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

Minutes

  • The meeting was called to order at 7:42 am.
  • Mr. Crowl was not present at the meeting.

4. Roll Call
Mr. Brad Schneider

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep   

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
  • Big Walnut Early Learning Center at Harrison Street - Mr. Nick Powell
  • Virtual Learning Program - Mrs. Ginna Crawford & Mrs. Jen Young

6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication
  • Handbooks - Mr. Mark Cooper

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth

7. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

7.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility

8. Board Members Items of Interest
Mr. Brad Schneider

9. 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.)


10. Business Items

10.1 20-138
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Lease-Purchase of Two (2) Buses and Authorizing a Lease-Purchase Agreement.

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   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep   

11. Human Resources
Mr. Mark Cooper

11.1 20-139

It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of Kelly Kerns, GRE Office Assistant, pending Board approval in item 11.2, effective November 29, 2020.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep   

11.2 20-140

It is recommended the Board approve the employment of Kelly Kerns, GRE Office Building Secretary, 220 days/year, Step 4, effective November 30, 2020, current contract to remain in effect.

Minutes

  • Mr. Fujii motioned for consent agenda on items 11.2 through 11.4, Mrs. Lee seconded the motion.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep   

11.3 .

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, effective beginning November 12, 2020, for Peter Scharf, long-term substitute, BWHS Science, to remain in effect through the completion of his current long-term assignment.

Minutes

  •  approved - consent in item 11.2 motion 20140

Result: Approved


11.4 .

It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract for Melissa Tippett, 3 hours/day, food services, PRE, step 0, effective November 16, 2020.

Minutes

  • approved - consent in item 11.2 motion 20140

Result: Approved


12. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:

                            December 10, 2020
                            6:30 pm
                            District Administrative Office

Special Meeting:

                            December 15, 2020
                            3:00 pm
                            District Administrative Office

                            Streaming will be made available on the District website.

                           


13. 20-141 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board Rep