Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 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. 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 21-095

    It is recommended the Board approve May 13, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.

     

    6.2 21-096

    It is recommended the Board approve May 20, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.

     

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    7.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
    • 2021/2022 School Year Update
    7.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    10.1 .

    First reading of the following policies:

    • 1310 - Employment of the Treasurer (revisions)
    • 1340 - Non-Reemployment of the Treasurer (revisions)
    • 8740 - Bonding (rescind)
    Attachments
    Policy_1310.pdf
    Policy_1340.pdf
    Policy_8740_Rescind.pdf
    Policy_1310.pdf
    Policy_1340.pdf
    Policy_8740_Rescind.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.)

    13. Business Items
    13.1 21-097
    Mr. Doug Swartz

    It is recommended the Board approve a Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Contract with Multi Venture Limited, Inc. for the Boiler replacement project at the Harrison Street Early Learning Center Based Upon an Urgent Necessity.

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_LSD_-_Resolution_authorizing_contract_with_MultiVenture_Urgent_Necessity_16565993.1___1_.pdf
    Big_Walnut_LSD_-_Resolution_authorizing_contract_with_MultiVenture_Urgent_Necessity_16565993.1___1_.pdf
    13.2 21-098
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfer:

    • $353.37 transfer from 070-1890 (Capital Projects Fund) to 022-1890-9022 (Payroll Stale Checks Fund)
    13.3 21-099
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution to Employee Dishonesty and Faithful  Performance of Duty Policy in Lieu of Bond      (R.C. 3.061).

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_--_Resolution_Faithful_Performance_Policy_in_Lieu_of_bond.pdf
    Big_Walnut_--_Resolution_Faithful_Performance_Policy_in_Lieu_of_bond.pdf
    13.4 21-100
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board authorize the agreement with the Ohio School Plan for the district liability insurance coverage, effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, in the amount of $131,532.

    Attachments
    2021_Proposal_-_Big_Walnut_Local_Sch._Distr._-incl._Treas._for_Employee_Dishonesty.pdf
    2021_Proposal_-_Big_Walnut_Local_Sch._Distr._-incl._Treas._for_Employee_Dishonesty.pdf
    13.5 21-101

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $99 donated to BWMS Student Council, donated by BWMS staff for jeans week - BWMS Student Council Fund # 200-9612
    • $157.85 donated to BWE, donated by BWE staff for hat day - Military Family Support Fund # 018-9180
    • $82 donated to BWHS Drama Club, Anonymous donation - BWHS Drama Club Fund # 200-9130
    Attachments
    DOC264.pdf
    DOC264.pdf
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    14.1 21-102
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administration contract extension for Jeremy Buskirk, Treasurer, effective through July 31, 2026.

    14.2 21-103

    It is recommended the Board approve the certified contract recommendations for the 2021/2022 school year.

     

    Attachments
    Certified_Contracts_6.2021.pdf
    Certified_Contracts_6.2021.pdf
    14.3 21-104

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached administrative contracts.

    Attachments
    Administrative_Contracts_-_6.17.21__2_.pdf
    Administrative_Contracts_-_6.17.21__2_.pdf
    14.4 21-105

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year:

    • Savannah Brown, BWIS Math Teacher
    • Sarah Cline, BWHS Intervention Specialist
    • Brenda Schroeder, BWHS Science Teacher
    • Tiffany VonAlmen, BWIS Food Service Worker
    14.5 21-106

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

    • Megan Everitt - Heartland Camp - $250
    • Mike Wion - Heartland Camp - $250
    14.6 21-107

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year 220 day classified contract for Kaci Fox, General Secretary, BWHS, step 5, effective the beginning of the 2021/2022 school year.

    14.7 21-108

    It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contracts, effective the beginning of the 2021/2022 school year:

    • Alyssa Miller, ELC, Preschool Intervention Specialist, .5, BA step 0
    • Lindsey Pellington, BWMS, Science, BA step 1
    14.8 21-109

    It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for the 2021/2022 school year for Jennifer Ranalli, BWHS Intervention Specialist.

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                June 29, 2021
                7:30 a.m.
                District Administrative Office    


                July 15, 2021
                6:30 p.m.
                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 21-110

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other political subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.

    17. 21-111 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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