Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, March 19, 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. Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


    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.


    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.


    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.


    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.


    16. 20-045 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


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