 4, step 11
Cross Country
Kelly Robinson, MS Asst., group 4, step 11
Gary Miller, Volunteer
Red Edwards, Volunteer
Melissa Pecci, Asst., group 4, step 3
Chelsea Carothers, Volunteer
Volleyball
Nicole Stepsis, Asst., group 4, step 7
Matt Schoonover, Asst., group 4, step 4
Eleni Lourgos, MS Asst., group 4, step 3
Milea Sarap, MS Asst., group 4, step 2
Jazmine Reed, .5 Asst., group 4, step 3
Cheerleading
Katherine Kiedaisch, Asst., group 4, step 2
Laura Roberto, .75 Freshman Asst., group 4, step 2
Laura Conley, MS Asst., group 4, step 1
Facility Manager
Chris Holly, HS .67, group 3, step 7
Joe Weaver, HS .33, group 3, step 2
Rick Cavicchia, MS .5, group 3, step 2
Kim White, MS .5, group 3, step 2
Minutes
- Consent vote on 11.3
11.7
.
It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of Sarah Kuhn, 3rd Grade Teacher, Big Walnut Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015.
Minutes
- Consent vote on 11.3
11.8
15-93
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- $72.94 donated to Big Walnut Middle School Student Council, donated by Ryan Dunlap (fund # 200-9612 BWMS Student Council)
- $72.94 donated to Big Walnut High School, donated by Ryan Dunlap (fund # 018-9001 BWHS Principal Fund)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
12.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Special Board Work Session:
July 27, 2015
4:00 P.M.
Big Walnut Intermediate School, Conference Room
Regular Board Meeting:
August 13, 2015
6:30 P.M.
Big Walnut High School, Media Center
12.1
15-94 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official and to consider the purchase of property for public purposes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
13.
15-95 Adjourn
It is recommended Board exit Executive session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President |
