Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 15, 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. 19-097 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    6.1 .

    It is recommended the Board review and approve July 18, 2019, regular schedule Board minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    7.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    7.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Levy Timeline Discussion
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
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    • Enrollment Update
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    • Monthly Financial Report
    Attachments
    FY20_BWLS_Financial_Report_2019_07.pdf
    FY20_BWLS_Financial_Report_2019_07.pdf
    9. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    10. 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.)

    11. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    11.1 .
    • Board review of policy # 2413 Career Advising
    Attachments
    Policy__2413.pdf
    Policy__2413.pdf
    12. Business Items
    12.1 19-098
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution between Big Walnut Local School District and META (f/k/a Metropolitan Educational Council)  authorizing the extension of the Master Supply Agreement.
     

    Attachments
    Board_Resolution_July_2020_June_2022.pdf
    Board_Resolution_July_2020_June_2022.pdf
    12.2 19-099
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution declaring transportation to be impractical for certain identified schools.

    Attachments
    transportation_impractical_resolution_8.15.pdf
    transportation_impractical_resolution_8.15.pdf
    12.3 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the bus stops for the 2019/2020 school year and authorizes the Superintendent or Designee to make changes in bus stops as needed.

    12.4 19-100
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

    • $5,766.53 donated to MS Service Day/Go Buckets, donated by Sunbury/Galena Rotary (District Support Fund #018-9000)
    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update
    13.1 19-101

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2019/2020 school year:

    • Lindsay Gunthorp, .5 assistant coach, cross country, BWMS, group 4 step 0
    • Kriste Martin,   .5 assistant coach, cross country, BWMS, group 4 step 1 
    • Koby Donohue, .5 athletic facility manager, BWMS, group 3 step 0
    • Jeff Stanford, .5 athletic facility manager, BWMS, group 3 step 0
    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2019/2020 school year for the following certified employee, pending receipt of a successful background check, official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:

    • Kelli Young, Teacher - Grade 4, HSE, BA step 1
    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following modifications:

    • Janette Hall, BWHS, Food Services, from 2.5 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day
    • Connie Deel, BWHS, Food Services, from 3.5 hours/day to 5 hours/day
    • Hannah Conte, SOU, Grade 1, BA step 1 to BA +15 
    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve 5 extended days for Sarah Sandrock, BWIS Principal, to be used prior to August 1, 2019.

    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract effective beginning August 12, 2019, for Christopher Shaffer, BWMS Custodian - 2nd shift, step 5.

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regular Schedule Meeting:

                    September 12, 2019
                    7:30 a.m.
                    District Administrative Offices

                    September 19, 2019
                    6:30 p.m.
                    District Administrative Office

    15. 19-102 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.

      

     

    16. 19-103 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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