Meeting Details
June 17, 2021
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
District Administrative Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Mission
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
2.
Vision
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
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 6:31 pm.
4.
Roll Call
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
Minutes
6.1
21-095
It is recommended the Board approve May 13, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
6.2
21-096
It is recommended the Board approve May 20, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.
Minutes
- It was noted that a note needed to be added to the final minutes to reference the video recording for further detail on the Board Member items of interest and other discussions.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
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
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Levy Discussion
10.
Selected Board Policy
10.1
.
First reading of the following policies:
- 1310 - Employment of the Treasurer (revisions)
- 1340 - Non-Reemployment of the Treasurer (revisions)
- 8740 - Bonding (rescind)
11.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii made comments regarding graduation, in-person school, and lessons learned from this year.
- Mrs. Lee made comments regarding the appreciation from our community and the Big Walnut Education Foundation.
- Mrs. Dorsch made comments regarding our successful graduation
- Mr. Schneider shared that he has heard appreciation from or community and surrounding community members.
- Further details can be found in the video recording of the minutes.
12.
Public Participation
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
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.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.2
21-098
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)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.3
21-099
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).
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
13.4
21-100
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.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
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
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
14.
Human Resources
14.1
21-102
It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administration contract extension for Jeremy Buskirk, Treasurer, effective through July 31, 2026.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
14.2
21-103
It is recommended the Board approve the certified contract recommendations for the 2021/2022 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
14.3
21-104
It is recommended the Board approve the attached administrative contracts.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
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
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
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
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
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.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
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
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
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.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
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
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.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess and entered the executive session at 8:46 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
17.
21-111 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited the executive session at 8:52 pm and adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X |
