Meeting Details
August 16, 2018
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 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
- Safe, respectful and welcoming environment
3.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial Responsibility
4.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
5.
Roll Call
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer was not present.
- It was noted for the record that Mrs. Liana Lee was given her Oath of Office by Big Walnut's Treasurer, Mr. Jeremy Buskirk on Wednesday, August 15th at the District Administrative Office at 110 Tippett Court, Sunbury, OH 43074.
- Mr. Wecker welcomed the newly appointed board member Liana Lee.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
6.
18-134 Minutes
It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes of the July 12 and July 19, 2018, Regular Board meetings.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
- Ms. Pollock thanked everyone for a great start to another year and thanked all the parents for the patients in pick up and drop off lines as we work through things during the first week.
7.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update- Mrs. Jen Young
Minutes
- Mrs. Young presented to the Board the 2018 Quality Profile.
- Mrs. Young also noted that it was year 4 of the 2020 Vision, and she showed the year 4 2020 Vision video that was shared with the staff during Convocation.
- Mrs. Young shared that several dozen kids were interviewed for the video and no one talked about math, science, reading, social studies, etc. It was all about how they felt in the classroom. It was really eye-opening to hear the interviews.
7.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
7.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz shared that with all the security projects all buildings opened and we should be getting occupancy of all parts of our buildings starting next week. He thanked all the staff for the flexibility and efforts.
- He announced that the schematic design is completed for the elementary school. Now department heads, CMR, and administration will review. CMR will begin checking and updating the budget. The next step will be looking at the footprint of the building and plan for the outfitting of the building.
8.
Recognitions
- Kaley Rammelsberg, State Qualifier High Jump - Mrs. Mindy Meyer
9.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Report
10.
Selected Board Policies
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
10.1
18-135
It is recommended the Board approve the revisions to the following policy:
- 6325 - Procurement Federal Grants/Funds
11.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Mr. Schneider welcomed Mrs. Lee and shared that when the board sought applications eleven good candidates applied. He challenged these individuals and all the community to not just wait for these types of opportunities but to get involved and if individuals desired to be part of the board to run.
- Mrs. Lee thanked the Board for the opportunity that she has been given. She also thanked her family and friends that have supported her throughout the process. Mrs. Lee also commended Mr. Smith and Mr. Jados for the work on Eagles First Flight and for what a great program this is for the students.
- Mr. Wecker thanked all the building principals for their work to make the first day of school go well.
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
18-136
It is recommended the Board approve the resolution between Big Walnut Local Schools and Meta Solutions regarding cooperative advertising and receiving bids for school bus chassis and bodies.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Doug Crowl, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
13.2
18-137
It is recommended the Board approve the bus stops for the 2018/2019 school year and authorizes the Superintendent or Designee to make changes in bus stops as needed.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
13.3
18-138
It is recommended the Board accept the following donation:
- $128,750.00 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA (Permanent Improvement Fund # 003-000)
- $6,985.50 donated to BWIS Heartland 6th grade trip, donated by BWIS PTO (BWIS Principal Fund #018-9009)
- $137.66 donated to BWHS Yearbook Dept, donated by Kroger Rewards (BWHS Yearbook Fund #200-9680
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Doug Crowl, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
14.
Human Resources
14.1
18-139
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year leave of absence for the 2018/2019 school year for the following staff:
- Amanda Reynolds, English Teacher, Big Walnut High School
- Doreen Bartlett, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School
- Ria Grimm, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary
Minutes
- Mr. Schneider motioned, Mrs. Lee seconded to consent for items 14.1 - 14.6.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent or Designee to hire and maintain a list of classified substitute workers at the Board approved rate for the 2018/2019 school year, upon receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation.
Minutes
- concent in item 14.1, motion 18-139
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract for the following staff, pending receipt of successful background check, application materials, and all necessary documentation:
- Delana Sexton, 2nd shift custodian, Big Walnut Middle School, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
Minutes
- concent in item 14.1, motion 18-139
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:
- Grant Beam, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, effective at the end of the 2017/2018 school year
- Marianna Hines, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Middle School, effective August 14, 2018
Minutes
- concent in item 14.1, motion 18-139
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board rescind the following supplemental athletic contracts, motion 18-123:
- Brendan Vazquez, girls' soccer assistant coach
- Grant Beam, assistant football coaching
Minutes
- concent in item 14.1, motion 18-139
Result: Approved
14.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve Courtney Weikert as a volunteer girls' soccer coach for the 2018/2019 school year, pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation.
Minutes
- concent in item 14.1, motion 18-139
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Board Meeting:
September 13, 2018
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
September 20, 2018
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
16.
18-140 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee, to discuss the purchase of property for public purposes, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
17.
18-141 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Motioned: Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X |
