Board of Education 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
  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Call to Order

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board RepX  
Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board MemberX  

6. Superintendent's Report
Ms. Angie Pollock

6.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement

6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
  • Business Advisory Council

Minutes

Mrs. Pollock explained the reason for using the ESC for the statutory Business Advisory Council:

  • Most of the School in Central Ohio are using the ESC for BAC
  • We also do other things with the community
  • Businesses share what they are looking for in students and our 2020 vision is in line with what Business is looking for.

 


7. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

7.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

Minutes

Mr. Buskirk shared items that are being presented on the next meeting

  • Bond Resolution to authorize the issuance of bonds and refund notes
  • VOYA Roth 457 Resolution
  • Possible Resolution for Bus Leasing for buses that have already been approved in June 28th of 2017 meeting
  • An update on Underwriter selection for Bond Issues
  • There will also be an update to the Five Year Forecast

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

11. 18-12 Executive Session

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official and discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.

Minutes

  • Entered Executive Session at 8:10

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep   
Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board MemberX  

12. 18-13 Adjourn
  • It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns. 

Minutes

  • Exited Executive Session at 9:10

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Dr. Allison Fagan, Board Member   
Mr. Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep   
Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board MemberX