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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 

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. 20-130 Minutes
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the October 15, 2020 Board meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
6. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg
6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
  • COVID-19 Update
  • 2021 recommended Board of Education meeting dates
  • Healthy Child Act
    Big Walnut Local Schools Food Service has followed the guidelines and met the requirements of the Healthy Child Act of 2010 for food, beverages, snacks, etc. offered for the 2019-2020 school year.

 

6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
  • BWHS Building Presentation - Mr. Andy Jados
  • BWHS CIP Update - Mr. Andy Jados
  • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young
6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
  • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
7. Recognitions
Mr. Brad Schneider
  • Grace Weber, BWHS Student of the Month - Mr. Doug Crowl
  • Jonah Kildoo, PRE Student of the Month - Mr. Steve Fujii
8. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
  • Monthly Financial Statement
  • Fair Funding Formula Plan
Attachments
FY21_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_October_2020.pdf
FY21_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_October_2020.pdf
9. Selected Board Policy
Mr. Brad Schneider

First reading of the following policy revisions:

1530 - Evaluation of Principals and Other Administrators
2270 - Religion in the Curriculum
2464 - Gifted Education and Identification 
3120.05 - Employment of Personnel in Summer School and Adult Education Programs
4162 - Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders and Other Employees Who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
6107 - Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and to use Electronic Signatures
 


 

 

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.)

12. Business Items
12.1 20-131
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the November 2020 Five-Year Forecast and the Assumptions.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member X 
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
Attachments
Big_Walnut_046748.pdf
Big_Walnut_046748.pdf
12.2 20-132
Mrs. Jen Young

It is recommended the Board approve the Big Walnut Local School District's graduation seals.

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
Attachments
Graduation_Seals.pdf
Graduation_Seals.pdf
12.3 20-133
Mrs. Jen Young

It is recommended the Board approve the following Big Walnut High School course additions:

  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Leadership for Life
  • Honors Global Studies I & II
  • Fibers, Wire & Specialty Clays
  • STEM Physics
  • Introduction to Economics

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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 Member  X
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
12.4 20-134
Mr. Mark Cooper

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
Attachments
transportation_impractical_resolution_11.pdf
transportation_impractical_resolution_11.pdf
12.5 20-135
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

  • $100 donated to BWHS Athletics, donated by Urban Homes, Inc. Henderson donation - BWHS Athletics Fund # 300-9501
  • $75 donated to BWMS, donated by Western Governors University - District Student Teaching Fund #022-9401
  • Landscaping at the ELC (labor & supplies - value $1,150), donated by Meyers Green Services
  • $400 donated to GRE, donated by CNC Life Insurance (Favorite Teacher Contest - winner Abbey Okoneski GRE Teacher) - GRE Principal Fund #018-9008
  • $800 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by PJ's Family Restaurant - BWHS FFA Fund #200-9330
  • $668 donated to BWLSD Food Service, donated by Neighborhood Bridges - BWLSD Food Service Fund #006-0000
  • $352 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by BW FFA Alumni - BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330 
  • $900 donated to BWHS FFA, donated by National FFA Foundation - BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330

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  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
13. Human Resources
Mr. Mark Cooper

Human Resources Update 

13.1 20-136

It is recommended the Board approve to increase the substitute teacher daily rate for subbing from $95/day to $100/day, and the rate for the 31st -60th consecutive days from $100/day to $105/day, effective December 6, 2020.

Minutes

  • Mr. Crowl motioned for unanimous consent on items 13.1 through 13.6 inclusive, Mr. Fujii seconded the motion.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
13.2 .

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:

  • Kelly Robinson, BWMS, (.5) athletic facilities manager, group 3 step 0
  • Judah Armbrust, BWHS, volunteer swim coach
  • Jennifer Blackburn, BWHS, volunteer swim coach
  • Josey Sweeney, BWHS, volunteer swim coach
  • Molly McCloskey, BWMS, volunteer girls' basketball
  • Mahlon Spangler, BWHS, varsity assistant coach, girls' basketball, group 2 step 0
  • Patrick Flanagan, BWHS, assistant coach, girls' basketball, group 4 step 3
  • Ryan Balaz, boys' tennis head coach, group 2 step 11 
  • Ryan Borland, boys' track head coach, group 2 step 11
  • Joe Evener, girls' track head coach, group 2 step 11
  • Jerry Hatcher, softball head coach, group 2 step 11
  • Steve Palmer, girls' lacrosse head coach, group 2 step 11
  • Zeid Rahwaneh, boys' lacrosse (boys) head coach, group 2 step 3
  • Jack Schone, baseball head coach, group 2 step 11

Minutes

  • approved in item 13.1 motion 20-136

Result: Approved

13.3 .

It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for Tim Smith, 2nd shift custodian, PRE, step 0 effective November 24, 2020.

Minutes

  • approved in item 13.1 motion 20-136

Result: Approved

13.4 .

It is recommended the Board approve the change in employment for Nichole Hall, from 3 hrs/day PRE food service to 5 hrs/day BWHS food service, effective November 2, 2020.

Minutes

  • approved in item 13.1 motion 20-136

Result: Approved

13.5 .

It is recommended the Board approve an unpaid leave of absence for Gene Simpkins, BWHS custodian, beginning September 24 and ending approximately December 23, 2020.

Minutes

  • approved in item 13.1 motion 20-136

Result: Approved

13.6 .

It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

  • Angie Snyder, Building Secretary, General Rosecrans Elementary, effective November 24, 2020
  • Jon Mills, 2nd shift custodian, PRE, effective at the end of the day on November 10, 2020

Minutes

  • approved in item 13.1 motion 20-136

Result: Approved

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

                            December 10, 2020
                            6:30 pm
                            District Administrative Office

                            December 15, 2020
                            3:00 pm
                            District Administrative Office

                            Streaming will be made available on the District website.

                           

15. 20-137 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board meeting adjourns.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  

Meeting Details

  November 19, 2020

  6:30pm - 10:30pm

  4 hr

  District Administrative Office

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Mrs. Angie Hamberg
Superintendent
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Mr. Mark Cooper
Assistant Superintendent
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Mr. Brad Schneider
President
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Treasurer
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