Board of Education Meeting | BlueSky Meeting Solution

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

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance

5. Roll Call

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

6. 15-226 Minutes

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the November 10, 2016 Special meeting and the November 17, 2016 Regular meeting.

7. Superintendent's Report

Mrs. Angie Pollock

7.1 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement

Academic Update
Big Walnut Intermediate School CIP Update - Ryan McLane
Big Walnut Intermediate School Building Presentation

7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

Adopt a Family
Lead Testing Grant

7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth

Big Walnut Bond Issue
Facility Capacity Concerns for 2017-2018

8. Recognitions

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

Libby Herrel, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Intermediate School - Mrs. Meyer
Lauren Haley, Student of the Month, Hylen Souders Elementary School - Dr. Fagan
Emma Padgett, 2nd Team All Ohio, Girl's Soccer

9. Treasurer's Report

Ms. Terri Eyerman

9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

Ms. Terri Eyerman

Attachments

2016-11 Financials

10. Selected Board Policy

Mrs. Angie Pollock

10.1 .

First Board reading of policy 8390 - Animals on District Property (Bylaws & Policies)

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 Items

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

13.1 15-227

Ms. Terri Eyerman

Recommend that the Board approve the Agreement for Deposit of Public Funds with Delaware County Bank.

13.2 15-228

It is recommended the Board appoint Mrs. Mindy Meyer as President Pro Tempore for the January 12, 2017 Organizational Board Meeting.

13.3 15-229

It is recommended the board adopt the following new high school courses, beginning with the 2017/2018 school year:

Biology 1111 (CCP)
Biology 1112 (CCP)
History 1151 (CCP)
History 1152 (CCP)
Psychology 1100 (CCP)
Life after Graduation
American Studies
021 Speech
Drama 2
Honors Geometry
Material Engineering (FST)
Glass Arts II
Mechanical Principles (DACC)

13.4 15-230

It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

$100 donated to Big Walnut Middle School Art Department, donated by Lion's Club (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
$360 donated to Big Walnut Intermediate School, donated by Aetna Teacher Vision Grant (BWIS Principal Fund #018-9009)
$300 donated to Big Walnut Intermediate School, donated by OSU (BWIS Principal Fund 018-9009)
Stainless Steel Eagle with Logo, donated to Big Walnut Local Schools Administrative Office, donated by Marengo Fabricated Steel, LLC (value $950.00)
Stone Eagle, donated to Big Walnut Local Schools Administrative Office, donated by Laura Lawrence

14. Human Resource Items

Mr. Mark Cooper

14.1 15-231

It is recommended the Board adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Board of Education and the Big Walnut Education Association agreeing to adjust language in the Sick Leave Bank article.

Attachments

20161206163544550

14.2 .

It is recommended the Board will accept the following resignations:

Brian Stanley, General Rosecrans Elementary, first shift Custodian, effective November 20, 2016
Jenny Elicson, Big Walnut Elementary .5 Preschool Educational Assistant, effective December 15, 2016
Linde Borchers, Bus Driver and Interoffice Mail Carrier, effective December 31, 2016 (due to retirement)

14.3 .

It is recommended the Board approve a contract for the following classified staff:

Michelle McDermott, Big Walnut High School Building Secretary, (12-month classified calendar) step 5, effective January 1, 2017, current contract to remain in effect
Heather Mahle, Big Walnut High School General Secretary, (220-day calendar) step 6, effective January 1, 2017, current contract to remain in effect
Susan Wood, Big Walnut Elementary Part-Time Preschool Aide (4 hours per day/4 days per week), 90-day classified contract, step 0, effective January 3, 2017

15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

Organizational Board Meeting:

January 12, 2017
7:30 a.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office

Regular Board Meeting:

January 19, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office

16. 15-232 Executive Session

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance and 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.

17. 15-233 Adjourn

Mrs. Mindy Meyer

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