Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    1. MISSION
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

    2. 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
    3. District Goals
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    4. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    5. Roll Call
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    6. 17-123 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes from the July 13 and 20, 2017 Regular Board meetings.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    7.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Bond Update
    7.3 District Goal: Student Academics
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    8.1 .
    • Brandon Mosher, State Track - Mrs. Hess
    • Abe Myers, State Track - Mrs. Meyer
    • Alex Thomas, Softball - Mr. Schneider
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mrs. Sandra Griscom
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Report
    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. Board Member Items of Interest
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    12. Business Items
    12.1 17-124
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the bus stops for the 2017/2018 school year and authorizes the Superintendent or Designee to make changes in bus stops as needed.

    12.2 17-125
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent or Designee to hire and maintain a list of classified substitute workers at the Board approved rate for the 2017/2018 school year, upon receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation.

    12.3 17-126
    Mrs. Sandra Griscom

    It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of the following funds:

    • Amount:  $29,045.45    From: 001-1890-9021-030     To: 070-1890      Description:  General Fund stale checks greater than 5 years old
    • Amount:  $1,919.60      From:  001-1890-9022-000    To: 070-1890      Description:  Payroll Fund stale checks greater than 5 years old

     

    12.4 17-127
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Professional Speech Services, Inc. and Big Walnut Local Schools.

    12.5 17-128
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between The Buckeye Ranch and Big Walnut Local Schools.

    12.6 17-129
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Ultimate Care Supported Living LLC and the Big Walnut Local Schools Board of Education.

    12.7 17-130
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Step By Step Academy, Inc. and Big Walnut Local Schools.  

    12.8 17-131
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Jenna Kade and Big Walnut Local Schools. (Orton Gillingham Tutoring)

    12.9 17-132
    Mrs. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Tristar Transportation Co. and Big Walnut Local Schools.

    12.10 17-133
    Mrs. Sandra Griscom

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Healthcare Billing and Big Walnut Local Schools.

    12.11 17-134
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

    • BWHS DACC FFA, National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, October 24-28, 2017
    13. Human Resource Items
    Mark Cooper
    13.1 17-135

    It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of the following classified staff, effective at the end of the 2016/2017 school year:

    • Linda Winter, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, due to retirement
    • Chris Holly, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Middle School
    • Stacie McGuire, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School
    • Andrea Hurst, Bus Assistant, pending hire as bus driver
    • Kim Schenz, Food Service Worker, Big Walnut Middle School
    • Mary Lee Taylor, Building Secretary - NPSS, Genoa Christian Academy, retirement effective August 31, 2017
    13.2 17-136

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts, effective beginning August 14, 2017, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

    • Kelly Kerns, Office Assistant (.5), General Rosecrans Elementary, 4 hours/day, step 1
    • Aaron Foltz, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Middle School, step 5
    • Brittany Mabbitt, Preschool Assistant, Big Walnut Elementary, 4 hours per day/5 days per week, step 1
    • Courtney Palmer, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Middle School, step 0
    • Trudy McClaskey, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, step 0
    • Bobbi Baldner-Hill, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, step 1
    • Koby Donohue, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Middle School, step 2, effective August 21, 2017
    • Samantha Melvin, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School, step 0, effective August 28, 2017
    • Courtney Sabo, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 2
    • Susan Throckmorton, Office Assistant (.5), Hylen Souders Elementary, 4 hours/day, step 0
    • Diane Carney, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, step 3
    • Lindsey O'Quin, Bus Assistant, Transportation, step 0
    • Andrea Hurst, Bus Driver, step 0
    • Pam Robinson, Bus Driver, step 1
    • Linde Borchers, Bus Driver (.5), step 5, retire/rehire
    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Stephanie Kreager, .5 General Secretary - Athletics, BWMS, 4 hours/day, 210-day calendar, current step and contract to remain in effect, effective July 31, 2017.

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Julie Smith, District Psychologist Intern, to be paid through a state-issued grant, effective the 2017/2018 school-year.

    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached list of co-curricular supplemental contracts for the 2017/2018 school year.

    Attachments
    BWLS Cocurricular 2017.2018
    BWLS Cocurricular 2017.2018
    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year athletic supplemental contract for the 2017/2018 school year pending receipt of successful background checks and completion of all necessary documentation for Daniel Hardiman, assistant golf coach (girls), group 4 step 0.

    13.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the Middle & High School Athletic Directors to secure Athletic Event Workers and maintain the list of all approved workers throughout the 2017/2018 school year for all sporting events.  These workers will be paid from the Athletic Fund at a rate of $14.50 per hour.

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

    Regular Board Meetings:

                                           September 14, 2017
                                           7:30 a.m.
                                           District Administrative Office

                                           September 21, 2017
                                           6:30 p.m.
                                           District Administrative Office

    15. 17-137 Executive Session

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

     

     

    16. 17-138 Adjourn

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

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