Meeting Details
November 9, 2017
7:30am - 10:30am
3 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
Regular Meeting
1.
MISSION
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
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Roll Call
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 7:31 am, Dr. Fagan arrived at 7:33 am.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep |
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
6.2
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Passing of the Bond
- Construction Plans
Minutes
- Ms. Pollock thanked the community for the passage of the bond and PI. The district will now move forward with a meeting that is scheduled with Umbaugh and Bricker to start the process. The next step will be to send out RFQ's to obtain an architect.
- Mr. Schneider shared the role of the Facilities Committee. The board wants to continue with the committee to provide vital input and support from the community. Also, this group will provide feedback on what types of designs and programs are in other high schools, as we begin to discuss what the new high school space will look like. There have been discussions on different innovative secondary ed/high school spaces around the area. We want to start thinking about what the land acquisition process looks like.
- Dr. Fagan wanted to publicly thank all efforts to pass the bond, but specifically for the extraordinary efforts of Ms. Pollock.
6.3
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goals: Financial Responsibility
8.
Board Members Items of Discussion
9.
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.)
10.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Scheduled Board Meeting:
November 16, 2017
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
11.
17-176 Executive Session
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, to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
- The Board entered executive session at 8:04 am.
- The Board came out of executive session at 9:17 am.
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep |
12.
17-177 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Nicci Hess, 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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep |
