Board of Education Meeting

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.

Minutes

  • The Board meeting began at 6:30 pm.

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. Minutes
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the January 16 and February 13, 2020, regularly scheduled Board meetings.

Minutes

  • Mr. Crowl was not in attendance at the February 13, 2020 meeting; therefore, the minutes will be voted on separately. 
  • 20-039 Mrs. Lee motioned to approve January 16, 2020 minutes, Mrs. Dorsch seconded.
    • All Board members voted yes
  • 20-040 Mrs. Dorsch motion to approve February 13, 2020 minutes, Mr. Fujii seconded.
    • Four yes and Mr. Crowl abstained

 

 

 

 

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member


6. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
  • Renewal Operating Levy Update
  • COVID-19 Update

6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
  • Academic Update 

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
  • Construction Update 

7. Recognitions
Mr. Brad Schneider

 

Due to school buildings being closed, student recognitions will be postponed.


8. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
  • Monthly Financial Statement
  • 2019 Auditor of State Award of Distinction

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 20-041
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the appropriation modifications for FY20 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

13. Human Resources
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

Human Resources Update 


13.1 20-042

It is recommended the Board approve the attached athletic supplemental contracts for the 2019/2020 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary
documentation.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

13.2 20-043

It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Courtney Palmer, BWMS Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of business on March 13, 2020.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

                                    April 9, 2020
                                    7:30 a.m.
                                    District Administrative Office

                                    April 16, 2020
                                    6:30 p.m.
                                    District Administrative Office

                                    May 14, 2020
                                    7:30 a.m.
                                    District Administrative Office

                                    May 21, 2020 (moved back from HS)
                                    6:30 p.m.
                                    District Administrative Office
                           

 


                           


15. 20-044 Executive Session
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, 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, and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal laws or regulations or state statutes.

Minutes

  • The board entered executive session at 7:47 pm.
  • The board exited the executive session at 8:06 pm.
  • The board went into recess at 8:12 pm.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

16. 20-045 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

Minutes

  • 20-045 Mr. Crowl motioned to recess instead of adjourning, Mr. Fujii seconded.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX