Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    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. 20-142 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


    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
     


    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.


    12.2 20-145
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Bond Resolution.


    12.3 20-146

    12.4 20-147

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


    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.


    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.


    16. 20-150 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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


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