Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, July 23, 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. 20-096 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the June 18 and 25, 2020 minutes.


    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • Planning for 2020/2021 School Year

    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
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Financial Update
    • Monthly Financial Statement

    9. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    9.1 20-097
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new policy:

    • 5460.02 Students at Risk of not Qualifying for a High School Diploma

     


    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.)

    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
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    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 

    12.2 20-099
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the revised 2020/2021 school calendar.


    12.3 20-100
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    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.


    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • 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.


    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

    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


    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). 


    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.

     


    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignation:

    • Patti Tarney, Teaching Assistant, due to retirement effective November 1, 2020

    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

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

            August 13, 2020
            7:30 am
            District Administrative Office

            August 20, 2020
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office

           
                               


    15. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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.


    16. 20-105 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


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