Meeting Details
July 15, 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
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
- Mr. Fujii and Mrs. Lee were not able to be present for the meeting.
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
21-121Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the June 17 and 30, 2021 regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
7.2
District Goal: Promote Whole-Child Development
- Start of the 2021/2022 school year
7.3
District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Construction Update - Mr. Swartz
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
9.
Selected Board Policy
9.1
21-122
It is recommended the Board adopt the following policy revisions/rescind (second reading):
1310 - Employment of the Treasurer (revisions)
1340 - Non-Reemployment of the Treasurer (revisions)
8740 - Bonding (rescind)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
9.2
.
First reading of the following Board policy revision:
- 1422 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
- 1623 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
- 1662 - Anti-Harassment
- 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity
- 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
- 3122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
- 3123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
- 3362 - Anti-Harassment
- 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
- 4123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
- 4362 - Anti-Harassment
- 5517 - Anti-Harassment
10.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- Mrs. Dorsch - Shared about Berkshire Township that they are looking at some projects in our District. She also appreciated being able to see our students in the July 4th parade.
- Mr. Schneider - Shared his appreciation to our civic association for their work for the July 4th celebration. He said that it felt good to be able to see people be able to be together.
11.
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.)
Minutes
- Ms. Annette McMurry wanted to see if the District had any additional information if there is a plan regarding CRT.
12.
Business Items
12.1
21-123
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Lease-Purchase of Four (4) Buses and Authorizing the Lease-Purchase Agreement.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
12.2
21-124
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of the Sixth Amendment to CMR Agreement with Gilbane Building Company in the Form of GMP #06.
Minutes
Result: Defeated
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Brad Schneider, President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
12.3
21-125
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court and the Big Walnut Local School District as a means of defining the limited relationship shared with regard to the School Liaison Program for the 2021/2022 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
12.4
21-126
It is recommended the Board adopt the following student handbooks for the 2021/2022 school year:
Preschool - Grade 6
Grades 7 - 8
Grades 9 - 12
Athletic
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
13.
Human Resources
- Human Resources Update
13.1
21-127
It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for the 2021 fall athletic coaches, pending receipt of background checks and completion of all required documentation.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
13.2
21-128
It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contract beginning the 2021/2022 school year, pending receipt of successful background checks, official transcripts, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:
- Carly Bresnahan, GRE Kindergarten Teacher, BA 15 step 5
- Patrick Brean, BWIS Intervention Specialist, BA step 4
- Cassidy Wolford, PRE Kindergarten Teacher, BA step 0
- Tyler Beam, BWIS 6th Grade Math Teacher, BA step 4
- Nichole Lederer, SOU 2nd Grade Teacher, BA step 5
- Courtney Garrard, 4th grade, PRE, MA step 6
- Lindsay Kaser, grade 2, BWE, BA step 1
- Victoria Keller, Intervention Specialist, BWIS, BA step 0
- Amanda Tantarelli, Intervention Specialist, BWIS, MA step 1
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
13.3
21-129
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations at the end of the 2020/2021 school year:
- Ben Steele, BWHS Math Teacher, pending Delaware Area Career Center Board approval on July 15, 2021, as the Engineering Teacher
- Shea Spak, PRE Intervention Specialist
- Megan Massingill, BWIS 5th Grade Teacher
- Natalie Siclair, PRE Kindergarten
- Brittany Mabbitt, GRE .5 Educational Assistant
- Janette Hall, PRE 3 hour food service worker
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
13.4
21-130
It is recommended the Board approve the change in position for Bobby Whiting, moving from BWHS 2nd Shift Custodian to District Maintenance Worker, step 4, current contract to remain in effect, effective August 1, 2021.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
August 12, 2021
7:30 am
District Administrative Office
August 19, 2021
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
15.
21-131 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
- The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member |
