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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 .m.
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 21-060

It is recommended the Board approve the March 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 21-061

It is recommended the Board approve the March 18, 2021, Regularly scheduled Board meeting.

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  
7. Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Angie Hamberg
7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
  • Global Studies - Mrs. Penny Sturtevant
  • PRE Building Presentation - Mrs. Kim Castiglione
  • PRE CIP Update - Mrs. Kim Castiglione
7.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
  • COVID Update:  Teen Vaccine Clinic - Mrs. Angie Hamberg
7.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
  • FFCRA Benefit Extension Request - Big Walnut Education Association (BWEA)
  • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz

Minutes

  • Mrs. Mary Wolfe was in attendance from BWEA for any questions.
Attachments
BWLS_GBCo_Contingency_Log_2021.04.15.pdf
BWLS_Change_Order_Log_2021.04.15.pdf
Project_Monthly_Report_April_2021.pdf
BWLS_GBCo_Contingency_Log_2021.04.15.pdf
BWLS_Change_Order_Log_2021.04.15.pdf
Project_Monthly_Report_April_2021.pdf
8. Recognitions
Mr. Brad Schneider
  • Maggie Adams, PRE Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee
  • Audrey Schneider, SOU Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
  • FFA Student/Team Recognitions - Mr. Brad Schneider & Mr. Steve Fujii
9. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
10. Selected Board Policy
Mr. Brad Schneider
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.)

13. Business Items
13.1 21-062
Mr. Doug Swartz

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Approving Fee Amendment #2 to the AIA B103 - 2017, Standard Form of Agreement with VSWC Architects, Inc. for the New Elementary, High School, and Site Athletics project.

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
BWLSD_-_Resolution.pdf
BWLSD_-_Resolution.pdf
13.2 21-063
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Competitive Retail Electric Service from the Lowest Responsible Bid Submitted for the Billing Period Commencing with the July 2022 Billing Cycle and Terminating No Later than the June 2027 Billing Cycle.

 

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  
Attachments
META_Board_Resolution_Electric_RFP.pdf
META_Board_Resolution_Electric_RFP.pdf
13.3 21-064
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the 2022 META Master Service Agreement.

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
Big_Walnut_MSA_FY22.pdf
Big_Walnut_FY22_Schedule_II.pdf
Big_Walnut_Schedule_I_FY22.pdf
META_Constitution___Bylaws__3_.pdf
Big_Walnut_MSA_FY22.pdf
Big_Walnut_FY22_Schedule_II.pdf
Big_Walnut_Schedule_I_FY22.pdf
META_Constitution___Bylaws__3_.pdf
13.4 21-065
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then & Now.

Minutes

Result: Approved

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
Then___Now-Del_Co_Probate.pdf
Then___Now-Del_Co_Probate.pdf
13.5 21-066
Mr. Brad Schneider

It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

  • $98,000 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA
  • $500 donated to BWHS, donated by American Electric Power Teacher Vision Grant

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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 RepX  
14. Human Resources
Mr. Mark Cooper
  • Human Resources Update
14.1 21-067

It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding a one-year contract extension for the BWEA.

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  
Attachments
MOU_BWEA_CBA_Extension_21-22.pdf
MOU_BWEA_CBA_Extension_21-22.pdf
14.2 21-068

It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

  • Laura Forman, Administrative Services, Administrative Assistant, effective June 30, 2021 - due to retirement
  • Richard Stretch, District Substitute Custodian, effective at the end of the day March 26, 2021
  • Jarrett Wampler, GRE, Educational Assistant, pending Board approval of the below teaching position, effective at the end of the day on April 14, 2021
  • Sasha Reebel, BWHS, 3-hour Food Service Worker, effective April 13, 2021
  • Mardissa Thorpe, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the day on August 31, 2021 - due to retirement

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  
14.3 21-069

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract for the 2020/2021 school year for Jarret Wampler, Intervention Specialist, BWMS, BA step 0, effective April 15, 2021

 

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  
14.4 21-070

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year, 190 day classified contract for the 2020/2021 school year for Mark Selvaggio, Educational Assistant, GRE, step 5, effective April 15, 2021.

 

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  
14.5 21-071

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2021/2022 school year for the following certified employees:

  • Elizabeth Schar, Art Teacher, BWHS, MA step 5
  • Meghan Raymont, BWHS, Science Teacher, BA step 2

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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 RepX  
14.6 21-072

It is recommended the Board approve the following Administrative Level 1 contracts beginning August 1, 2021:

  • Andrea Clark, Director of Academic Achievement, 3-year, 260 days, $105,0000 yearly salary
  • Kate Thoma, Director of Academic Achievement, 3-year, 260 days, $105,000 yearly salary
  • Virginia Crawford, Elementary Principal (building TBD), 2-year, 215 days, $80,000 yearly salary

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President

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  
15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Brad Schneider

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
            May 13, 2021
            7:30 am
            District Administrative Office     

            May 20, 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
16.1 21-073

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, and to prepare for, conduct or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees.

Minutes

  • The Board took a brief recess and began Executive Session at 8:13 p.m.

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  
17. 21-074 Adjourn
Mr. Brad Schneider

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

Minutes

  • The Board exited the Executive Session at 8:56 .m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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 RepX  

Meeting Details

  April 15, 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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