Meeting Details
April 13, 2017
7:30am - 8:30am
1 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
Big Walnut Board of Education Regular Meeting
1.
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
2.
DISTRICT GOALS:
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
3.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Roll Call
5.
District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
6.
District Goal: Improve Communication
7.
District Growth: Planning for Growth
- Growth & Facility Options
Minutes
- Mr. Cooper shared that we are requesting bids for the used trailer. We are working with vendors, architect, and attorney to make sure we are fully aware of what needs to be done. Bathroom facility must be within 300 foot; therefore, it limits us on where to place the trailer at GRE. The logical place would be one of the basketball courts since the asphalt is already there, a fence and there is a line of site from the classrooms in the building to the trailer. In addition, it is only 150 ft from indoor restrooms. The concern is removing part of the playground, but there is no great option we are making due with what we have.
- Mrs. Meyer asked if the joint parks agreement included the playground? Mr. Schneider said he doesn't think so. Mr. Cooper has discussed with the Village and they understand this is temporary, we will need permits. We have worked with an architect that has provided us with a great deal of knowledge - at no charge. We are looking at making a final decision and having something on the May agenda.
- We have started renovations on the existing trailer at BWE. The estimated cost is $8-10K, this amount will cover roof, carpet, furniture and skirting. We appreciate the Facilities Planning Committee's suggestions on this project, it has been extremely helpful.
- Mrs. Pollock knows that we need to add another PS unit next year. Services for children kick in at 3rd birthday - help me grow list has students that will turn three and will come during the year. The new law requires 2 aides so there will be 3 adults on each side. We will move current PS unit in the building and add the new one in the trailer. This will open a room in the building but not for long due to the expected growth from new homes in the BWE area. We are watching the kindergarten numbers closely at GRE. We have not made a final decision about what other class will be located in the trailer. We are also exploring full day kindergarten next year for all students. Our kindergarten now looks like what we have in 1st and 2nd grade - very difficult to teach in half day. Currently, 78% of kindergarten students attend full day. We may need to shuttle for space and are looking at creative ideas. Last year kindergarten was 208 and we already have 240 students for 2017/18. BWI has added an additional lunch period for next year. We are making accommodations at the HS for next year to not add an addition lunch, but the following year lunch could start as early as 9:30 a.m. with an additional lunch period added.
8.
District Growth: Financial Responsbility
- Financial Update
9.
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.)
10.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
10.1
.
Regular Board Meetings:
April 20, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
11.
17-045 Executive Session
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.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X |
12.
17-046 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board President | X |
