Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 20, 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. 20-113 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the  July 8 and 23, 2020 Board meetings.

    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
    • 2020/2021 Start of School Year - Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    • Athletic Update 
    6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
    • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
    • Prairie Run Elementary- Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Coronavirus Relief Funds
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    9.1 20-114
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following policy (second reading):

    • 3220 - Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation (replacement)
    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.) Face coverings must be worn at all times. Social distancing will be practiced to the greatest extent possible.

    12. Business Items
    12.1 20-115
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Meta Solutions Cooperative Advertising and Receiving Bids for School Bus Chassis and Bodies Resolution.

    Attachments
    Resolution_to_Participate.pdf
    Resolution_to_Participate.pdf
    12.2 20-116
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the bus stops for the 2020/2021 school year and authorizes the Superintendent or Designee to make changes in bus stops as needed.

     

    12.3 20-117
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for FY2021 to be submitted to the County Auditor's office.

    Attachments
    Amended_Approp_FY2021-Board-20200820__1_.pdf
    Amended_Approp_FY2021-Board-20200820__1_.pdf
    12.4 20-118
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2020/2021 school fees.

    Attachments
    2020-21_School_Fee_Information.pdf
    2020-21_School_Fee_Information.pdf
    12.5 20-119
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new student activity account:

    • BWI Drama Club Fund # 300-9139
    12.6 20-120
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • 6 used wooden dining tables and 24 chairs, donated to BWHS, donated by Betty Kimball
    • 12k weight room device, donated to BWHS Athletic Dept., donated by Metro Fitness Sunbury
    • $87.50 donated to BWMS, donated by Muskingum University, BWstudent Teaching Fund # 022-9401
    • $1,200 donated to BWHS English Dept., donated by LEARN
    • COVID Supplies donated to BWLSD, donated by EMA
      • Non-Medical Surgical Masks: 1132
      • Non-Medical Ford Face Shields: 103
      • Medical Grade Face Shields: 173
      • Non-Medical Gloves (all sizes): 18
      • Medical Gloves (all sizes): 36
      • KN90/95 Respirators: 1312
    13. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update 
    13.1 20-121

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Ashley Hefner, Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2019/2020 school year
    • Jill Bryan, Food Service Worker, BWE, effective July 31, 2020
    • Megan Funston, Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2019/2020 school year
    • Sara Bridges, Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2019/2020 school year
    • Andrea Leitner, teaching assistant, effective at the end of the 2019/2020 school year
    13.2 20-122

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract, effective the 2020/2021 school year, for the following staff pending receipt of successful background checks, official transcripts, verification of years of service, and all necessary documentation:

    • Tara Shelby, Classified Contract, Office Assistant, 4 hours per day/190-days, SOU, step 0, effective beginning August 17, 2020
    • Kari Newsome, Classified Contract, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step  0, effective August 17, 2020
    • Megan Bryant, Certified Contract, Kindergarten Teacher, SOU, BA step 1
    • Michelle Bodnar, Certified Contract, Global Citizenship, BWMS, BA step 0

     

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts for the 2020/2021 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

    • Matt Spangler, BWMS Volunteer Football Coach
    • Clint Cole, BWMS Volunteer Football Coach
    • Kriste Martin, revised from.5 to .75 contract, BWMS Assistant Cross Country Coach
    • Lindsey Gunthorp, revised from .5 to .75 contract, BWMS Assistant Cross Country Coach
    • Koby Donohue, BWMS Volunteer Girls' Tennis Coach
    • Lloyd Huffer, revised from step 1 to step 2, BWHS Girl's Golf Head Coach
    • Casey VanCauwenbergh, BWMS Volunteer Cross Country Coach
    • Jenna Allen, BWHS Volunteer Girls' Golf Volunteer
    • Megan Braugh, .5 BWHS Assistant Cross County Coach, group 4 step 0
    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for the following staff, effective for the 2020/2021 school year:

    • Dawn Meier, BWHS Food Service Worker 
    • Amanda Hendren, BWMS Intervention Specialist
    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the change in employment for Susan Throckmorton from Office Assistant to Building Secretary, 220-day contract, Hylen Souders Elementary, effective July 27, 2020, current step and contract to remain in effect.

    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the increase of Priscilla Welker's, BWHS Food Services Worker, hours from 3 to 3.5 hours per day, effective beginning the 2020/2021 school year.

     

    13.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve Suzanne Blue, University of Cincinnati student, District Psychologist Intern, a salary of $21,900 to be paid through the State Psychologist Intern Grant, effective for the 2020/2021 school year.

     

    13.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract for Natalie Thomas, .75 School Counselor, Genoa Christian Academy, MA step 0, NPSS Funding, effective beginning the 2020/2021 school year. 

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
           September 10, 2020
           7:30 a.m.
           Big Walnut District Administrative Office 

           September 17, 2020
           6:30 p.m.
           Big Walnut District Administrative Office 

           Streaming will be made available on the District website.
                                   

    15. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    15.1 20-123

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

    16. 20-124 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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