Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, April 16, 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. Roll Call
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    5. District Goals

    Improve academic achievement
    Improve communication
    Plan for growth (facility plan)
    Financial responsibility

    6. 20-049 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the following meetings:

    • February 20, 2020 - Special Work Session Board Meeting
    • February 20, 2020 - Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
    • March 12, 2020 - Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
    • March 19, 2020 - Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • COVID - 19 Update
    • Junior-Senior Prom (July 17)
    • Graduation (May 16, makeup date- July 25)
    Attachments
    COVID_Update_Information_for_Board_.pdf
    COVID_Update_Information_for_Board_.pdf
    7.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • Grading for Remote Learning - Mrs. Jen Young
    7.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    8. Recognitions

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

    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Financial Update
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    12. 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.)

    13. Business Items
    13.1 20-050
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Master Service Agreement between META and Big Walnut Local School District

    13.2 20-051
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the updated agreement between Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors and Big Walnut Local School District.

    13.3 20-052
    Mr. Doug Swartz

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution awarding a contract for the Big Walnut High School boiler replace project to the C.D. Whitfield Co. LLC.

    Attachments
    BWLSD_Resolution_to_award_contract_for_the_BWHS_Boiler_Replacement_Project__2020___1_.pdf
    BWLSD_Resolution_to_award_contract_for_the_BWHS_Boiler_Replacement_Project__2020___1_.pdf
    13.4 20-053
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $200 donated to Food Services, anonymous donor (BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000)
    • $754 donated to BWHS, donated by BW Athletic Boosters (BWHS Principal Fund # 018-9001)
    • Miscellaneous school supplies in the amount of $1,000 donated to SOU, donated by Office Max
    • 4x6 flag donated to SOU, donated by American Legion Post 457
    • $50 donated to BWMS, donated by KCP Logistics, LLC (BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002)
    • $3,000 donated to SOU, donated by Walmart (SOU Principal Fund # 018-9004)
    • $1,000 donated to Food Services, anonymous donor (Food Service Fund # 006-0000)
    • $5,695 donated to BWHS, anonymous donor (BWHS Principal Fund #018-9001)
    • $500 donated to SOU, donated by Walmart (SOU Principal Fund # 018-9004)
    • $200 donated to BWHS Drama Club, donated by Rod & Tara Bair (BWHS Drama #200-9030)
    • $5,695 donated to BWHS, anonymous donor 
    • 4 training tables, donated by Athletic Physical Therapy
    • $135.16 BWHS Yearbook, donated by Kroger (BWHS Yearbook Fund # 200-9680)
    • $200 donated to GRE, anonymous donor (GRE Principal Fund #018-9008)
    Attachments
    DOC129.pdf
    DOC129.pdf
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    Human Resources Update 

    14.1 20-054

    It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for Kelsie Killilea, Big Walnut Elementary, 2nd Grade Teacher, from February 1, 2020, through March 29, 2020. 

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

                May 14, 2020
                7:30 a.m.
                Virtual Streaming at bwls.net

                May 21, 2020
                6:30 p.m.
                Virtual Streaming at bwls.net
                               

    16. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    16.1 20-055

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

    17. 20-056 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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