Board of Education Meeting

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

Minutes

  • The meeting was called to order at 7:30 am.  All members were present with Mrs. Lee joining via phone.

5. District Goals
Mr. Brad Schneider
  • Improve academic achievement
  • Improve communication
  • Plan for growth (facility plan)
  • Financial responsibility
     

6. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

6.1 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement

6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth

7. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

7.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

8. Selected Board Policies
Mr. Brad Schneider
  • First reading of the following policies:
    • 3220 - Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation (replacement)
    • 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (new)

8.1 20-106
Mr. Mark Cooper

It is recommended the Board adopt the following new policy:

  •     2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in the Education Programs or Activities

Minutes

Mr. Crowl motioned to table, Mr. Fujii seconded - motioned failed.

  • Mr. Schneider & Mrs. Dorsch voted NO
  • Mrs. Lee Abstained

 

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member X 
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President  X
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

9. Board Members Items of Interest
Mr. Brad Schneider

10. 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.) Face coverings must be worn at all times. Social distancing will be practiced to the greatest extent possible.


11. Business Items

11.1 20-107
Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve to amend the Gilbane Building Company Agreement to Establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Big Walnut Athletic Package (GMP #05).

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

11.2 20-108
Mrs. Jen Young

It is recommended the Board approve the Remote Learning Plan (HB 164).

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

11.3 20-109
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board approve the restart plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

11.4 20-110
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

It is recommended the Board authorize the Superintendent to amend Student Handbooks and other documents as appropriate based on recommendations from health officials. 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

12. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
                August 20, 2020
                6:30 p.m.
                Big Walnut District Administrative Office 
                Streaming will be made available on the District website


13. 20-111 Executive Session
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official.

Minutes

  • The Board took a brief recess and entered Executive Session at 8:50 am.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

14. 20-112 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

Minutes

  • The Board exited the Executive Session at 8:57 am and adjourned.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX