Meeting Details
March 8, 2018
7:30am - 8:30am
1 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
Regular Board 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.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | |||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- OCC Alignment & Athletic GPA's - Mr. Andy Jados & Mr. Brian Shelton
- OSBA Resolution on School Safety
Minutes
- Mr. Shelton and Mr. Jados gave an update on OCC alignment
- Four-year cycle for divisions but reviews over two years.
- No longer have a crossover game, which occurs with divisions that do not have 8 schools in the divisions.
- Recommended alignment from school years 2020-21 thru 2023-24.
- Mr. Jados discussed the process of the alignment and discussions that occurred. It would be a little better for us for driving for our students and parents.
- Something to think about is that this is out to 2024, and what will we look like in 2024?
- Mr. Shelton mentioned that there were other models that we liked better, but they got voted down.
- Another thing that we needed to take into account is the impact on middle school athletics in traveling to games.
- Mr. Schneider stated that OCC seemed pretty fractured, and what can we expect?
- A couple points:
- This is football driven.
- As schools are changing size in central Ohio, due to growth, there will continue to be realignments to accommodate competition.
- Mr. Wecker asked if there will ever be a point where Delaware County joins together more?
- Mrs. Fagan asked if this is good for our kids?
- Mr. Jados mentioned that he believes that it is balanced. Competitively it may be a little more challenging for us but academically and shorter drives for our students.
- Mrs. Meyer mentioned that this can always be challenging and we need to make sure and share the message of how this impacts our kids.
- Mr. Shelton said that he believes we would be very competitive across the board in sports. He gets calls from schools all the time for us to join their conferences.
- Mr. Shelton talked about Athletics GPA requirements and is suggesting that we increase our requirements:
- Grades 7 and 8 - 1.5 min GPA
- Grades 9 and 10 1.5 min GPA
- Grade 11 - 1.75 min GPA
- Grade 12 - 2.00 min GPA
- New idea is to place students with GPA 2.5 or below on Athletic Academic Support.
- We are suggesting this be added to policy and to make sure all coaches are on the same page.
- Our teachers are very good about helping students in need and staying after school to help them achieve academically.
- Mr. Schneider mentioned that we are emploring Federal/State agencies, but is there a way to commend our local officials that are really here to help and will show up when there is trouble?
- Dr. Fagan mentioned that she feels that this was maybe more of a separate document to and bring out the local support.
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Bond Sale Update
- Investment Providers
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.
Business Items
10.1
18-38 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the attached change orders
Minutes
Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | |||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
11.
Human Resource Items
Minutes
Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | |||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
11.1
18-39
It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 260-day Administrative Level I contract for Douglas Swartz, Director of Facilities, $92,000, effective April 1, 2018, through July 31, 2020.
12.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting
March 15, 2018
6:30 PM
District Administrative Offie
13.
18-40 Executive Session
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 discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education, 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, and to consider the purchase of property for public purposes.
Minutes
Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | |||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
14.
18-41 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | |||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep | |||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
