Meeting Details
November 16, 2017
6:30pm - 9:30pm
3 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
Regular Board 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
- Financial responsibility
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
- Mrs. Hess was not in attendance.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
6.
17-178 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approves the minutes of the October 12, 2017 and the October 19, 2017 Regular Board meetings.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
- Harrison Street Elementary CIP Update - Mrs. Kim Castiglione
- Harrison Street Elementary Building Presentation
Minutes
- Mrs. Laura Lawrence provided an explanation about Fundations a program to provide a systematic approach to Phonics.
- Mrs. Castiglione shared HSE's CIP update:
- Goal 1: Academic - By the end of the 2017-18 school year 8% of Harrison Street students will be at or above the 35th percentile for growth as measured by STAR Math and STAR Reading
- Goal 2: Oher - By the end of the 2017-18 school year, 97% of the students at HSE will be publicly recognized for various successes (academic and/or social-emotional) at least three times.
7.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- BWIS Finalist in United Heathcare Playmakers
- Adopt a Family
7.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Role of Facility Committee
- Construction Plans
Minutes
- Facilities Committee will be a help in land acquisition and as part of the process in designing and construction planning.
8.
Recognition
- Justin Cochran, Harrison Street Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
- Ashley Fisher, Big Walnut Middle School Student of the Month - Mrs. Hess
- Natalie Slone, Harrison Street Art Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
- Liz Ansel, National Semi-Finalist for Public Speaking - Mrs. Meyer
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goals: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial
10.
Selected Board Policy
The Board's first reading of the following new or revised policies:
- 6110 Grant Funds
- 6111 Internal Controls
- 6112 Cash Management of Grants
- 6114 Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
- 6116 Time & Effort (Reporting)
- 6325 Procurement - Federal Grant/Funds
- 2430 District - Sponsored Clubs & Activities
- 2431 Interscholastic Athletics
- 3271 Weapons (Professional)
- 4217 Weapons (Classified)
- 7217 Weapons (Property)
11.
Board Members Items of Discussion
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer expressed appreciation to the community and all those who put the time in to get the bond passed.
- Mr. Wecker congratulated Girl's Volleyball, Girl's Soccer, and other athletes who have gone so far this year. He shared how great the Veteran's Day program at Harrison Street was. Mr. Wecker was impressed at how this community is a 3 generation community and not only were students there but parents and grandparents.
- Mr. Schneider thanked the community for electing him and giving him the opportunity to serve the community for another 4 years. He thanked the community for allowing the Board to not have their hands tied from an operating funds standpoint concerning facilities. He is excited the community put trust in them to have the funds that are appropriated to go into our facilities and the operating money go toward our kids and what our mission truly is. He congratulated Dave Martin on being elected to the Village and welcoming Dave to being part of the liaison to the BWBOE. The Price project is coming before Sunbury Zoning this coming Monday.
- Dr. Fagan recognized the passing of Odis Horsley and shared what a special man he was. She congratulated Bob Singer on his election. She thanked the community for the support and re-electing her to the Board. She is grateful that the bond passed. Shared that she had a great time being able to visit BWIS. Gov. Kasich spoke at OSBA and she expressed concerns about another potential unfunded mandate, he mentioned in the keynote speech how schools can help.
- Mr. Troyer announced that tonight starts the first show of the Wonderful Wizard of Neverland. All shows are at 7 pm. The canned food drive just finished, but it was not as successful as in the years past partly due to the Hurricane relief drive just occurred. Eagle Madness is on Sunday at 6. They are getting ready for the "Change Race", dollar bills are negative and change is positive. All the funds go to families in the community. PLT had their third meeting today and had the committee's breakout meetings. Conditioning has begun for athletics. Yearbook sent in their first round of proofs. Challenge Day was successful and a good experience again this year.
12.
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.)
13.
Business Items
13.1
17-179
It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's Certificate of Estimated Life of improvements and Maximum Maturity of estimated bonds.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
13.2
17-180
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution "Authorizing the Issuance of Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance of Bonds for the Purpose of Constructing School Facilities; Renovating, Improving and Constructing Additions to School Facilities; Furnishing and Equipping the Same; Improving the Sites Thereof; and Acquiring Land and Interest in Land as Necessary in Connection Therewith; and Authorizing and Approving Related Matters.
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
13.3
17-181
It is recommended the Board approve the 2017 Semi-Annual Bond payments of $2,144,128.00:
- BNY Mellon - $ 336,600 - 2009 School Improv #BIGWAL09
- BNY Mellon - $193,903.13 - 2014 Refunding Gen Oblig. . #BIGWAL14
- BNY Mellon - $622,731 - 2012 Refunding #BIGWAL12
- Huntington - $72,825- 2016 Refunding #BGWALSD16
- BNY Mellon - $ 769,194 - 2009 QSCB's - School Improv Bonds
- Huntington - $148,875. - 2015 Refunding - BIGWALNLS15
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
13.4
17-182
It is recommended the Board approve the 2018 insurance rates.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, 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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
13.5
17-183
It is recommended the Board approve the student activity account for Big Walnut Business Leaders (Big Walnut Business Leaders Fund # 200-9802).
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
13.6
17-184
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
13.7
17-185
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $3,000 donated to BWHS Challenge Day, donated by Robert & Stacey Houser (BWHS Challenge Day Fund # 200-9271)
- $100 donated to BWMS, anonymous donation (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, 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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
14.
Human Resource Items
14.1
17-186
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations
- Aaron Foltz, Educational Assistant, Big Walnut Middle School, effective October 23, 2017
- Georgetta (Gigi) Thompson, Educational Assistant, Big Walnut High School, effective November 24, 2017
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
14.2
17-187
It is recommended the Board approve Julie Heitz, move from a full-time kindergarten Teacher to part-time, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective January 1, 2018.
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
14.3
17-188
It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administration contract extension for Angela S. Pollock, Superintendent, effective through July 31, 2022.
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
14.4
17-189
Dr. Fagan motioned to have the statement Mr. Schneider presented become part of the Board's protocals, Mr. Wecker seconded.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Nicci Hess, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Board Meetings:
December 14, 2017
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
December 21, 2017
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
16.
17-190 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee and 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.
Minutes
- The Board had a recess starting at 7:59 p.m. and entered executive session at 8:15 p.m.
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | X |
17.
17-191 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited Executive Session at 10:04 p.m. and adjourned.
