Meeting Details
February 13, 2020
7:30am - 9:30am
2 hr
District Administrative Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Mission
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
2.
Vision
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
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 7:31 am.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
5.
District Goals
Improve academic achievement
Improve communication
Plan for growth (facility plan)
Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Student Services Update - Mrs. Laura Lawrence
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Brice Clawson - Delaware Area Career Center Board Appointed Representative
Minutes
- Mr. Clawson shared that he was not able to make it to the January Board meeting, but he had an orientation meeting last week with the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) last week. He provided his qualifications as our liaison with DACC. With his background in construction management, the board felt he would be a good fit.
- Mr. Schneider expressed that one desire is that we recognize that there is a need for training in the trades and we would like to see how we can get our students connected with the DACC if this is an area of interest for them.
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update
- 04 Elementary Furniture Package
Minutes
- Mr. Swartz provided a brief update concerning the CMR process and that we are looking at our sixth GMP for furniture for Prairie Run Elementary.
- Mr. Sewell shared the cost of the Elementary School furniture breakdown. He shared that as part of the GMP, the district has a copy of all the quotes from Loth Furniture, assumptions behind the process, allowances, and the timeline for purchasing the furniture.
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
8.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii shared about the OSBA Board member 101 and that it was a good event.
- Mrs. Dorsch shared that she attended a United Way of Delaware.
- Mrs. Lee wanted to congratulate Cameron Edwards for a wonderful performance in the winter play.
- Mr. Schneider shared that he was reminded of our capacity issues when he was at the 8th-grade orientation meeting.
9.
Public Participation
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.)
Minutes
- Mrs. Crystal Mazza shared her role in the Community for Eagle Pride and the social media aspect of the work they are doing.
10.
Business Items
10.1
20-024
It is recommended the Board approved the Resolution to Amend the Cafeteria Plan including a Health Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, effective January 1, 2020.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
11.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Special Work Session Meeting:
February 20, 2020
8:00 a.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
February 20, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
12.
20-025 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to negotiate with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess and entered Executive Session at 9:28 am.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.
20-026 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited Executive Session at 9:48 am and adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Camden Edwards, Student Board Representative | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
