Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School, Innovation Center
Thursday, March 17, 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. 15-187 Minutes
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    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.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Big Walnut Local School District Facilities Planning Committee Forums:
    1. Sunbury Village Hall - 4/4 @ 6:00 p.m.
    2. Sunbury Community Library - 4/7 @ 1:00 p.m.
    3. Genoa Township Hall - 4/11 @ 6:00 p.m.
    4. Berkshire Township Hall - 4/14 @ 6:00 p.m.
    5. District (BWHS Media Center) - 4/18 @ 6:00 p.m.
    6. Porter & Kingston @ Porter Township Hall - 4/26 @ 6:00 p.m.
    7. Harlem Township Hall - 4/27 @ 6:00 p.m.
    8. Trenton Township Hall - 5/2 @ 6:00 p.m.
    9. Galena Village Hall - 5/4 @ 6:00 p.m.
    • Communication Update
    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Facility Committee Timeline
    • Central Office Update
    7.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • BWHS CIP Update- Mr. Andy Jados
    • DACC Update
    • Academic Update- Mrs. Jen Young
    8. Recognitions
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    • 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 
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    11. Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer
    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 Item
    13.1 .
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    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.

    Attachments
    Final 3.15.16 Cafeteria Plan Document - BIG WALNUT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAN DOCUMENT 09-01-2015 - 02-15-2016
    Final 3.15.16 Cafeteria Plan Documents SPD BIG WALNUT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 09-01-2015 - 02-15-2016 1
    Final 3.15.16 Cafeteria Plan Document - BIG WALNUT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAN DOCUMENT 09-01-2015 - 02-15-2016
    Final 3.15.16 Cafeteria Plan Documents SPD BIG WALNUT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 09-01-2015 - 02-15-2016 1
    13.2 15-189
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    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.

    Attachments
    BWLSD B104-2007 - Admin Offices Reno and Expansion LUSK 20160314 - Final
    BWLSD B104-2007 - Admin Offices Reno and Expansion LUSK 20160314 - Final
    13.3 .
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    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.

    13.4 15-190
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement for Planning Services between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and TRIAD Architects.

    Attachments
    BWLSD Planning Services Agreement with Triad-Final 2016 1 1
    BWLSD Planning Services Agreement with Triad-Final 2016 1 1
    13.5 15-191
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    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). 

    13.6 15-192
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    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.

    Attachments
    OhioGuidestone
    OhioGuidestone
    13.7 .
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    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)
    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
    Attachments
    Field Trip
    Field Trip
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    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.

    Attachments
    BWEA TA March 4 2016 2
    BWEA TA March 4 2016 2
    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
    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
    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
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    Regular Board Meeting:

                                                 April 21, 2016
                                                 6:30 P.M.
                                                 Big Walnut High School, Media 

     

            

    16. 15-195 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 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. 

    17. 15-196 Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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

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