Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Center
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    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. 15-173 Minutes
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the January 7, 2016 organizational meeting, January 21, 2016 regular meeting and the February 3, 2016 special meeting.


    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Big Walnut Local School District Facility Planning Committee Forums:
    1. Sunbury Village Hall - 4/4 @ 6:00 p.m.
    2. Genoa Township Hall - 4/11 @ 6:00 p.m.
    3. Berkshire Township Hall - 4/14 @ 6:00 p.m.
    4. District (BWHS) - 4/18 @ 6:00 p.m.
    5. Harlem Township Hall - 4/27 @ 6:00 p.m.
    6. Porter & Kingston @ Porter Township Hall - 4/28 @ 6:00 p.m.
    7. Galena Village Hall - 5/4 @ 6:00 p.m.

    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Central Office Update

    7.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • General Rosecrans CIP Update
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • Report Card - Mrs. Jen Young
       

    8. Recognitions
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer
    • Landen Daugstrup, Student of the Month, General Rosecrans Elementary School - Mr. Brad Schneider

    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    10.1 15-174

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following revised policies (second reading):

    • 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 Participation, which is attached to the agenda.)

    1. Scheduled
    2. Non-Scheduled

    13. Business Items

    13.1 15-175
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended that the board approve the Five-Year-Forecast.

     


    13.2 15-176
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the amended Appropriations.


    13.3 15-177
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY17 tax budget to be filed with the county auditor.


    13.4 15-178
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2015 tax rates and estimated revenue provided by the Delaware County Auditor.


    13.5 15-180
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new course for Big Walnut High School, effective the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Robotics and Software Development

    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    14.1 15-181

    It is recommended the Board approve the following job descriptions:

    • Technology Specialist 
    • Instruction and Innovation Coordinator 
    • District Testing, College/Career Readiness Coordinator 
    • Student Services Coordinator (revised)

     


    14.2 15-182

    It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of accumulated sick leave days (in excess of the 120 days, per Policy) for the following Administrative Level I employees:

    James Hall 160.75 days
    Robin Keating 8.75 days


    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the increase for food service and support staff substitutes to $11.28 per hour, effective February 1, 2016.


    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 220-day three-year Administrative Level II contract for Erin Curtis, Student Services Coordinator, $75,000 annual salary, effective July 1, 2016.


    14.5 .

    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:

     


    14.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 215-day three-year Administrative Level I contract for Penny Sturtevant, District Testing/College and Career Readiness Coordinator, $86,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2016.


    14.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve to increase the athletic supplemental for Jerry Hatcher, Assistant Softball Coach (JV) from .5 to full time (motion 15-162).


    14.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified staff a balance of the year contract, 90-day contract completed, for the remainder of the 20115/2016 school year:

    Rebecca L. Benjamin, Teaching Assistant, Harrison Street Elementary School
    Jeffrey L. Evans, 3rd Shift Custodian, Big Walnut High School
    Michael J. Hamilton, Bus Teaching Assistant
    Deborah Kennedy, Bus Driver
    Heather L. Mahle, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    Kelly S. Mazzi, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    Heidi A. Pallone, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    Amy L. Palmer, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    Rebecca L. Rockett, Food Service, Big Walnut Middle School
    Lucy Rupert, Food Service, Big Walnut High School
    Tiffany N. Tennihill, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary School
    Lisa Webb, Office Assistant, Hylen Souders Elementary School

     


    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    Special Board Meeting (Work Session):

                                            March 3, 2016
                                            7:45 A.M.
                                            Big Walnut Intermediate School, Central Office Conference Room

    Regular Board Meeting:

                                            March 17, 2016
                                            6:30 P.M.
                                            Big Walnut High School, Media Center

     


    16. 15.183 Executive Session
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board enter executive session to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, to consider the employment of a public employee or official, and to confer with an attorney for the Board of Education concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.


    17. 15-184 Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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


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