Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 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. 20-016 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the December 12, 2019, regular meeting.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Levy Renewal on March 17, 2020
    6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • BWE Building Presentation - Mrs. Annie Clark
    • BWE CIP Update - Mrs. Annie Clark
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Consolidated Cooperative Fiberoptic Connection Update- Mr. Doug Swartz
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    • Site Athletics Discussion
    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Emily Gavaghan, Hylen Souders, Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Grace Hall, Big Walnut Elementary, Student of the Month & Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee
    • Amelia Spencer-Stump, Hylen Souders, Art Student of the Month - Mr. Doug Crowl
    • OSBA School Board Recognition - Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    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 20-017

    It is recommended the Board approve the district calendar for the 2020/2021 school year.

    Attachments
    BWLS_20.21_BOE_Approval.pdf
    BWLS_20.21_BOE_Approval.pdf
    12.2 20-018
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the resolution between Big Walnut Local Schools and Meta Solutions regarding cooperative advertising and receiving bids for school bus chassis and bodies.

    12.3 20-019
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $110 donated to BWMS, Jeans Day donations - BWMS  Student Council Fund # 200-9612
    • $250 donated to BWHS Drama, anonymous doner - BWHS Drama Fund # 200-9130
    • $100 donated to Food Service, anonymous doner - BWLSD Cafe Caring Fund #006-0000
    • $200 donated to BWHS Drama, donated by Mariana Gersper - BWHS Drama Club Fund #200-9130
    • $500 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury Lions Club - BWHS Eagle Strong Fund # 300-9001
    • $250 donated to BWHS, donated by AP College Board - BWHS Principal Fund # 018-9001
    • $4,011 donated to BWLSD, donated by HR Imaging - District Support Fund # 018-9000
    • $110 donated to BWMS, anonymous donor - BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS, anonymous donor - BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002
    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update 
    13.1 20-020

    It is recommended the Board approve a balance of the year contract for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year at the successful completion of the 90-day probationary contract for the following classified staff:

    Braun, Megan
    Bridges, Sara
    Funston, Megan
    Green, Kathleen
    Hunt, Samantha
    Jaeger, Becky
    Kelly, Nicole
    Quinn, Rhonda
    Shaffer, Christopher
    Sherbourne, Michelle
    Snow, Staci

    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve, upon verification of previous experience and receipt of clear background checks and all other required documentation, a one-year certified contract beginning the 2020/2021 school year for Robert Page, position to be determined, salary MA step 13. 

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board amend the leave request return date for Stacy Chalfant, Teaching Assistant, SOU from November 15, 2019 to November 4, 2019 (item 14.1 motion 19-033).

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Steve Johnston as Mechanic, effective January 7, 2020, and to begin employment as Head Mechanic, effective January 8, 2020, step and contract remain in effect.

    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Kellie Brooks, BWHS food service worker, effective January 8, 2020
    13.6 .

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

    • Mandy Cosgriff, .5 BWHS head gymnastics coach, group 3, step 0, effective the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year
    • Jordan Betz, .5 SOU PAC, group 7, step 0effective the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year
    • Robert Page, head football coach, group 1, step 11, effective the beginning of the 2020/2021 school year

     

     

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
                               February 13, 2020
                               7:30 AM
                               District Administrative Office

    Special Work Session Meeting:
                                February 20, 2020
                                8:00 AM
                               District Administrative Office

    Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
                                February 20, 2020
                                6:30 AM
                                District Administrative Office

     

     

     

    15. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    15.1 20-021

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official and  to negotiate with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance

    15.2 20-022

    Mrs. Lee motioned, Mrs. Dorsch seconded to add from the floor to enter Executive Session to confer with an attorney for the Board of Education concerning disputes involving the Board that are pending or imminent court action.

    16. 20-023 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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