Meeting Details
January 10, 2019
8:00am - 10:00am
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
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Board Members Items of Discussion
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker thought the Planning and Zoning meeting went well on Monday night, he thanked the staff and board members that attended.
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
7.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
7.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Design Development - High School
- Groundbreaking for New Buildings
Minutes
- Mr. Bob Sewell provided an update on the high school and elementary projects after the Design Development of the elementary school. During this phase, the Architect, CMR, and District took a look at the central energy plant to take into account the savings that would be obtained on both the elementary and high school.
- Mr. Doug Swartz shared that one of the items that he continues to look at is the design of the specifications for roof top units (RTU) to Modular Commercial grade. Both Mr. Sewell and Mr. Swartz discussed what the specific item on the value engineering meant and that the current plan did still allow for vestibules. There are still areas for savings if we have to, but keeping the vestibules would help the life and operations of the units.
- Mr. Sewell shared that as one area of partnership and savings Gilbane is going to apply the $50,000 that would be used for an office trailer and instead put these funds toward the central energy plant that would be used as their on-site office during construction.
- Mr. Swartz, then, shared the Milestone Schedule Dates.
- The Board discussed what would be wanted for a groundbreaking ceremony.
- Mrs. Lee mentioned that she thought it would make sense to have a groundbreaking for both the buildings at the same time.
- Mrs. Pollock shared that in discussing the groundbreaking with administration and the construction manager that the district would help him to get on site to start moving dirt and put stone down for people do drive on if needed. We would look at having a groundbreaking a month or two after we actually move dirt.
8.
Treasurer Report
- Land Transfers
Minutes
- Mr. Buskirk shared that there would be resolutions at the meeting next week to reject and not accept land transfers that had been requested by residents of both Buckeye Valley Local School District and Centerburg Local School District.Mr. Buskirk shared briefly the process and steps that the District has gone through for these requests and the general process required by the state.
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
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.
Schedule Next Board Meeting
Regular Meetings:
January 17, 2019
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
11.
19-012 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to consider the purchase of property for public purposes and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
- The Board entered executive session at 8:59 am.
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep |
12.
19-013 Exit Executive Session
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited executive session at 9:58 am and adjourned.
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Julia Wood, Student Board Rep |
