Meeting Details
June 25, 2020
6:30pm - 10:30pm
4 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 6:30 PM with all members present.
4.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
5.
20-083 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the May 14 and 21, 2020 Regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- High School/Graduation Update - Mr. Andy Jados
- Planning for 2020/2021
6.2
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
7.
Recognitions
- State Science Fair
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Financial Update
- Monthly Financial Statement
9.
Selected Board Policy
10.
Board Members Items of Interest
11.
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.)
12.
Business Items
12.1
20-084
It is recommended the Board approve the final amended appropriations for FY20 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
12.2
20-085
It is recommended the Board approve the fiscal year 2021 temporary appropriations to be filed with the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
12.3
20-086
It is recommended the Board authorize the agreement with Ohio School Plan for the district liability insurance coverage, effective July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, in the amount of $117,216.
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
12.4
20-087
It is recommended the Board approve the HVAC full-service contract for all Board-owned facilities with the exception of the new high school, Prairie Run Elementary School, and the new Central Energy Plant.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
12.5
20-088
It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of the following funds:
- $100,000 from General Fund (001-0000) to Food Service (006-0000)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
12.6
20-089
It is recommended the Board approve, due to the present pandemic, to waive grade-point average requirements for athletic eligibility in the fall of 2020, outlined in Board Policy 2431, in an effort to align to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) eligibility standards. If the effects of the pandemic continue through the 2020-2021 school year and additional eligibility standards related to grade-point averages are released by the OHSAA, the Board will align to such standards, given that they do not require grade-point averages higher than minimums established in Board Policy 2431.
Minutes
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
12.7
20-090
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $67,000 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA (Permanent Improvement Fund #003-0000)
- $355 donated to BWHS Class of 2021, donated by Kevin Oakes (BWHS Class of 2021 Fund # 200-9021)
- Donated services provided (estimated value $1,081.25) to Big Walnut Local Schools, donated by Ron Stemen
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.
Human Resources
- Human Resources Update
13.1
20-089
It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO #696 and the Big Walnut Board of Education effective July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.2
20-090
It is recommended the Board approve the following leave of absences:
- Brittany Mabbitt, Teaching Assistant, from August 17, 2020, through November 20, 2020
- Jarrett Wampler, Teaching Assistant, from August 17, 2020 to December 4, 2020
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.3
20-091
It is recommended the Board approve the following administrative contracts:
Minutes
- Mrs. Lee motioned for consent for items 13.3 through 13.7 Mr. Fujii seconded.
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts:
Minutes
- Consent in item 13.3 motion 20-091
Result: Approved
13.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the adjustment of Patrick Flanagan, varsity assistant, girls' basketball, from group 3, step 2 to group 2, step 2.
Minutes
- Consent in item 13.3 motion 20-091
Result: Approved
13.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2019/2020 school year:
$1,500 each Ohio Blended Collaborative (OBC)
Dannielle Crace
Carrie Knight
Amanda Statler
Amy Keep
Minutes
- Consent in item 13.3 motion 20-091
Result: Approved
13.7
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations, effective at the end of the 2019/2020 school year:
- Sarah Sinram, grade 4, BWE
- Isiah Kent, Intervention Specialist, BWHS
- Stacy Chalfant, teaching assistant, SOU
Minutes
- Consent in item 13.3 motion 20-091
Result: Approved
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
July 23, 2020
6:30 PM
Big Walnut Local School Administrative Office
(Board and administrators only due to group size limitations)
Streaming will be made available on the District website
15.
Executive Session
15.1
20-092
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, consider the employment of a public employee and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
Minutes
- The Board took a break and ented the Executive Session at 8:07 PM.
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
16.
20-093 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited the Executive Session at 9:24 PM and adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
