Meeting Details
August 8, 2019
7:30am - 9:30am
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
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 7:30 am.
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 | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative |
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
-
Levy Timeline Discussion
Minutes
- Mrs. Hamberg provided shared that convocation will be Monday, August 12th and students will be returning on the 14. She announced that we are looking at placing our substitute levy on the ballot in March of 2020.
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
- Capital Planning Presentation - Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz shared that we have made good progress with the security projects and are close to having all pieces of the project completed for the start of the school year. In addition, with our early site package the contractor has notified us that as part of the reconciliation of GMP 1 there is a change order that may require the Board's approval. Gilbane is still reviewing this with the contractor.
- Mr. Buskirk, Mr. Cooper, Mr. McClure, and Mr. Swartz provided a presentation on the use of our capital dollars and the planning process.
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
8.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Mr. Wecker noted that Big Walnut 4H and FFA students are having a lot of success at the fair this week.
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.
Human Resources
- Human Resources Update
10.1
19-094
It is recommended the Board approve the following modifications:
- certified contracts, effective beginning of the 2019/2020 school year, Sarah Wytzka, English Teacher, BWHS, MA 15 step 12 modify to step 13, continuing contract remains in effect
- athletic supplemental contract for the 2019/2020 school year, Patrick Flanagan, Assistant Football Coach, BWHS, group 3 step 0 modify to step 2
- classified contract, effective beginning of the 2019/2020 school year, Kristin Giraud, Teaching Assistant, SOU, .5 modify to full-time
- athletic supplemental contract, effective for the 2019/2020 school year, Kylie McKenzie, BWHS, Assistant Cheer, group 4 modify to group 3 step 1
Minutes
- Mrs. Meyer motioned, Mrs. Lee seconded for consent on items 10.1 through 10.6 inclusive.
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 | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative |
10.2
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations, effective at the end of the 2018/2019 school year:
- Amanda Citro, Teaching Assistant, BWIS
- Laura Gallo, Teaching Assistant, BWMS
- Brandi Hess, Teaching Assistant, GRE
- Rhonda Quinn, Teaching Assistant - Bus
- Elizabeth Yousey, Teacher grade 4, HSE
Minutes
- Consent in motion 19-094 item 10.1.
Result: Approved
10.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2019/2020 school year for the following certified employees, pending receipt of a successful background check, official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:
- Jennifer Wasil, Teacher - Grade 1, Souders Elementary, BA step 5
- Sydney Moore, Social Studies, Big Walnut High School, MA step 0
- Jordan Betz, Preschool/Kindergarten, Souders Elementary, BA step 0
- Kelli Young, Teacher - Grade 4, HSE, BA step 1
Minutes
- Consent in motion 19-094 item 10.1.
Result: Approved
10.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified contracts, pending receipt of a successful background checks and all necessary documentation, effective beginning August 12, 2019:
- Megan Braun, Teaching Assistant, BWIS, step 0
- Sara Bridges, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step 1
- Samantha Hunt, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step 0
- Rebecca Jaeger, Teaching Assistant, BWE, step 7
- Nicole Kelly, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step 1
- Rhonda Quinn, Bus Driver, step 4
- Michelle Sherbourne, Teaching Assistant, BWMS, step 0
- Staci Snow, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step 0
Minutes
- Consent in motion 19-094 item 10.1.
Result: Approved
10.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve to rescind the following supplemental contracts for the 2019/2020 school:
- Ric Cavicchia, .5 Athletic Facilities Manager, BWMS
- Amy Keep, HSE PAC
- Elizabeth Yousey, HSE PAC
Minutes
- Consent in motion 19-094 item 10.1.
Result: Approved
10.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2019/2020 school year, pending receipt of a successful background checks and all necessary documentation:
- Jim Pierce, Assistant Football Coach, BWMS, group 3 step 0
- Milea Sarap, Assistant Volleyball Coach, BWMS, group 4 step 3
- Mackenzie Siebert, .25 Assistant Cheer Coach, BWMS, group 4 step 0
- Clint Cole, Football Volunteer, BWMS
- Christian Johnson, Varsity Assistant Football, group 3 step 0
- Todd Dawson, Assistant Middle School Coach, group 3 step 11
- Gabrielle Rader, GRE PAC, group 7 step 0
Minutes
- Consent in motion 19-094 item 10.1.
Result: Approved
11.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regular Schedule Meeting:
August 15, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
12.
19-095 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
Minutes
- The Board entered Executive Session at 8:58 a.m., exited at 9:26 a.m. and adjourned.
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 | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative |
13.
19-096 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
