Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Media Innovation Center
Thursday, May 18, 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
    • 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. 17-057 Minutes

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from April 12, 2017, and April 20, 2017, Regular meetings.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Email facility questions and feedback: facilitymatters@bwls.net
    • Facility questionnaire: bwls.net
    • Congratulations to the Golden Eagle Mentor honorees
    • Board meetings will be moving back to the District Administrative Office
    6.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth

     

    • Facility needs for 2017/2018
    • Bond discussion for November 2017 ballot issue
    6.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic updates - Mrs. Jen Young
    • Central registration
    7. Recognitions
    • Serenity Dickson, Big Walnut Elementary Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
    • Ladies Choir- Dr. Fagan
    • Wind Ensemble- Dr. Fagan
    • FFA- Mr. Wecker
    • Science Fair - Mrs. Meyer
    • Anna Faust, Student Board Representative- Mr. Wecker
    • Mrs. Mindy Meyer - OSBA Recognition
    • Service Day - OSBA Recognition
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Eyerman
    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    9. Selected Board Policy
    9.1 17-058
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following policies (second reading).

    • 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)
    9.2 .
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    First reading of the following policies for Board review:

    • 5830 - Student Fund-Raising (Revised)
    • 6605 - Crowd Funding (New)
    • 9700 - Relations with Special Interest Groups (Revised)
    10. Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
    11. Public Participation
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    This 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 17-059
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the May 2017 Five Year Forecast and Assumptions

    Attachments
    Big Walnut-046748
    Big Walnut-046748
    12.2 17-060
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2018 contract with META Solutions - Schedule I for the Core Services and Schedule II for InfOhio Library and IEP Anywhere services.

    Attachments
    FY18 Schedule II-InfOhio and IEP Anywhere
    FY18 Schedule I-Core Services-Master Svc Agreement
    FY18 Schedule II-InfOhio and IEP Anywhere
    FY18 Schedule I-Core Services-Master Svc Agreement
    12.3 17-061
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board adopt the Resolution Requesting State Consents to Issue Bonds of the School District not to exceed - and to Submit Question of Such Issuance to the Electors.

    Attachments
    2017.05.18 State Consents Special Needs Resolution
    2017.05.18 State Consents Special Needs Resolution
    12.4 17-062
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2017 Semi-Annual Bond payments:

    • BNY Mellon - $  6,600.00 - 2009 School Improv #BIGWAL09
    • BNY Mellon - $183,903.13 - 2014 Refunding Gen Oblig. . #BIGWAL14
    • BNY Mellon - $ 97,731 - - 2012 Refunding
    • Huntington - $ 61,901 - 2016 Refunding
    • BNY Mellon - $ 59, 194 - 2009 QSCB's - School Improv Bonds
    • Huntington - $148,875. - 2015 Refunding  - BIGWALNLS15
    • Total Pmts - $558,204.13
    12.5 17-063
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 2017/2018 handbooks:

    • Big Walnut PreK-6
    • Big Walnut Middle School
    • Big Walnut High School
    • Big Walnut Athletic
    12.6 17-064
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following activity accounts:

    • BWHS In the Know 200-9770
    • BWHS Mock Trial 200-9780
    12.7 17-065
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2016/2017 graduating students from Big Walnut High School on May 20, 2017.

    12.8 17-066
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

    Attachments
    transportation impractical resolution 5.18.17
    transportation impractical resolution 5.18.17
    12.9 17-067
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board authorize the Superintendent to purchase a two-classroom modular trailer for the District subject to ratification by this Board at the next regularly scheduled school board meeting.

    12.10 17-068
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

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

    • BWHS Varsity Football Team, Ashland University Camp, June 12-14, 2017
    • BWHS Varsity Volleyball, Camp Nuhop, August 12-13, 2017
    • BWHS Boys' Basketball Team, University of Findlay, June 21 - 22, 2017
    • BWHS Wrestling Team, Earlham College, IN, June 28 - July 1, 2017
    • BWHS Girls' Basketball Team, Cedarville University, June 12 - 14, 2017
    • BWHS Varsity Cheerleaders, Vermilion, September 23 - 24, 2017
    • BWHS Girls' Basketball Team, Findlay University, June 19 - 20, 2017
    12.11 17-069
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $100 donated to BWMS, donated by Brady Hicks (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
    • $100 donated to BWHS Mathematic Dept., donated by Kathy Mercer (BWHS Student Activity Fund #200-9240)
    • $150 donated to HSE, donated by Jeff Rigg (HSE Principal Fund #018-9003)
    • $300 donated to BWHS, donated by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Platinum Realty Group (BWHS Eagle Strong Renaissance Fund # 300-9001)
    13. Human Resource Items
    13.1 17-070

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Norma Jean Springer, General Rosecrans Elementary Food Service Worker, effective May 19, 2017
    • Zach Hite, Math Teacher, Big Walnut High School, effective at the end of existing contract
    • Kristi Bihler, Educational Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective at the end of existing contract
    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached classified contracts.

     

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:

    • Kelly Mazzi, Big Walnut Middle School Building Secretary, 220-day calendar, step 11, effective July 1, 2017
    • Robert Whiting, Big Walnut High School Custodian, 3rd Shift, step 0, 90-day contract, effective May 15, 2017
    13.4 17-071

    It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contracts, beginning the 2017/2018 school year, pending receipt of successful background checks, official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:

    • Mark Robinson, Big Walnut High School Math Teacher, MA step 5
    • Beverly Segars, Big Walnut Intermediate School Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, MA step 3
    • Natalie Wilson-Goldman, Big Walnut Intermediate School Intervention Specialist, MA step 0
    • DeAnne Morell, General Rosecrans Elementary Music Teacher, MA step 5
    • Kaitlyn Depugh, Big Walnut High School Math Teacher, BA step 0
    13.5 .

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

    Washington DC Trip

    • Kelly Robinson, Coordinator $500
    • Doreen Barlett, Chaperone $450
    • Laura Conley, Chaperone $450
    • Lynn Elder, Chaperone $450
    • Kriste Martin, Chaperone $450

    Outdoor School Trip

    • Mike Wion, Coordinator $500
    • Kelly Pentello, Coordinator $500
    • Marianna Hines, Chaperone $450
    • Chris Holly, Chaperone $450
    • Lloyd Huffer, Chaperone $450

     

    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic head coach contracts for the 2017/2018 school year:

     

    Attachments
    HeadCoachListMay2017
    HeadCoachListMay2017
    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

    Regular Board Meetings:

                                            June 8, 2017
                                             7:30 a.m.
                                             Big Walnut District Administrative Office

                                             June 15, 2017
                                             6:30 p.m.
                                             Big Walnut District Administrative Office

                                         

    15. 17-072 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. 

    16. 17-073 Adjourn
    16.1 .

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

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