Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, May 17, 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
    • Call to Order
    • 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. 18-70 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve April 12, 2018, and April 19, 2018 minutes.


    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Nathan Frankel, Big Walnut Elementary Student of the Month - Dr. Fagan
    • Landon Estep, Ben Nieset & Wesley Kerr, Big Walnut Elementary Art Students of the Month - Mr. Crowl
    • State Science Day Students - Mrs. Meyer & Mr. Schneider
    • Jacob Troyer, Student Board Rep - Mr. Wecker

    8. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    8.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • Big Walnut Elementary Building Presentation
    • Big Walnut Elementary CIP Update

    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • School Age Childcare (SACC)

    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Updates - Mr. Doug Swartz

    9. Treasurer's Items
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Report
    • Five-Year Forecast
    • Debt Offering Update

    10. 18-71 Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    10.1 .

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following policy revisions:

    • 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

    10.2 .

    First reading of the following policy revision:

    6325 - Procurement --Federal Grants/Funds

    Attachments

    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 18-72
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the May 2018 Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions


    13.2 18-73
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution to participate and authorize META Solutions Cooperative to advertise and receive bids for Bus Chassis and Bodies on said Board’s behalf. 


    13.3 18-74
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract for New and Replacement Security Cameras throughout the District.


    13.4 18-76
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution Selecting Gilbane Building Company as the CMR for the New Elementary and High School Buildings Project and Authorizing Negotiation of an Agreement for Pre-construction Services.


    13.5 18-77
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution Awarding the Contract for Security Improvements Project to Leveck Commercial Construction & Development.


    13.6 18-78
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution Designating Board's Authorized Representative for Security Improvements Project and Delegating Authority to Conduct Business Related to the Project, Including Change Order Authority.


    13.7 18-79
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution authorizing continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2018/2019 school year.


    13.8 18-80
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2017/2018 graduating students from Big Walnut High School on May 19, 2018.


    13.9 18-81
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $100.00 of supplies donated to BWMS for Service Day, donated by Ace Hardware 
    • $220.84 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by BW Music Boosters (BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330)
    • $50.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Forman Realtors (BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330)
    • $50.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Ruark & Sons (BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330)
    • $50.00 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by BW Music Boosters (BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330)
    • $544.45 donated to BWE, donated by Staff/Students Nathan Fleshman Family Fundraiser (BWE Principal Fund # 018-9005)
    • $69.50 donated to BWI, donated by Aetna Foundation (BWI Principal Fund # 018-9009)
    • $2,138.00 donated to BWMS, donated by Purple T-Shirt Sale (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
    • $329.00 donated to BWMS, donated by Global Citizenship Project (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
    • $67.30 donated to BWIS, donated by Aetna Foundation (BWIS Principal Fund #018-9009)

    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    14.1 18-82

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations, effective at the end of the 2017/2018 school year:

    • Megan Howell, Big Walnut Elementary, Preschool Intervention Specialist
    • Blanda Lynam, Library Aide
    • Sarah Faeth, General Rosecrans Elementary, Intervention Specialist
    • Taylor Leonard, Big Walnut Middle School, Music Teacher
    • Charlie Rowley, Big Walnut High School, Social Studies Teacher
    • Lisa Webb, Big Walnut Elementary, Education Assistant 
    • Megan Forman, General Rosecrans Elementary, Principal
    • Katie DeWitt, Harrison Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher
    • Tiffany VonAlmen, Harrison Street Elementary, Office Assistant
    • Jason Manly, Secondary Instructional Coach, Big Walnut High & Middle School
    • Trudy McClaskey, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School

    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year supplemental contract for the attached head coaches for the 2018/2019 school year.


    14.3 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached classified contracts.

     


    14.4 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contract beginning the 2018/2019 school year, pending receipt of successful background checks, official transcripts, verification of years of experience, and all necessary documentation:

    • Zachary Westhoven, English Teacher, Big Walnut High School, BA+15 step 5

    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2017/2018 school year:

    Outdoor School Trip
    Lloyd Huffer  - Chaperone $450.00
    Annie Inscho  - Chaperone $450.00
    Kelly Pentello - Coordinator $500.00
    Mike Wion - Coordinator $500.00
     

     

     


    14.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a $400 stipend for the following:

    Otterbein PBL Project
    Jennifer Zimmer
    Kristen Macklin-Lanning
    Mark Robinson
    Charlie Smith
    Mike Adams
    Alan Frank
    Ashley Dicken
    Lisa Danne

     


    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    Regular Scheduled Board Meetings:

                                      June 14, 2018
                                      7:30 AM
                                      District Administrative Office

                                      June 21, 2018
                                      6:30 PM
                                      District Administrative Office


    16. 18-83 Executive Session
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.


    17. 18-84 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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


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