Big Walnut Local School District

Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    1. Mission
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

    2. Vision
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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. Brad Schneider
    • Call to Order
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    4. Roll Call
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    5. District Goals
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility
    6. 19-025 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the January 10, 2019, Organizational meeting and the January 10 and 17, 2019, Regular meetings.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Ms. Angie Pollock
    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
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Preschool and Kindergarten Enrollment - February 19 through March 15
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    • GMP #1 Presentation (early site package) - Mr. Bob Sewell
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • 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
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Report
    10. Public Participation
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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.)

    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    12. Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    13. Business Items
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    13.1 19-026
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended that the Board approve the final amended appropriations for FY19 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.

    13.2 19-027
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2019 Alternative Tax Budget Information to be submitted to the County Auditor.

    13.3 19-028
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2018 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2019 and estimated revenue.

    13.4 19-029
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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).

    Attachments
    BW_Draft_2018-2019_ESP_Employee_Severance_Plan_Board_Resolution_2019.pdf
    BW_Draft_2018-2019_ESP_Employee_Severance_Plan_Board_Resolution_2019.pdf
    13.5 19-030
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate and the Real Estate Purchase Agreement.

     

    Attachments
    Paprocki_Resolution.pdf
    Paprocki_Resolution.pdf
    13.6 19-031
    Ms. Angie Pollock

    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
    13.7 19-032
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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

     

    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    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
    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)
    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
    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
    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.

    Attachments
    Board_-_Spring_Athletics_2019.pdf
    Board_-_Spring_Athletics_2019.pdf
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meetings
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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.

    17. 19-035 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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