Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, July 19, 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
    • Safe, respectful and welcoming environment
    3. District Goals
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial Responsibility
    4. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Call to Order
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    5. Roll Call
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    6. 18-114 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board approve the June 14 and 21, 2018 regular meeting and the June 27, 2018, special meeting minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Planet Oasis - Ms. Angie Pollock and Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Site Plan & Initial Building Design - Mr. Chris Dumsford, VSWC Architects
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Meredith Thomas, 2nd Team All Ohio - Dr. Fagan
    • Brandon Mosher, State Qualifier Discus & 3rd Place Shot Put - Mrs. Meyer
    • Tim Rumas, State 3rd Place 100M & 4th Place 200M - Mr. Schneider
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financials
    Attachments
    2018-06_Financials.pdf
    2018-06_Financials.pdf
    10. Selected Board Policies
    10.1 18-115

    It is recommended the Board approve the following policy revisions:

    • 2271 - College Credit Plus Program
    • 5200 - Attendance
    • 7542 - Access to District Technology Resources from Personal Communication Devices
    Attachments
    po2271.pdf
    PO_5200.pdf
    PO_7542.pdf
    po2271.pdf
    PO_5200.pdf
    PO_7542.pdf
    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 18-116
    Mr. Doug Swartz

    It is recommended the Board approve the execution of the CMR Agreement for preconstruction services with Gilbane Building Company.

    Attachments
    BWLSD_Resolution_to_approve_CMR_agreement_for_preconstruction_services_w...pdf
    BWLSD_Resolution_to_approve_CMR_agreement_for_preconstruction_services_w...pdf
    13.2 18-117
    Mr. Doug Swartz

    It is recommended the Board approve the addendum to the agreement with Triad Architects for additional professional services for the security improvements project.

    Attachments
    Triad_Addendum.pdf
    Triad_Addendum.pdf
    13.3 18-118

    It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement for Therapy Services for the 2018/2019 school year between Professional Speech Services, Inc. and Big Walnut Schools.

    Attachments
    BigWalnutPSSContract201819EXHIBITA__1_.pdf
    ContractBW201819__1_.pdf
    BigWalnutPSSContract201819EXHIBITA__1_.pdf
    ContractBW201819__1_.pdf
    13.4 18-119
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

    Attachments
    transportation_impractical_resolution_7.19.pdf
    transportation_impractical_resolution_7.19.pdf
    14. Human Resource Items
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 18-121

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Meagan Horn, Big Walnut Middle School Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the 2017/2018 school year
    • Debra Mayhew, Big Walnut High School General Secretary II (Attendance), effective at the end of the 2017/2018 contract year
    • Nick Powell, Big Walnut Middle School Intervention Specialist, effective July 31, 2018
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract for 2018/2019 school year for the following certified employees:

    • Taylor Budd, General Rosecrans Elementary, Intervention Specialist, BA step 0
    • Sarah Price, Big Walnut Middle School, Intervention Specialist, BA step 2
    • Layne Bair, Big Walnut High School, English Teacher, MA+15 step 5
    • Gabrielle Rader, General Rosecrans Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher, BA step 0
    • Jennifer Hutras, Big Walnut Middle School, Intervention Specialist, MA+30 step 5
    • Kelsie Ryan, Big Walnut Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher, BA step 3
    • Tonya Stevens, General Rosecrans Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher, MA step 5
    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for P. Yvonne Grubb, Harrison Street Elementary Office Assistant, 4 hours/day, 190-day calendar, step 0, effective August 13, 2018.

    14.4 .
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the revised administrative contract for Mark Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, effective August 1, 2018.

    14.5 12-122

    It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 220-day Administrative Level I contract for Nick Powell, Big Walnut Middle School Assistant Principal, $70,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2018.

    14.6 18-123

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for the 2018 Fall athletic coaches.

    Attachments
    Board_-_Fall_Athletics_2018.pdf
    Board_-_Fall_Athletics_2018.pdf
    14.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days:

    BWHS 
    Jeanne Collett - 20 days
    Tammi Jordan - 20 days
    Kristen Macklin-Lanning - 10 days
    Meghan Vituccio - 20 days  

    BWMS
    Corry Schull - 20 days
    Ric Cavicchia - 10 days

    BWIS
    Molly Fortune - 10 days  

    District
    Katie Yeager - 5 days

    14.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached co-curricular supplemental contracts for the 2018/2019 school year.

     

    Attachments
    Board-CoCurricular_2018.2019.pdf
    Board-CoCurricular_2018.2019.pdf
    14.9 .

    It is recommended the Board approve to rescind the following portion of motion 18-82:

    • supplemental contract for the 2018/2019 school year for Audrey Nelson, Head Coach - Golf (Girls), group 3, step 2
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    Regular Board Meeting:

                                        August 9, 2018
                                        7:30 a.m.
                                        District Administrative Office

                                        August 16, 2018
                                        6:30 p.m.
                                        District Administrative Office

     

    16. 18-125 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 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.

       

     

    17. 18-126 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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