Meeting Details
April 21, 2016
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Big Walnut High School, Innovation Center
Purpose
Board Meeting
1.
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan arrived at 6:43
- Mrs. Hess arrived at 7:13
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
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
6.
15-197 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the March 17, 2016 regular meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Madelyn Wecker, Student Board Representative | X |
7.
Recognitions
- Katlin Kroninger, Big Walnut Intermediate School, Student of the Month - Mrs. Mindy Meyer
- Autumn Newman, Hylen Souders Elementary School, Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
- FFA - Mr. Andy Wecker
8.
Superintendent's Report
8.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- AEP Recognition - Mark Inscho and Ron McClure
- Big Walnut Local School District Facilities Planning Committee Forums:
- 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.
Minutes
- Mrs. Pollock introduced Ron McClure and Mark Inscho. She talked about the work Mr. Inscho did to improve the lighting in our gymnasiums, which will save the district a great deal of money as they are more energy efficient. She presented him with a certificate from AEP. Mr. Inscho shared that the lights have a 20 year life cycle - additional savings on time of not changing bulbs or ballasts. The Board thanked Mr. Inscho.
- Mrs. Pollock shared that we are about half way through the forums, they will be wrapped up on May 4th. They are an interactive format and an opportunity for the community to hear details and ask questions. She also reminded everyone if they attended to please complete the survey on the web site.
8.2
District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
- Souders Building Presentation and CIP Update - Mr. AJ Hoffman
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
Minutes
- Mrs Pollock introduced Mr. Hoffman from Souders to discuss their building presentation. He handed the floor over to Mrs. Amy Eichenberry and students in her fourth grade class - they have taken on the challenge of bringing a Buddy Bench to Souders Elementary. The project took shape following the students’ completion of individual passion projects. The class decided after looking inward at their individual passions that they could team together and look outward at how to serve their school community. The class decided to form the Berry Patch Builders organization within their classroom. The organization included different departments and roles that the students would fill (Project Manager, Research & Development, Marketing & Advertising, Production and Showcase Crew) Each department has an assigned leader that sits on the Buddy Bench Board. The board meets with Mr. Hoffman weekly and works with Mrs. Eikenberry in the classroom to discuss progress, leadership strategies, how to problem solve concerns that arise and create new objectives/ direction if needed. This project has been vastly student driven with the amazing guidance of Mrs. Eikenberry as a facilitator. The group evaluated the best materials to use, completed research about regulations, forged partnerships with the high school to complete production of the bench and far more than I can continue to articulate. There is a schoolwide assembly scheduled for early May to explain the benefits of having a buddy bench to the entire student body. The bench will be installed for the benefit of students for years to come. Mr. Hoffman commended Mrs. Eichenberry for her work on this project, allowing the students to take the reigns and complete this project.
- Mr. Hoffman discussed the Continuous Improvement Plan for Souders. He shared the goals that were set by the staff and discussed the progress so far, since final results will not be collected until next week.
- Mrs. Jen Young shared that the staff appreciated the email about testing from the Board. She also shared that we have just finished a round of on-line testing and it went smoothly. She thanked Wayne for the work he did on the technology end. She announced that the kindergarten screening is approaching. We are piloting a Play Screener at GRE this year, which will focus on the whole child - not just the letter recognition. She shared that with Jen Wilson they have been working on the LIO project. Teachers submit proposals, if accepted, they get the support needed to make their innovation a reality in their classroom. There were 32 member this year and next year there will be 85 members. This is a huge push going toward 2020.
8.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Facilities Planning Committee Presentation
- Central Office Update
Minutes
- Mrs. Pollock introduced Mr. Bob Kuederle, a community member, and Zach Price with TRIAD Architects. She thanked all of the community members that donated their time. She announced that we are streaming live at this point (which is listed on our website) and an attachment to the minutes.
9.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financials - Questions from the Board
- Quarterly Update
10.
Selected Board Policy
11.
Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
Minutes
- Ms. Wecker complimented Mrs. Stooksbury on the work she does for Challenge Day, attending Chamber meetings and working on Challenge Day funding. The girl's track placed 3rd out of 18 at a recent meet. She shared there were very little complaints about tesing this year from students. The Ensemble Band and Ladies Choir will be competing at State.
- Dr. Fagan wished students a safe prom; parents worry and want kids to make good decisions. She thanked parents that showed up to park cars and making sure no contraband and intervention to keep everyone safe. She thanked the community for attending forums. She appreciates that people pay attention; it's okay to disagree but please realize the dilemma of the Board. She personally doesn't want taxes to increase, but she has a junior at the high school that tells her that the stair wells come to a stop at times. She wished the music student the best at State.
- Mr. Wecker congratulated the Drama Club on a performance well done. He congratulated Campbell Allen for being nominated for Ohio Boy's Lax Athlete of the Week.
- Mrs. Hess congratulated Mr. Frame and Mrs. Sturtevant on the Service Day project. She attended along with Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Meyer, she cannot say enough...it was great, well organized and the kids were amazing. She participating in the program by volunteering at the Delaware food pantry, she shouldn't be surprized but so impressed with how well the kids stayed busy and worked until the bus came. She believes it is good for kids to see a side of things that they might not experience. It is good for kids to work side by side with students they don't normally spend time with. BW EducationFoundation just finished working on appliation process for scholarships. The foundation continues to receive additional funding as the community becomes more aware.
- Mr. Schneider noticed six different Service Day projects withing a mile of his home. He offered kudos to administration, staff and students for such a great job - but it was also cool to see the community embrace and support the project. He apologized to Mayor Hopper for not mentioning him while on live stream. He wanted to specifically thank the committee and work Ms. Day and Mrs. Pollock have put in to work collaboratively with communities, library, fire, sherriff. That input is valuable to community as a whole and want to encourage everyone to continue.
- Mrs. Meyer participated in Service Day, it was exciting to see all of the kids involved. She helped with painting, it was good to see kids getting pumped up. She believes the way the community embraced the project it is just the first of many. She attended the Hall of Fame luncheon, Mr Jados was very welcoming and extremely organized. The students did such a great job from the time she walked in the door to the end. Good to see alumni celebrated. She thanked everyone for work on state testing and she is really looking forward to quality profile, it will show the community so much more. Our kids are more than a grade they get on a test two days a year.
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
- no scheduled participation
- no nonscheduled participation
13.
Business Item
13.1
15-198
It is recommended the Board approve the amended Appropriations.
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker motioned, Mr. Scheider seconded to consent items 13.1 and 13.2.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President
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 |
13.2
.
It is recommended that the Board approve all receipts from the Tanger Outlet Mall, as per the agreement, ($30,000 in FY16, $70,000 in FY17 and $100,000 each year after for the duration of the 10-year agreement) be receipted directly into the Permanent Improvement Fund (003).
Minutes
- Consent on item 13.1, motion 15-197.
- Dr. Fagan asked if this can this be changed if the board would like to apply it elsewhere sometime in the future or if it would be necessary in the operating account? Mrs. Pollock responded "yes, it can be changed at any time with board action."
Result: Approved
13.3
15-199
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Big Walnut Local School District and PNC Equipment Finance for Chromebooks.
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker motioned, Mrs. Hess seconded to consent items 13.3 and 13.4.
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 |
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the Lease Agreement between Big Walnut Local School District and MailFinance (A Neopost Company) for the postage machine in Central Office.
Minutes
- Consent on item 13.3, motion 15-199
Result: Approved
13.5
15-200
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- Miscellaneous donations made to BW FFA by local businesses (BWHS FFA Fund 200-9330)
- $88.66 donated to BWMS, donated by Big Walnut Civic Association (BWMS Service Day Fund 019-9161)
- $10.42 donated to BWMS, donated by Morgan Stanley (BWMS Service Day Fund 019-9161)
- $72 donated to BWHS, donated by Jessica Currier (BWHS Principal Fund 018-9001)
- $88.60 donated to BWMS, donated by Allison Fagan Psychologist, LLC (BWMS Service Day 019-9161)
- $10.42 donated to SOU, Ryan Dunlap, (SOU Principals Fund 018-9004)
- $112.05 donated to BWHS, donated by Target (BWHS Principal Fund 018-9001)
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer thanked the community for the generous donations.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice 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 |
13.6
15-201
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trips:
- BWHS Track, Wendy's Brooke Relays in Wellsburg, WV, April 22-23, 2016
- AG Science / FFA Students, Hocking Hills, June 6-8, 2016
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 | 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.
Human Resource Items
14.1
15-202
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract for the following certified staff, effective the 2016/2017 school year:
- Jason Manly, District Secondary Instructional Coach (Teacher on Special Assignment), BA step 7, including 10 extended days to be used in June and July 2017
- Katie Yeager, District Gifted Intervention Specialist/Coordinator (Teacher on Special Assignment), MA step 7, including 15 extended days to be used prior to the start of the 2016/2017 school year
- Robert Keep, Big Walnut Intermediate School STEM Teacher, BA15 step 5
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker motioned, Mrs. Hess seconded to consent items 14.1-14.5.
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 |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a 260-day 2-year Administrative Level II contract for Jennifer Wilson, Instruction and Innovation Coordinator, $63,000 annual salary, effective July 1, 2016.
Minutes
- Consent on item 14.1, motion 15-202
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations, effective at the end of the 2015/2016 school year:
- Kori Rigo, Big Walnut Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher
- Jed Travis Church, Big Walnut Middle School Intervention Specialist
- Jess Amodio, General Rosecrans Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
- W. Kay Matney, Big Walnut Elementary Food Service Worker
- Sally Lehman, Big Walnut High School Food Service Worker
Minutes
- Consent on item 14.1, motion 15-202
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the increase in hours for Mary Lee Taylor, Genoa Christian Academy Building Secretary-NPSS, from 20 hours/week to 30 hours/week, effective April 1, 2016.
Minutes
- Consent on 14.1, motion 15-202
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve payment for the following new teacher mentors for the 2015/2016 school year:
Mentors - $2,500 multiple mentees
Erin Barr
Leslie Cannell
Rhonda Corven
Virginia Crawford
Katie Grijak
Amy Kessler
Christina McDonough
Susan Monfort
Mendi Priestas
Lisa Shaw
Laura Wood
Mentors - $1,500 single mentee
Shannon Mignogno
Building Guide - $250 each
Joe Backs
Jeanne Collett .5
Erin Erjavec
Katie Graven
Katie Grijak
Rina Hoge
Jenny Horman
Tammi Jordan .5
Mike McGann
Casandra Nigl
Shannon Mignogno
Lisa Shaw
Minutes
- Consent on 14.1, motion 15-202
Result: Approved
14.6
15-203
It is recommended the Board approve a 225-day two-year Administrative Level I contract for Joshua Frame, Principal, Big Walnut Middle School, $85,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2016.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice 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 |
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Special Work Session Meeting:
May 5, 2016
7:45 a.m.
Big Walnut Intermediate School, Central Office Conference Room
Regular Board Meeting:
May 19, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut High School, Media (Innovation) Center
16.
15-204 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 review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
No action items after executive session are anticipated - 5 minute recess
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 |
17.
Adjourn
17.1
15-205
It is recommended the Board exit executive session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- Meeting adjourn at 10:16 p.m.
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 |
