Meeting Details
March 15, 2018
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
Regular 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
18-41 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes of the February 8 and February 15, 2018, Regular Board meetings.
Minutes
Mr. Wecker motioned, Dr. Fagan seconded to amend the minutes to remove "We cannot study" from Dr. Fagan's items of interest.
Result: Approved
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
7.
Recognitions
7.1
.
- Virginia Shicks, Harrison Street Student of the Month - Mr. Crowl
- Aidan Hernandez-Jenkins, Big Walnut Middle School Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
- Madilyn Clever, Harrison Street Art Student of the Month - Mr. Crowl
- Alexa DeGenova, Big Walnut Middle School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
- Art Student Recognitions - Mrs. Meyer & Dr. Fagan
8.
Superintendent's Report
8.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
- Kindergarten & Preschool Registration - Mrs. Jen Young
- BWMS Building Presentation
- BWMS CIP Update - Mr. Josh Frame
Minutes
- Mrs. Young explained the Experienceship Program - it is a venue for students to get real-world experiences in various career fields by partnering with local companies and receive elective credits.
- She shared about advanced course guide and that the kindergarten numbers are way up to the point that we are normally in August. Approximately 25% are asking for half-day kindergarten, this year it was about 18%.
- Dr. Fagan asked if we would need to look at trailers, Ms. Pollock stated that we are looking at that, but we are, also, looking at other ways to be creative.
8.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Golden Eagle Mentor Award
- Move May 17 Board meeting to BWHS Innovation Center
8.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update
Minutes
- Ms. Pollock introduced Mr. Doug Schwartz our new Director of Facilities and Mr. Chris Dumsford from VSWC Architects.
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
.
- Monthly Financial Report
10.
Selected Board Policies
10.1
.
First reading of the following policies:
- 2431 Interscholastic Athletes
- 8500 Food Services
11.
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.)
12.
Business Items
12.1
18-42
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Supporting School Safety and Reducing Violence in Schools.
Minutes
Result: Approved
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
12.2
18-43
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Selecting VSWC Architects to Serve as Design Professional for New High School with Athletic Improvements and New Elementary School Projects and Approving an Agreement for Services between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and VSWC Architects, Inc.
Minutes
Result: Approved
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
12.3
18-44
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Triad Architects.
Minutes
Result: Approved
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
12.4
18-45
It is recommended the Board approve the Investment Management Agreement between Kindred Spirits Investment Management, LLC, DBA RedTree Investment Group and Big Walnut Local Schools.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
12.5
18-46
It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of funds due to the programs being discontinued:
- $1,076.15 from BWHS Business Professionals Student Activity Account 200-9740 into BWHS FFA Student Activity Account 200-9330
- $5,150.01 from BWHS FCCLA Student Activity Account 200-9330 into BWHS FFA Student Activity Account 200-9320
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Douglas Crowl, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
12.6
18-47
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- Professional Development Invoice AP Chemistry donated to BWHS, donated by ACS Chemistry for Life (BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001)
- $100.00 donated to BWHS class of 2019, donated by Molly's Flowers (BWHS Class of 2019 Fund # 200-9019)
- $200 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Dible Brother's Farms (BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330)
- $3,068.11 donated to BWMS, GRE and BWE, donated by the Delaware Arts Festival (Delaware Arts Festival Grant Fund #019-9122)
- $153.60 donated to BWI, donated by AETNA Cybergrant (BWIS Principal Fund # 018-9009)
- $208.50 donated to BWI 6th grade trip, donated by Mayer Family (BWIS Principal Fund #018-9009)
- $400.00 donated to SOU, Anonymous donation (SOU Principal Fund #018-9004)
- $200.00 donated to SOU, Anonymous donation (SOU Principal Fund #018-9004
- $110.00 donated to BWI, donated by AETNA Foundation (BWIS Principal Fund #018-9009)
- $417.00 donated to BWI, donated by Barbi Newman & Stephanie Wunder (BWI Principal Fund #018-9009)
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
13.
Human Resource Items
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
13.1
18-48
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:
- Ryan McLane, Principal Big Walnut Intermediate School, effective at the end of the contract period
- Kayla DeMuth, Big Walnut High School Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2017/2018 school year
Minutes
Dr. Fagan motioned, Mrs. Myer seconded to consent items 13.1 through 13.4.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
13.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year leave of absence for the 2018/2019 school year for Brenda Schroeder, Big Walnut High School Science Teacher.
Minutes
- consent vote in 13.1 motion 18-48
Result: Approved
13.3
.
It is recommended the Board revise the following supplemental contracts:
- Megan Massingill, Assistant Track Coach, revise from .5 to .75
- Joe Weaver, Assistant Track Coach, revise from .75 to .25
- Barry Myers, Assistant Track Coach, revise from .5 to volunteer
Minutes
- consent vote in 13.1 motion 18-48
Result: Approved
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation, for the 2017/2018 school year:
- Julianne Stanley, Middle School Volunteer Coach
- Jessica Varble, High School Softball Volunteer Coach
- Emily Ross, .5 High School Track Coach, group 4 step 0
Minutes
- consent vote in 13.1 motion 18-48
Result: Approved
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Scheduled Board Meetings:
April 12, 2018
7:30 AM
District Administrative Office
April 19, 2018
6:30 PM
District Administrative Office
May 10, 2018
7:30 AM
District Administrative Office
May 17, 2018
6:30 PM
Big Walnut High School Innovation Center
15.
18-49 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 consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes, to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education and to consider the purchase of property for public purposes.
Minutes
The Board went into recess at 8:21pm.
Board began executive session at 8:29pm
Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Douglas Crowl, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Crowl, Board Member | X |
16.
18-50 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
The Board Exited executive session 10:10pm and Adjourned.
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 |
