Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, March 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. 18-41 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes of the February 8 and February 15, 2018, Regular Board meetings.

    7. Recognitions
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    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
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    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
    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
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    Attachments
    2018-02_Financials.pdf
    2018-02_Financials.pdf
    9.1 .
    • Monthly Financial Report
    10. Selected Board Policies
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    10.1 .

    First reading of the following policies:

    • 2431 Interscholastic Athletes
    • 8500 Food Services
    11. 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.)

    12. Business Items
    12.1 18-42
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Supporting School Safety and Reducing Violence in Schools.

    Attachments
    OSBA_Resolution_on_School_Safety.pdf
    OSBA_Resolution_on_School_Safety.pdf
    12.2 18-43
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.

    Attachments
    BWLSD_Resolution_to_select_most_qualified_DP_for_new_HS_and_ES_projects_...__1_.pdf
    BWLSD_B103-2017_New_HS_and_ES__VSWC___2018__final__1_.pdf
    BWLSD_Resolution_to_select_most_qualified_DP_for_new_HS_and_ES_projects_...__1_.pdf
    BWLSD_B103-2017_New_HS_and_ES__VSWC___2018__final__1_.pdf
    12.3 18-44
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Triad Architects.

    Attachments
    20180307121940245.pdf
    20180307121940245.pdf
    12.4 18-45
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.

    Attachments
    20180309113058744.pdf
    20180309113058744.pdf
    12.5 18-46
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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
    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)
    13. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    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
    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.

    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
    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

     

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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
    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 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.

    16. 18-50 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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