Meeting Details
October 11, 2018
7:30am - 9:30am
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
- Financial responsibility
3.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
- The meeting began at 7:30 am.
| 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 |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
Minutes
- Ms. Pollock shared that since we have been focusing so much on facilities, we will be highlighting at upcoming board meetings on all of our departments. It will be nice to be able to provide an update on other things going on in the district.
- She shared information on State of the Schools.
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Athletic Updates - Mr. Brian Shelton & Nick Powell
- Participation Numbers
- News
Minutes
- Mr. Shelton provided several handouts to discuss highlights of our 2017-2018 athletic year:
- We were very close in the standing in the running for the Ralph Young All-Sports Award - 0.5 points away from the leader.
- Created a Big Walnut High School Athletic Department Coaches Guide.
- Mr. Powell shared some of our student-athlete participate numbers and accomplishments for middle school:
- 38% of our students participated in fall athletics
- 76 for students participated in Cross Country
- 38 for football
- 20 for fall cheer
- 9 athletes for coed
- 16 athletes for tennis
- Mr. Powell noted that we have a lot of really good coaches
- We offer 14 sports and and 3 sponsored club sports
- 26 participants for boys lacrosse, which is a sponsored sport
- Accomplishments
- Our CC won first in the Buckeye Valley invitational at the start of the year
- VB won the Newark tournament
- Last night our 7th and 8th-grade football teams finished their undefeated seasons
- 38% of our students participated in fall athletics
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Insurance Update - Maggie Neely, Gallagher
Minutes
- After Ms. Neely's presentation, Mr. Buskirk and Ms. Pollock shared a snapshot of the draft forecast and the challenges that are facing the district for staffing and insurance.
8.
Board Members Items of Interest
9.
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.)
10.
Business Items
10.1
18-157
It is recommended the Board appoint Emily Ross to the Community Library Board of Trustees to finish the unexpired term of Liana Lee, which ends in 2020.
Minutes
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 |
10.2
18-158
It is recommended the Board approve the Right of Entry Agreement.
Minutes
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 |
11.
Schedule of Next Meeting
Regular Meetings:
October 18, 2018
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
12.
18-159 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
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 |
13.
18-160 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board adjourn Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board entered Executive Session at 9:08am.
- Mr. Wecker had to excuse himself from Executive Session at 9:37am.
- The Board exited Executive Session at 9:52am and the meeting was adjourned.
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, President | |||
| 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 |
