Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 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. 15-162 Minutes
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board review and approves the minutes from the December 10, 2015 regular meeting.


    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Technology Update - Mark Cooper & Jen Young
    • Board Member Oath

    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    • Central Office Update

    7.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • Big Walnut Middle School Building Presentation
    • Big Walnut Middle School CIP Update
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • OSBA School Board Recognition

    8. Recognitions
    • Ella Erwine, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Elementary School - Mr. Schneider
    • Cam Edwards, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Middle School -  Mrs. Hess
    • Ethan Hale, Football D2 All Ohio First Team - Mrs. Hess

    9. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financials 
    • 2nd Quarter Update

    10. Selected Board Policy

    10.1 .
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    First reading of revised board policies:

    • 7510 Use of District Premises (Property)
    • 8400 School Safety (Operations)

    11. Board Members 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 Participating attached to the agenda.)

    1. Scheduled
    2. Non-Scheduled

    13. Business Item

    13.1 15-163
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the amended five year forecast.


    13.2 .
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the amended Appropriations.


    13.3 15-164
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of $1,000,000 from the General Fund (001) to the Permanent Improvement Fund(003).


    13.4 15-165
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended that the Board approve a correction to the original contract between Big Walnut LSD and Blue Chip 2000 (BWMS coating of floors).


    13.5 15-166
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the district calendar for school year 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.


    13.6 15-167
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $100 donated to Big Walnut Middle School Art Department, donated by Sunbury Lions Club (018-9002 BWMS Principal Fund)
    • $77.24 donated to Big Walnut High School, donated by Kroger (200-9680 BWHS Yearbook Fund)
    • $500 donated to Big Walnut High School Renaissance Program, donated by Sunbury Lions Club (300-9001 BWHS Renaissance)
    • $265 donated to Big Walnut Middle School, donated by BWMS PTO (018-9002 BWMS Principal Fund)
    • $264 donated to Big Walnut Middle School Student Council, donated by BWMS PTO (200-9612 BWMS Student Council)
    • $500 donated to Big Walnut High School Challenge Day, donated Sunbury Lions Club (200-9271 BWHS Challenge Day)
    • $750 donated to Big Walnut Middle School SOAR, donated by Big Walnut Education Foundation (018-9002 BMWS Principal Fund)
    • $150 donated to Big Walnut Middle School SOAR, donated by Brady Hicks (018-9002 BWMS Principal Fund)

    13.7 15-168
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

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

    • Big Walnut High School Choir & Band, Disney Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida, November 26-30 (or December 1), 2016

    13.8 15-169
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

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


    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    14.1 15-170

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplementals, pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation, for the 2015/2016 school y ear.

     


    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Shabonne Grimm as a Drama Volunteer, pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation, effective the 2015/2016 school year.

     


    14.3 .
    It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of accumulated sick leave days (in excess of the 120 days, per Policy) for Andy Jados, Principal Big Walnut High School, 117.4 days.

    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the increase in hours for Mary Anne Morehart, Genoa Christian Academy, NPSS Clerk, from 3 hours to 4 hours per day, effective July 1, 2015.


    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following Memorandum of Understandings:

    • OAPSE 696  & 524 Leave of Absence
    • BWPSS Leave Provisions

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board

    Regular Board Meeting: 

                                              February 18, 2016
                                              6:30 P.M.
                                              Big Walnut High School, Media Center

     


    16. Executive Session
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    16.1 15-171
    Board

    It is recommended the Board enter executive session to consider the employment of a public employee or official. 


    17. Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    17.1 15-172

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


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