Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

    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. 20-028 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the January 9, 2020 Organizational meeting and the January 9 and 16, 2020 Regular meetings.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Levy Renewal- March 17
    • Redistricting Update
    • Neighborhood Bridges- Big Walnut
    6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update- Mrs. Jen Young
    • HSE Building Presentation
    • HSE CIP Presentation
    6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update- Mr. Doug Swartz
    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Lauren House, HSE Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Jack Bauer, GRE Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee
    • Macie Ray, HSE Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
    • Alyssa Huffman, GRE Art Student of the Month - Mr. Steve Fujii
    • FFA Recognitions - Mr. Doug Crowl
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Review of the morning work session
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    10. Board Member 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 20-029

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the 2020/2021 Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

    Attachments
    DOC119.pdf
    DOC119.pdf
    12.2 20-030
    Mr. Doug Swartz

    It is recommended the Board approve to amend the Gilbane Building Company Agreement to Establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Elementary School Furniture Package (GMP #04).

    12.3 20-031
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2020 Alternative Tax Budget information to be submitted to the County Auditor.

    12.4 20-032
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2019 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2020 and estimated revenue.

    12.5 20-033
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trips:

    • BWHS Band & Choir, Orlando, Florida November 28-December 3, 2020
    • 8th Grade, Washington DC, May 18-21, 2020
    • 6th Grade, Heartland Outdoor School, April 28-May 2, 2020
    • BWHS Cheerleaders, Cedar Grove Camp, August 3-6, 2020
    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    Human Resources Update 

    13.1 20-034

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified employees:

    • Lori Deim, full-time bus driver, step 0, effective February 3, 2020
    • Tawnie Antill, .5 custodian, GRE, second shift, step 0, effective January 27, 2020
    • Kellie Brooks, food services, BWHS, 5 hours/day, step 0, effective February 18, 2020

       

    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the revision of hours for Janette Hall, BWHS Food Service worker from 5 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day, effective January 27, 2020.

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve following resignations due to retirement:

    • Lynn Elder, Teaching Assistant, BWMS, effective May 21, 2020
    • Pam Robinson, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the day on January 17, 2020
    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

                        March 12, 2020
                        7:30 a.m.
                        District Administrative Office

                        March 19, 2020
                        6:30 p.m.
                        District Administrative Office

                               

    15. 20-035 Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

    16. 20-036 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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