Board of Education Meeting | BlueSky Meeting Solution

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. 19-148 Minutes

Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the November 4, 2019, Special Board meeting and the November 14 and 21, 2019, Regular Board meeting.

6. Superintendent's Report

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication

Honoring Board Member Service- Mr. Brad Schneider and Mrs. Angie Hamberg
State of the Schools - The Eagle Examiner & Online January 14, 2020
Draft 2020-2021 Calendar
Draft 2020 Board of Education Meeting Dates

Attachments

BWLS_20.21_BOE_Approval__1_.pdf

BWLS_21.22_BOE_Rev__1_.pdf

BWLS_20.21_BOE_Approval__1_.pdf

BWLS_21.22_BOE_Rev__1_.pdf

6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement

Academic Achievement Update - Mrs. Jen Young
First Reading- New Courses- Mrs. Jen Young
BWHS Building Presentation - Mr. Andy Jados
BWHS CIP Update - Mr. Andy Jados

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth

Construction Update- Mr. Doug Swartz

7. Recognitions

Mr. Brad Schneider

Samantha Cox, BWHS Art Student of the Month - Mr. Doug Crowl
Camden Edwards, BWHS Student of the Month - Mrs. Mindy Meyer
Morgan Bodker, Soccer All-Ohio 2nd Team - Mrs. Liana Lee
BWHS FFA - Mr. Andy Wecker
BWHS Marching Band - Mr. Brad Schneider

8. Treasurer's Report

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

Monthly Financial Statement

9. Selected Board Policy

Mr. Brad Schneider

9.1 .

It is recommended the Board adopt the revisions to the Wellness Board Policy 8510 (second reading).

Attachments

Policy_8510_Wellness--Template__1_.pdf

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 19-149

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board appoint Mr. Brad Schneider as President Pro Tempore for January 9, 2020 Organizational Board Meeting.

12.2 19-150

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board approve the Phase I Elementary Attendance Boundaries as presented by Cropper GIS at the November 21, 2019 meeting.

Attachments

Big_Walnut__November_21_School_Board_Meeting_191125__4_.pdf

12.3 19-151

Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then & Now.

Attachments

3200437__1_.pdf

12.4 19-152

Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution selecting Roger D. FIelds Associates, Inc (RDFA) to serve as the design professional for the high school boiler replacement project and authorizing an Agreement of Services.

Attachments

BWLSD_Resolution_to_select_most_qualified_DP_for_HS_boiler_replacement_...pdf

12.5 19-153

Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve selecting Triad Architects to serve as design professional for the conversion of the Harrison Street Elementary School to the Early Learning Center at Harrison Street and authorizing an Agreement for Services.

Attachments

BWLSD_Resolution_to_select_most_qualified_DP_for_HSE_Converstion_projec...pdf

12.6 19-154

Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

$215.75 donated to BWHS LEO Club, anonymous donor - BWHS LEO Club Fund# 200-9630
$150 donated to BWMS Home Services, donated by STEO Home Services - BWMS Principal Fund# 018-9002
$100 donated to BWMS, donated by VOSS Brothers - BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002
$100 donated to BWMS, donated by Sunbury Lions Club - BWMS Principal Fund# 108-9002
$50.00 donated to BWMS, donated by Anthony Dental - BWMS Principal Fund# 108-9002
$100 donated to BWMS, donated by Sunbury Chiropractic - BMS Principal Fund# 018-9002
$100 donated to BWMS, donated by Coldwell Banker - BWMS Principal Fund# 018-9002
$150 donated to SOU, donated by Western Governors University - SOU Principal Fund# 022-9401

13. Human Resources

Mr. Mark Cooper

Human Resources Update

13.1 19-155

It is recommended the Board approve 90-day classified contracts for the following:

Kellie Brooks, food services, 3.5 hours/day, BWHS, step 0, effective November 25, 2019
Christie Barnett, full-time teaching assistant, BWHS, step 0, effective December 9, 2019

13.2 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic contracts:

Tyler Shuster as a boys' basketball volunteer coach for the 2019/2020 school year
Kate Sweeney Bendure, assistant swim coach, revise from .5 contract to a full contract for the 2018/2019 school year (approved at the 12/13/18 Board meeting)
Kate Sweeney Bendure, assistant swim coach, revise from a .5 contract to a full contract for the 2019/2020 school year (approved at the October 17, 2019 Board meeting)

13.3 .

It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

Chris Wolfe, building secretary, Hylen Souders Elementary, effective May 29, 2020, due to retirement
Jennifer Wilson, Coordinator of Instruction and Innovation, effective December 20, 2019, with per diem employment to complete district projects not to exceed 45 days up to June 30, 2020

13.4 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends, paid from the drama budget, for work done on the fall play:

Krygielski, Kyle $ 2,000.00
Kelly, Rachel $ 300.00
Wallace, Dustin $ 300.00
Porter, Craig $ 300.00

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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

Tentative Meeting (Pending Board Approval on January 9, 2020):
                                January 16, 2020
                              6:30 p.m.
                              Big Walnut District Administration Office

15. Executive Session

Mr. Brad Schneider

15.1 19-156

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.

15.2 19-157

It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session.

16. 19-158 Business Item

Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board ratify the Mediator's Memorandum, and authorize the Superintendent to work with legal counsel to finalize and execute the Development Agreement in accordance with the Mediator's Memorandum on behalf of the Board.

17. 19-159 Executive Session

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It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to negotiate with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.

18. 19-160 Adjourn

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