Meeting Details
July 23, 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.
4.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
5.
20-096 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the June 18 and 25, 2020 minutes.
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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Planning for 2020/2021 School Year
Minutes
- Mrs. Hamberg shared a thank you to the Big Walnut staff and community members that have taken their time to create a school reopening plan and the efforts of our staff to answer hundreds of questions over the last week.
6.2
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Doug Swartz
- General Update
- Site Athletic Package
7.
Recognitions
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Financial Update
- Monthly Financial Statement
9.
Selected Board Policy
9.1
20-097
It is recommended the Board approve the following new policy:
- 5460.02 Students at Risk of not Qualifying for a High School Diploma
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 |
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.)
The Board will accept public participation for the regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2020 via email or in person. If you would like to submit comments to be read in public session, please email us at questions@bwls.net by 5:00pm on July 23 with your comments, which will be read aloud with a limit of three minutes. If you would like to provide your public comment in person, the following actions must be taken. Due to limited space and maintaining social distancing requirements, the number of people permitted into the Board room at a given time will be limited. During public participation time, anyone waiting outside the building will be permitted one person at a time to provide up to three minutes of their public comment. Face coverings must be worn at all times. Social distancing markers will be placed on the sidewalk outside the building for waiting. The meeting will be streamed live through our website.
12.
Business Items
12.1
20-098
It is recommended the Board adopt the following student handbooks for the 2020/2021 school year:
- Preschool - Grade 6
- Grades 7 - 8
- Grades 9 - 12
- Athletic
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 |
12.2
20-099
It is recommended the Board approve the revised 2020/2021 school calendar.
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
20-100
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court and the Big Walnut Local School District as a means of defining the limited relationship shared with regard to the School Liaison Program.
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.
Human Resources
- Human Resources Update
13.1
20-101
It is recommended the Board approve the Negotiated Agreement between OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO #524 and the Big Walnut Board of Education effective July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022.
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii motioned for consent agenda inclusive of items 13.1 through 13.7.
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 |
13.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract, effective the 2020/2021 school year,for the following certified staff pending receipt of successful background checks, official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:
- Kendall Colvin, Preschool Intervention Specialist, BW Early Learning Center at Harrison Street, BA+30 step 3
- Zachary Watson, School Counselor, BWMS, MA step 5
Minutes
- Consent in resolution 20-101, item 12.1.
Result: Approved
13.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days:
BWHS
Jeanne Collett - 20 days
Tammi Jordan - 20 days
Kristen Macklin-Lanning - 10 days
Meghan Vituccio - 20 days
BWMS
Corry Schull - 20 days
Zachary Watson - 10 days
BWIS
Molly Fortune - 10 days
District
Katie Yeager - 5 days
Minutes
- Consent in resolution 20-101, item 12.1.
Result: Approved
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve The Memorandums of Understanding between the Big Walnut Education Association (Association) and the Big Walnut Local Board of Education (Board).
Minutes
- Consent in resolution 20-101, item 12.1.
Result: Approved
13.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached athletic supplemental contracts for the 2020/2021 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
Minutes
- Consent in resolution 20-101, item 12.1.
Result: Approved
13.6
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignation:
- Patti Tarney, Teaching Assistant, due to retirement effective November 1, 2020
Minutes
- Consent in resolution 20-101, item 12.1.
Result: Approved
13.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following leave of absences for the 2020/2021 school year:
- Kaylann Yankie, BWE, Grade 1
- Abbey Thomas, BWHS Science Teacher
Minutes
- Consent in resolution 20-101, item 12.1.
Result: Approved
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
August 13, 2020
7:30 am
District Administrative Office
August 20, 2020
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
15.
Executive Session
15.1
20-102
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess at 8:17 pm and started the Executive Session at 8:25 pm.
- The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:44 pm
- Mrs. Lee motioned to Approve the Settlement Agreement with LeVeck Commercial Construction & Development, LLC and International Fidelity Insurance Company, Mrs Dorsch seconded the motion.
- Mr. Schneider motioned to reenter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official Mr. Fujii seconded the motion.
- The Board reentered the Executive Session at 8:46 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.
20-105 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
The Board exited executive session at 10:10 pm and adjourned.
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, 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 |
