Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School, Media/Innovation Center
Thursday, May 19, 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. 15-207 Minutes
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the April 21, 2016 Regular Board Meeting and the May 5, 2016 Special Work Session.


    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Congratulations to the Golden Eagle Mentor Recipients

    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Central Office Update
    • Special Needs Resolution for Bond- Mrs. Becky Princehorn, Bricker and Eckler

    7.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • Big Walnut Elementary Building Presentation & CIP Update
    • Academic Update

    8. Recognitions
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    • Garrett Stover, Big Walnut Elementary Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • BW Ladies Choir - Mrs. Nicci Hess
    • BW Wind Ensemble - Mrs. Nicci Hess
    • State Science Fair - Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Madelyn Wecker, Board Student of the Month - Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    First reading of the following revised policies:

    • 1432 Sick Leave (Administration)
    • 3432 Sick Leave (Professional Staff)
    • 4432 Sick Leave (Classified Staff)

    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 Items

    13.1 15-208

    It is recommended the Board adopt the Resolution Requesting State Consents to Issue Bonds of the School District in an Amount not to Exceed $135,000,000 and to Submit Question of Such Issuance to the Electors.


    13.2 15-209
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the 5 Year Forecast and Assumptions for May FY2016.


    13.3 15-210
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    13.4 15-211
    Ms. Terri Eyerman Day

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2016 Semi-Annual Bond payment:

    • BNY Mellon - $95,406.88 - 2009 School Improv #BIGWAL09
    • BNY Mellon - $64,927.50 - 2009 School Improv #BWWAQSCB09D
    • BNY Mellon - $102,931.25 - 2012 Refunding #BIGWAL12
    • BNY Mellon - $183,978.13 - 2014 refunding #BIGWAL14
    • Huntington - $148,875 - 2015 Refunding #BIGWALNLS15
    • Total $596,118.76

    13.5 15-212
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 2016/2017 handbooks:

    • Big Walnut PreK-6
    • Big Walnut Middle School
    • Big Walnut High School
    • Big Walnut Athletic

     


    13.6 .
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Continued Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2016/2017 School Year.


    13.7 15-113
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2015/2016 graduating students from Big Walnut High School on May 21, 2016

     


    13.8 15-114
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $100 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated by Nancy Garrbrant (200-9271 BWHS Challenge Day)
    • Standing desks donated to BWIS, donated by GPD Group
    • $124.80 donated to BWE, donated by Kathy Huff

    13.9 15-115
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

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

    • BWHS Football, Ashland University Team Football Camp, June 13-14, 2016
    • AP Environmental Science, Bowling Green University, June 12-14, 2016
    • BWHS Wrestling, Wrestling Camp, Earlham College - Richmond, IN, June 27-30, 2016

    14. Human Resource Items

    14.1 15-116

    It is recommended the Board adopt the Negotiated Agreement between The Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and the Big Walnut Professional Support Staff Association, effective July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019.

     


    14.2 15-117

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:  

    • Amy Palmer, Educational Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective at the end of the 2015/2016 school year
    • Larry Bell, Custodian, Harrison Street Elementary, effective May 31, 2016, due to retirement
    • Tara Lax, Intervention Specialist, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective at the end of the 2015/2016 school year

    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff, effective the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Taylor Leonard, Big Walnut Middle School Music Teacher, BA30 step 1
    • Megan Massingill, Big Walnut Intermediate School 6th Grade Science Teacher, BA step 0
    • Natalie Siclair, Hylen Souders Elementary STEM Teacher, MA step 5

    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:


    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2015/2016 school year:

    Washington DC Trip
    Kelly Robinson, Coordinator, $500
    Laura Conley, Chaperone, $450
    Lynn Elder, Chaperone, $450
    Amanda Isganitis, Chaperone, $450
    Kriste Martin, Chaperone, $450

    Outdoor School Trip
    Mike Wion, Coordinator, $500
    Jason Crawford, Coordinator, $500
    Chris Holly, Chaperone, $450

    Big Walnut Eagle Relays
    Dave Ishler, Meet Manager, $300

    OCC Track & Field Championships (paid by OCC gate fees through 022 account)
    Kevin Lewis, Meet Manager, $320

    Big Walnut Track Invitational (paid from 300 athletic fund)
    Joe Weaver, Meet Manager, $250
    Bob Scott, Clerk, $100
    Melissa Eckelbarger, Awards, $100

     


    14.6 15.118

    It is recommended the Board approve a stipend of $300 for each Superintendent-approved staff member who leads a seven-week Eagle Extension Club for the 2016-2017 school year (paid through 018 fund).


    14.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic head-coach contracts for the 2016/2017 school year:

    Joe Weaver, Football, Head Coach, group 1 step 11
    Tyler DeLorenzo, Boys' Soccer, Head Coach, group 2 step 1
    Drew Pitzer, Girls' Soccer, Head Coach, group 2 step 4
    Chuck Workman, Boys' Golf, Head Coach, group 3 step 11
    Ryan Balaz, Girls' Tennis, Head Coach, group 3 step 8
    Kevin Lewis, Cross Country, Head Coach, group 3 step 11
    Ron Lehman, Volleyball, Head Coach, group 2 step 11
    Savannah Brown, Cheer, Head Coach, group 2 step 7
    Brett Bartlett, Boys' Basketball, Head Coach, group 1 step 4
    Steve Palmer, Girls' Basketball, Head Coach, group 1 step 11
    Luke Moore, Wrestling, Head Coach, group 2 step 11
    Misty Lloyd-Matthews, Gymnastics, Head Coach, group 3 step 11
    Rebecca Brigham, Swimming, Head Coach, group 3 step 7
    Scott Morrison, Bowling, Head Coach, group 3 step 0


    14.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental positions:

    Girls' Golf Head Coach, group 3
    Strength Coach, group 3
    SOAR, group 7
    Senior Class Advisor, change from group 5 to group 4


    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    Regular Board Meeting:

                                                          June 16, 2016
                                                          6:30 p.m.
                                                          Big Walnut High School, Media (Innovation) Center


    16. 15-119 Executive Session
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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


    17. 15-120 Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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


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