Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, November 21, 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. District Goals
    • Improve academic achievement
    • Improve communication
    • Plan for growth (facility plan)
    • Financial responsibility

    5. 19-139 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the October 10 and 17, 2019 Regular meeting minutes.


    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • State of the Schools - Mrs. Angie Hamberg

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

    6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Recommended Elementary Attendance Zones for 2020 - Mr. Matt Cropper, Cropper GIS
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz

    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Five-Year Forecast

    9. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Reading of Board Policy 8510 Wellness

    10. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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. Business Items

    12.1 19-140
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the November 2019 Five-Year Forecast and the Assumptions.


    12.2 19-141
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new student activity accounts:

    • BWHS Astronomy Club (200-9903)
    • BWHS Creative Industries (300-9904)

    12.3 19-142
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recognized that due to certain circumstances employees may not be eligible to open a health savings account, but have agreed to move to the new health plan.  Due to the savings that the move to the new health plan will bring to the District, it is recommended that the Board provide authority to the Superintendent and Treasurer if these situations arise to make appropriate deposits into an allowable account arrangement, such as an HRA or FSA, for any employee who moves to the revised medical insurance plan, as is provided to Big Walnut Education Association (BWEA) members or the BWPSS members, as is appropriate.


    12.4 19-143
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

     

     


    12.5 19-144
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • 17 winter coats donated to SOU, donated by The Columbus Foundation
    • $500 donated to Food Service Caring Fund, donated by an anonymous donor - Food Service Donations Fund # 006-000
    • $100 donated to BWMS, donated by FMALLC DBA The Gun Room of Sunbury - BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS, donated by an anonymous donor - BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002
    • $1,000 donated to BWMS Veterans Breakfast, donated by VFW Ohio Charities - BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002
    • $232 donated to BW Military Family Support, donated by BW Apparel - BW Military Support Fund # 018-9180
    • $670 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by PJ's Family Restaurant - BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330
    • $155 donated to BWMS Veterans Breakfast, donated by an anonymous donor - BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002
    • $500 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by Knox County Dairy - BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330
    • $80.92 donated to BWI, donated by students & staff - BWI Principal Fund # 018-9009
    • $200 donated to BWHS Glass Arts, donated by Holly Quaine - BWHS Principal Fund # 018-9001

    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update 

    13.1 19-145

    It is recommended the Board adjust the hours for the following food service staff:

    • Connie Deel, increase from 5 hours/day to 6 hours/day, BWHS, effective November 11, 2019
    • Janette Hall, increase from 3.5 hours/day to 5 hours/day, BWHS, effective November 18, 2019

    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Bobbie Baldner-Hill, teaching assistant, BWHS, effective November 26, 2019
    • Patrick O'Quin, head mechanic, effective December 31, 2019

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts:

    • .75 athletic supplemental contract for Heather Nauman, assistant basketball coach, BWMS, group 3, step 10
    • Zachary DelMonte, volunteer musical assistant

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a $2,750 stipend to be paid out of athletic funds for Teresa Piper, athletic ticket manager, 1/3 of the total to be paid at the end of each season upon approval of the athletic director.


    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract, for the following classified staff, pending receipt of a background check and all necessary documentation:

    • Debbie Morgan, GRE, .5 teaching assistant, step 2, effective November 20, 2019
    • Greg Wimbish, BWHS, 2nd shift custodian, step 5, effective November 18, 2019

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regular Meeting:
                    December 12, 2019
                    6:30 p.m.
                    Big Walnut District Administrative Office

    Organizational Meeting:
                    January 9, 2020
                    7:30 a.m.
                    Big Walnut District Administrative Office

     Regular Meeting:
                    January 9, 2020
                    8:00 a.m.
                    Big Walnut District Administrative Office        

                                       


    15. 19-146 Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to confer with an attorney for the Board of Education concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes, and to consider details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for a public body or a public office.


    16. 19-147 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


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