Meeting Details
July 12, 2018
7:30am - 8:30am
1 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
N/A
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
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker was not in attendance.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | |||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
- Security Improvements Project, Cost Update
Minutes
- Ms. Pollock noted that our architect will be attending the next board meeting to discuss the status of the high school and elementary projects.
- Mr. Swartz provided a presentation on the security projects. We are on track to receive certificates of occupancy by the end of July. He shared that reasons for change orders:
- Unforeseen
- Building Code
- Owner Driven
- Error & Omissions
- Mr. Swartz did a review of the BOE Change Order authority that was approved in the spring and discussed the potential change orders that are being proposed and looked at for the security projects. Three specific changes that would be for board approval are:
- A new rooftop unit of HVAC at Souders Elementary. This would allow the new area to be a specific zone for heating and cooling. The benefit to the is the payback on utilities and possible savings from increasing the life of the main unit for the building.
- A new Fire Alarm System will be needed at Harrison Street Elementary.
- At four (4) of our schools, there was a request for the existing doors and sidelights to be upgraded to bullet resistant glass.
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
Minutes
- Mr. Buskirk shared that we are pleased to be closed for our fiscal year and starting our new fiscal year. We are also beginning to receive our advances on our second half taxes. Also, he shared that he and Ms. Pollock would be meeting with some individuals to go over some numbers regarding proposed economic development today.
8.
Selected Board Policies
8.1
.
First reading of revised Board policy:
- 2271 - College Credit Plus Program - Mrs. Penny Sturtevant
Minutes
- Mrs. Sturtevant shared regarding College Credit Plus Program and that the state had changed to rules regarding probation, dismissal, and reinstatement into the program. The state also made some changes in placing a maximum on the fees and some of the courses that can be taken.
9.
Board Members Items of Discussion
10.
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.)
11.
Business Items
11.1
18-111
It is recommended the Board approve the Easement and Right Away Agreement between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Ohio Power Company an Ohio corporation and a unit of American Electric Power.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Allison Fagan, Board Member
Seconded: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | |||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
12.
Schedule of Next Board Meeting
Regular Schedule Meeting:
July 19, 2018
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
13.
18-112 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee, to consider the purchase of property, to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Allison Fagan, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | |||
| Allison Fagan, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
14.
18-113 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board approve to exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourn.
Minutes
Result: Approved
