Meeting Details
September 17, 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 with all members present.
4.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
5.
20-108 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the August 13 & 20, 2020 regularly scheduled Board meetings.
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goal: Improve Communication
- Jacob Ross, Student Board Representative, Big Walnut High School - Mr. Mark Cooper
- Food Service Update - Mr. Mark Cooper
- District COVID-19 Mandated Reporting - Mr. Mark Cooper
6.2
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
7.
Recognitions
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
9.
Selected Board Policy
9.1
20-109
It is recommended the Board approve the following revision in policy:
- Policy 2266 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in District Programs or Activities
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | 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.) Streaming will be made available on the District website.
12.
Business Items
12.1
20-110
It is recommended the Board approve a resolution to approve owner change order 045 to the construction manager at-risk agreement with the Gilbane Building Company for the new high school with athletic improvements and new elementary school on a contiguous site project.
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
12.2
20-111
It is recommended the Board approve the proposed Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance rates for Big Walnut Local School District.
- Extending current Delta Dental rates through 12/31/2021
- Extending current EyeMed rates through 12/31/2024
- Extending current Dearborn Basic and Optional Life rates through 12/31/2022
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
12.3
20-112
It is recommended the Board approve the Permanent Annual Appropriations for the fiscal year 2021 at fund level in accordance with Section 5705.38 and 5705.39 ORC.
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
12.4
20-113
It is recommended the Board approve the proposed Medical extended rates through December 31, 2021 for Big Walnut Local School District.
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
12.5
20-114
It is recommended the Board approve the following transfer of the following funds:
- Transfer from $664.94 018-9003 HSE Principals Fund to 018-9006PRE Principals Fund
- Transfer from $538.710 22-9003 HSE Principals Trust to 022-9006PRE Principals Trust
- Transfer from $2,094.56 022-9314 Athletic Tournament to 300-9501BWHS Athletics
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
12.6
20-115
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:
- $2,500 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury VFW (BWHS Print Service Fund #200-9760)
- $1,000 donated to District VLP, donated by Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co. of Ohio (District Support Fund #018-9000)
- Miscellaneous play items donated to BWELC, donated by the Neiset Family
- 4 Little Tikes ride in carts
- 1 Two-Step ride in fire truck cart
- 1 ride in Gator cart
- 1 Little Tikes 3" plastic slide
- 2 plastic play work benches with plastic tools
- 3 push from behind play mowers
- 2 plastic shopping cart toys
- 5 ride on carts
- 1 wooden radio flyer wagon
- 1 outdoor double slide plastic playset
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
13.
Human Resources
- FTE Report
- Human Resources Update
13.1
20-116
It is recommended the Board approve the following contracts:
- Tera Brown, Food Service Worker, 2.5 hours/day, BWE, step 0, effective September 8, 2020, Classified 90-day Contract
- Sasha Reebel, Food Service Worker, 3 hours/day, BWHS, step 0, effective September 8, 2020, Classified 90-day Contract
- Macy Hanawalt, District 2nd shift Custodian, 5 hours/day, BWELC, step 0, effective August 24, 2020, Classified 90-day Contract
- Elise Starret, Teaching Assistant, BWHS, step 1, effective September 8, 2020, Classified one-year Contract
- Amy Adkins, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step 6, effective August 24, 2020, Classified one-year Contract
- Jon Mills, District 2nd shift Custodian, PRE, step 0, effective August 24, 2020, Classified 90-day Contract
Minutes
- Mr. Lee motioned for consent on items 13.1 through 13.9 inclusive, Mr. Fujii seconded.
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep | X |
13.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for Shea Spak for the 2020-2021 school year beginning on November 17, 2020.
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
13.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the revision to the following leave of absence:
- Brittany Mabbitt, effective August 24, 2020 instead of August 17, 2020
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
13.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:
- Tammy Totten, Food Service Worker, 3 hours/day, BWIS, effective September 1, 2020
- Amanda Hendren, Intervention Specialist, BWMS, effective at the end of the 2019/2020 school year
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
13.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, effective beginning November 10, 2020, for the following long-term substitutes to remain in effect through the completion of their current long-term assignment:
- Wesley Werstiuk, BWHS, Science
- Nichole Lederer, BWE, Grade 1
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
13.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the revision of hours for the following classified staff:
- Jill Watson, Office Assistant, BWE, revised from 4 hours to 4.5 hours per day, effective beginning August 31, 2020
Minutes
Result: Approved
13.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts for the 2020/2021 school year:
- Koby Donohue, Athletic Facilities Coordinator (.5), BWMS, group 3, step 1
- Kim White, Athletic Facilities Coordinator (.5), BWMS, group 3, step 7
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
13.8
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental athletic contract and contract revision:
- Erin Wetzel, Assistant Cheer Coach, step 2 revised to step 1
- Sam Frazzini, volunteer coach, BWMS football
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
13.9
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached co-curricular supplemental contracts for the 2020/2021 school year, payable in accordance with the previously agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding:
Minutes
- consent in item 13.1, motion 2-116
Result: Approved
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
October 8, 2020
7:30 am
District Administrative Office
October 15, 2020
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
15.
20-117 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess and began the executive session at 8:09 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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep |
16.
20-118 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board approves to exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourn.
Minutes
- The Board exited the executive session at 8:38 pm and adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
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 | ||
| Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep |
