Board of Education Meeting | BlueSky Meeting Solution

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. Minutes

Mr. Brad Schneider

6.1 19-039

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes from March 12, 2019, Special Board Work Session and the March 14 and 21, 2019 Regular Meetings.

7. Recognitions

Mr. Brad Schneider

Jesse Robinson, Big Walnut Intermediate School Student of the Month - Mr. Crowl
Mikayla Colvin, Big Walnut High School Student of the Month - Mrs. Lee
Natalie Everitt, Big Walnut Intermediate School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
Emma Brinkerhoff, Big Walnut High School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Schneider
BW Varsity Bowling Team, State Qualifier - Mrs. Meyer

8. Superintendent's Report

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

8.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement

Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
Big Walnut Intermediate School Building Presentation
Big Walnut Intermediate School CIP Update - Mr. Gary Hankins

8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

Groundbreaking - April 30 at 7:00 pm on Facebook Live, viewing at BWHS
Golden Eagle Mentor - Nominations Due April 19
May 16 Board Meeting Held at BWHS

8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth

Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz

9. Treasurer's Reports

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

Monthly Financial Update

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

13.1 19-040

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board approve Prairie Run Elementary School, based on community and committee input, as the name of the new elementary school.

13.2 19-041

Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Designating Board's Authorized Representative for the New Elementary, High School, Central Energy Plant (CEP), Site Athletics Project and Delegating Authority to Conduct Business Related to the Project.

Attachments

BOE_New_ES_HS_-_Change_order_authority_Resolution_20190418.pdf

13.3 19-042

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing 2019/2020 Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

Attachments

DOC032.pdf

13.4 19-043

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board approve the Master Service Agreement between META Solutions and the Big Walnut School District

13.5 19-044

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Columbus State Community College and Big Walnut Local Schools, College Credit Plus Tuition and Fees/School District Book Process.

13.6 19-045

It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

$100 donated to BWHS, donated by Marla Evans - BWHS Student Council Fund #200-9610
$100 donated to BWHS Industrial Arts, donated by Hope Welch - BWHS Industrial Arts Supplies Fund #001-0000
$110 donated to BWMS Student Council, Anonymous donation - BWMS Student Council Fund #200-9612

14. Human Rescources

Mr. Mark Cooper

Human Resource Update

14.1 19-046

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year leave of absence for Julie Heitz for the 2019/2020 school year.

Attachments

HeitzLeaveof_Absence.pdf

14.2 .

It is recommended the Board approve Jennifer Whalen, long-term substitute, Big Walnut Elementary, BA step 0, effective April 26, 2019, through the end of the 2018/2019 school year.

14.3 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

Kevin Ellinwood, BWHS Social Studies Teacher, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year, due to retirement
Gary Hankins, BWIS Principal, effective on July 31, 2019
Christine Nance, BWHS Food Service Worker, effective April 4, 2019

14.4 .

It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for Trisha Stewart, Teaching Assistant, BWMS, step 0, effective April 8, 2019.

14.5 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplementals pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

Claire Chilcoat, BWHS Track Volunteer, effective 2018/2019 school year
Laney Hudson, BWMS Track Volunteer, effective 2018/2019 school year

15. Scheduling of Next Board Meetings

Mr. Brad Schneider

Regular Scheduled Meetings:
May 9, 2019
7:30 a.m.
District Administrative Office

May 16, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut High School

16. 19-047 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 matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

17. 19-048 Adjourn

Mr. Brad Schneider

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