Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 7:30am - 9:30am

    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. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    6.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

    • Levy Timeline Discussion

    6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    • Capital Planning Presentation - Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    7. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    7.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    8. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    9. 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.)

       

    10. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • 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
    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

     

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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.

    13. 19-096 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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