Meeting Details
May 9, 2019
7:30am - 9:30am
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.
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 7:33 am.
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
| 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 |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Athletic Trainer Contract Process - Mr. Brian Shelton
Minutes
- Mr. Shelton discussed the Athletic Training Contract that we currently have in place and the process that we went through to receive proposals, interview the organizations, and finally, arrive at a decision. After months of work on this process and meeting with each possible vendor, it is believed that OSU would be the best partner for our District due to the services they are willing to provide and the cost of the services.
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
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Security Improvement Project - Leveck Commercial Construction & Development, Contract Review
-
New Elementary Project- Change Order Update
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz indicated he does not make this recommendation lightly but he is recommending the termination of the contract with Leveck Commercial Construction & Development. The Board discussed the expectations of the project and the timing of work that has been done.
- Mr. Crowl motioned to recommended from the floor to terminate the contract with Leveck Commercial Construction & Development.
- Mr. Wecker seconded
- The Board discussed the wording and timing of this action and what was actually needed to be able to plan and continue to move forward in the completion of the security projects.
- 19-049 Mrs. Meyer motioned to table the recommendation to terminate the contract with Leveck Commercial Construction & Development.
- Mrs. Lee seconded the motion.
- No further discussion was taken.
- Roll Call: Mrs. Meyer - Yes, Mrs. Lee - Yes, Crowl - No, Mr. Schneider - Yes, Mr. Wecker - Yes
- 19-050 Mrs. Meyer made a motion recommending the Board authorize the Director of Facilities to begin any and all discussions and planning needed to complete the work of the Security Projects in anticipation of the Board's termination with cause of contract with LeVeck Commercial Construction and Development on or about the Board's regularly scheduled meeting on May 16th.
- Mrs. Lee seconded the motion.
- Roll Call: Mrs. Meyer - Yes, Mrs. Lee - Yes, Crowl - Yes, Mr. Schneider - Yes, Mr. Wecker - Yes
Result: Approved
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
8.
Board Items of Discussion
Minutes
- Mr. Schneider shared that he attended the Insurance Committee meeting, and we continue to see some significant insurance issues, which could have significant financial impacts. He inquired if we have incorporated any further increases into our forecast planning.
- Mr. Buskirk stated when it comes to insurance and costs plan design makes a difference, but there are also times that a plan has the "perfect storm" and we are in that storm.
- Mr. Crowl mentioned that in the last weeks he has received two complaints on the driving of our school buses.
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.
Business Items
10.1
19-051
It is recommended the Board approve the resolution Approving Design Development Design Stage Permission for the New High School Project.
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 |
10.2
19-052
It is recommended the Board approve the Sports Medicine Services Agreement, effective July 1, 2019, by and between Big Walnut Local School District and The Ohio State University on behalf of its Wexner Medical Center, Clinical Department of Sports Medicine.
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 |
11.
Scheduling of Next Board Meetings
Regular Schedule Meeting:
May 16, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut High School
12.
Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official.
Minutes
- It was discussed that there was no need today for this action and decided to forgo executive.
13.
19-053 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:34 am.
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 |
