Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, June 15, 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:
    • 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. 17-077 Minutes

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from May 11, 2017, and May 18, 2017, Regular meetings.


    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • 1:1 Chromebooks 5-12
    • Eagle Examiner partnership

    6.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Trailer Update- BWE and GRE
    • Bond Issue

    6.3 District Goal: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Updates - Mrs. Jen Young

    7. Treasurer's Report
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    7.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

    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)

    9. Board Members Items of Interest or Discussion

    10. 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.)


    11. 17-079 Business Items

    11.1 .
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's Certificate of Estimated Life of improvements and Maximum Maturity of estimated bonds.


    11.2 17-080
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    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.


    11.3 17-081
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended that the Board approve the 2018 Tax Budget for the Community Library.


    11.4 17-082
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board ratify the agreement with Columbus State Community College that sets the College Credit Plus alternative payment structure. 


    11.5 17-083
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    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.


    11.6 17-084
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    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.


    11.7 17-085
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve a contract between Big Walnut Local School District and Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. 


    11.8 17-086
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Health and Wellness Curriculum beginning with the 2017/2018 school year.


    11.9 17-087
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution authorizing continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2017/2018 school year.


    11.10 17-088
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the school fees for the 2017/2018 school year.


    11.11 17-089
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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

    11.12 17-090
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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)

     


    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.


    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.


    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

    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

    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

    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.


    12.7 .
    Ms. Terri Eyerman

    It is recommended the Board approve payments of $38,163.54 between 2008 and 2017 in excess of contract amounts.


    12.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached certified contracts.


    12.9 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached administrative contracts.


    12.10 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Lauren Bakker, long-term substitute, BA step 0, effective May 15 through May 19, 2017.


    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


    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
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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.


    15. 17-094 Adjourn

    15.1 .

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


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