Meeting Details
July 8, 2020
7:30am - 11:30am
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 virtual board meeting was called to order at 7:30 am with all members present virtually on Google Meet.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
| 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 |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Planning for 2020-21 School Year
- 2020-2021 Calendar
Minutes
Mrs. Hamberg shared a brief update on planning for graduation for the class of 2020 in July. She noted that we have July 25th as the planned date, and with this date approaching, we need to make a decision regarding the format of graduation being in person, drive up, or another format. Our county health commissioner has indicated that we have a good plan in place to have a controlled gathering. The Board discussed the options.
Mr. Crowl motioned that Big Walnut move forward with having graduation for the class of 2020 in person.
Mr. Fujii seconded
Mrs. Lee noted that she felt like with the science that is out there this may be an unnecessary risk.
Mr. Fujii shared his thoughts that we are providing the option for it to be in person and that we will be discussing having our students in person in a little while for school next year in our buildings while this is an outdoor venue with a plan to keep the gathering controlled and he would support having it in person.
Mr. Schneider helped clarify that the motion was indicating that the administration had the latitude to shift from this if our local health situation changes and Mr. Crowl agreed that this was the intention.
Mr. Crowl - Yes, Mr. Fujii - Yes, Mrs. Dorsch - Yes, Mrs. Lee - No, Mr. Schneider - Yes.
Mrs. Hamberg shared our plans for next school year. She indicated that based on community survey feedback and work done by the pandemic response committee that we would be offering an in-person option and a remote learning option.
She noted that there had been discussion within our county schools that it would be helpful to push the start of school back and having a staggered start date for students to allow for time with smaller groups of students to help them understand what new rules may be in place to maintain a safe environment that looks different from previous years. This would require approval to adjust the currently approved calendar. We would still plan to have our teaching staff start at the same time and provide them with training on academics, cleaning, and other safety procedures. The Board had a further discussion regarding this matter.
Mrs. Hamberg also shared that we needed to discuss thoughts on the use of masks. The Board had a discussion on this matter and ultimately determined that if masks are needed to keep our students safe and in our buildings that this is a measure they would support.
Mrs. Hamberg discussed other points regarding our reopening as well as how to plan for needing to respond to outbreaks in our schools or community.
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
8.
Board Members Items of Interest
9.
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.)
10.
Human Resource
10.1
20-094
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract beginning the 2020/2021 school year:
- Julianna Irwin, Intervention Specialist, BWMS, BA step 5
- Christa Ovalle, Intervention Specialist, BWHS, BA step 5
- Bridget Verdeyen, Intervention Specialist, BWIS, MA step 0
- Rebecca Connell, Intervention Specialist, BWIS, BA step 5
Minutes
Mr. Crowl motioned to table the motion until Mr. Fujii returned.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion.
Mr. Crowl - Yes, Mr. Schneider - Yes, Mrs. Dorsche - Yes, Mrs. Lee - Yes
Mr. Crowl motioned to untable the motion.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion.
Mr. Crowl - Yes, Mr. Schneider - Yes, Mrs. Dorsche - Yes, Mr. Fujii - Yes, Mrs. Lee - Yes
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 |
11.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
July 23, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Big Walnut Local School Administrative Office
(Board and administrators only due to group size limitations)
Streaming will be made available on the District website
12.
20-095 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
The board adjourned at 9:46 am.
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 |
