Special Board 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 3:02 pm.
  • Mr. Crowl, Mrs. Dorsch, Mr. Fujii, and Mrs. Lee were in attendance in person and Mr. Schneider attended telephonically.

4. Roll Call
Mr. Brad Schneider

Minutes

  • Mr. Crowl, Mrs. Dorsch, Mr. Fujii, and Mrs. Lee were in attendance in person and Mr. Schneider attended telephonically.

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

6.2 District Goal: Improve Communication

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 20-150
Mr. Mark Cooper

It is recommended the Board grant the Superintendent or Designee authority for the period of January 1, 2021, through May 31, 2021, to approve an unpaid leave of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is not covered under other leave provisions, due to the December 31, 2020, expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act. During such an approved period of unpaid leave, the continuation of Board contribution of benefits will occur for employees who request such a leave.

 

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 Rep   

10.2 20-151
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board accept the following donation:

  • $109,495.00 donated to BWLSD Permanent Improvement Fund, donated by ACP Ohio  (Perm Imp Fund # 003-0000)

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 Rep   

11. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

              

 

Minutes

  • Mr. Crowl noted that there is also a special board meeting work session on January 5, 2020.

12. Executive Session
Mr. Brad Schneider

13. 20-152 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting. 

Minutes

  • The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 pm.

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 Rep