Meeting Details
April 19, 2018
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 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
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 | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep |
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
18-53 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve and review minutes of March 8, 2018, and March 15, 2018, Regular Board meetings.
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
7.
Recognitions
7.1
.
- Stephany Ramos, Hylen Souders Elementary Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
- Giana Vitale, Big Walnut Intermediate Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
- Erin Hoover, Hylen Souders Elementary Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
- Russell Delaney, Big Walnut Intermediate Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
- Luke Apple, All Ohio Academic Football - Mr. Brad Schneider
- Emma Padgett, 2nd Team Soccer - Mr. Brad Schneider
8.
Superintendent's Report
8.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
- Hylen Souders Elementary Building Presentation
- Hylen Souders Elementary CIP Update
8.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- May 17 Board will be held at BWHS
8.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update: Secure Entrances- Mr. Doug Swartz
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Report
10.
Selected Board Policies
10.1
18-55
It is recommended the Board adopt the changes to the following policies (second reading)
- 2431 Interscholastic Athletes
- 8500 Food Services
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Allison Fagan, 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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
10.2
18-56
First reading of the following policies:
- 2461 - Recording of District Meetings Involving Students and/or Parents
- 2623 - Student Assessment and Academic Intervention Services
- 5610 - Removal, Suspension, Expulsion & Permanent Exclusion of Students
- 5630.01 - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and Limited Use of Restraints and Seclusion
- 6144 - Investments
11.
Board Members Items of Discussion
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer wants everyone to be safe during prom night. She thanked the high school staff for always doing a great job during this busy time of the year.
- Mr. Elliott shared that the Men’s Volleyball Tournament went well and the proceeds are going to the high school's annual Challenge Day. Thursday and Friday at 7 will be the student-written and directed play Lives Between the Lines by Charis Ellet. Big Walnut Girls Choir and Mixed Select Choir made it to states, which will be at Licking Valley on the 27th. The band’s wind ensemble also made it to states, which will be at Newark on the 27th. Prom is on the 28th at the Villa Milano, the theme will be Great Gatsby. Lastly, a reminder for the Law Enforcement Night of Appreciation which will be held May 3rd, Student Council has been working very hard on that and are excited to thank our community’s police officers.
- Mr. Schneider announced that 16 BW students will move on to State Science Fair. He acknowledged a thank you letter from the Fraternal Order of Police for the $3,500 donation that was made.
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
18-57
It is recommended the Board approve the 2019 Tax Budget for the Community Library.
Minutes
- Mr. Mongomery shared that the have seen an 8% increase in circulation
- visits are up by 30%
- programs are up by 27%
- E-book use 20%
- Downloadable audio books 51%
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
13.2
18-58
It is recommended the Board approve accounts:
- District Military Family Support (018-9180)
- BWIS Physical Equipment Grant (019-9009)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, 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 | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep |
13.3
18-59
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Allison Fagan, 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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
13.4
18-60
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $300.00 donated to BWMS, donated by BWMS Students Pennies for Patients (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
- $75.00 donated to BWMS Student Council, donated by BWMS Staff Dress Down Day (BWMS Student Council Fund #200-9612)
- $1,000.00 donated to BWIS, donated by RadiOhio, Inc. (BWIS PE Grant Fund #019-9009)
- $157.82 donated to BWHS Yearbook, donated by Kroger (BWHS Yearbook Fund #200-9680)
- $821.42 donated to GRE, donated by Kroger Rewards (GRE Principal Fund #018-9008)
- $120.00 donated to BWIS, donated by JP Morgan Chase (BWIS Principal Fund #018-9009)
- $100.00 donated to BWMS, donated by JP Morgan Chase (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Allison Fagan, 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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
13.5
18-61
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- BWHS Girls' Track & Field, track meet in Weston, WVA, April 20-21, 2018
- BWHS Choir & Band, NYC, January 17-21, 2019
Minutes
- It was noted that the actual location is Weirton West Virginia.
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
14.
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
14.1
18-62
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations effective the end of the current contract period :
- Patty Cooper, BWHS English Teacher
- Christine Epstein, SOU Art Teacher, due to retirement
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan moved Mrs. Meyer seconded consent for items 14.1 through 14.5 with the exception of 14.2 due to prior approval.
Result: Approved
14.2
18-54
It is recommended the Board approve a 2-year, 220-day, Administrative Level I contract for Gary Hankins, BWIS Principal, $90,000, effective beginning August 1, 2018.
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan moved Mrs. Meyer seconded to moved from 14.2 to be moved up after 8.3.
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for work throughout the 2017/2018 school year:
Mentors - multiple mentees ($2500 each)
Erin Barr
Lesley Cannell
Rhonda Corven
Virginia Crawford
Ashley Dicken
Katie Grijak
Christina McDonough
Shannon Mignogno
Susan Monfort
Shea Spak
Laura Wood
Mentors - single mentee ($1500 each)
Mendi Priestas
Building Guide ($250 each)
Nadine Adams
Mike McDonough
Mendi Priestas
Minutes
- consent in item 14.11 motion 18-62
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplementals:
- Kriste Martin, BWHS assistant track coach, group 4 step 0, .5 contract
- Koby Donohue, BWMS volunteer, girls' lacrosse
Minutes
- consent in item 14.11 motion 18-62
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic stipends for the Big Walnut Middle School Track Invitational on April 21, 2018:
Meet Manager - Lisa Danne, $250
Announcer - Wayne Thompson, $100
Clerk - Gary Miller, $100
Awards - Melissa Eckelbarger, $100
Minutes
- consent in item 14.11 motion 18-62
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Scheduled Board Meetings:
May 10, 2018
7:30 AM
District Administrative Office
May 17, 2018
6:30 PM
Big Walnut High School Innovation Center
16.
18-63 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee, to consider the purchase of property for public purposes, to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
17.
18-64 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board took a recess prior to starting Executive Session at 8:12 pm.
- The Board entered Executive Session at 8:25 pm.
- The Board exited executive session at 10:56 pm.
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 | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| John Elliott, Student Board Rep | X |
