Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, February 15, 2018 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    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. Roll Call
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    5. District Goals
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    6. Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    6.1 18-29

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes from January 11, 2018, Organizational meeting, January 11, 2018, Regular meeting and the January 18, 2018, Regular meeting.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • BWIS Building Presentation
    • BWIS CIP Update - Mr. Ryan McLane
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Kindergarten & Preschool Registration February 20 - March 16 - Mrs. Jen Young
    • DACC Update - Mr. Jim Hildreth
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    8.1 .
    • Macy Maxeiner, General Rosecrans Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Nathan Severs, Big Walnut Intermediate Student of the Month - Mrs. Mindy Meyer
    • Langley Bishop, General Rosecrans Art Student of the Month - Dr. Allison Fagan
    • Carter Dancer, Big Walnut Intermediate Art Student of the Month - Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction - Mr. Tim Kraft, Auditor of State Central Region Liaison
    10. 18-30 Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revised policy:

    • 9141 Business Advisory Council
    Attachments
    po9141
    po9141
    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 18-31
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2017 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2018 and estimated revenue.

    Attachments
    BWLSD TY2017 Rates
    BWLSD TY2017 Rates
    13.2 18-32
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2018 Alternative Tax Budget Information to be submitted to the County Auditor.

    Attachments
    Board Alternative Tax Budget-2018
    Board Alternative Tax Budget-2018
    13.3 18-33
    Ms. Angie Pollock

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

    • 8th grade Washington DC trip, May 21 - 24, 2018
    13.4 18-34
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • Professional Development Novice AP Chemistry, donated to Big Walnut High School, donated by ACS Chemistry for Life (BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001)
    • $100 donated to Hylen Souders Elementary, donated by AAA Ohio Auto Club (SOU Principal Fund #018-9004)
    • $208.50 donated to Big Walnut Intermediate, donated by Heather Lane ( BWIS Principal fund #018-9009)
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 18-35

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for Bobby Kimes, 3rd shift custodian, Big Walnut High School, step 1, effective February 1, 2018.

    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation, for the 2017/2018 school year.

     

    Attachments
    Board - Spring Athletics 2018
    Board - Spring Athletics 2018
    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Stacye Hamby, Intervention Specialist, Big Walnut Intermediate School, effective at the end of the 2017/2018 school year.

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    15.1 .

    Regular Scheduled Board Meetings:

                                                            March 8, 2018
                                                            7:30 A.M.
                                                            District Administrative Office

                                                            March 15, 2018
                                                            6:30 P.M.
                                                            District Administrative Office

    16. 18-36 Executive Session
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

    17. 18-37 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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