Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Innovation Center
Thursday, May 16, 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. Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    6.1 19-054

    It is recommended the Board approve the April 11 and 18, 2019 regular Board meeting minutes.

    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Marissa McComas, BWE Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
    • Aiden Yetzer, BWE Art Student of the Month - Mr. Wecker
    • Abbey Coleman, BWMS Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
    • Danielle Maynard, BWMS Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Meyer
    • Central District Science Day - Excellence in Science Education - Mr. Crowl
    • State Science Fair - Mrs. Lee
    • Julia Wood, Board Student Representative - Mr. Schneider
    • Auditor of State Award with Distinction - Torri Huebner
    8. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    8.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial
    • Five-Year Forecast
    10. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    11. 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.)

    12. Selected Board Policies
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    13. Business Items
    13.1 19-055
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the May 2019 Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions.

    13.2 19-056
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Approving the 403(B) Plan Document Amendment.

    Attachments
    BWLSD_Resolution_for_403_b__Plan_Amendment.pdf
    BWLSD_Resolution_for_403_b__Plan_Amendment.pdf
    13.3 19-057
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Lease-Purchase of Four (4) buses and Authorizing a Lease-Purchase Agreement.

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_LSD_-_2019_PNC_Bus_Lease_-_Resolution.pdf
    Big_Walnut_LSD_-_2019_PNC_Bus_Lease_-_Resolution.pdf
    13.4 19-058
    Mr. Doug Swartz

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution terminating the construction contract for the security improvements project with Leveck Commercial Construction & Development and authorizing completion of the work.

     

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_LSD_Resolution_to_terminate_Leveck_contract_for_the_sec_Improv_proj_20190516.pdf
    Big_Walnut_LSD_Resolution_to_terminate_Leveck_contract_for_the_sec_Improv_proj_20190516.pdf
    13.5 19-059
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new budget account:

    • account #019-9902 (TangerKids Grant)
    13.6 19-060
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2020 Tax Budget for the Community Library.

    Attachments
    CommunityLibrary_2020TaxBudget.pdf
    CommunityLibrary_2020TaxBudget.pdf
    13.7 19-061
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2018/2019 graduating students from Big Walnut High School on May 18, 2019.

    13.8 19-062

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $130 donated to BWHS Student Council, donated by C.O.P.S.(BWHS Student Council Fund # 200-9610)
    • $100 donated to BWMS, anonymous donation (BWMS Principal's Fund # 018-9002)
    • $1,610 donated to BWHS, donated by Tanger outlets Columbus (BWHS TangerKIDS Grant)
    • $100 donated to BWHS Student Council, donated by Sunbury Chiropractic Center(BWHS Student Council Fund #200-9610)
    • $50 donated to BWHS Student Council, donated by Forman Realtors (BWHS Student Council Fund #200-9610)
    • $1,000donated to BWHS Athletic Dept., donated by VFW Post 8736 (BWHS Athletic Fund #300-9500)
    • $212 & $50 Kroger card donated to BW Food Service, donated by Genoa Baptist Church (BW Food Service Caring Fund #006-0000)
    • $110 donated to BWMS, anonymous donation (BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002)
    • $100 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Industrial Services (BWHS FFA Fund #200-9330)
    • $50 donated to BWHS FFA by each of the following (BWHSFFA Fund #200-9330)
      •  American Family Insurance - Jim Hildreth
      •  Taylor Tree Farm 
      •  Cand C Farms 
      •  Rod & Melody Meade & Family 
      •  Firehouse Tavern 
      •  Craters & Fraters 
      • Amish Originals
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update
    14.1 19-063

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Melanie Albertson, Art Teacher BWMS/HSE, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Taylor Bojc, 1st Grade Teacher, BWE, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Adam Carney, Custodian - 2nd Shift, BWMS, effective May 10, 2019
    • Sandra Chiampo, Literacy Facilitator, BWIS, due to retirement, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Rhonda Corven, 5th Grade Teacher, BWIS, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Roberta DiVito, 3rd Grade Teacher, BWE, due to retirement at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Lindsey Frim, STEM Teacher, BWE, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Luke Moore, Science Teacher, BWHS, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Kristin Spayde, English Teacher, BWHS, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Jim Sturtevant, Social Studies Teacher, BWHS, due to retirement at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Sarah Wadsworth, 5th Grade Teacher, BWIS, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    • Megan Bills, BWHS English Teacher, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 2-year 220-day administrative contract for Sarah Sandrock, Principal Big Walnut Intermediate School, $80,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2019.

    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached classified contracts.

    Attachments
    ClassifiedContracts2019.pdf
    ClassifiedContracts2019.pdf
    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Fall and Winter Head Coach supplemental contracts for the 2019/2020 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary
    documentation.

    Attachments
    May2019HeadCoachList.pdf
    May2019HeadCoachList.pdf
    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2018/2019 school year:

    Outdoor School Trip
    Lloyd Huffer  - Chaperone $450.00
    Mike Wion - Coordinator $500.00
    Megan Everitt - Coordinator $500.00

    Washington DC Trip
    Laura Conley - Chaperone $450
    Koby Donohue - Chaperone $450
    Lynn Elder - Chaperone $450
    Kriste Martin - Chaperone $450
    Kelly Mazzi - Chaperone $450
    Courtney Palmer - Chaperone $450
    Kelly Robinson - Coordinator $1,000

    Mentors - multiple mentees ($2,500 each)
    Erin Barr
    Virginia Crawford
    Ashley Dicken
    Katie Grijak
    Christina McDonough
    Shea Spak
    Laura Wood

    Mentors - single mentee ($1,500 each)
    Lesley Cannell
     

    Building Guide ($250 each)
    Megan Bills
    Virginia Crawford
    Kevin Ellinwood
    Katie Grijak
    Keri Kotchounian
    Susan Monfort
    Stacey O'Reilly
    Craig Porter

     

     

     

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Special Board Meeting:
                                         May 30, 2019
                                         7:30 a.m.
                                         District Administrative Office

    Regular Board Meetings:
                                         June 20, 2019
                                         7:30 a.m.
                                         District Administrative Office

                                         June 27, 2019
                                         6:30 p.m.
                                         District Administrative Office

                                       

    16. 19.064 Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

    17. 19-065 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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