Board of Education Meeting | BlueSky Meeting Solution

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

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance

5. Roll Call

Mr. Andy Wecker

6. 17-178 Minutes

Mr. Andy Wecker

It is recommended the Board review and approves the minutes of the October 12, 2017 and the October 19, 2017 Regular Board meetings.

7. Superintendent's Report

Ms. Angie Pollock

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

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

8. Recognition

Mr. Andy Wecker

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

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

9.1 District Goals: Financial Responsibility

Monthly Financial

Attachments

2017-10 Financials

10. Selected Board Policy

Mr. Andy Wecker

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

Mr. Andy Wecker

12. 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.)

13. Business Items

13.1 17-179

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's Certificate of Estimated Life of improvements and Maximum Maturity of estimated bonds.

Attachments

Certificate of Estimated Life and Maximum Maturity 2017 BAN

13.2 17-180

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

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.

Attachments

Big Walnut LSD - 2017 BANs - Resolution 1

13.3 17-181

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

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

13.4 17-182

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the 2018 insurance rates.

13.5 17-183

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the student activity account for Big Walnut Business Leaders (Big Walnut Business Leaders Fund # 200-9802).

13.6 17-184

Ms. Angie Pollock

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

Attachments

transportation impractical resolution 11.16.17

13.7 17-185

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

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)

14. Human Resource Items

Mr. Mark Cooper

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

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.

14.3 17-188

Mr. Andy Wecker

It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administration contract extension for Angela S. Pollock, Superintendent, effective through July 31, 2022.

14.4 17-189

Mr. Andy Wecker

Dr. Fagan motioned to have the statement Mr. Schneider presented become part of the Board's protocals, Mr. Wecker seconded.

15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

Mr. Andy Wecker

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

Mr. Andy Wecker

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.

17. 17-191 Adjourn

Mr. Andy Wecker

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