Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School, Media (Innovation) Center
Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    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. 15-152 Minutes
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the June 16, 2016 regular meeting, June 24, 2016 special meeting and the July 7, 2016 special meeting.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • District Newsletter - The Eagle Examiner
    • Central Office Update
    • New Website
    • State of the Schools - November 1, 2016 at Big Walnut Middle School
    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    7.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    8. Recognitions
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer
    • Nick Moser, Baseball 1st Team All-Ohio & OSHAA Stolen Base Record Holder - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Abe Myers, OHSAA State Track Meet - Dr. Allison Fagan
    • Ellie Jindra, OHSAA State Track Meet - Dr. Allison Fagan
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Eyerman
    • Monthly Report
    • Financial Summary-4th Quarter/Year-End Review
    Attachments
    2016-06 Financials
    2016-06 Financials
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    First reading:

    • 1240 - Evaluation of the Superintendent (Revised - Administration)
    • 1330 - Evaluation of the Treasurer (Revised - Administration)
    • 6625 - Petty Cash Accounts (checking) (Remove - Bylaws)
    • 6620 - Petty Cash Funds (cash) (Remove - Bylaws)
    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.)

     

    13. Business Item
    13.1 15-153
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

    Attachments
    transportation impractical resolution 7.21.16
    transportation impractical resolution 7.21.16
    13.2 15-154
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board accept Cardinal Bus Sales as the lowest and most responsible bidder from the 2016 formal bid process in order to move forward with the bus purchases for the 2016-2017 school year. 

     

    13.3 15-155
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement between the Big Walnut Local School District and the Delaware County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officer services for the 2016-2018 school years.

    13.4 15-156
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached school fees for the 2016/2017 school year.

    Attachments
    2016 2017 Student Fees
    2016 2017 Student Fees
    13.5 15-157
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the new Big Walnut High School Business Management student activity account.

    13.6 15-158
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board ratify the Agreement between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Rezod, LLC for a Project of Limited Scope.

    13.7 15-159
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Internet Access E-Rate Agreement with META Solutions (which was postponed from the June 16, 2016 board meeting) from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020.

    13.8 15-160
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Determining to Proceed with the Issuance of Bonds in an Amount not to Exceed $133,900,000 and Certifying the Same to the Board of Elections.

    Attachments
    Resolution to Proceed with Issuance 7.21.16
    Resolution to Proceed with Issuance 7.21.16
    13.9 15-161
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $1,000 donated to BWLSD, donated anonymously (General Fund 001-2500-849-030)
    • $120 donated to BWHS Class of 2017, donated by Molly's Flowers (BHWS Class of 2017 Fund 200-9017)
    • $253.80 donated to BWHS Yearbook, donated by Kroger Community Reward (BWHS Yearbook Fund 200-9680)
    • $103 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated by Debra Jackson & anonymous donor (BWHS Challenge Day Fund 200-9271)
    • $1,800 donated to BWHS Ag Science, donated by National FFA Foundation/Tractor Supply Company (BWHS FFA Fund 200-9330
    • $500 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated by BW Civic Association (BWHS Challenge Day Fund 200-9271)
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 15-162

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revision to motion 15-181:

    Revise the 220-day Administrative Level II contract for Erin Curtis, Student Service Coordinator, to a 220-day Adminisrative Level I contract, $75,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2016.

    14.2 15-163
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached co-curricular supplemental contracts for the 2016/2017 school year.

    Attachments
    CoCurricular Contracts 2016
    CoCurricular Contracts 2016
    14.3 15-164
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached athletic supplemental contracts for the 2016/2017 school year pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation.

    Attachments
    Fall 2016 Athletics
    Fall 2016 Athletics
    14.4 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days for the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Jeanne Collett, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, 20 days
    • Meghan Vituccio, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, 20 days
    • Tammi Jordan, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut High School, 20 days
    • Ric Cavicchia, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut Middle School, 10 days
    • Corry Schull, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut Middle School, 20 days
    • Kristen Macklin Lanning, Media Specialist, Big Walnut High School, 10 days
    • Molly Fortune, Guidance Counselor, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 10 days
    • Robin Keating, Wellness Teacher, Big Walnut Intermediate/Big Walnut Middle, up to 10 days to be used to start the 2016-2017 school year
    14.5 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts for the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Nicholas Powell, Big Walnut Middle School Intervention Specialist, BA step 4
    • Larry Leach, Big Walnut Intermediate School Intervention Specialist, BA step 5
    14.6 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Andrea Clark, Instructional Facilitator, Big Walnut Elementary School, effective July 31, 2016
    • Cathy Black, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut Intermediate School, effective end of 2015/2016 school year
    • Jordan Martin, Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Intermediate School (16/17 new hire)
    • Kevin Masterson, Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Middle School, effective at the end of the 2015/2016 school year
    • Tiffany Tennihill, Educational Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2015/2016 school year
    14.7 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified staff contract revisions beginning the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Cathy Black, full-time Special Education Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School
    • Becky Benjamin, full-time Preschool Assistant (4 days/week), Harrison Street Elementary School
    14.8 15-165
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 215-day Administrative Level I contract for Andrea Clark, Principal, Big Walnut Elementary, $72,000, effective August 1, 2016.

    14.9 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Board of Education and the Big Walnut Education Association regarding pay for new hires.

     

    Attachments
    25th Pay MOU BWEA
    25th Pay MOU BWEA
    14.10 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Board of Education and the Big Walnut Professional Support Staff regarding pay for new hires.

    Attachments
    25th Pay MOU BWPSS
    25th Pay MOU BWPSS
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    Special Board Meeting:
                                                          August 11, 2016
                                                          7:30 a.m.
                                                          TBD

    Regular Board Meeting:
                                                         August 18, 2016
                                                         6:30 p.m.
                                                         Big Walnut High School, Media (Innovation) Center

    16. 15-166 Executive Session
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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

    17. 15-167 Adjourn
    Mrs. Mindy Meyer

    It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.

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