Meeting Details
September 15, 2016
6:30pm
Big Walnut High School Innovation Center
Purpose
Regular 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.
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.
15-181 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the August 11, 2016 Special Board meeting and the August 18, 2016 Regular Board meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
6.
Roll Call
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- District Testing/College & Career Readiness - Mrs. Penny Sturtevant
- State of the Schools - November 1, 6:30 p.m. at BWMS
- FTE Report
7.2
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Central Office Update
7.3
District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
Minutes
- Ms. Eyerman prensent the monthly financial statements to the Board and discussed variances.The Board approved sharing of budget/actual/variance spreadsheet in Google each month.
9.
Recognitions
- Eliana Smith, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Middle School- Mrs. Nicci Hess
10.
Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
Minutes
- Ms. Rader provided an updated on how the chromebooks are working out at the high school and other activities taking place.
- Dr. Fagan discussed the OSBA's Candidate Breakfast . She shared information about the marching band - Oct. 1, Oct 15 and Oct 22 are competitions.
- Mr. Wecker spoke about the comparison of Delaware County schools and the State report card. He feels that Mrs. Pollock has gotten Big Walnut further down the road than the others.
- Mrs. Hess shared information about a student activity at a Licking County school that in a fun way taught life skills to students. She also announced the corn hole fundraiser for the scholarship in memory of Mitchel Young. She voiced her concerns about our web site.
- Mr. Schneider indicated he has heard positive feedback from parents related to bond and growth, encouraged community to reach out to board memers for information. He also shared information about activities taking place at GRE and BWE.
- Mrs. Meyer thanked everyone that was involved in the bond organizational meeting. She shared an encouraging story regarding State test scores.
11.
Selected Board Policy
11.1
15-182
It is recommended the Board adopt the following new and revised policies (second reading)
- Cash Balance Policy (New)
- 3223 - School Counselor Evaluation Revised (Professional Staff - Revised)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
11.2
.
First reading of the following revised policy:
- 5112 - Entrance Requirements (Student - Revised)
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.)
Minutes
Scheduled:
- Liana Lee, 12464 Monkey Hollow Rd. Sunbury, OH 43074 - Community for Eagle Pride. She thanked everyone for participation in bond kick-off and thanked Lenny for great coverage. She shared update on teams and committee schedules. Working to register voters and fundraise. Calling and canvassing will begin Oct. 9th. Absentee ballot requests were mailed to all registered voters by Board of Elections.
Not scheduled:
- Verna Hines - 12501 Stockwell Road, Sunbury, OH 43074. She is happy to see that the district is getting away from the tests and coming up with ideas to teach kids what they need to learn. As a teacher, if you only view all the failures that the state department is sharing you say - good heavens, I screwed up on the test, I need to throw this out and start all over again. She stated that 75% of people of average intelligence and can get through school - 25% make up the top and bottom. Bright students are 1/2 and handicapped other half we have to accept that and incorporate teaching all different kinds of people. The important thing is to get them to understand themselves, know they are good people and that they can succeed and help them decide what they can handle and what they will enjoy handling. She really likes the quarterly paper that the district is sending out. She thinks that people that are not involved in the distric will really like reading about everything. We should list dates of things going on during the quarter that will help everyone.
13.
Business Items
13.1
15-183
It is recommended the Board approve the Annual Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017 in accordance with Sections 5705.38 and 5705.39 O.R.C.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
13.2
15-184
It is recommended the Board approve the Special Education & Related Services Agreement between Licking County Educational Service Center and Big Walnut Local School District.
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 | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
13.3
15-185
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Professional Speech Services, Inc. and Big Walnut Schools.
Minutes
- Motion by Mr. Wecker, seconded by Dr. Fagan to consent items 13.3 - 13.7.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President
Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve a contract between Tristar Transportation Co. and Big Walnut Local School District.
Minutes
- consent on item 13.3, motion 15-185
Result: Approved
13.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Step By Step and Big Walnut Local Schools.
Minutes
- consent on item 13.3, motion 15-185
Result: Approved
13.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Ultimate Care Supported Living LLC and the Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education.
Minutes
- consent on item 13.3, motion 15-185
Result: Approved
13.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Jennifer Kade (Orton-Gillingham Educational Instruction).
Minutes
- consent on item 13.3, motion 15-185
Result: Approved
13.8
15-186
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- $200 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated by BWEA (BWHS Challenge Day Fund 200-9271)
- $1,960 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury/Galena Rotary Foundation (BWHS Renaissance Fund # 300-9001)
- $5,000 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated to Sunbury Chiropractic Center (BWHS Challenge Day Fund # 200-9271)
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 | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
13.9
15-187
It is recommended the Board approve the new Big Walnut High School Physics Club student activity account.
Minutes
For informational purposes only (not for approval) The Board would like to have Student Activity Club advisor names in the future -
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
13.10
15-188
It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution to waive further competitive bidding for the track resurfacing project and authorize the Superintendent to contract with Heiberger Paving for the work.
Minutes
- Brian Shelton discussed the timeline and how we got to this point. He has been working on this since spring, we have had many quotes that have been all over the board. We brought TRIAD in for feasibiltiy study. The board had extensive discussion on the timing of the bid process, the alternatives and the lack of bids. He addressed the question of that funds can not come from the booster club because their focus is on kids - uniforms, team nights, awards, etc. Their only income is concessions - would be great if at some point our booster club could grow and get to the point where they support large project.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Special Board Meeting:
October 13, 2016
7:30 a.m.
Big Walnut Local School District Administration Office
Regular Board Meeting:
October 20, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut High School Innovation (Media) Center
15.
Human Resource Item
15.1
15-189
It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of the following classified staff:
- Shelly Posey, Big Walnut High School General Secretary-Guidance, effective August 26, 2016
- Nancy Johnston, Big Walnut High School Classroom Teaching Assistant, effective August 22, 2016
- Mistie Collier, Big Walnut High School Classroom Teaching Assistant, effective September 2, 2016
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan moved, Mrs. Hess recommended the consent of items 14.1 thorugh 14.8.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
15.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day probationary contract for the following classified staff:
- Cindi Strahler, 210-days, General Secretary-Guidance, Big Walnut High School, step 7, effective September 9, 2016
- Grant Beam, 190-days, Teaching Assistant-Classroom, Big Walnut High School, step 0, effective September 19, 2016
- Amanda Gernert, 190-days, Teaching Assistant-Classroom, Big Walnut High School, step 0, effective September 19, 2016
Minutes
- consent on item 14.1, motion 15-189
15.3
.
It is recommended the Board rescind the co-curricular supplemental for Joe Backs, Math Counts, Big Walnut Middle School, group 7, step 9 (motion 15-163).
Minutes
- consent on item 14.1, motion 15-189
Result: Approved
15.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the increase in hours for Dianne Hard, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut High School, from 3 hours per day to 3.5 hours per day, effective August 30, 2016.
Minutes
- consent on item 14.1, motion 15-189
Result: Approved
15.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year co-curricular supplemental contract for the 2016/2017 school year for the following:
- Quin Thomas, LEO Club, Big Walnut High School, group 7, step 0
- Danielle Crace, Math Counts, Big Walnut Middle School, group 7, step 0
Minutes
- consent 14.1, motion 15-189
Result: Approved
15.6
.
It is recommended the Board revise the specific language to the following athletic supplemental contracts:
- revise group 4 to group 3 for Mary Mitton-Sanchez, Cheer Assistant Coach for the 2015/2016 school year (motion 15-138)
- revise group 4 to group 3 and step 1 to step 2 for Mary Mitton-Sanchez, Cheer Assistant Coach for the 2016/2017 school year (motion 15-164)
- revise step 0 to step 3 for Laura Conley, Cheer MS Assistant for the 2016/2017 school year (motion 15-164)
- revise group 5 to group 4 for Brittany Paxton .75 Assistant Volleyball Coach (motion 15-176)
Minutes
- consent on 14.1, motion 15-189
Result: Approved
15.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve an athletic supplemental contract for the 2016/2017 school year for the following:
- Courtney Palmer, BWMS .5 Cross Country Coach, group 4 step 0
- Joe Evener, BWHS .5 Cross Country Coach, group 4 step 11
- Kyle Bash, Band Volunteer
Minutes
- consent on 14.1, motion 15-189
Result: Approved
15.8
.
It is recommended the Board designate the Superintendent to authorize extra hours paid at the hourly tutor rate or services paid by stipend from the following budgeted funds for the 2016-2017 school year:
- Title IIA (590)
- IDEA (516)
- Title I (572)
- General Fund (001)
- Public School Support (018)
Minutes
- consent on item 14.1, motion 15-189
Result: Approved
16.
15-190 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official.
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 | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader | X |
17.
15-191 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
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 | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Jacqi Rader |
