Board of Education Meeting

1. Mission
Mrs. Liana Lee

The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.


2. Vision
Mrs. Liana Lee

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
Mrs. Liana Lee
  • Call to Order
  • Pledge of Allegiance 

4. Roll Call
Mrs. Liana Lee

Minutes

  • The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
  • Mr. Crowl and Mr. Schneider were not present.
  • Mr. Crowl was able to join the meeting at 7:30 pm.
VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

5. District Goals
  • Improve Academic Achievement
  • Promote Whole-Child Development
  • Optimize Capital & Human Resources
  • Demonstrate Financial Responsibility

6. 21-033 Minutes
Mrs. Liana Lee

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of January 14, 2021, Organizational Meeting, and the January 5, 14, and 21, 2021 regularly scheduled Board Meetings.

Minutes

  • Mrs. Hamberg noted that the January 5th meeting was a special meeting.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member   
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

7. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg

7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
  • Big Walnut Elementary Presentation - Mrs. Annie Clark
  • Big Walnut Elementary CIP Update - Mrs. Annie Clark
  • Academic Achievement Update - Mrs. Jen Young
    • Kindergarten Registration- February 16
    • State Testing Update

7.2 Recognitions
  • Adrian Riffle, Big Walnut Elementary Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
  • Madailein Watters, Big Walnut High School Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee

7.3 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development

7.4 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
  • Vaccine Update
  • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
  • Human Resources Update - Mr. Mark Cooper
    • 10-Year Staffing Plan Update
    • Agenda Items

Minutes

  • Mr. Crowl was able to join the meeting at 7:30 pm.

8. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

8.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility

9. Selected Board Policy
Mrs. Liana Lee

9.1 .

First reading of the following policy revisions:

  • 6152 - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges 
  • 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds

9.2 .

It is recommended the Board adopt the following policies: 

  • 1520 - Employment of Administrators (revised)
  • 3120 - Employment of Professional Staff (revised)
  • 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes (revised)
  • 4120 - Employment of Classified Staff (revised)
  • 4120.08 - Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities (revised)
  • 4124 - Employment Contract (replacement)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

10. Board Members Items of Interest
Mr. Brad Schneider

11. Public Participation
Mrs. Liana Lee

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 21-034
Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Approving Amendment to Design Services Agreement with VSWC Architects for New High School and New Elementary School Project.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member X 
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

12.2 21-035
Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Triad Architects for Design Professional Services for the Big Walnut Elementary School Roof Replacement Project.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member  X
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

12.3 21-036
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for FY2021 to be submitted to the County Auditor's office.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

12.4 21-037
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2021 Alternative Tax Budget Information to be submitted to the County Auditor.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

12.5 21-038
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the 2020 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2021 and estimated revenue.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

12.6 21-039
Mrs. Liana Lee

It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

  • $115 donated to BWMS Student Council, donated by staff dress down day (BWMS Student Council Fund # 200-9612)
  • $75 donated to each of the following buildings -  BWHS, BWMS, & GRE, donated by Western Governors University (Student Teaching Fund #022-9401)
  • $250 donated to each of the following buildings - BWELC & GRE, donated by Grand Canyon University (Student Teaching Fund #022-9401)
  • $100 donated to each of the following buildings - BWMS & SOU, donated by Ashland University (Student Teaching Fund #022-9401)
  • $85,000 donated to Treasurer's Office, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA (Perm Improvement Fund #003-0000)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

13. Human Resources
Mr. Mark Cooper

13.1 21-040

It is recommended the Board approve the following contracts:

  • Richard Stretch, 90-day classified contract, full-time district substitute custodian, effective February 8, 2021, step 0 plus shift differential paid to third shift custodians
  • Kelsie Kirkbride, one-year limited certified contract to remain in effect through the completion of her current long-term assignment, BA step 0, effective beginning January 19, 2021

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

13.2 21-041

It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends upon completion of the proposed work throughout the 2020/2021 school year:

  • Quiz Team (In The Know) - BWHS Quin Thomas $1,000
  • National Art Honor Society - BWHS Melissa Maxson $1,000

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

13.3 21-042

It is recommended the Board approve the attached athletic supplemental contracts for the 2020/2021 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mrs. Liana Lee

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
            March 11, 2021
            7:30 am
            District Administrative Office     


            March 18, 2021
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office      
 

Streaming will be made available on the District website. Any Board meeting or Board member may be virtual at any time. 
   
 
                           


15. Executive Session
Mrs. Liana Lee

15.1 21-043

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment and to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes.

Minutes

  • The Board took a brief recess and enter the Executive Session at 8:38 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  

16. 21-044 Adjourn
Mrs. Liana Lee

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

Minutes

  • The Board exited Executive Session and adjourned at 9:01 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX