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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 6:30 pm.

 

4. Roll Call
Mr. Brad Schneider
5. District Goals
  • Improve Academic Achievement
  • Promote Whole-Child Development
  • Optimize Capital & Human Resources
  • Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6. Minutes
Mr. Brad Schneider
6.1 21-047

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of February 11, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, President  X
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member  X
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
6.2 21-048

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the February 18, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, President  X
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 RepX  
7. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg
7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
  • Big Walnut Middle School Building Presentation - Mr. Josh Frame
  • Big Walnut Middle School CIP Update - Mr. Josh Frame
  • Curriculum Update - Mrs. Jen Young
7.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
7.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
  • Covid Update - Mr. Angie Hamberg
  • Turf Project - Mr. Brian Shelton
  • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
  • Human Resources - Mr. Mark Cooper
Attachments
BWLS_Change_Order_Log_3.15.21.pdf
GBCo_CM_Contingency_Log_3.11.2021.pdf
Project_Monthly_Report_March_2021.pdf
BWLS_Change_Order_Log_3.15.21.pdf
GBCo_CM_Contingency_Log_3.11.2021.pdf
Project_Monthly_Report_March_2021.pdf
8. Recognitions
Mr. Brad Schneider
  • Addison Hamm, General Rosecrans Elementary Student of the Month - Mr. Steve Fujii
  • Molly Ralston, Big Walnut Middle School Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
9. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
  • Monthly Financial Statement
  • Future Financial Planning
Attachments
FY21_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_February_2021.pdf
FY21_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_February_2021.pdf
10. Selected Board Policy
Mr. Brad Schneider
10.1 21-049
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board adopt the following policy revisions:

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

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 RepX  
Attachments
6152.pdf
6325.pdf
6152.pdf
6325.pdf
11. Board Members Items of Interest
Mr. Brad Schneider
12. 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.)

  • BWEA

Minutes

  • Mrs. Georgia Craig was present to share a message from BWEA.
13. Business Items
13.1 21-050
Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Approving Amendment to Commissioning Services Agreement with Brewer-Garret Company to Serve as Commissioning Agent for HVAC Equipment and BAS Systems for the New High School.

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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 RepX  
Attachments
Big_Walnut_new_HS_CxA_proposal.pdf
BWLSD_Resolution_to_amend_BGCo_contract_for_limited_Cx_services_BWHS_20210318.pdf
Big_Walnut_new_HS_CxA_proposal.pdf
BWLSD_Resolution_to_amend_BGCo_contract_for_limited_Cx_services_BWHS_20210318.pdf
13.2 21-051
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

  • $500 donated to BWFFA, donated by Sunbury Lion's Club (BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330)
  • $500 + $136.57 in books donated to Elementary Diversity/Inclusivity Library, donated by Sherri Dorsch (District Support Fund # 018-9000

Minutes

Result: Approved

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 RepX  
14. Human Resources
Mr. Mark Cooper
14.1 21-052

It is recommended the Board approve a two-year 260-day administrative contract for Ross Linscott, Director of Student Services, with an annual salary of $100,000, effective beginning August 1, 2021. 

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Schneider, PresidentX  
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member  X
Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mr. Jacob Ross, Student Board RepX  
14.2 21-053

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited certified contract, BA step 0, effective beginning February 9, 2021, for Megan Matheny to remain in effect through the completion of her current long-term assignment.

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 RepX  
14.3 21-054

It is recommended the Board approve a balance of the year contract for the remainder of the 2020/2021 school year at the successful completion of the 90-day probationary contract for the attached.

Minutes

  • Mrs. Liana Lee motioned to consent items 14.3 - 14.8, seconded by Mrs. Sherri Dorsch

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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 RepX  
Attachments
90_Day_Contracts_-_3.18.2021.pdf
90_Day_Contracts_-_3.18.2021.pdf
14.4 .

It is recommended the Board approve the extension of the leave of absence for Gene Simpkins, BWHS Custodian, through April 15, 2021.

Minutes

  • Consent in item 14.3, motion 21-054.

Result: Approved

14.5 .

It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for Julia Blair, bus driver, beginning after half a day on March 10, 2021 and continuing through the end of the 2020/2021 school year.

Minutes

  • Consent in item 14.3, motion 21-054.

Result: Approved

14.6 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic volunteers for the 2020/2021 school year:

  • Matt Bradley, BWMS Softball
  • Jeff Stanford, BWMS Baseball
  • Jeff Fuller, BWMS Baseball
  • Nate Thacker, BWHS baseball

Minutes

  • Consent in item 14.3, motion 21-054.

Result: Approved

14.7 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following revision, motion 21-042:

  • Lindsey DeLoss, BWMS track coach, revised from full contract to a .5 contract

 

Minutes

  • Consent in item 14.3, motion 21-054.

Result: Approved

14.8 .

It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Abbey Thomas, BWHS science teacher, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year.

Minutes

  • Consent in item 14.3, motion 21-054.

Result: Approved

15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

            April 8, 2021
            7:30 am
            District Administrative Office
                          
            April 15, 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. 
   
 
                           

16. Executive Session
Mr. Brad Schneider

Minutes

  • The Board entered Executive Session after a brief recess at 8:35 pm.

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 RepX  
16.1 21-055

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, to consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or student, to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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 RepX  
17. 21-056 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

Minutes

  • The Board exited the Executive Session and adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, President

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   

Meeting Details

  March 18, 2021

  6:30pm - 8:30pm

  2 hr

  District Administrative Office

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Mrs. Angie Hamberg
Superintendent
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Mr. Mark Cooper
Assistant Superintendent
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Mr. Brad Schneider
President
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Treasurer
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