Meeting Details
September 16, 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 6:30 pm 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.
Minutes
6.1
21-151
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the August 12, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting.
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
6.2
21-152
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the August 19 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Minutes
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
- Curriculum Update - Mrs. Annie Clark & Ms. Kate Thoma
7.2
District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
- Covid-19 Update
Minutes
- Mrs. Hamberg and Mr. Cooper shared updated data on District COVID cases and quarantine data. The Board then had some questions regarding the role of the Health Department in quarantines and tracking. Additional questions the Board had were about our comparison with other schools in our area. There were, also, questions around the impact on students, staff, and education as a whole.
- Mr. Fujii motioned from the floor to require all students to wear face coverings from K-12 until such time as 1. such a time that vaccinations are available for children served in the BW schools and 2. a change in quarantine be made. 3. Or different feedback is provided from the Pandemic Response Team.
- Mrs. Dorsch seconded the motion
- 21-153 Mr. Crowl motioned to table the motion being considered until after item 10, Mr. Fujii seconded the motion.
- Mr. Crowl, Mr. Fujii, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Dorsch, Mr. Schneider, and Ms. Smith all voted YES
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
7.3
District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- FTE Report - Mr. Mark Cooper
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
8.
Treasurer's Report
8.1
District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
9.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
The Board meeting, which includes the Board Members Items of Interest (timestamp ________).
10.
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
21-154 Mr. Schneider motioned to extend the period of public participation, Mr. Crowl seconded the motion.
- Sean Currie, 420 Clifden Court, Sunbury, OH 43074 - COVID (Data/DGHD) & Masks
- Jamie Osborne, 3181 Miller Paul Rd., Galena, OH 43021 - Masks
- Jade Schorr, 502 Hawking Dr., Galena, OH 43021 - Masking
- Lad Dilgard, 3923 Shagbark Trail, Galena, OH 43021 - Safety Training
- Mike Carroll, 16200 Lewis Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074 - Data & Quarantine
- Annette McMurray, 3690 Worthington Rd., Galena, OH 43021 - Whatever God moves me to say
- Sheila Reckner, 12842 Chambers Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074 - Kudos to the School Board for keeping eyes open, ears listening, and focus on keeping our kids safe and schoolyear moving forward.
- Lindsey Leslie, 7055 Marrisey Loop, Galena, OH 43021 - Covid & Masks
- Todd Billings, 2655 Sweet Clover Lane, Galena, OH 43021 - Masks
- Jackie Siekmann, 7303 Seraphrim Court, Galena, OH 43021 - Mask Mandate
- Karen Ambrose, 5021 Plantation, Sunbury, OH 43074 - Masks & Freedom
- Dawn Machenheimer, 7360 Marrisey Loop, Galena, OH 43021 - COVID Cases
- Josh Luke, 7800-block Meadow Chase, Sunbury, OH 43074 - Mask Studies
- Scott Streng, 1269 Dent Road, Sunbury, OH 43074 - Data
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brad Schneider, President
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
11.
Business Items
Minutes
- 21-155 Mr. Fujii motioned to take the motion from 7.2 off the table, Mrs. Lee seconded the motion.
- Mr. Fujii - Yes
- Mrs. Lee - Yes
- Mr. Crowl - No
- Mrs. Dorsch - Yes
- Mr. Schneider - Yes
- The Board discussed the reasoning for or against a masking policy. The Board discussed amending the motion for possible waivers and masking of staff.
- 21-156 Mr. Fujii motioned to amend the motion from 7.2 to require all students to wear face coverings from K-6 until such time as the following:
- such a time that vaccinations are available for children served in the BW schools
- a change in quarantine is made or the Pandemic Response Team
- to allow for waivers
- Mrs. Dorsch seconded the motion.
- Mr. Fujii - Yes
- Mrs. Dorsch - Yes
- Mr. Crowl - No
- Mrs. Lee - Yes
- Mr. Schneider - Yes
- 21-157 The Board voted on the amended motion to require all students to wear face coverings from K-6 until such a time as 1. vaccinations are available for children served in the BW schools and 2. a change in quarantine be made 3. Or different feedback is provided from the Pandemic Response Team unless a parent completes a waiver form.
- Mr. Fujii - Yes
- Mrs. Dorsch - Yes
- Mr. Crowl - No
- Mrs. Lee - Yes
- Mr. Schneider - Yes
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Brad Schneider, President | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep |
11.1
21-158
It is recommended the Board approve the proposed Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance rates for Big Walnut Local School District for the 2022 calendar year.
- Medical insurance rates with Anthem BCBS
- Dental insurance rates with Delta Dental
- Vision insurance rates with EyeMed
- Life insurance rates with Dearborn Life
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
11.2
21-159
It is recommended the Board approve the following new student activity account - BWI Robotics Team account 300-9230
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii motion for consent on items 11.3 through 11.6, seconded by Mrs. Lee.
