Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 6:30pm

    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:
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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:
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    4. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    5. Roll Call
    5.1 Administration of Oath to Newly Elected Officers
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer, administers the oath of office to the newly elected President and Vice President of the Board of Education.

    The newly elected President will now preside.

    6. 17-014 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the December 8, 2016 Special meeting and the December 15, 2016 Regular meeting.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update
    • Big Walnut Middle School Presentation
    • Big Walnut Middle School CIP Update
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Central office Update
    • Kindergarten Registration
    • Eagle Examiner
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Big Walnut Bond Issue
    8. Recognitions
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    • Maria Brehm, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Elementary School - Mr. Schneider
    • Charlie Jaeger, Student of the Month, Big Walnut Middle School - Mrs. Hess
    • OSBA School Board Recognition Month
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Eyerman
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial
    • FY2017 forecast/actual mid-year comparison
    Attachments
    2016-12 Financials
    2016-12 Financials
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    10.1 17-015

    It is recommended the Board adopt the revisions (second reading) to Board Policy 8390 - Animals on District Property (Bylaws & Policies).

    11. Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
    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: Ron Buxton

    13. Business Items
    13.1 17-016
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2017 updated Big Walnut Local School District Summary Plan Description and Cafeterial Plan Document to be filed with Discovery Benefits.

    13.2 17-017
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the full-day kindergarten registration fee of $175.00, per month, for the 2017/2018 school year.

    13.3 17-018
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Big Walnut Local School District and Allerton Hill Consulting, LLR for communication services.

    13.4 17-019
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Big Walnut Local School District and Fallon Research & Communications, Inc. for survey services.

    13.5 17-020
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

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

    • 6th Grade Trip, Heartland Outdoor School, Marengo, Ohio, May 2 - 5, 2017
    13.6 17-021
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $204.79 donated to BWHS Yearbook, donated by Kroger Community Rewards (BWHS Yearbook Fund 200-9680)
    • $236.00 donated to BWIS, donated by Galena United Methodist Church (BWIS Principal Fund 018-9009)
    • $100 Visa Gift Card donated to BWHS to purchase winter coats,  anonymous donation
    • SMART KAPP Technology Device donated to BWMS, donated by BWMS PTO
    • $480.00 grant donated to BWE & HSE, donated by Delaware Arts Festival Grant (Delaware Arts Festival Grant Fund 019-9122)
    • $982.00 grant donated to BWIS, donated by Delaware Arts Festival Grant (Delaware Arts Festival Grant Fund 019-9122)
    • $229.00 donated to BWIS, donated by Pay it Forward Store (BWIS Principal Fund 018-9009)
    • $3,415.00 donated to BWHS, donated by Staff Jeans Day (BWHS Challenge Day 200-9271)
    • $33.07 donated to BWHS, donated by The Kula Foundation (BWHS Principal Fund 018-9001)
    • $48.50 donated to BWIS, donated by Buckeye Custom Supplies (BWIS Principal Fund)
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 17-022

    It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of Kim Davis, Bus Aide, effective January 2, 2017.

    14.2 17-023

    It is recommended the Board rescind the 90-day contract for Susan Wood, Big Walnut Elementary Part-time Preschool Assistant (4 hours per day/4 days per week) - motion 15-231. 

    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified staff:

    • Kim Davis, full-time Bus Driver, step 0, effective January 3, 2017
    • (Tara) Nikki Gillum, Big Walnut Elementary part-time (4 hours per day/4 days per week) Preschool Assistant, step 0, effective January 9, 2017
    • Steve Link, Big Walnut High School 3rd shift Custodian, effective January 9 2017, current step and contract remain in effect
    • Margi Lieurance, 2 hours/day District Mail Carrier, custodial scale step 0, effective January 16, 2017
    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplementals for the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Rich Smith, Assistant Coach, MS Boys' Golf, group 4 step 11
    • Kaiden Wilson, Volunteer Gymnastics
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    15.1 .

    Regular Board Meeting:
                                         February 9, 2017
                                         7:30 a.m.
                                         Big Walnut District Administrative Office

    Regular Board Meeting:
                                         February 16, 2017
                                         6:30 p.m.
                                         Big Walnut District Administrative Office        

    16. 17-024
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    16.1 .

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official 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. 17-025 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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