Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

    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. 15-108 Approve Minutes
    Board

    Review and approve the Board meeting minutes of the August 13, 2015 Regular Board  Meeting.

    Attachments
    minutes 10
    minutes 10
    7. Recognitions
    Mrs. Nicci Hess
    • Natalie Wallace, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Middle School 

     

    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
    • Board Member Liaison to Schools Guideline Document- Mr. Brad Schneider
    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    Mr. Mark Cooper and Mrs. Angie Pollock
    • FTE Report 
    • Enrollment Study
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Day
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • July Monthly Report 
    • Board Budgeting Philosophy Discussion

     

    Attachments
    2015-07 Financials
    2015-07 Financials
    10. 15-109 Selected Board Policies
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following policy (second reading):

    • 2413 - Career Advising (New)
    11. School Board Items of Interest or Discussion
    Board
    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 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 Item
    13.1 15-10
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the proposed United Healthcare medical and prescription rates for 2016.
     

    13.2 .
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the Delta Dental proposed dental rates for 2016.

    13.3 15-111
    Ms. Terri Day

     It is recommended the Board approve the Annual Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 in accordance with Sections 5705.38 and 5705.39 O.R.C.

    Attachments
    Appropriations
    Appropriations
    13.4 15-112
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract to provide transportation services to pupils between Big Walnut Local School District and Tristar Transportation Co.

    Attachments
    Tristar
    Tristar
    13.5 15-113

    Dr. Fagan recommended the Board remove items 13.7 & 13.8 from the 13.4 consent, motion 15-11.

    13.6 .
    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 $19,725.00 to include spring and fall 2015.

    Attachments
    Scotts Lawn
    Scotts Lawn
    13.7 15-114
    Mrs. Jen Young

    It is recommended the Board approve the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Curriculum for 5th through 8th grades (Go Math), Algebra I, and Geometry.

    13.8 15-115
    Board

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $52.10 donated to Big Walnut High School, donated by Ryan Dunlap (Principal Fund #018-9001)
    • $52.10 donated to Big Walnut Middle School by Ryan Dunlap (SOAR Fund 001-2173-460-002)
    • $150.00 donated to Big Walnut Middle School, donated by Brady Hicks (SOAR Fund 001-2173-460-002)
    • $125.00 donated to Big Walnut Elementary School, donated by Target Corp. (Principal Fund 018-9005)
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 15-116

    It is recommended the Board approve the following Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education and the Big Walnut Education Association agreeing that a bargaining unit member can accumulate a maximum of five personal days.

    Attachments
    MOU
    MOU
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the status change from part-time to full-time  for Amanda Isganitis, Big Walnut Middle School, Educational Assistant, effective August 13, 2015.

    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Denise Stephens, 5 hour Food Service Worker, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective August 17, 2015 ( full-time bus driver contract remains in effect)
    • Heidi Pallone, 3 hour Food Service Worker, Big Walnut High School, effective August 17, 2015 (full-time teaching assistant contract remains in effect)
    • Gene Homan, 2.5 hour Food Service Worker, Big Walnut Middle School, effective August 24, 2015 (full-time bus driver contract remains in effect)
    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified employees:

    • Lucy Rupert, 3.5 hrs/day, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut High School, step 0, effective August 31, 2015
    • Becky Rockett, 2.5 hrs/day, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut Middle School, step 1, effective September 14, 2015
    • Lisa Webb, 190-day contract, part-time (.5) educational aide, Big Walnut High School, step 0, effective September 14, 2015
    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the status change for the following Food Service Workers for the 2015/2016 school year, effective August 17, 2015:

    • Michael Hamilton, decrease to 2 hrs/day, Big Walnut High School
    • Tammy Bolin, increase to 5 hrs/day, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    • Chris Nance, increase to 3.5 hrs/day, Big Walnut High School
    • Priscilla Welker, increase to 3 hrs/day, Big Walnut High School
    • Norma Jean Springer, increase to 2.5 hrs/day, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    14.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the step revision for the following motions concerning co-curricular supplemental contracts:

    Motion 15-61:

    • Misty Lloyd-Matthews, Gymnastics Head Coach, group 3, step 3 to 13

    Motion 15-102:

    • Amy Read, PAC, group 7, step 2 to 1

    Motion 15-92

    • Dora Riggs, BWHS, LEO Club, group 7, step 0 to 2
    • Maria Tarney, SOU, PAC, group 7, step 2 to 3
    • Matt Wilson, SOU, PAC, group 7, step 2 to 1
    • Dawn Norris, BWE, LPDC, group 7, step 2 to 3
    • Andrea Clark, BWE, PAC, group 7, step 0 to 1
    • Dawn Norris, BWE, PAC, group 7, step 0 to 1
    • Jen Horman, BWE, PAC, group 7, step 0 to 1
    • Lesley Cannell, BWE, PAC, group 7, step 0 to 1
    • Sarah Badger, BWE, PAC, group 7, step 2 to 3
    • Susan Monfort, BWE, PAC group 7, step 2 to 3
    14.7 .

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

    • Kim Swansegar, BWE, PAC, group 7, step 0
    • Nancy Crawford, BWMS, Art Club, group 7, step 8
    • Craig Porter, BWMS, Band, group 7, step 11
    • Lisa Huston, BWMS, Choir, group 7, step 11
    • Mike McGann, BWMS, LA Dept. Chair, group 4, step 7
    • Patricia Thompson, BWMS, LPDC, group 7, step 2
    • Joseph Backs, BWMS, Math Counts, group 7, step 9
    • Joseph Backs, BWMS, Math Dept. Chair, group 4, step 3
    • Corry Schull, BWMS, PAC, group 7, step 3
    • Kim White, BWMS, PAC, group 7, step 3
    • Jenny Ainsworth, BWMS, Power of the Pen, .5, group 7, step 1
    • Scott Bowden, BWMS, Power of the Pen, .5, group 7, step 2
    • Keri Kotchounian, BWMS, Science Dept. Chair, group 4, step 6
    • Patricia Thompson, BWMS, S.S. Dept. Chair, group 4, step 11
    • Erin Barr, BWMS, Special Ed. Dept. Chair, group 4, step 7
    • Lori Hayhurst, BWMS, Student Council, group 6, step 11

     

    14.8 .
    Mrs. Jen Young

    It is recommended the Board approve a stipend of $160 for each Superintendent-approved staff member who leads a seven-week Eagle Extension Club for the 2015-2016 school year.

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board

    Regular Board Meeting:  

                                             October 8, 2015
                                             6:30 P.M.
                                             Big Walnut High School, Media Center

                                  

    16. Executive Session
    Board
    16.1 15-117

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

    16.2 .

    It is recommended the Board exit executive session and the meeting ajourns.

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