Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 6:30pm

    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
    6. 15-99 Approve Minutes
    Board

    Review and approve the Board meeting minutes of the July 9, 2015 Regular Board  Meeting and the July 27, 2015 Special Work Session Board Meeting.

    7. Recognitions
    7.1 .
    • Varsity Baseball Team- Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Abe Myers, Track- Mrs. Nicci Hess
    8. Superintendent's Report
    8.1 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    Mrs. Jen Young
    • Academic Update
    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    • State of the Schools - November 5 at 6:30, Big Walnut Middle School
    • Calendar Year 2016 Board Meeting Date Options
    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    Mrs. Angie Pollock & Ms. Terri Day
    • Economic Development Committee
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Day
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Presentation on School Fees - PayForIt
    • June Monthly Report to include FY15 Year End Totals
    • Investment Report
    • Items for Discussion: Monthly Report Presentation Dates
    Attachments
    2015-06 Financials
    Big Walnut Local School District summary June 15
    2015-06 Financials
    Big Walnut Local School District summary June 15
    10. Selected Board Policies
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    First Reading of Board Policy:

    • 2413 - Career Advising (New)
    11. School Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
    Board
    11.1 .
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    The Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education is appointing Mr. Brad Schneider as the delegate to the 2015 OSBA Annual Business Meeting on Novermber 9, 2015 and Mr. Andy Wecker as the alternate in the event Mr. Schneider cannot serve.

    12. Public Participation
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's busines 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. Contract Items
    13.1 15-100
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the Service Agreement between Scotts Lawn Service and Big Walnut Local School District in the amount of $19,725  to include Spring and Fall of 2015.

    13.2 15.101

    It is recommened the Board postpone item 13.1 until the September board meeting and move to consent items 13.2-13.7.

    13.3 .
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution between PNC and Big Walnut Local School District for extensions of credit and incumbency certificate.

    13.4 .
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the Special Educational & Related Services Agreement between Licking County Educational Service Center and Big Walnut Local School District.

    13.5 .
    Ms. Terri Day

    ADDENDUM:

    It is recommended the Board approve the Special Educational & Related Services Agreement between Step By Step Academy and Big Walnut Local School District contingent upon approval of Laura Lawrence, Director of Student Services.

    13.6 .
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the service contract between M&D Blacktop Company and Big Walnut Local School District.

    13.7 .
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the service contract between Blue Chip 2000 Commercial Services and Big Walnut Local School District.

    14. Human Resource Items
    14.1 15.102
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular supplemental contracts for the 2015/2016 school year:

    • Kathy Dawson, LPDC (tuition reimbursement coordinator), group 7 step 0
    • Jeanne Collett, Guidance Department Chair, group 4 step 0
    • Karen Bodker, BWIS PAC, group 7 step 0
    • Rachel Middleman, BWIS PAC, group 7 step 0
    • Kevin Masterson, BWIS PAC, group 7 step 1
    • Amy Read, BWIS PAC, group 7 step 2
    14.2 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:

    • Denise Stephens, 90-day contract, full-time bus driver, step 1, effective August 13, 2015
    • Michael Hamilton, 90-day contract, bus aide, 6hrs/day, step 0, effective August 13, 2015
    • Rebecca Benjamin, 90-day contract, .5 preschool aide (4 days/week), Harrison Street Elementary School, step 9, effective beginning the 2015/2016 school year
    • Heather Mahle, 90-day contract, special needs assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 2, effective beginning the 2015/2016 school year
    • Kelly Mazzi, 90-day contract, special needs assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 0, effective beginning the 2015/2016 school year
    • Amy Palmer, 90- day contract, special needs assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 1, effective beginning the 2015/2016 school year
    • Tiffany Tennihill, 90-day contract, special needs assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 0, effective beginning the 2015/2016 school year
    • Heidi Pallone, 90-day contract, special needs assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 0, effective beginning the 2015/2016 school year
    • Angela Snyder, 220-day contract (continuing contract to remain in effect), General Rosecrans Elementary, building secretary, step 6, effective July 27, 2015
    • Michelle McDermott, 190-day one-year contract to remain in effect, .5 office assistant, Hylen Souders Elementary School, step 1
    14.3 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve a $750 CPR Instruction stipend for the 2015/2016 school year for Scott Wetzel.

    • consent 14.1
    14.4 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

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

    • Sarah Wadsworth, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 6th Grade Math/Science Teacher, BA step 0
    • Lauren Ring, General Rosecrans Elementary School, 1st Grade Teacher, BA step 3
    • Kelly Dixon, General Rosecrans Elementary School, 1st Grade Teacher, BA15 step 5
    14.5 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent or Designee to hire and maintain a list of classified substitute workers at the board approved rate for the 2015/2016 school year, upon receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation.

    14.6 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Middle School and High School Athletic Directors to secure Athletic Event Workers and maintain the list of all approved workers throughout the 2015/2016 school year for all sporting events.  These workers will be paid from the Athletic Fund at a rate of $14.50 per hour.

    14.7 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts for the 2015-2016 school year:

    • Christina Lococo, .25 Middle School Assistant Cheer Coach, group 4 step 0
    • Chelsea Carothers, Assistant Cross Country Coach, group 4 step 3
    • Mike McDonough, Assistant Girls' Tennis Coach, group 4 step 11
    14.8 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve to rescind the following portion of motion 15-97:

    • A long-term leave of absence for the 2015/2016 school year for Rachel Estep, 1st Grade Teacher, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    14.9 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board adjust the following portion of motion 15-92:

    • increase the co-curricular supplemental for Christina McDonough, Senior Class Advisor for the 2015/2016 school year from a .5 position to a full time position
    14.10 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following long-term substitutes for the entire 2015/2016 school year:

    • Megan Sweet, General Rosecrans Elementary School, 2nd Grade Teacher
    • Mika George, Big Walnut Elementary , 1st Grade Teacher
    14.11 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental positions:

    • Swimming, Head Coach, group 3
    • Weight Room Facilitator, group 3 (paid out of the BW Athletic Services Account)

     

    14.12 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    ADDENDUM:

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for Jeffrey Evans, 3rd shift custodian, Big Walnut High School, step 1, effective beginning August 17, 2015.

    14.13 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    ADDENDUM:

    It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular supplemental contracts for the 2015/2016 school year:

    • Patty Cooper, Junior Class Advisor, group 4 step 0
    • Betty Kimball, Vocational Department Chair, group 4 step 0
    14.14 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    ADDENDUM:  

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic volunteer coaches for the 2015/2016 school year pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation:

    • Wayne Thompson, football
    • Mike Kerr, football
    • Jason Ronk, football (MS)
    • Noah Heath, football (MS)
    • Ron Truax, football (MS)
    15. Business Items
    15.1 15.103
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education and the Big Walnut Professional Support Staff Association agreeing that the last sentence of Article XXIV-Insurance, Item F, is meant to state the following:

    If both spouses are employed by the District, and one of them takes the District health insurance, neither will be eligible for the opt-out incentive payment.

    15.2 15.104
    Mr. Ron McClure

    It is recommended the Board approve the bus stops for the 2015/2016 school year and authorizes the Superintendent or Designee to make changes in bus stops as needed.

    15.3 15.105
    Board

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

    • 5 hydrofarm grow lights and 5 galaxy electronic ballasters, donated to Big Walnut Local Schools' Vocational Agriculture Program by Delaware County.
    16. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board

    Regular Board Meeting:  

                                             September 10, 2015
                                             6:30 P.M.
                                             Big Walnut High School, Media Center

                                  

    17. 15-106 Executive Session
    Board

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to consider the purchase of property for public puposes, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.

    18. 15-107 Adjourn
    Board

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

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