Board of Education Meeting

Call to order by Mr. Andy Wecker, President Pro Tempore.

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call

Mr. Wecker, President Pro Tempore, will declare that nominations are open for President of the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2018.

Motion for President to close nominations if only one nominee and that Andy Wecker be elected as President of Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2018.

Mr. Wecker, President Pro Tempore, will declare that nominations are open for Vice President of the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2018.

Motion for Vice President close nominations if only one nominee and that Brad Schneider be elected as Vice President of the Big Walnut Local School Board of Education for 2018.

It is recommended the Board establish a service fund in the amount of $6,500 to provide for the expenses actually incurred by board members in the performance of their duties in accordance with Section 3313.15 O.R.C.

To enable the superintendent to carry out necessary duties involving operations, it was recommended that the Board of Education grant the following standing authorizations for calendar year 2018:

• Approval of Leaves of Absence and Professional Leave - The superintendent is hereby authorized to approve professional leave and unpaid employee leaves of absence for all employees.
• Employment of Personnel - the Superintendent is hereby authorized to employ personnel for existing positions necessary to meet the needs of the district subject to ratification by this Board at the next regularly scheduled school board meeting; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, such employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of approved hire by the superintendent. 
• Approval of Board's Designee for Appeals of Student Suspensions and Expulsions - The superintendent is hereby authorized to appoint a designee for appeals of student suspensions and expulsions.
• Approval of Tuition Waivers for Students - The superintendent is hereby authorized to approve, as appropriate, waivers of tuition for students for the permissive and required reasons specified in the Ohio Revised Code. 
• Approval of Superintendent's Authorization to Accept Resignations - The superintendent is hereby authorized to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when the Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided, however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignation shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the superintendent's acceptance.
• Authorization of Appointment of Purchasing Agent - The superintendent is hereby appointed as Purchasing Agent through calendar year 2018 for purchases within the annual appropriation measure.
•  Authorization to Participate in Federal and State Title and/or Chapter Programs - The superintendent is hereby authorized to approve participation in State and Federal Title and/or Chapter Programs as deemed appropriate for the district.

To enable the treasurer to carry out necessary duties involving operations, it was is recommended that the Board of Education grant the following standing authorization for calendar year 2018:

• Advances on Tax Settlements - The treasurer is hereby authorized to secure advance payments from the county auditor when funds from property taxes are available and payable to the district.
• Investment of Interim and Inactive Funds - The treasurer is hereby authorized to invest interim and inactive funds in permissible investments pursuant to Section 135.14, O.R.C., Section 135.13, H.B. 384, and Board Policy.
• Appropriation Modifications - The treasurer is hereby authorized to make appropriation modifications between funds accounts with these modifications being reported to the board of education for approval.
• Payment of Bills and Payrolls - The treasurer is authorized to pay all bills and payrolls within the limit of the appropriation resolutions as bills are received and when merchandise has been certified as received in good condition by the superintendent or his designee.
• Advancement of Funds - The treasurer is authorized to advance monies from the General Fund to other funds in anticipation of future receipts. When the anticipated money had been received, the advance will be returned to the General Fund.
• Establishing Bank Accounts - The treasurer is hereby authorized to establish the necessary banking accounts deemed necessary to properly account for district funds providing the said accounts are within the limits established in the depository contracts with the banking institutions.
• Authorize Signatures on Checks - The treasurer is hereby authorized to sign all checks drawn on bank accounts of the school district as provided for in Section 3313.08 O.R.C.
• Authorized Public Records Training - The treasurer is hereby authorized to represent the board of education as their designee for public records training as required by House Bill 9.
• Authorization of Bonding - The treasurer is hereby authorized to purchase Faithful Performance bonds for the Board President, Treasurer, and Local Superintendent in the amount of $100,000.
• Appointment of Tax Incentive Review Council Representative - It is recommended that the board of education appoint Jeremy J. Buskirk, Treasurer/CFO as district representative to the Delaware County Tax Incentive Review Council.
• Resolutions for Waiver of Reading Minutes - It is recommended that the board of education, in accordance with Section 3313.26 O.R.C., waive the reading of the minutes from previous meetings.
• Resolution Adopting a Standing Authorization for the Board President for the Calendar Year 2018 - To enable the district to process state and federal grant applications in a more timely and expedient manner, it is recommended that the board president be authorized to sign all grant applications, which require the president’s signature without seeking prior board approval.

It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education make the following appointments for 2018:

Legislative Liaison (OSBA) - Dr. Allison Fagan
Alternative legislative Liaison (OSBA) - Mr. Brad Schneider
Student Achievement Liaison (OSBA) - Mr. Andy Wecker
Education Foundation Liaison - Mr. Andy Wecker
Sunbury / Big Walnut Joint Ventures Agreement Committee - Mrs. Mindy Meyer

It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education members volunteer for the following through 2018:

Current Standing Administrative Advisory Committees
Community for Eagle Pride (Bond) - Mindy Meyer
Economic Development Committee - Andy Wecker & Douglas Crowl (Primary)
Insurance Committee - Allison Fagan
Sunbury Meadows Community Authority Representative - Andy Wecker
Records Commission - Andy Wecker

Current Standing Board Committee
Facilities Planning Committee - Mindy Meyer (Primary),

Villages & Townships (Council & Zoning)
Berkshire Township - Brad Schneider
Genoa Township - Allison Fagan
Harlem Township - Allison Fagan
Kingston Township - Douglas Crowl
Porter Township - Andy Wecker
Trenton Township - Douglas Crowl
Village of Galena - Mindy Meyer
Village of Sunbury - Brad Schneider

Schools
Big Walnut Elementary School - Brad Schneider
General Rosecrans Elementary School - Douglas Crowl
Harrison Street Elementary School - Andy Wecker
Hylen Souders Elementary School - Allison Fagan
Big Walnut Intermediate School - Andy Wecker
Big Walnut Middle School - Brad Schneider
Big Walnut High School - Mindy Meyer

It is recommended the Big Walnut Board of Education approve the following memberships:

• Metropolitan Educational Council (MEC), purchasing consortium, approval of $1,400.00 estimated membership fee for 2018.
• Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce, approval a trade-out of services in lieu of $375.00 membership fee for 2018.