Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, April 20, 2017 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    1. 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
    2. DISTRICT GOALS
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    2.1 .
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    3. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    4. Roll Call
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    5. 13-047 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the March 9, 2017, and March 16, 2017, Regular meetings.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Board members available 30 minutes before May 18 meeting for community input
    • Email facility questions and feedback:  facilitymatters@bwls.net
    • Facility questionnaire: bwls.net
    • Community Expo - April 27 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at BWHS
    • Golden Eagle Mentor awards May 18 at 5:00 p.m.
    • May Board meeting held at BWHS Innovation Center 6:30 p.m.
    6.2 District Growth: Planning for Growth
    • Hiring update for 2017-2018
    • Facility needs for 2017-2018
    • Bond discussion for November 2017 ballot issue 
    6.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • Central Registration
    • Hylen Souders Elementary Building Presentation
    • Hylen Souders Elementary CIP
    Attachments
    SOUBuildingPresentationOverview.doc.pdf
    SOUBuildingPresentationOverview.doc.pdf
    7. Recognitions
    • Travis Conrad, Hylen Souders Elementary School Student of the Month - Dr. Fagan
    • Sophia Spangler, Big Walnut Intermediate School Student of the Month - Dr. Fagan
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Eyerman
    8.1 District Growth: Financial Responsbility
    9. Selected Board Policy

    First reading on the following policies:

    • 0100 - Bylaw Definitions (Revised)
    • 0160 - Bylaw Meetings (Revised)
    • 1530 - Evaluation of Principals and Other Administration (Revised)
    • 2460 - Special Education (Revised)
    • 5200 - Student Attendance (Revised)
    • 6320 - Finance Purchases (Revised)
    • 8330 - Student Records (Revised)
    10. Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
    11. Public Participation
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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.)

    12. Business Items
    12.1 13-048
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY17 Schedule II addendum to the Meta Solutions Master Service Agreement for Core Services and Library Services for $6,850.00.

    12.2 13-049
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution between the Board of Education of the Big Walnut Local School District and PNC Equipment Finance authorizing the lease-purchase of computer equipment. 

    Attachments
    resolution with documentation for board agenda
    resolution with documentation for board agenda
    12.3 13-050
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

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

    • BW Girls Track Team, Brooke Relays in Weirton, WV, April 22 - 23, 2017
    12.4 13-051
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donation:

    • $431.40 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donations from the Men's Volleyball Tournament for the American Cancer Society (BWHS Challenge DayFund 200-9610)
    • $35.00 donated to BWMS, donated by staff jeans day (BWMS Student Council Fund #200-9612)
    • $112.00 donated to BWHS, donated by Jessica Currier (BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001)
    • $30.00 donated to BWHS, donated by JP Morgan Chase Employee Giving (BWHS Eagle Strong Fund # 300-9001)
    • $200.00 donated to BWMS, donated by Brady Hicks (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
    • $150.00 donated to HSE, donated by Jeff Rigg (HSE Principal Fund #018-9003)
    • $166.52 donated to BWHS, donated by Kroger Community Rewards (BWHS Yearbook Fund #200-9680
    • $50.00 donated to BWMS, donated by Chase Bank Employee Contribution (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
    • $30,807.56 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury meadows CDA (Permanent Improvement Fund # 003-0000)
    • $1,006.12 donated to BWHS, donated by Pennies for Patients (BWHS National Honor Society 200-9710)
    13. Human Resource Items
    13.1 13-052

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic stipends for the Big Walnut Middle School Track Invitational on April 22, 2017:

    • Meet Manager, Joe Weaver, $250
    • Announcer, Wayne Thompson, $100
    • Clerk, Gary Miller, $100
    • Awards, Melissa Eckelbarger, $100
    13.2 .

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

    Mentors - multiple mentees ($2500 each)
    Erin Barr
    Lesley Cannell
    Rhonda Corven
    Virginia Crawford
    Ashley Dicken
    Katie Grijak
    Amy Kessler
    Christina McDonough
    Susan Monfort
    Laura Wood    

    Mentors - single mentee ($1500 each)
    Mendi Priestas
    Shea Spak  

    Building Guides ($250)
    Katie Graven
    Ashley Dicken
    Keri Kotchounian
    Scott VonAlmen
    Virginia Crawford (2.5)
    Erin Erjavec (.5)
    Joe Backs
    Katie Grijak
    Barbara Dean

     

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Britini Hayes an athletic volunteer for Big Walnut Middle School softball.

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board rescind the resignation of Debbie Morgenstern, motion 13-042.

    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Scott Wetzel, Health Teacher, Big Walnut High School, effective at the end of the 2016/2017 school year, due to retirement
    • Dora Riggs, Spanish Teacher, Big Walnut High School, effective at the end of the 2016/2017 school year
    • Teresa Whitesel, EMIS Coordinator, effective June 30, 2017, due to retirement
    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract for the following staff beginning the 2017/2018 school year, pending receipt of official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:

    • Laura Boening, Big Walnut Middle School, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, MA step 5
    • Ashley Perry, Big Walnut Middle School, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, MA step 0
    • Isiah Kent, Big Walnut High School, Intervention Specialist, MA step 0
    • Melanie Albertson, Harrison Street/Big Walnut Middle School, Art Teacher, BA step 2
    • Brady Prugh, Harrison Street/Big Walnut Middle School, Health/Physical Education Teacher, BA step 3
    • Beth Friend, Big Walnut High School, English Teacher, MA step 1
    Attachments
    BFriendBWHSEnglish
    BFriendBWHSEnglish
    13.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day Classified Contract for Nichole Hall, 2nd shift Custodian, District Administrative Office, 2hrs/day, step 0, effective April 3, 2017.

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

    Regular Board Meetings:

                                                May 11, 2017
                                                7:30 a.m.
                                                Big Walnut District Administrative Office

                                                May 18, 2017
                                                6:30 p.m.
                                                Big Walnut High School, Innovation (Media) Center

    15. 13-503 Executive Session

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to conduct and discuss negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, 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. 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.

    16. 13-054 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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