Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, September 20, 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. President
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Call to Order
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    4. District Goals
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    5. Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    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.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    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
    6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • FTE Report - Mr. Mark Cooper
    6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
      • Security Renovations
      • Elementary Schematic Design
    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • 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
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    Attachments
    2018-08_Financials.pdf
    2018-08_Financials.pdf
    9. Selected Board Policies
    10. Board Members Items of Discussion
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    11. 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.)

    12. Business Items
    12.1 18-145
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.

    Attachments
    APPRES-FY19_ANNUAL-20180920.pdf
    APPRES-FY19_ANNUAL-20180920.pdf
    12.2 18-146
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    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.

    Attachments
    OAPSE524parttimeMOU__1_.pdf
    OAPSE524parttimeMOU__1_.pdf
    12.3 18-147
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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
    12.4 18-148
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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.

     

    12.5 18-149
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    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
    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    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

     

    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
    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
    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a $1,500 a year mileage stipend for the Director of Facilities position.

    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
    14. Schedule of Next Board Meetings
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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.

    16. 18-152 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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