Meeting Details
March 17, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Big Walnut High School, Innovation Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
2.
OUR VISION:
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:
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
4.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Roll Call
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan arrived at 6:32
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
6.
15-187 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the February 18, 2016 regular meeting and the March 3, 2016 special work session meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Big Walnut Local School District Facilities Planning Committee Forums:
- Sunbury Village Hall - 4/4 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Sunbury Community Library - 4/7 @ 1:00 p.m.
- Genoa Township Hall - 4/11 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Berkshire Township Hall - 4/14 @ 6:00 p.m.
- District (BWHS Media Center) - 4/18 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Porter & Kingston @ Porter Township Hall - 4/26 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Harlem Township Hall - 4/27 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Trenton Township Hall - 5/2 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Galena Village Hall - 5/4 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Communication Update
Minutes
- The committee will be presenting to the Board at the April 21 meeting.
- The Board will make a decision and vote in May on the possible November bond issue.
- The work that the committee is doing is a very valuable process. There are 40 community members with various expertise that has put a great deal of time into research and solutions.
- Dr. Fagain spoke of her gratitude for the countless hours these community members are putting in for the greater good of the district.
- Mrs. Pollock shared the research that we are doing regarding the quarterly newsletter to mail to all community members.
- Mrs. Pollock spoke on the bomb threat that took place at the high school on Monday. She thanked HS admin team for their calm leadership which flowed to staff that led our students to safety. There were many agencies including Homeland Security at our disposal due to Gov Kasich in Westerville.
7.2
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Facility Committee Timeline
- Central Office Update
Minutes
- Mrs. Pollock explained that central office moved to BWIS when the Galena building sold. The intermediate school needs the space so central office has to move. The district purchased a building on Tippett Ct. - permits, drawings and documents are in the process.
- She thanked the tech director for saving district money on connectivity to Souders and new building - improved speed and less money.
7.3
District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
- BWHS CIP Update- Mr. Andy Jados
- DACC Update
- Academic Update- Mrs. Jen Young
Minutes
- Mr. Jados and Samatha Buxton spoke about the Students Leadership Committee, which will consist of 30 members. The committee advices the principal. Members must possess five core values. One program is teachers give students tickets and they deposit it into box - every month a ticket will be chosen for each grade level - prizes are great and were recommended by the leadership team. Other responsbilities is runing and maintaining the Alumni Hall of Fame.
- Mr. Jados shared the CIP goals - number one is to increase attendance, currently fairly high but wants to increase in that area. He feels if we get students there, along with the wonderful teaching staff, they will learn! The goal is to have 95% of the team monitor attendance, look at at risk students and develop plans. The Eagle Strong plan is just beginning, he hopes that if students receive positive recognition early it can help propel forward in a positive way. His second goal is to increase ACT scores, to make sure best instruction, engage them, test that are very important for students through HS and into college. Workshops can help increase these grades on top of daily attendance and instruction. Student surveys from first workshop was positive. Third goal is to improve staff moral. Going into this year the moral was very poor - 62% of staff below average. This is unexatable, - everything we do targets our students and that is our number one goal. He will do the survey at the end of every year and chart progress we are making. The Soaring Eagle Award is an award where the staff can be nominated by staff members, parents or students.
- Mr. Hildreth provided an update on the career center. The current enrollment of BW at CC is 53 out of 646 students, they serve an additional 340 students through AG, business, CBI. They are looking for ways to expand in health tech and information technology. They will be partnering with Olentangy next year for the 9 & 10 stem,following year will add engineering level 1 and following year level 2. Other programs will be robotics, advance technology, education collaborative, and exercise science. They are looking at a spring of 2017 construction date and a comletion date for the 2018-19 school year.
- Mrs. Young presented print out of on line report card - she compared on line vs paper pencil. The graphs show that paper pencil students received passing grades and online failed.
- Mrs. Pollock indicated the State says they looked into this and do not think this is a result of platform. We are not going to spend a large amount of time teaching children how to scroll on a computer - time better spent teaching students reading, math, etc. We welcome assessments when it helps us teach students. Committee is putting together quality profile that will show our assessment data. We assess kids, figure out where they area and teach them at their level. By the end of school teaching teams have recommendations for assessments for district to use that will help drive education for our kids.
8.
Recognitions
- Samantha Buxton, Big Walnut High School, Student of the Month - Dr. Fagan
- Colton McKee, Harrison Street Elementary School, Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
- Mary Dimitroff, Gymnastics - Mrs. Meyer
- Art Exhibit Students - Mr. Schneider
- Kylie Stickrath, Zonta Award Winner - Mrs. Hess
9.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financials
10.
Selected Board Policy
11.
Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
Minutes
- Ms. Wecker shared that tonight is the German Honors Society induction. Some of the activities that the exchange students experience are teaching projects at school and movie and bowling nights - shows what american life is like for high school students. She thanked the administration, teachers and students for their quick and calm handling of the bomb threat - students were well informed. The boys' lacross play Licking Valley tonight, girls' lacross plays tomorrow at Delaware. The student council will be having a sucker sale to benefit American Heart Association. There will be a play "The Library" performed on April 8 & 9, which is student written.
- Dr. Fagan thanked the admin negotiating team for work and hours put into working with association. She was personally very proud that the process went smoothly and excited we are voting today.
- Mr. Wecker congratulated Delaware and Olentangy for passing ballot issues. He loves the concept of the Alumni Hall of Fame. He went with friends to see the musical at Buckey Valley. He found some things they do a really good idea - they put up a a stencil of each theatre prodcution. Senior art students, if selected gets a square to paint in halls.
- Mrs. Hess spoke about the choices for Service Day this month at the middle school such as painting rooms and fencing, cleaning cemetery getting ready for memorial day and singing to senior citizens. She has a student at the middle school and she feels this will be a good opportunity for him to tie it back to some of the things they are studying in school. She appreciates how the bomb threat was handled. She hopes person that did this understands the severity.
- Mr. Schneider thanked BSTG , Delaware County EMS and the Sunbury police for their action during the bomb threat. There is a lot going on on the development front . Committee is watching what is being built on 3C with the Pulte project. On April 28 ODOT is hosting meeting on new interchange at Northgate. Good opportunity to get feedback and input in process.
- Mrs. Meyer announced how great it was to see so many kids involved in musical - great job, excited to seen next production. She attended the Central Region OSBA dinner to recognize BWIS students Scientists Rock. She had positive feedback from how safe the students felt during the bomb threat.
12.
Public Participation
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.)
- Scheduled
- Non-Scheduled
Minutes
- Scheduled - Shawn Curry, 420 Clifton Court in Village 3 kids at GRE . He understands that there are lots of moving parts, but trying to find out why we are not starting earlier. When he attended schol he started after Labor Day - that was similar when he moved into district but nosedived quickly.
- Mrs. Meyer stated that typically during public participation the board does not interact - the speaker address and then someone gets back to you. However, since nobody else is in attendance she asked Mrs. Pollock to address his question.
- Mrs. Pollock said that Aug 17 is the first day for kids. The biggest driver behind the start date is at the high school level. Due to semesters as we move into CCR courses that are in alignment with colleges, trying to squeeze a semester in. We are required to coordinate and tie in with DACC.
- No non scheduled
13.
Business Item
13.1
.
It is recommended the Board approve the amended Big Walnut Local School District Cafeteria Plan Document and the Big Walnut Local School District Cafeteria Plan Summary Plan Description to be filed with Discovery Benefits, the district's plan administrator, as required by law.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
13.2
15-189
It is recommended that the Board approve the Agreement for a Project of Limited Scope between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and LUSK Architecture, A Division of Lusk LLC.
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker Motioned a consent for 13.2 - 13.4, Seconded by Mrs. Hess.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
13.3
.
It is recommended that the Board approve an increase to the Board approved contract with META Solutions not to exceed an additional $10,000 for professional development services.
Minutes
- consent in 13.2, motion 15-189
13.4
15-190
It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement for Planning Services between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and TRIAD Architects.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
13.5
15-191
It is recommended that the Board approve the January transfer of $73,327 - Sunbury Meadows CDA donation from the General Fund (001) to the Permanent Improvement Fund (003).
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker Motioned to consent 13.5, 13.7 & 13.8, seconded by Mrs. Hess
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
13.6
15-192
It is recommended the Board approve the Purchase Service Agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education and OhioGuidestone for school-based behavior health and support services.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
13.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $10.42 donated to Big Walnut High School, donated by Morgan Stanley (018-9002 BWHS Principal Fund)
- $150 donated to Big Walnut Middle School, donated by Brady Hicks (018-9002 BWMS Principal Fund)
- $75.71 donated to Big Walnut Middle School, donated by Target (018-9002 BWMS Principal Fund)
- $225.83 donated to Big Walnut Elementary School, donated by Target (018-9005 BWE Principal Fund)
- $5.00 donated to Big Walnut High School, donated by Jessica Currier (018-9001 BWHS Principal Fund)
- $20.00 donated to Big Walnut Intermediate School, donated by Kelly Byanski (018-9009 BWIS Principal Fund)
- $5.00 donated to Big Walnut Intermediate School, donated by Kristen Macklin-Lanning (018-9009 BWIS Principal Fund)
- $52.10 donated to Hylen Souders Elementary School, donated by Cyber Grants, Inc. (018-9004 SOU Principal Fund)
- $110.00 donated to Big Walnut Elementary School, donated by Aetna Foundation (018-9005 BWE Principal Fund)
Minutes
- consent in 13.5, motion 15-191
Result: Approved
13.8
Mrs. Angie Pollock
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- Varsity Volleyball Team, Camp Nuhop, Perrysville, OH, August 13 - 14, 2016
- FFA, State FFA Convention, Columbus, OH, May 5-6, 2016
Minutes
- consent in 13.5, motion 15-191
Result: Approved
14.
Human Resource Items
14.1
15-193
It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between the Big Walnut Education Association and the Big Walnut Board of Education.
Minutes
- The Board thanked the leadership and BWEA, the collaborative mindset allows everyone to be ready to work and make decisions on what is best for students.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
14.2
15-194
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff for the 2016/2017 school year:
- Quinton Thomas, Big Walnut High School, Social Studies Teacher, MA step 0 (pending degree conferral May 2016)
- Kayla DeMuth, Big Walnut High School, Science Teacher, BA 30 step 1
- Megan Corbin, Big Walnut High School, English Teacher, MA step 0
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan Motioned consent for 14.2-14.3 & 14.4, Mrs. Hess seconded
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
14.3
.
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:
- Tyler Martin, Track Volunteer
- Courtney Palmer, MS Girls' Lacrosse Volunteer
- Brock Woodard, MS Baseball Volunteer
Minutes
- consent 14.2, motion 15-194
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve to amend the section of the following motions:
- Motion 15-170 - Ryan Balaz, Head Tennis Coach, move from step 6 to step 7
- Motion 15-181 - Tom Heineike, Track Assistant, move from full time to .25
Minutes
- consent 14.2, motion 15-194
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting:
April 21, 2016
6:30 P.M.
Big Walnut High School, Media
16.
15-195 Executive Session
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 confer with an attorney for the board of education concerning disputes involving the board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
17.
15-196 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit executive session and the meeting adjourns.
