Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 7:30am - 9:30am

    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. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    6.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    6.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
    • 2021/2022 Start of School
    6.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    7. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    7.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    8. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    9. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    10. 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.)

    11. Business Items
    11.1 21-135

    It is recommended the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the Board of Education of the Big Walnut Local School District, G4 Sunbury LLC, and Carrols LLC.

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_-_G4_Sunbury_LLC_-_Direct_Pay_Settlement_Agreement__TY_2020-2022___1_.pdf
    Big_Walnut_-_G4_Sunbury_LLC_-_Direct_Pay_Settlement_Agreement__TY_2020-2022___1_.pdf
    11.2 21-136
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution to Accept the Material Terms of the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement Pursuant to the One Ohio Memorandum of Understanding and Consistent with the Terms of the July 21, 2021, National Opioid Settlement Agreement.

    Attachments
    BigWalnut_Resolution_for_Participation_Agreement.pdf
    BigWalnut_Resolution_for_Participation_Agreement.pdf
    12. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    12.1 21-137

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Krystal Roper, Bus Driver, effective May 27, 2021
    • Diane Carney, Teaching Assistant BWHS, effective May 26, 2021 - due to retirement
    • Nancy Crawford, Art Teacher BWMS, effective June 30, 2021 - due to retirement
    • Elise Starrett, Teaching Assistant PRE, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year
    • Patti Sena, 3-hour Food Service worker SOU, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year
    • Tera Brown, Food Service Worker BWE, effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year
    12.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified one-year contracts for the 2021/2022 school years school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation: 

    • Ashli Goetzman, Teaching Assistant GRE, step 1
    • Carrie Vitale, Teaching Assistant GRE, step 0
    • Paige Ream, Teaching Assistant PRE, step 0
    • Collin Combs, Teaching Assistant, Hylen Souders Elementary, step 1,  effective 16, 2021
    • Jennifer Verhoff, Teaching Assistant, Prairie Run Elementary, step 0,  effective August 25, 2021
    12.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract beginning the  2021/2022 school year for the following  pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

    • Erica Briant, Art Teacher BWMS, BA step 5
    • Nicole Young, Intervention Specialist BWHS, BA step 6
    • Amanda Pollock, Grade 2 Prairie Run Elementary, MA step 0
    • Andrew Hedrick, Math BWHS, BA step 0
    • Brandi Haines, Grade 3 Prairie Run Elementary, MA45 step 4
    12.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

    • David Porter, Bus Driver, step 5
    • Brenda Pruitt, Bus Driver, step 5
    • Lynette Greene, Bus Driver, step 2
    • Hollie Peden, 3/hour Food Service Worker PRE, step 0, effective August 16
    12.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following leave of absence:

    • Amanda Isganitis, Educational Assistant, for 2021-2022 school year
    12.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions:

    • Alyssa Miller revised from .5 to full-time Preschool Intervention Specialist (.5 Kindergarten Teacher & .5 ELC/SOU)
    • Zac Watson, School Counselor BWMS 10 extended days to 15 extended days
    • Cory Schull, School Counselor BWMS 20 extended days to 15 extended days
    • Benjamin Metcalfe, change from 3rd shift district substitute Custodian to 2nd shift Custodian at PRE, effective August 1, current contract to remain in effect
    • Michael Hamilton, change from Bus Teaching Assistant to 2nd shift Custodian at BWIS, step 0, effective August 1, current contract to remain in effect
    • Angela Sewell, increase in hours from 3 to 4 hours per day, Food Service Worker BWIS, effective beginning with the start of the 2021/2022 school year
    12.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2021/2022 school year pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:

    • Bruce Richards, rescind the varsity assistant football contract awarded at the July meeting
    • Ryan Borland, Assistant Coach (.5), BWHS Cross Country, group 4 step 11
    • Ryan Coletta, Assistant Varsity Coach (.5), Football, group 2 step 0 M
    • Mason Shelby, volunteer, Football (MS)
    • Ken Neverman, volunteer, Football (MS) 
    • Lindsey DeLoss, Assistant Coach, revise to .75 contract, BWMS Cross Country 
    • Kim White, Athletic Facilities Coordinator, revise from step 7 to 8
    • Kelly Robinson, rescind the cross country contract awarded at the July meeting
    • Kelly Robinson, Assistant Coach, BWHS Golf (boys), group 4 step 6
    • Juan Gutierrez, Soccer (Boys), revise from full-time to .75 contract
    • Woodrow Wall, Soccer (Boys), .25 Assistant Coach, group 4 step 0
    • Ian Kroninger, Soccer (Boys), Volunteer
    • Rodney Martin, assistant coach (.75), Cross Country, BWMS, group 4 step 0
    13. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                August 19, 2021     
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website. 
       
     
                               

    14. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    14.1 21-138

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public official.

    15. 21-139 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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