Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, November 19, 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. Approve Minutes
    6.1 15-131
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the October 8, 2015 Regular Board meeting, the October 26, 2015 Special Board meeting and the November 4, 2015 Special Board Worksession.

    Attachments
    minutes 10.815
    minutes 10.26.15
    minutes 11.4.15
    minutes 10.815
    minutes 10.26.15
    minutes 11.4.15
    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Holiday Adopt A Family
    • 2016/2017 & 2017/2018 School Calendar 
    • Delaware County Foundation Grant
    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Central Office Facility Update
    7.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    Mrs. Kim Castiglione
    • Harrison Street Building Presentation
    • Harrison Street CIP Update
    8. Recognitions
    8.1 .
    • Colleen White, Big Walnut High School Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
    • John Wion, Harrison Street Elementary School Student of the Month -  Mr. Wecker
    • OSBA Student Presentation - Mrs. Hess
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Day
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Report
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    10.1 15-132

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

    • 5112 Entrance Requirements (Bylaws & Policies - revision)
    10.2 .

    First reading of policy revisions:

    • Policy 1130 - Conflict of Interest (Administration - revised)
    • Policy 3113 - Conflict of Interest (Professional - revised)
    • Policy 4113 - Conflict of Interest (Classified Staff - revised)
    • Policy 1630.01 - FMLA Leave (Administration - revised)
    • Policy 3430.01 - FMLA (Professional Staff - revised)
    • Policy 4430.01 - FMLA (Classified Staff - revised)
    • Policy 2461 - Recording of District Meetings Involving Students and/or Parents - (Program - revised)
    • Policy 8420 - Emergency Situations at Schools (Operations - revised)
    • Policy 8452 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED) - (Operations - revised)
    • Policy 8500 - Food Services - (Operations - revised)
    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 15-133
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the establishment of the Facilities Planning Board Committee.

     

    13.2 15-134
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

     

    Attachments
    transportation impractical resolution 11.19.15
    transportation impractical resolution 11.19.15
    13.3 15-135
    Ms. Terri Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2015 Semi-Annual Bond payment:

    • BNY Mellon - 421,006.88 - 2009 School Improv #BIGWAL09
    • BNY Mellon - 135,000.00 - 2009 Various Purpose #BEGWAL09B
    • BNY Mellon - 750,537.50 - 2009 School Improv #BWWAQSCB09D
    • BNY Mellon - 612,981.25 - 2012 Refunding #BIGWAL12
    • BNY Mellon - 199,203.13 - 2014 Refunding #BIGWAL14
    • Huntington - 113,020.00 - 2015 Refunding
    • Total  $2,231,748.76

     

    13.4 15-136
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $4,890.26 donated to BWMS, donated by BWMS PTO (Principal Fund 018-9002)
    • $612.63 donated to BWMS, donated by BWMS PTO (Student Council Fund 200-9612)
    • $278.50 donated to BWFFA, donated by BW FFA Alumni (BWHS FFA Fund 200-9330)
    • $2,700.00 donated to BWHS Athletics, donated by Sunbury's VFW (BWHS Athletics 00-9500)
    • $3,000.00 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated by Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery of Columbus (BWHS Challenge Day Fund 200-9271)
    • $500.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Lions Club (BWHS FFA Fund 200-9330)
    • $180.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Ohio FFA Foundation (BWHS FFA 200-9330)
    • Outdoor Flag donated to SOU, donated by David Walk 
    • $66.50 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Buffalo Wild Wings (BWHS FFA 200-9330)
    • $250 Visa Card donated to BWLSD, donated by United Way
    13.5 15-137
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • JV & Varsity Baseball Team, Coco Beach Spring Training, March 26 - April 1, 2016
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 15-138

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplementals for the 2015/2016 winter season:

    • Jessica Simpkins, Girls Basketball Volunteer
    • Mary Sanchez, .5 Assistant Cheer Coach (basketball season only), group 4, step 1
    • Jeffrey Besozzi, Swim Coach Volunteer
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board rescind the following portion of motion 15-116:

    • approve a co-curricular supplemental for Joseph Backs, BWMS, Math Counts, group 7, step 9 for the 2015-2016 school year
    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts:

    • Jenny Elicson, .5 Educational Assistant (4 hrs/per day), Big Walnut High School, step 0, effective November 10, 2015
    • Dawn Meier, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut High School, 3 hrs/day, step 0, effective November 12, 2015
    • Lisa Webb, change in position from Big Walnut High School .5 Teaching Assistant to Hylen Souders Office Assistance 4 hours per day, 190-Classified Contract, step 0, effective November 2, 2015
    • Mary Lee Taylor, Building Secretary/NPSS Clerk 1, 4 hours per day, Genoa Christian Academy, 260-day classified contract, step 3, effective December 1, 2015
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board

    Regular Board Meeting:   

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

                                  

    16. 15-139 Executive Session
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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

    17. 15-140 Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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

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