Meeting Details
February 21, 2019
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.
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
- The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
| 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 | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
19-025 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the January 10, 2019, Organizational meeting and the January 10 and 17, 2019, Regular meetings.
Minutes
Result: Approved
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 | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
- Global Scholars - Mrs. Penny Sturtevant
- Hylen Souders Elementary Building Presentation
- Hylen Souders Elementary CIP Update
Minutes
- SOU Building Presentation - SOU students shared how they have had an opportunity to lead through Student Council:
- staff recognition
- donuts and drinks for the bus drivers
- bags to help students in need
- changed program for Veteran's Day
- exchanged student counsel students with BWE
- mix up day where students get a colored piece of paper that tells where the student is going to sit at lunch and it allows them to mix up and sit by students they may not know
- change colors of their library
- welcome packets and tours for new students
- Mrs. Sturtevent presented on the Global Scholars program and two students shared the positive impact the program instills:
- better understand the cultural differences in our own country
- inspires students to help improve aspects of our own community
- learn cultural differences that surround us
- learn about yourself
7.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Preschool and Kindergarten Enrollment - February 19 through March 15
Minutes
- peer spots filled first day
- over100 students enrolled first day
7.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
- GMP #1 Presentation (early site package) - Mr. Bob Sewell
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz shared that this is the first guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for our site work.
- Mr. Sewell shared through the GMP packet:
- Exhibit A - Specifications and Drawings notes any additional specifications that may need to be noted that were not documented on the drawings
- Exhibit B - Assumptions, Clarifications and Exclusions provides additional understanding of what is assumed in the GMP for the site work
- Exhibit C - GMP Breakdown provides an overall cost for all the work in the GMP
- Exhibit D - Alternates provides bid alternates, but there were none for this part
- Exhibit E - Allowances - There were none
- Exhibit F - Schedule provides milestone dates for the project
8.
Recognitions
- Lauren Leffler, Hylen Souders Elementary Student of the Month- Ms. Liana Lee
- Grace VanDeusen, Hylen Souders Elementary Art Student of the Month- Mr. Doug Crowl
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Report
10.
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.)
Minutes
- Mr. Bob Singer shared that sewer lines are coming to Harlem Twp. at the border of Franklin and Delaware County by the City of Columbus.
11.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Ms. Wood shared:
- Leo Club invited parents to bring their school-aged children to the high school on Valentine’s Day to give parents the night off.
- BWHS has been having “Eagle Time” each Tuesday in February. During the 45 minutes, students can make up assignments, take tests, and get help in whichever class they need. Administrators are hoping to launch the program next school year.
- Tomorrow is the Freshman Debate from 12:40-2:20. They will be debating whether current school building designs, trends and modifications are conducive to academic success and learning.
- The Big Walnut Theatre program is presenting Mama Mia next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00. Tickets can be ordered online or at the door (students/seniors $8, adults $10).
- Next Friday the student council is raising awareness for distracted driving by doing the Red Thumb Reminder. During lunch periods students can have their thumb painted red. When they pick up their phone they will see the red thumb to remind them not to text and drive.
- Mrs. Lee said that she went to the MS tonight and there was a presentation by the Delaware Health Department about vaping e-cigarettes.
12.
Selected Board Policies
13.
Business Items
13.1
19-026
It is recommended that the Board approve the final amended appropriations for FY19 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| 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 | X |
13.2
19-027
It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2019 Alternative Tax Budget Information to be submitted to the County Auditor.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, 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 | X |
13.3
19-028
It is recommended the Board approve the 2018 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2019 and estimated revenue.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 | X |
13.4
19-029
It is recommended the Board approve the following Resolution to Implement an Early Retirement Incentive Plan between Big Walnut Local School District and Educators Preferred Corporation (EPC).
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 | X |
13.5
19-030
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate and the Real Estate Purchase Agreement.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, 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 | X |
13.6
19-031
It is recommended the Board approve the following configurations for preschool - 4th grade, effective the 2020/2021 school year:
- Harrison Street Elementary - Preschool
- Big Walnut Elementary - k-4
- General Rosecrans - k-4
- Hylen Souders Elementary - k-4
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| 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 | X |
13.7
19-032
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- Arrive Math Game Kit, donated to GRE, donated by McGraw-Hill
- $1,472 donated to GRE ($740) and BWI ($732), donated by Delaware Arts Festival, Delaware Arts Festival Grant Fund # 019-9122
- $857.19 donated to BWHS, donated by Otterbein College, BWHS Principal Fund # 0180-9001
- $1,019.82 donated to BWMS Maintenance, donated by BWMS PTO, Supplies Maintenance Fund #001-0000
- $40 donated to BWI, donated to BWI, donated by Jessica Currier, BWI Principal Fund #018-9009
- $100 donated to BWMS, Anonymous donor, BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, 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 | X |
14.
Human Resources
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 | X |
14.1
19-033
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Delana Sexton, 2nd Shift Custodian, Big Walnut Middle School, effective January 18, 2019
- Elizabeth Barry, Educational Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School, effective January 25, 2019
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker motioned Mrs. Meyer seconded for consent on items 14.1 through 14.5.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, 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 | X |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following leave of absences or revisions:
- Rhonda Corven, 5th Grade Math Teacher, Big Walnut Intermediate School, beginning April 1, 2019, and lasting through the end of the 2018/2019 school year
- Stacy Chalfant, Teaching Assistant, Hylen Souders Elementary, effective August 14 through November 15, 2019
- Sandy Chiampo, Instructional Facilitator, Big Walnut Intermediate, effective February 6 through February 28, 2019
- Kayla VanderVlucht, revised from beginning March 1 to beginning March 9, 2019 (motion 19-019)
Minutes
- consent in item 14.1 motion 19-033
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular contract revisions for the 2018/2019 school year:
- Lindsey Frim, PAC, Big Walnut Elementary, change from a full contract to a .6 contract
- Patrick Flanagan, PAC, Big Walnut Elementary, .4 contract, group 7 step 0
Minutes
- consent in item 14.1 motion 19-033
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approves a 90-day contract for the following classified staff:
- Adam Carney, 2nd Shift Custodian, Big Walnut Middle School, step 3, effective February 11, 2019
- Brittani Lewis, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School, step 0, effective March 1, 2019
- Angela Neverman, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School, step 0, effective February 25, 2019
Minutes
- consent in item 14.1 motion 19-033
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached athletic supplementals for the 2018/2019 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary
documentation.
Minutes
- consent in item 14.1 motion 19-033
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meetings
Tentative Special Board Meeting:
February 28, 2019
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
Regular Scheduled Meeting:
March 14, 2019
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office
16.
19-034 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, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
- The Board entered executive session at 8:09 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, 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 | X |
17.
19-035 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited Executive Session at 9:40 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Andy Wecker, 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 | X |
