Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut Intermediate School Central Office Conference Room
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 7:30am - 8:30am

    1. Call to Order
    Call to order by Mrs. Meyer, President Pro Tempore.  
    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

    2. Election

    2.1 .

    Mrs. Meyer, President Pro Tempore, will declare that nominations are open for President of the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2016.

     

    Nomination of Mindy Meyer for President by Allison Fagan

     

    Motion for President to close nominations if only one nominee and that Mindy Meyer be elected as President of Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2016.

     


    2.2 .

    Mrs. Meyer, President Pro Tempore, will declare that nominations are open for Vice President of the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2016.

     

    Nomination of Andy Wecker for Vice President by Allison Fagan

     

    Motion for Vice President to close nominations if only one nominee and that Andy Wecker be elected as Vice President of the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2016.

     


    3. Administration of Oath to Newly Elected Officers

    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day, Treasurer, administers the oath of office to the newly elected President and Vice President of the Board of Education.

    The newly elected President will now preside.

     


    4. 15-152 Date, Time, and Location of Regular Meetings in 2016

    It is recommended the Board designate the third Thursday of each month of 2016 as the regular meeting date of the Big Walnut Board of Education. Meetings will be at 6:30 P.M. in the media center at Big Walnut High School.


    5. Board Action Items

    5.1 15-153

    It is recommended the Board approve, per ORC 3315.15, that the Big Walnut Board of Education may establish a service fund not to exceed $2.00 per child enrolled in the district, or $20,000.00, whichever is greater, to pay for the expenses actually incurred by board members in the performance of their duties. Recommend establishment of the Board Service Fund in the amount of $6,500.00.


    5.2 15-154

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following resolution: 


    5.3 15-155

    It is recommended the Board authorize the law firm of Bricker and Eckler, to represent the Board of Education of the Big Walnut Local School District before the Delaware County Board of Revision with respect to all matters which the Big Walnut Board of Education may commence or be a party to before such Board of Revision during the 2016 calendar year.


    6. Appointments

    6.1 15-156

    It is recommended the Board appoint __________________ to the Program Year 2015 Tax Incentive Review Council.


    6.2 15-157

    It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education make the following appointments for 2016:

    Legislative Liaison (OSBA)     -  Allison Fagan                                                          

    Alternate Legislative Liaison (OSBA)   -  Brad Schneider                                         

    Student Achievement Liaison (OSBA)     - Nicci Hess                                        

    Education Foundation Liaison   - Nicci Hess                                                      

    Sunbury / Big Walnut Joint Ventures Agreement Committee    - Mindy Meyer


    7. Administrative Advisory & Board Committees

    7.1 15-158

    It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education members volunteer for the following current standing administrative advisory committees for 2016:

    Community for Eagle Pride (Bond) - Mindy Meyer

    Economic Development Committee - Andy Wecker

    Insurance Committee - Allison Fagan

    Sunbury Meadows Community Authority Representative - Brad Schneider

    Records Retention - Mindy Meyer

    Villages & Townships (Council & Zoning)
    Berkshire Township     - Andy Wecker                                                                            

    Genoa Township  - Nicci Hess                                                                                    

    Harlem Township - Allison Fagan                                                                                    

    Kingston Township  - Andy Wecker                                                                                   

    Porter Township  - Andy Wecker                                                                                     

    Trenton Township   -  Mindy Meyer                                                                                 

    Village of Galena   - Mindy Meyer                                                                                   

    Village of Sunbury    - Brad Schneider                                                                                 

    Schools
    Big Walnut Elementary School       -  Brad Schneider                                                              

    General Rosecrans Elementary School      - Brad Schneider                                                         

    Harrison Street Elementary School      - Andy Wecker                                                            

    Hylen Souders Elementary School  - Allison Fagan                                                                    

    Big Walnut Intermediate School        - Mindy Meyer                                                    

    Big Walnut Middle School     - Nicci Hess                                                                  

    Big Walnut High School      - Allison Fagan                                                                     

     


    7.2 15-159

    It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education members volunteer for the following current standing board committee for 2016:

    Facilities Planning Committee


    8. 15-160 Memberships

    It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education approve the following memberships:

    • Ohio School Board Association (OSBA) & Legal Assistance, approval of an estimated amount of $6,673.00 dues for 2016
    • Metropolitan Educational Council (MEC), purchasing consortium, approval of $1,400.00 estimated membership fee for 2016
    • Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce, approval of $350.00 membership fee for 2016

    9. 15-161 Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.


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