Meeting Details
June 30, 2021
7:30am - 9:30am
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 7:30 am with all members present.
4.
Roll Call
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
6.2
District Goal: Promote Whole-Child Development
6.3
District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
7.
Treasurer's Report
7.1
District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
8.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
You can reference the Board meeting video for further discussion and items of interest.
- Mr. Fujii - He thanked the Board for the flexibility of moving the meeting date and thoughts on the Handbooks to be on the agenda for July.
- Mr. Crowl - He shared a clarification on comments that were made during the previous meeting regarding the establishment of the curriculum.
- Mr. Schneider - He shared a thank you to Laura Lawerence for the work she has done over the years.
9.
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.)
10.
Business Items
10.1
21-112
It is recommended the Board approve the final amended appropriations for FY21 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
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 |
10.2
21-113
It is recommended the Board approve the fiscal year 2022 temporary appropriations to be filed with the County Auditor's Office.
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 |
10.3
21-114
It is recommended the Board approve the advance of the following funds:
$278,000 from General Fund (001-0000) to Food Service (006-0000)
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 |
10.4
21-115
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution of Necessity to Levy a Tax for the Emergency Requirements of the School District.
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii amended the motion to approve the Resolution of Necessity to Levy a $7,810,000 Tax for the Emergency Requirments of the School District.
- Mr. Crowl seconded the motion.
Result: Defeated
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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 |
11.
Human Resources
11.1
21-116
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Sabine Hahn, SOU Art Teacher, effective June 29, 2021
- Katie Grijak, SOU 2nd Grade Teacher, effective at the end of 2020/2021 school year
- Denise Stephens, Bus Driver, effective September 1, 2021
- Dawn Meier, BWHS Food Services, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year
- Amity Roebke, BWIS Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year
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 |
11.2
21-117
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year classified contract for Tim Smith, PRE 2nd shift Custodian, effective July 1, 2021.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
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 |
11.3
21-118
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract beginning the 2021/2022 school year for the following:
- Whitney Hoge, GRE & PRE Elementary School Counselor, MA step 3
- Christine Walker, BWE & SOU Elementary School Counselor, MA 15 step 5
- Kristina Hallof, BWHS Science Teacher, MA step 0
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 |
11.4
21-119
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut Local Board of Education and the Big Walnut Professional Support Staff agreeing that the period of January 1, 2021, through March 26, 2021; the attached language will apply due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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 |
12.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
July 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.
13.
21-120 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
- The Board meeting was adjourned at 8:33 am.
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 |
