Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, October 19, 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
    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. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    4. Roll Call
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    5. 17-164 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes from the September 14, 2017, and the September 21, 2017, Regular Board meetings.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Coffee Chats
    • Purple Star Initiative - Mr. Darin Prince
    6.2 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Bond Update - Ms. Angie Pollock
    6.3 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • General Rosecrans Building Presentation
    • General Rosecrans CIP Update
    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
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    • Jacob Marshall, General Rosecrans Elementary School Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Liz Musselman, General Rosecrans Art Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Five-Year Forecast
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Ms. Angie Pollock
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    It is recommended the Board adopt the following policy revisions:

    • 0150 - Organization (revised)
    • 2430.02 - Participation of Community/STEM School Students in Extra-Curricular Activities (revised)
    • 3120.08 - Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities (revised)
    • 5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students (revised)
    • 6423 - Use of Credit Cards (revised)
    • 7540 - Computer Technology & Networks (revised)
    • 7540.01 - Technology Privacy (revised)
    • 7540.02 - Web Content Services & Apps (revised)
    • 8210 - School Calendar (revised)
    • 8310 - Public Records (revised)
    • 8320 - Personnel Files (revised)
    • 8330 - Student Records (revised)
    • 8452 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED) (revised)
    • 9270 - Equivalent Education Outside the Schools & Participation in Extra-Curricular for Students not Enrolled in the District (revised)
    10. Board Members Items of Discussion
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    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 17-167
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY2018 October Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions.

    12.2 17 -168
    Mr. Mark Cooper

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

    Attachments
    transportation impractical resolution 10.19.17
    transportation impractical resolution 10.19.17
    12.3 17-169

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations made to the district:

    • $150.23 donated to the BWHS Yearbook, donated by Kroger Community Rewards (fund BWHS Yearbook 200-9680)
    • $200.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus (fund BWHS FFA #200-9330)
    • $43,236.97 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA (fund BW Perm Imp. #003-1820)
    • $500.00 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury Lions Club (fund BWHS Eagle Strong #300-9001)
    • $350.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by BW FFA Alumni (fund BWHS FFA # 200-9330)
    • $100.00 donated to BWHS, donated by BW Athletic Boosters (fund BWHS Princ. Fund #018-9001)
    • $500.00 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury Lion's Club (fund BWHS FFA Fund #200-9330)
    • $890.00 donated to BWHS Science Dept., donated by The American Chemistry Society (fund BWHS Principal Funds #018-9001)
    12.4 17-170

    It is recommended, with great pride, the Board support the intent and requirements of The Purple Star Award, a program designed by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Veterans Services and the Adjutant General, a designation awarded to military-friendly schools, recognizing schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation's military. 

    13. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
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    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence beginning January 10, 2018, through the end of the 2017/2018 school-year for Cathy Griffis and accept her retirement, effective July 1, 2018.

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Charlotte Powers, long-term substitute, BA step 0, effective November 7, 2018, through the remainder of her current long-term assignment.

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    Regular Board Meeting:

                                          November 9, 2017
                                          7:30 a.m.
                                          District Administrative Office

                                           November 16, 2017
                                           6:30 p.m.
                                           District Administrative Office

    15. 17-172 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,  discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

    16. 17-173
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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