Meeting Details
September 20, 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.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
- The meeting began at 6:28pm
4.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
5.
Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
5.1
18-144
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the regular August 9 and 16, 2018 meetings and the special meeting on August 13, 2018.
Minutes
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
- State of the Schools Event- November 8 on Facebook Live
- Big Walnut Middle School Building Presentation
- Big Walnut Middle School CIP Update - Mr. Josh Frame
Minutes
- Mrs. Penny Sturtavent provided a presentation on College Credit Plus (CCP)
- CCP Data
- We are seeing our % of student participation leveling.
- Students are receiving guidance to make purposeful selections of courses.
- BW is uniques in the number of programs taught on our campus by our faculty both facilitated model and adjunct model.
- By teaching on our campus, we are providing students that may not be able to take college courses due to transportation. It also provides students with the opportunity to still participate in extra-curriculars during the day.
- We are working to reduce textbook costs by utilizing electronic/online coursework and by collecting and reusing textbooks.
- Students are reimbursing the district when a course is failed or withdraw too late.
- New CCP Legislation
- Student take 15 hours in level 1 course prior to entering in higher level classes - there are exceptions
- No 1 to 1 courses, no PE courses, no sectarian courses, & no travel abroad courses are covered in CCP
- Course fee limits have been set.
- New eligibility option.
- Underperforming rule which set up probation and dismissal when students perform below 2.0 GPA in their college curriculum.
- Highlights
- We will offer Introduction to Education next year.
- Currently, have 16 fulltime CCP students.
- All courses offered at Big Walnut are part of the Ohio Transfer Agreement program.
- Our CCP program is meeting the needs of a broad spectrum of students from gifted to the gray area student.
- A 2018 graduate will complete her bachelor's within 2 years of her HS graduation.
- A 2018 graduate complete 1/3 of his associates through CCP.
- Collaboration between high schools and college is growing through the CCP process.
- CCP Data
- Ms. Pollock noted that we are glad to be able to provide this, but it is also important to note that this is not a free program. We have to pay tuition, which we project to be about $164,000 this year, as well as the cost of our staff teaching the class. She shared that this year we are going to do a Facebook Live State of the Schools Event instead of an event at the school.
- Mr. Frame brought several students from the ROX Program.
- It is a once a week program that focuses on various topics, such as Self-Esteem & Confidence, Body Image, Friendships & Relationships, Stress & Pressure.
- Each of the girls shared their experiences and what the got out of the program.
- Shared that the Future District-Wide Goals
- Increase Girls in ROX
- Increase Staff Facilitators
- Personalize ROX to BWMS
- Secure Sustainable Funding
- Mr. Frame and Mr. Powell shared on the Middle School's Continuous Improvement Plan
- Goal 1 is Academic
- Goal 2 is looking at feedback
- Goal 3 is looking at creating a more positive climate in the Middle School
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- FTE Report - Mr. Mark Cooper
Minutes
- Mr. Cooper shared an update on the number of staff at each of our buildings and the class size. He stated that the aspirational goal for student per pupil is 25 in the elementary level K-3 and 27 for 4th grade at the elementary.
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
- Security Renovations
- Elementary Schematic Design
Minutes
- Security Renovations
- Harrison Street has an older fire system, we have been directed that we should replace this parallel to the existing system. We want to bring a contract for the replacement of this system to the Board.
- Elementary Schematic Design
- Estimated schematic costs lined up with the original budget and at this point, we are running tight
7.
Recognitions
- Madelyn Smolinski, Hylen Souders Elementary School, Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee
- Grant Coulson, Big Walnut Middle School, Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
- Audrey Schneider, Hylen Souders Elementary School, Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Mindy Meyer
- Jeremy McClain, Big Walnut Middle School, Art Student of the Month - Mr. Andy Wecker
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
9.
Selected Board Policies
10.
Board Members Items of Discussion
Minutes
- Ms. Wood
- Everyone is very busy preparing for Homecoming.