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
11.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfer:
- Transfer $5,611.81 from BWHS Class of 2020 - Account # 200-9222
- Transfer $3,111.81 to BWHS Class of 2022 - Account # 200-9222
- Transfer $2,500.00 to BWHS Class of 2023 - Account #200-9233
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 11.1, motion 21-159.
Result: Approved
11.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the Permanent Annual Appropriations for the fiscal year 2022 at fund level in accordance with Section 5705.38 and 5705.39 ORC.
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 11.1, motion 21-159.
Result: Approved
11.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- FFA members, National Food Science & Technology, and Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management Career Development events, October 26-31, 2021 - DACC funded
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 11.1, motion 21-159.
Result: Approved
11.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:
- $100 donated to BWMS, anonymous donor - BWMS Public School Support #018-9002
- $95.80 donated to BWHS, donated by David Anthony - BWHS Student Council #200-9610
- $50 donated to BWHS, donated by Larry & Kathy Summers - BWHS Athletic #300-9501
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 11.1, motion 21-159.
Result: Approved
12.
Human Resources
12.1
21-160
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental positions:
- HS Orchestra, group 4
- Technical Director, group 6
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii motioned for consent on items 12.1 through 12.13, Mrs. Lee seconded.
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
12.2
.
It is recommended the Board rescind the following co-curricular contract:
- Jessica Swonger, PAC, SOU
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
12.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular contracts for the 2021/2022 school year:
- Brady Prugh, PAC, SOU, group 7 step 0
- Rachel Beeson, musical assistant, group 6 step 4
- Amy Read, BWHS Orchestra, group 4 step 3
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days:
BWHS
Jeanne Collett - 20 days
Tammi Jordan - 20 days
Kristen Macklin-Lanning - 10 days
Meghan Vituccio - 20 days
BWMS
Corry Schull - 15 days
Zachary Watson - 15 days
BWIS
Molly Fortune - 10 days
District
Katie Yeager - 5 days
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignation:
- Don Bellville, Bus Driver, effective after half a day on August 25, 2021
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence:
- Teresa White, 1st shift Custodian, BWIS, effective from September 8 through November 5, 2021
- Christopher Shaffer, 2nd shift Custodian, BWMS, effective beginning September 17, 2021, and lasting approximately one year
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following contract revision:
- Linda Klamfoth, Administrative Assistant / Administrative Services, from 220 days to 260 days, salary increased to $53,841, effective beginning with the start of the 2021/2022 school year.
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.8
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:
- John Bolin, 2nd shift Custodian (.5), GRE, 4 hours/day, step 4, effective September 7, 2021
- Walter Golden, full-time Bus Driver, step 4, effective September 7, 2021
- Shannon Reinking, 2.5 hours/day Food Service worker, BWE, step 0 effective September 2, 2021
- Kathleen Lewis, 3 hours/day Food Service worker, SOU, step 0 effective September 1, 2021
- Angela Bhandari, Bus Assistant, step 0, effective September 2, 2021
- Janet Wisard, 3 hours/day Food Service worker, BWI, step 5, effective October 11, 2021
- Tricia Koenn, 3 hours/day Food Service worker, SOU, step 0, effective September 1, 2021
- Tia LeMaster, Bus Driver, step 2, effective September 10, 2021
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.9
.
It is recommended the Board approve the adjustments to the following:
- Rescind the supplemental contract for Amy Adkins, Assistant BWMS Cheer Coach
- Revise the supplemental contract for Kristen Carty, Assistant BWMS Cheer Coach from .25 to 1.0
- Revise the retirement effective date for Laura Forman from June 30 to October 29, 2021
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.10
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:
- Jennifer White, Dive Head Coach, group 3 step 11
- Michael Brunner, Lacrosse (Boys) Head Coach, group 2 step 10
- Andrew Ray, volunteer football coach, BWHS
- Kevin Barbeau, volunteer football coach, BWHS
- T. Scott Alexander, volunteer golf coach (girls), BWMS
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.11
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached stipends for the 2021/2022 school year, pending completion of completed work:
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.12
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, effective beginning November 9, 2021, for the following long-term substitutes to remain in effect through the completion of their current long-term assignment:
- Heather VanAlstine, BWIS 6th grade Language Arts
- Danielle Lyons, BWIS, 6th grade Science
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
12.13
.
Please approve a one-year certified contract for Bryn Deibert, 5th-grade teacher, BWI, BA step 1, effective beginning September 13, 2021.
Minutes
- Consent approved in item 21.1, motion 21-160.
Result: Approved
13.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
October 14, 2021
7:30 am
District Administrative Office
October 21, 2021
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
14.
Executive Session
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess.
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
14.1
21-161
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes and to discuss details relative to security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the board of education.
15.
21-162 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
The Board exited the executive session at 10:52 pm and adjourned.
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 | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep |
