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 6:35 pm.
  • Mrs. Dorsch, Mr. Fujii, Mrs. Lee, and Mr. Ross were present in-person and Mr. Schneider was present telephonically.
  • Mr. Crowl was not able to be present.

4. District Goals
  • Improve academic achievement
  • Improve communication
  • Plan for growth (facility plan)
  • Financial responsibility

5. 20-142 Minutes
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes for the  November 12 and November 19, 2020, Regularly scheduled Board meetings.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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 RepX  

6. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

6.1 District Goal: Improve Communication
  • COVID Update - Mrs. Angie Hamberg

6.2 District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
  • Academic Update - Mrs. Jen Young

6.3 District Goal: Planning for Growth
  • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
  • Potential Additional Drive at New Campus - Mr. Doug Swartz
  • Security Improvement Project - Mr. Doug Swartz

7. Recognitions
Mr. Brad Schneider

8. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

8.1 District Goal: Financial Responsibility
  • Monthly Financial Statement
  • "Fair Funding Plan" Update

9. Selected Board Policy
Mr. Brad Schneider

First reading of the following new/revised policy revisions:

  • 5460.02 Students At-Risk of Not Qualifying for a High School Diploma (new)
  • 8800 - Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies & Observances (revised)
  • 6152.01 - Waiver of School Fees for Instructional Materials (revised)
  • 5611 - Due Process Rights (revised)
  • 6146 - Post-Issuance Compliance Policy (revised)

9.1 20-143

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

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
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, 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 RepX  

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 20-144

It is recommended the Board appoint Mr. Brad Schneider as President Pro Tempore for the January 14, 2021 Organizational Board Meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

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 RepX  

12.2 20-145
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Bond Resolution.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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 RepX  

12.3 20-146

It is recommended the Board approve the following revised 2020/2021 handbooks:

  • Big Walnut Middle School 
  • Big Walnut High School
  • Big Walnut Athletic

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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 RepX  

12.4 20-147

It is recommended the Board approve the 2021/2022 school calendar.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, 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 RepX  

13. Human Resources
Mr. Mark Cooper
  • Human Resources Update 

13.1 20-148

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year classified contract for Patricia Clawson, PRE teaching assistant, step 7, effective January 1, 2021, pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation, for the 2020/2021 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

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 RepX  

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Special Meeting:
            December 15, 2020
            3:00 pm
            District Administrative Office

Organizational Meeting:
            January 14, 2021
            7:30 am
            District Administrative Office

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
            January 14, 2021
            Immediately Following the Organizational Meeting
            District Administrative Office
            
                           


15. Executive Session
Mr. Brad Schneider

15.1 20-149

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 at 7:54 pm and started the executive session at 8:03 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

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 RepX  

16. 20-150 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

Minutes

  • The board exited Executive Session at 8:40 pm
  • Mr. Schneider mentioned that members needed to make sure and get any additional agenda items to him for the special meeting on the 15th.
  • The Board adjourned at 8:41 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

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