Board of Education Meeting

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

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  

5. District Goals
Mr. Andy Wecker
  • Improve academic achievement
  • Improve communication
  • Plan for growth (facility plan)
  • Financial responsibility

6. Superintendent's Report
Ms. Angie Pollock

6.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement

6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth

7. Treasurer's Items
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

7.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
  • Bond Issuance Update

8. Board Members Items of Discussion
Mr. Andy Wecker

9. 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.)


10. Business Items

10.1 18-84
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the proposed Dearborn National life insurance rates.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  

11. Human Resource Items
Mr. Mark Cooper

11.1 18-85

It is recommended the Board approve a 215-day, two-year Administrative Level I contract for Kate Thoma, Principal General Rosecrans Elementary, $80,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2018.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member

Seconded: Mindy Meyer, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  

11.2 18-86

It is recommended the Board approve up to 5 extended days, to be used prior to the start of the work calendar for the 2018/2019 school year, for the following new administrative staff, at their per diem daily rate:

Gary Hankins
Kate Thoma

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member

Seconded: Allison Fagan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  

12. Schedule of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Andy Wecker

Regular Board Meeting

                                    June 21, 2018
                                    6:30 PM
                                    District Administrative Office


13. 18-87 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, to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.

Minutes

  • The board entered executive session at 7:46 am.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member

Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  

14. Adjourn 18-88
Mr. Andy Wecker

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

Minutes

  • The board exited executive session at 8:57 am

 

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member

Seconded: Allison Fagan, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Andy Wecker, PresidentX  
Allison Fagan, Board MemberX  
Brad Schneider, Board MemberX  
Mindy Meyer, Board MemberX  
Doug Crowl, Board MemberX