Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, December 13, 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. 18-200 Minutes
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    6.1 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the November 8 and 15, 2018, regular meeting minutes and November 17, 2018, special meeting minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    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
    8. Student Recognitions
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    • 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
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    10. Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    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
    Mr. Andy Wecker
    13.1 18-201
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board appoint Mr. Andy Wecker as President Pro Tempore for the January 10, 2019, Organizational Board Meeting.

    13.2 18-202
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.

    Attachments
    Resolution_MT_Business_Technologies_Copiers__3_.pdf
    Resolution_MT_Business_Technologies_Copiers__3_.pdf
    13.3 18-203
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    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.

    13.4 18-204
    Ms. Angie Pollock

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

    • National Winning Food Science Team, International Production & Processing Expo, February 12-14, 2019
    13.5 18-205
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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)
    14. Human Rescources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    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

    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of L. Rene DeMint, BWIS Teaching Assistant, effective February 28, 2019, due to retirement.

    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
    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.

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meetings
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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
    Mr. Andy Wecker

    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.

       

     

    17. 18-208 Adjourn
    Mr. Andy Wecker

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

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