Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, June 27, 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. 19-073 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    6.1 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the May 16 and 23 regular minutes and May 30, 2019, special meeting minutes.


    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    7.1 .
    • Hailey Krinn, Softball All Ohio 2nd Team - Mr. Schneider
    • Kaley Rammelsberg, State High Jump - Mrs. Lee

    8. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    8.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Achievement Update - Mrs. Jen Young

    8.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

    8.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    • Levy Discussion

    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

    Fiscal Year Finance Review


    10. Board Members Items of Interest

    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 19-074
    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 19-075
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended that the Board approve the fiscal year 2020 temporary appropriations to be filed with the County Auditor's Office.


    13.3 19-076
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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

     


    13.4 19-077
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.

     


    13.5 19-078
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract extension between Big Walnut Local School district and Multi Ventures Limited for HVAC services.


    13.6 19-079
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    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.


    13.7 19-080
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2019/2020 school fees.


    13.8 19-081
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    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.


    13.9 19-082
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    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 

    13.10 19-083
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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

    13.11 19-084
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:   

    • Girls' Varsity Volleyball Team, Camp Nuhop in Perrysville, OH, August 8-11, 2019

    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • 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. 


    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

    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

    14.4 .
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    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.


    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following administrative contracts.


    14.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts.


    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.


    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regular Board Meetings:
                                         July 18, 2019
                                         6:30 p.m.
                                         District Administrative Office

                                        


    16. 19-086 Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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.


    17. 19-087 Adjourns
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


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