Meeting Details
June 27, 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
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 6:32 pm.
- Mr. Wecker was not present.
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
19-073 Minutes
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | |||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | |||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
6.1
.
It is recommended the Board approve the May 16 and 23 regular minutes and May 30, 2019, special meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
7.
Recognitions
7.1
.
- Hailey Krinn, Softball All Ohio 2nd Team - Mr. Schneider
- Kaley Rammelsberg, State High Jump - Mrs. Lee
8.
Superintendent's Report
8.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Achievement Update - Mrs. Jen Young
Minutes
- Mrs. Young shared that it may be a slower time for academics throughout the District with
school not in session, but it is a really busy time for the Academic Department as they are preparing for the upcoming school year. OST scores came out recently, and they are currently working through the data. At the first look, our District is up in many areas. It is exciting that all 3rd graders passed third-grade guarantee. Finally, our staff will be training throughout the summer to learn more about Schoology, which will be our new educational management system rolled out to staff and parents for the coming school year.
8.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
8.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
- Levy Discussion
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz walked through a listing of owner change orders and construction manager contingencies. He shared photographs of the construction work.
- Mrs. Hamburg shared information on the renewal levy, which included filing deadlines and proposed ballot issues. She also spoke about the recommendation and the reasons for making it a continuing levy.
- The Board discussed the information shared and determined there is a lot of work and decisions that need to be made on this topic.
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
Fiscal Year Finance Review
10.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Mrs. Lee just raised the question of the quantity of summer school work for students.
- Mr. Crowl asked for the status of the Village of Sunbury regarding our the outstanding fees for our construction projects.
- Mrs. Hamberg noted she heard from Mayor Hatfield today and he stated their attorney will be contacting our attorney.
11.
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.)
12.
Selected Board Policies
13.
Business Items
13.1
19-074
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 | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.2
19-075
It is recommended that the Board approve the fiscal year 2020 temporary appropriations to be filed with the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.3
19-076
It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfers of funds:
- Transfer From: 200-2018 BWHS Class of 2018 $6,425.29
- Transfer To:200-9020 BWHS Class of 2020 $2,925.29
- Transfer To: 200-9021 BWHS Class of 2021 $1,500.00
- Transfer To:018-9001 BWHS Princ Fund $2,000.00
- Transfer From: 3001-1890-9511-001 BWHS Athletic Funds (stale checks greater than 5 years old)
- Transfer to 070-1890 Capital Projects $2,003.88
- Transfer From 300-1890-9512-002 BWMS Athletic Fund (stale checks greater than 5 years old)
- Transfer to Capital Projects $230.00
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.4
19-077
It is recommended the Board authorize the agreement with Ohio School Plan for the district liability insurance coverage, effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, in the amount of $111,089.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.5
19-078
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract extension between Big Walnut Local School district and Multi Ventures Limited for HVAC services.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.6
19-079
It is recommended the Board approve the resolution declaring it necessary to levy a tax in excess of the ten mill limitation for the benefit of the Community Library.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.7
19-080
It is recommended the Board approve the 2019/2020 school fees.
Minutes
- Mrs. Hamberg noted that Intermediate was listed twice and it should only read Elementary for the Lunch prices.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.8
19-081
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court and the Big Walnut Local School District defining the limited relationship shared with regard to the School Liaison Program for the 2019/2020 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.9
19-082
It is recommended the Board adopt the following student handbooks for the 2019/2020 school year:
- Preschool - Grade 6
- Grades 7 - 8
- Grades 9 - 12
- Athletic
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.10
19-083
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- $100 donated to BWHS Industrial Technology Class, donated by McCracken-Bennett - BWHS Principal Fund # 018-9001
- $600 donated to BWEA, donated by Otterbein University - Student Teaching Fund # 022-9401
- $73,500 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA - Permanent Improvement Fund #003-0000
- $151.20 donated to BWMS, Anonymous donor - BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002
- $250 donated to BWMS, donated by Ron Savage - BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002
- $550 donated to BWEA, donated by Mt. Vernon Nazarene University - BWEA Student Teaching Fund #022-9401
- $250 donated to SOU, donated by Western Governors University - SOU Principal Fund #018-9004
- $300 donated to BWHS Class of 2021, donated by Men's Warehouse - BWHS Class of 2021 Fund #200-9021
- $1000 donated to BWHS Athletic Department, donated by VFW Post 8736 - Commissions Fund # 300-1850
- $932 donated to BWHS FFA - BWHS FFA Fund #200-9330 - donated by:
- Ohio Precision Ag $100
- Lortz Family $75
- Leatherwood Farms $40
- Paul Family $15
- Jim Hildreth $50
- Lord Family $48
- Salmon Family $54
- Lassak Family $50
- Delaware Co. Farm Bureau $500
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
13.11
19-084
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- Girls' Varsity Volleyball Team, Camp Nuhop in Perrysville, OH, August 8-11, 2019
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
14.
Human Resources
- Human Resources Update
14.1
19-085
It is recommended the Board approve Stephanie Kreager move from .5 Athletics General Secretary II to full-time General SecretaryII/Athletics, Big Walnut Middle School, effective beginning the 2019/2020 school year, current salary step and contract to remain in effect.
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer motioned for consent, Mrs. Lee seconded on 14.1 through 14.7 inclusive.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Sarah Wytzka, Assistant Principal, BWIS, effective July 31, 2019
- Ashley Perry, LA/SS Teacher, BWMS, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
- Ria Grimm, Teaching Assistant, GRE, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
- Sarah Sandrock, Instructional Facilitator, HSE, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
- Doreen Bartlett, Educational Assistant, BWHS, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year
Minutes
- consent in motion 19-085 item 14.1
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts, effective at the beginning of the 2019/2020 school year, pending receipt of a successful background check, official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:
- Sarah Wytzka, English Teacher, BWHS, MA 15 step 12, continuing contract remains in effect
- Heather Nauman, Science Teacher, BWHS, MA15 step 5, one-year contract
- Christyne Horton, English Teacher, BWHS, MA step 0, one-year contract
- Natalie Dunlop, grade-level to be determined, BWE, BA step 5, one-year contract
Minutes
- consent in motion 19-085 item 14.1
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve a 2-year Administrative Level I 220-day contract for Joe Rucker, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, BWMS, $72,000, beginning the 2019/2020 school year.
Minutes
- consent in motion 19-085 item 14.1
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following administrative contracts.
Minutes
- consent in motion 19-085 item 14.1
Result: Approved
14.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts.
Minutes
- consent in motion 19-085 item 14.1
Result: Approved
14.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts for the 2019/2020 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
Minutes
- consent in motion 19-085 item 14.1
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Board Meetings:
July 18, 2019
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
16.
19-086 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for a public body or a public office, if disclosure of the matters discussed could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the security of the public office, and to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
17.
19-087 Adjourns
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess at 8:12 pm and entered Executive Session at 8:21 pm.
- The Board exited Executive Session at 914: pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Andy Wecker, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Liana Lee, Vice President | X |
