Board of Education Meeting

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
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
  • Financial responsibility

3. District Goals
Mr. Andy Wecker
  • 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. Jeremy Buskirk

Minutes

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX  

6. Board Members Items of Discussion
Mr. Andy Wecker

7. 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.)


8. Business Items

8.1 17-158
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the one-year extension between Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC dba Direct Energy Business and Big Walnut Local Schools.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX  

9. Human Resource Items
Mr. Mark Cooper

9.1 17-159

It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Professional Support Staff Association and the Big Walnut Local Board of Education agreeing to the revised Medical Plan Summary.  This plan will go into effect beginning January 1, 2018.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX  

9.2 17-160

Due to the savings that the move to the new health plan will bring to the District, it is recommended that the Board approve the deposit of $800 into the medical Flexible Spending account for any employee who moves to the revised medical insurance plan for the 2018 calendar year in order to help facilitate the transition for these employees.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX  

10. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Andy Wecker

Regular Board Meeting:

                                  October 19, 2017
                                   6:30 p.m.
                                   District Administrative Office

 


11. 17-162 Executive Session
Mr. Andy Wecker

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, 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, and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

Minutes

  • Entered Executive Session at 7:46

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX  

12. 17-163 Adjourn
Mr. Andy Wecker

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

Minutes

  • Adjourned at 9:10

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX