Meeting Details
December 13, 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.
Minutes
- The meeting began at 6:31 pm.
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
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
| 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.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
18-200 Minutes
6.1
.
It is recommended the Board approve the November 8 and 15, 2018, regular meeting minutes and November 17, 2018, special meeting minutes.
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 |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
7.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
7.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz provided an update of the actual costs and outstanding potential scope for the security improvement projects.
8.
Student Recognitions
- Quincy Varughese, General Rosecrans Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
- Rhian Burch, General Rosecrans Art Student of the Month - Mr. Doug Crowl
- FFA Food Science & Technology CDE, 1st Place National Event - Mr. Andy Wecker
9.
Treasurer's Reports
9.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Update
10.
Selected Board Policies
11.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Ms. Wood shared:
- Change Chase earned over $1,100
- Band and choir concert was last night - awesome attendance
- Eagle Madness is tomorrow
- Auditions for Mama Mia starts soon
- Leo Club donated 200 coats
- Exams starting
- Select and vocal jazz performing at a country club on December 19 for holiday dinner
- Mr. Schneider stated that Mr. Crowl and he attended the Arcadia or Planet Oasis meeting.
- Mrs. Meyer indicated that the Board made donations to the Adopt a Family program.
- Mr. Wecker shared how much he enjoyed the middle school band concert.
12.
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.)
13.
Business Items
13.1
18-201
It is recommended the Board appoint Mr. Andy Wecker as President Pro Tempore for the January 10, 2019, Organizational Board Meeting.
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 |
13.2
18-202
It is recommended the Board approve the resolution authorizing the lease of technology and copier equipment and authorizing a lease agreement in connection within between Big Walnut Local School District and MT Business Technology, Inc.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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 |
13.3
18-203
It is recommended the board adopt the following new high school courses, beginning with the 2019/2020 school year: Great Decisions, Art Mindfulness & Contemporary Issues, Creation Station and Honors Physical Science - name change from Multimedia Experience to Multimedia Skills II.
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 |
13.4
18-204
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- National Winning Food Science Team, International Production & Processing Expo, February 12-14, 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 |
13.5
18-205
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- 17 new winter coats, donated to SOU, donated by Coats 4 Children Org.
- $100 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Voss Brothers (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $50 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Sunbury Ace Hardware (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180
- $100 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Sunbury Premier Dental (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $100 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Sunbury Chiropractic (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $50 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Sunbury Jim Hildreth Ins. Agency (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $100 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by KCP Logistics LLC (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $130 donated to BWMS, donated by Kathryn Huff (Principal Fund #018-1820)
- $100 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by John Powell (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $50 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Patty Thompson (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $100 donated to Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Rob Koch (Military Family Support Fund #018-9180)
- $250 donated to BWHS, donated by College Board (BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001)
- $120 donated to SOU, anonymous donor, (SOU Principal Fund #018-9004)
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 |
14.
Human Rescources
Minutes
| 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 |
14.1
18-206
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts for the balance of the year:
Stacy Chalfant
Loraine Dimitroff
Jennifer DuBose
Yvonne Grubb
Rebecca Hampton
Brandi Hess
Bethany Immel
Nina Lechleiter
Jodi Nye
Rebecca Seawell
Delana Sexton
April Smith
Teresa Vallance
Kayla VanderVlucht
Minutes
- Motion by Mrs. Meyer, seconded by Mrs. Lee seconded for consent agenda for items 14.1 through 14.4.
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 |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of L. Rene DeMint, BWIS Teaching Assistant, effective February 28, 2019, due to retirement.
Minutes
- consent items 14.1 motion 18-206
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following 2018/2019 winter athletic supplemental contracts:
- Alec Eisnnicher, BWMS Assistant Wrestling Coach, group 4 step 0
- Ashley Hill, Cheer Volunteer
- Misty Lloyd-Matthews, Gymnastic Volunteer
- Charlie Smith, Athletic Facilities Coordinator (.5), group 3 step 5
- Kate Sweeney-Bendure, Assistant Swim Coach (.5), group 4 step 6
Minutes
- consent items 14.1 motion 18-206
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve to revise the athletic supplemental contract for Paul Hardin, Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach, from full contract to a .75 contract, motion 18-173.
Minutes
- consent items 14.1 motion 18-206
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meetings
Organizational Meeting:
January 10, 2019
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
Regular Scheduled Meeting:
January 10, 2019
8:00 a.m.
District Administrative Office
16.
18-207 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess at 7:25 pm and entered Executive Session at 7:28 pm.
- The Board exited Executive Session and adjourned at 8:04 pm.
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 |
17.
18-208 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 |
