Board Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, October 21, 2021 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    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. 21-164 Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the September 9, 2021, and September 16, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meetings.

    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Carlie McGann, General Rosecrans Elementary Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee
    • Kennedy Reed, Big Walnut Intermediate School Student of the Month - Mr. Steve Fujii
    • Elliana Hilton, General Rosecrans Elementary Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Liana Lee
    • Dakota White, Big Walnut Intermediate School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Steve Fujii
    8. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    8.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    • General Rosecrans Building Presentation - Mrs. Ginna Crawford
    • Curriculum Update - Mrs. Annie Clark & Ms. Kate Thoma
    8.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
    • Pandemic Response Committee Update
    8.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    12. 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.)

    13. Business Items
    13.1 21-167
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the Educational Service Center District Service Plan for the 2021/2022 school year.

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_Local_SchoolDSPUpdated__4_.pdf
    Big_Walnut_Local_SchoolDSPUpdated__4_.pdf
    13.2 21-168
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement for Deposit of Public Funds is made as of December 1, 2021, by and between First Commonwealth Bank and Big Walnut Local School District. 

    Attachments
    BW_-_Public_Fund_Agreement.pdf
    BW_-_Public_Fund_Agreement.pdf
    13.3 21-169
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $106,500 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA - Perm Improvement Fund # 003-0000
    • $100 donated to BWMS SOAR Program, Anonymous Donation - BWMS Principal Fund # 018-9002
    • $95.80 donated to BWHS, donated by David Anthony - BWHS Student Council Fund # 200-9610
    • $50.00 donated to BWHS Athletic Dept., donated by Larry & Kathy Summers - BWHS Athletic Fund # 300-9501
    • $370 donated to BWMS, donated by Tanger Outlet - BWMS Principal Fund #018-9002
    • Canon Powershot Digital Cameras donated to BWHS (value $1,280), donated by Barbi Newman 
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update
    14.1 21-170

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Todd Dawson, Math Teacher, BWMS, effective beginning February 19, 2022, due to retirement
    • Tricia Koenn, Food Services, SOU, effective beginning October 8, 2021
    • Casey Shofner, 3-hour Food Service, BWMS, effective at the end of the day on October 1, 2021
    • MaryAnn Heiden, Head Cook, SOU, effective February 9, 2022, due to retirement
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year classified contract for the 2021/2022 school year for Anita Edwards, Teaching Assistant, PRE, step 2, effective beginning October 11, 2021.

    14.3 .

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

    • Stacey Hamilton, BWIS 5th Grade Teacher, beginning October 12, 2021, until December 31, 2021
    • Cathy Black, GRE Teaching Assistant, beginning September 30, 2021, for the remainder of the 2021/2022 school year

     

    14.4 .
    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, to remain in effect through the completion of their current long-term substitute assignment:
    • Connor Clark, BWMS Math, effective November 9, 2021
    • Hunter Highley, BWHS Intervention Specialist, effective November 17, 2021
     
    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the revisions to previous Board approvals:

    • Laura Forman, Administrative Services, Administrative Assistant, retirement date to begin January 1, 2022
    • Teresa White, BWIS Custodian, leave of absence adjusted to September 8 through October 19, 2021
    14.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for the 2021 athletic coaches, pending receipt of background checks and completion of all required documentation.    

     

    Attachments
    Board_-_Winter_Athletics_21.22__2_.pdf
    Board_-_Winter_Athletics_21.22__2_.pdf
    14.7 .

    Please approve a 90-day classified contract, pending receipt of background checks and completion of all required documentation:   

    • Dava Carter, Food Services, BWI, 3 hours/day, step 0, effective beginning October 18, 2021
    • Michelle Williams, Food Services, SOU, 3 hours/day, step 2, effective beginning November 1, 2021
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                November 11, 2021
                7:30 am
                District Administrative Office     


                November 18, 2021
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website. 
       
     
                               

    16. 21-172 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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