Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, October 18, 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. Roll Call
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    5. District Goals
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    6. Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    6.1 18-161

    It is recommended the Board approve the September 6 and 13, 2018 regular Board meeting minutes and the September 27, 2018, special Board meeting minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    7.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
      • Report Card
      • Local Data
    • Big Walnut High School Building Presentation
    • Big Walnut High School CIP Update
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • State of the Schools - November 8 on Facebook Live, 7:30 am
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    • New High School Schematic Estimate Review - Mr. Doug Swartz
    8. Student Recognition
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • Max Muhlbaier, Big Walnut High School Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
    • Molly Ralston, Big Walnut Intermediate Student of the Month - Mr. Crowl
    • Ashley Dew, Big Walnut High School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
    • Conner Wolfe, Big Walnut Intermediate Student of the Month - Mr. Crowl
    9. Treasurer's Reports
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    9.2 .
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Five-Year Forecast
    Attachments
    FY19_BWLS_Financial_Report_2018_09.pdf
    FY19_BWLS_Financial_Report_2018_09.pdf
    10. Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    11. Board Members Items of Discussion
    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
    13.1 18-162
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Approving 403(B) Plan Document Amendment and Restatement.

    Attachments
    BWLSD_Resolution_for_403_b__Plan_Restatement.pdf
    BWLSD_Resolution_for_403_b__Plan_Restatement.pdf
    13.2 18-163
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY2019 October Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions.

    13.3 18-164
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

    • $200 donated to BW Challenge Day, donated by BWEA - Challenge Day Fund # 200-9271)
    13.4 18-165
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • 8th Grade Washington DC Trip, May 20-23, 2019
    13.5 18-166
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2019 insurance rates.

    Attachments
    BigWalnut_CY2019_Insurance_Rates__1_.pdf
    BigWalnut_CY2019_Insurance_Rates__1_.pdf
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 18-167

    It is recommended the Board rescind the supplemental contract for Charlie Brodhead, .5 Facility Manager, item 14.8 motion 18-123.

    14.2 18-168

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations

    • Michael Hamilton, Food Services, 2 hours/day, BWHS
    • Ashley Keener, Food Services, 2.5 hours/day, GRE, effective September 30, 2018
    • Kayla Groseclose, Teaching Assistant - Special Education, BWIS, effective October 8, 2018 (pending letter)
    14.3 18-169

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, effective beginning November 6, 2018, for the following long-term substitutes to remain in effect through the completion of their current long-term assignment:

    • Beth Collins
    • Elisa Kreiman
    • Rebecca Nemec
    • Leah Shaw
    14.4 18-170

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts:

    • Janette Hall, Food Services, BWHS, 2.5 hours/day, step 1, effective October 16, 2018
    • Rhonda Quinn, Bus Assistant, 6 hours/day, step 2 (pending verification of experience), effective October 1, 2018
    14.5 18-171

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions to the employees' current contract, effective September 24, 2018:

    • Michael Hamilton, move from 6 hours/day Teaching Assistant-bus to 7.5 hours/day Teaching Assistant, GRE
    • Becky Seawell, increase from 3 hours/day Food Services to 3.5 hours/day
    • Jill Bryan, increase from 2 hours/day Food Services to 2.5 hours/day
    14.6 18-172

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for Karen Paver, full-time Bus Driver, step 5, effective September 24, 2018.

    14.7 18-173

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation, for the 2018/2019 school year:

    Attachments
    Board-Winter1819Athletics.pdf
    Board-Winter1819Athletics.pdf
    14.8 18-174

    It is recommended the Board approve the modification of the following supplemental athletic contracts, motion 18-123:

    • Kelsey White, modified from a full-time position to .5 Cheer Assistant Coach
    • Marisa Hageman, modified from .75 position to 375 Cheer Assistant Coach
    15. Schedule of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    Regular Scheduled Meetings:

                                November 8, 2018
                                7:30 a.m.
                                District Administrative Office

                                November 15, 2018
                                6:30 p.m.
                                District Administrative Office                               

       

     

    16. 18-175 Executive Session
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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, to confer with an attorney for the Board of Education concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.

    17. 18-176 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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