Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 16, 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. 18-134 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board review and approve the minutes of the July 12 and July 19, 2018, Regular Board meetings.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update- Mrs. Jen Young
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Kaley Rammelsberg, State Qualifier High Jump - Mrs. Mindy Meyer
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    • Monthly Financial Report
    Attachments
    2018-07_Financials.pdf
    2018-07_Financials.pdf
    10. Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    10.1 18-135

    It is recommended the Board approve the revisions to the following policy:

    • 6325 - Procurement Federal Grants/Funds
    Attachments
    6325.pdf
    6325.pdf
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    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
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    13.1 18-136
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.

    Attachments
    2018_Resolution_to_Participate.pdf
    2018_Resolution_to_Participate.pdf
    13.2 18-137
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    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.

    13.3 18-138
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    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
    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.

    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
    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
    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
    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.

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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.

    17. 18-141 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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