- There are several students having a student exchange with Columbus East High School.
- Lend Me a Tenor is going to be the fall play.
- Students are starting to be a little concerned regarding parking and study hall that has become a little packed.
- Mrs. Lee
- Shared that the Big Nut Strut is going to be this weekend.
11.
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.)
12.
Business Items
12.1
18-145
It is recommended the Board approve the Annual Appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 at fund level in accordance with Section 5705.38 and 5705.39 ORC.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
12.2
18-146
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between The Big Walnut Local Board of Education and OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO and it's Local #524 agreeing on the revisions to Article 13 and 39.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
12.3
18-147
It is recommended the Board approve the following transfers of fund:
- Transfer $102.91 from 200-9802 BWHS Business Leaders to 200-9780 BWHS Mock Trial
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
12.4
18-148
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- $200 donated to BWMS, anonymous donation (BWMS Principal's Fund 018-9002)
- Dimmer Pack Mother Boards Stage Lights, donated to BWHS, donated by Grove City Church of the Nazarene
- 15 Node Chairs, donated to BWLS Admin Office, donated by Loth, Inc.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
12.5
18-149
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- Varsity Cheerleaders, Woollybear Festival, Vermilion, OH, September 22 - 23, 2018
- 6th graders, Heartland Outdoor School, Marengo, OH, April 30 - May 3, 2019
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
13.
Human Resources
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
13.1
18-150
It is recommended the Board approve the following revision in order to add the effective date for the one-year leave of absence for the 2018/2019 school year, motion 18-139:
- Doreen Bartlett, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, effective September 24, 2018
- Ria Grimm, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective January 28, 2019
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer motioned Mrs. Lee seconded consent on items 13.1 through 13.5.
Result: Approved
13.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic contracts for the 2018/2019 school year:
- Kyle Krygielski, BWHS Drama, volunteer
- Patrick Flanagan, BWMS Football, volunteer coach
- Lloyd Huffer, BWMS Football, volunteer coach
- Danielle Crace, BWMS .5 Cross Country, assistant coach, group 4 step 0
- Kriste Martin, BWMS .5 Cross Country, coach, group 4 step 0
- Courtney Weikert, BWHS Girl's Soccer, assistant coach, group 4 step 4
- Anthony Eisnnicher, BWHS Football, assistant coach, group 3 step 5
Minutes
- consent item 13.1 motion 18-150
Result: Approved
13.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the 90-day classified contract for the following:
- Becky Seawell, second shift part-time (4 hrs/day) custodian, General Rosecrans Elementary, step 0, effective September 12, 2018.
- Elizabeth Barry, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School, step 0, effective September 12, 2018
- Jennifer DuBose, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, step 0, effective August 27, 2018
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1 motion 18-150
Result: Approved
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve a $1,500 a year mileage stipend for the Director of Facilities position.
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1 motion 18-150
Result: Approved
13.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends upon completion of the proposed work throughout the 2018/2019 school year:
- Jennilyn Haer, Art Club, BWIS $500
- Kelly Robinson, DC Trip Coordinator, BWMS $1,000
- Kristin Spayde, In The Know, BWHS $1,000
- Kristin Spayde, Rage Page Newsmagazine, BWHS $1,000
- Megan Everitt (.5) and Rachel Middleman (.5), Student Council, BWIS $1,000
- Melissa Maxson, National Art Honor Society, BWHS $1,000
- Mike Stone (.5) and Mike Wion (.5), 5th Grade Chess Club, BWIS $500
- Rachel Kelly, Drama/Musical Production, BWMS $500
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1 motion 18-150
Result: Approved
14.
Schedule of Next Board Meetings
Special Meeting:
September 27, 2018
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
Regular Scheduled Meetings:
October 11, 2018
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
October 18, 2018
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
15.
18-151Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
- The Board took a short recess at 8:44 pm.
- The Board entered executive session at 8:50 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep | X |
16.
18-152 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 pm
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Board Member | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep |
