Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

    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. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    1. Call to Order
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    4. Call to Order
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    5. District Goals
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    6. 18-14 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes of the December 14 and December 21, 2017, Regular Board meetings.

    7. Recognitions
    7.1 .
    • Andy Cornejo, Hylen Souders Elementary Student of the Month - Dr. Fagan
    • Alexa Morris, Big Walnut Elementary Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
    • KC Ciallella, Big Walnut High School Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
    • Lindsay Hill, Big Walnut High School Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
    • Christopher Zaragoza, Big Walnut High School Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
    • Marin Johnston, Big Walnut Elementary Art Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
    • Remy Largent, Big Walnut Hylen Souders Elementary Art Student of the Month - Dr. Fagan
    • Athletic Recognitions - Mr. Wecker & Mr. Crowl
    • OSBA School Board Recognition - Mrs. Pollock
    8. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    8.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Kindergarten Registration February 20 - March 16
    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 .
    • Monthly Financial Report
    • FY 2018 Forecast / Actual Mid-Year Comparision
    Attachments
    2017-12 Financials
    2017-12 Financials
    10. Selected Board Policies
    10.1 .

    First reading of the following Board policy:

    • 9141 Business Advisory Council
    11. Board Members Items of Discussion
    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 18-15 Minutes
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2018/2019 and the 2019/2020 district calendars.

    Attachments
    BWLS 2018.2019 BOE 1.18.18
    BWLS 2019.2020 BOE 1.18.18
    BWLS 2018.2019 BOE 1.18.18
    BWLS 2019.2020 BOE 1.18.18
    13.2 18-16
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the joint resolution utilizing the ESC of Central Ohio's Business Advisory Council.

    Attachments
    Joint Resolution Utilizing ESC of Central Ohio Business Advisory Council
    Joint Resolution Utilizing ESC of Central Ohio Business Advisory Council
    13.3 18-17
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the board approve the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of not to exceed $108,000,000 for the purpose of constructing school facilities; renovating, improving and constructing additions to school facilities; furnishing and equipping the same; improving the sites thereof; acquiring land and interests in land; retiring notes previously issued for such purpose; and authorizing and approving related matters.

    13.4 18-18
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the revised OASBO 457 Plan document under the District 457 Plan.

    Attachments
    Resolution Approving Revised OASBO Section 457 Plan 1
    Resolution Approving Revised OASBO Section 457 Plan 1
    13.5 18-19
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the appropriation modifications for fiscal year 2018.

    Attachments
    2018-01-18 Amended Appropriations
    2018-01-18 Amended Appropriations
    13.6 18-20

    It is recommended the Board approve the five-year forecast.

    Attachments
    Janary2018 Forecast Update
    Janary2018 Forecast Update
    13.7 18-21
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • BWIS 6th grade students, Heartland Outdoor School in Marengo, Ohio, May 1-4, 2018
    14. Human Resource Items
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    14.1 18-22

    It is recommended the Board approve the Director of Facilities job description.

    Attachments
    Director of Facilities 1.18
    Director of Facilities 1.18
    14.2 18-23

    it is recommended the Board accept the resignation of Jeremy Evans, 2nd shift custodian, effective January 2, 2018.

    15. 18-24 Executive Session

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

    16. 18-25 Adjourn

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

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