Meeting Details
June 15, 2017
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 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
Minutes
- Mrs. Hess arrived at 7:34 p.m.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
5.
17-077 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from May 11, 2017, and May 18, 2017, Regular meetings.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- 1:1 Chromebooks 5-12
- Eagle Examiner partnership
Minutes
- This will be the 2nd year of the initiative (high school last year). Fifth through eighth graders will receive chromebooks this coming school year. Sign up is listed on our district website for 7/27 and 8/1. The initiative for freshman will be on 8/2. The Board asked if we have the number of damaged chromebooks from seniors turning them in - we are tracking the damages but at this time it is minimal.
- The District has partnered with the Community Library and Chamber to produce the Eagle Examiner monthly.
6.2
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Trailer Update- BWE and GRE
- Bond Issue
Minutes
- Mr. Cooper shared that the trailer at BWE is on schedule with renovations. The trailer for GRE should be delivered by July 15 and the price totaled just under $85k. It will be delivered in two sections and there will be no issues with getting through the gate.
- Mrs. Pollock thanked Ron, Mark and the Treasurer's office for the research and work on the purchase of the trailer. She also thanked the custodial and maintenance crew for mulching and landscaping our campuses.
- Mrs. Pollock shared that with the recommendation of the Facilities Planning Committee the Board will be voting this evening on a 108 million dollar bond for a high school and elementary along with a 1.25 mills Permanent Improvement levy - this will not meet all of our needs but will cover priority items. The security and safety of our entrances have been built into the 108. The 1.25 will be spent on capital improvement.
6.3
District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Updates - Mrs. Jen Young
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Report
8.
17-078 Selected Board Policy
8.1
.
It is recommended the Board adopt the following policies (second reading).
- 5830 - Student Fund-Raising (Revised)
- 6605 - Crowd Funding (New)
- 9700 - Relations with Special Interest Groups (Revised)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
9.
Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan thanked the staff for a beautiful graduation. Acknowledged the extra work our custodians put into making the evening a success.
- Mr. Schneider thanked Mr. Shelton and district facility leaders, the Memorial Day Tournament was a huge success and the school facilities serve as parks and rec for most of the communities in the area and would like for folks to keep it in mind when we have to ask for funding. Excited to see an ECOT commercial asking us to pressure the legislature to have ECOT payback for the enrollment they are not able to account for.
- Mrs. Meyer shared that on the 21st the Lunch Bunch will host a lunch at the Town Hall from 11:00 to 1:00. This event helps out the students whose school lunch may be the only meal they get.
10.
Public Participation
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.)
11.
17-079 Business Items
11.1
.
It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's Certificate of Estimated Life of improvements and Maximum Maturity of estimated bonds.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.2
17-080
It is recommended the Board approve the attached resolution declaring the necessity of bond issue for an amount not to exceed $108 million and a levy of tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation not to exceed 1.25 mills for permanent improvements and to submit the question of such bond issue to the electors.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.3
17-081
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2018 Tax Budget for the Community Library.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.4
17-082
It is recommended the Board ratify the agreement with Columbus State Community College that sets the College Credit Plus alternative payment structure.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.5
17-083
It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution authorizing the lease-purchase of three buses and authorizing a lease-purchase agreement with Santander Bank N.A. for the three buses.
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.6
17-084
It is recommended the Board ratify the agreement with Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. for the purchase of a 2-classroom modular unit in the amount of $79,350.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.7
17-085
It is recommended the Board approve a contract between Big Walnut Local School District and Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.8
17-086
It is recommended the Board approve the Health and Wellness Curriculum beginning with the 2017/2018 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X |
11.9
17-087
It is recommended the Board approve the resolution authorizing continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2017/2018 school year.
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 Member | X |
11.10
17-088
It is recommended the Board approve the school fees for the 2017/2018 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 Member | X |
11.11
17-089
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trips:
- Big Walnut DACC FFA students, FFA camp, Muskingum, Ohio, June 23-26
- Big Walnut DACC FFA students, FFA Officer Retreat, Hocking Hills, June 12-14
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 Member | X |
11.12
17-090
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $20 donated to BWHS, donated by Heather Mahle (BWHS NAHS fund # 200-9730)
- $715 donated to BWHS Prom, donated by Men's Wearhouse (BWHS Class of 2019 fund #200-9019
- $2,480 donated to BWLSD, donated by Delaware County Foundation (DCF Grant fund #019-9161)
- $200 donated to BWHS Print Shop, anonymous donation (BWHS Print Shop fund #200-9760)
- $200 donated to BWHS National Art Honor Society, anonymous donor (BWHS NAHS fund #200-9730)
- Picnic table donated to BWLSD, donated by Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio
- $15 donated to BWHS, anonymous donation (BWHS Challenge Day fund #200-9271)
- $30 donated to BWHS, donated by Quin Thomas (BWHS National Art Honor Society fund #200-9730)
- $2,500 donated to BWHS Athletics, donated by VFW Post 8736 (BWHS Athletics fund #300-9500)
- $26.08 donated to BWHS, donated by Kula Foundation (BWHS Eagle Strong fund #300-9001)
- 3D printer donated to BWLSD, donated by GE Additive Education Program
- $150 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Hildreth, Forman & FBWWY LLP (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- $50 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Firestone (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- $80 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Jim Hildreth (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- 4 oil changes donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Ruark & Sons
- $50 donation to BWHS FFA, donated by Table Rock Construction, Inc. (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- Box of 12 golf balls donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Kathy Hutchinson/Bryair
- Bucket of tools donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Washington Hardware
- $50 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Kelly Forman (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- Duralast hydraulic floor jack, donated by Auto Zone
- $500 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Indco Electrial Contractors, Inc. (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- $100 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Ohio Precision Ag (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
- $50 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Sunbury Storage (BWHS FFA fund #200-9330)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 Member | X |
12.
Human Resource Items
12.1
17-091
It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO #524 and the Big Walnut Board of Education effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020.
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan motioned and Mrs. Hess seconded to consent on items 12.1 and 12.2.
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 Member | X |
12.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO #696 and the Big Walnut Board of Education effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020.
Minutes
- consent item 17-091 motion 12.1
12.3
17-092
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- AJ Hoffman, Principal, Hylen Souders Elementary School, effective at the end of current contract
- James Rinella, Science Teacher, Big Walnut High School, effective at the end of the 2016/2017 school year
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan motioned, Mrs. Meyer seconded to consent items12.3 through 12.11 inclusive.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 Member | X |
12.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified employees pending receipt of successful background checks, required application materials, and all necessary documentation:
- Angie Sewell, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 3 hours/day, step 1, 90-day contract, effective beginning 2017/2018 school year
- Ashley Keener, Food Service Worker, General Rosecrans Elementary, 2.5 hours/day, step 0, 90-day contract, effective beginning 2017/2018 school year
- Tiffany VonAlmen, Office Assistant, Hylen Souders Elementary School, 4 hours/day, step 0, 90-day contract, effective beginning 2017/2018 school year
- Mike Johnson, District Maintenance, step 13, effective July 1, current contract to remain in effect
Minutes
- consent in motion 17-092 item 12.3
12.5
.
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:
- Amanda Thoen, Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Middle School, BA step 2
- Megan Howell, Preschool Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Elementary, BA step 1
- Meagan Horn, Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Middle School, MA +15 step 5
- Alaine Viau, Spanish Teacher, Big Walnut High School, BA step 1
- Patrick Flanagan, Physical Education Teacher, Big Walnut Elementary, BA step 3
Minutes
- consent in motion 17-092 item 12.3
12.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year 260-day Administrative Level II contract for Lisa Stiles, EMIS Coordinator, effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, annual salary $57,000 and ten (10) extended days to be used prior to July 1, 2017.
Minutes
- consent motion 17-092 item 12.3
12.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve payments of $38,163.54 between 2008 and 2017 in excess of contract amounts.
Minutes
- consent motion 17.092 item 12.3
12.8
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached certified contracts.
Minutes
- consent motion 17-092 item 12.3
12.9
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached administrative contracts.
Minutes
- motion 17-092 item 12.3
12.10
.
It is recommended the Board approve Lauren Bakker, long-term substitute, BA step 0, effective May 15 through May 19, 2017.
Minutes
- consent motion 17-092 item 12.3
12.11
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplementals for the 2017/2018 school year, pending receipt of successful background checks, required application materials, and all necessary documentation:
Jason Crawford, Head Coach, Girls' Basketball, Group 1 step 11
Kaiden Wilson, Head Coach, Gymnastics, Group 3 step 0
Minutes
- consent motion 17-092 item 12.3
13.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Special Board Meeting:
June 28, 2017
7:45 a.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Regular Board Meetings:
July 13, 2017
7:30 a.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
July 20, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
14.
17-093 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, 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 consider the employment of a public employee or official.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, 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 Member | X |
15.
17-094 Adjourn
15.1
.
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourn.
