Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, November 18, 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. Minutes
    Mr. Brad Schneider

     

       

    6.1 21-175

    It is recommended the Board approve the October 14, 2021,  regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.

    6.2 21-176

    It is recommended the Board approve the October 21, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    • Big Walnut High School Building Presentation - Mr. Andy Jados
    • Academic Update/Report Card - Mrs. Annie Clark & Ms. Kate Thoma
    7.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development

    • Recommended 2022 Board of Education meeting dates.

    • Big Walnut Local Schools Food Service has followed the guidelines and met the requirements of the Healthy Child Act of 2010 for food, beverages, snacks, etc. offered for the 2020-2021 school year.
    7.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
      • Change order 116 (deduct change order)
      • GMP 07 - Renovation to convert current HS to MS
      • BWE roof replacement - phase two
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Andrea Stewart, Big Walnut High School, Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Keegan Holly, Prarie Run Elementary School, Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
    • Isabella Dolfi, Big Walnut High School, Art Student of the Month - Mr. Brad Schneider
    • Keely Korbel, Prarie Run Elementary School, Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
    • Justin Plummer, Key to Success Award - Mrs. Liana Lee
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Five-Year Forecast Overview
    Attachments
    FY22_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_October2021.pdf
    FY22_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_October2021.pdf
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    Attachments
    11_18_Meeting.pdf
    11_18_Meeting.pdf
    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 21-177
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the November 2021 Five-Year Forecast and the Assumptions.

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_046748.pdf
    Big_Walnut_046748.pdf
    13.2 21-178
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.

    Attachments
    2021-2022_Payment_In-Lieu.pdf
    2021-2022_Payment_In-Lieu.pdf
    13.3 21-179
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Jim Hildreth Insurance Agency - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Newman Roofing LLC - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Ruark & Sons Automotive - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by William Shelby - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Sunbury Lions Club - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Evans Insurance - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Scott & Heather Alexander - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS Veteran's Day Breakfast, donated by Sunbury Chiropractic Center - BWMS Principal Fund 018-9002
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Update
    14.1 21-180

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract:

    • Joshua Smith, full-time district substitute custodian, step 0, effective beginning December 1, 2021
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 1-year supplemental contracts for the 2021/2022 school year:

    • Judah Armbrust, assistant swim coach, group 4 step 0
    • Steve Grim, volunteer swim coach
    • R. Scott Sloan, volunteer swim coach

     

     

    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Anita Edwards, Teaching Assistant, PRE, effective November 5, 2021
    • Jay Walker, Math Teacher, BWHS, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year, due to retirement
    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following:

    • Mike Brunner, Head Boys Lacrosse Coach group 2 - revise step from 10 to 11
    • rescind the contract awarded to Kaiden Sharrock, Gymnastics Head Coach
    • Danielle Crace, BWMS Math Department Head, step 1 revise to step 0 
    • Jennifer Zimmer, LPDC (tuition reimbursement), group 7 revise from step 0 to step 1
    14.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached stipends for the 2021/2022 school year, pending completion of completed work.

    Attachments
    21.22_Board_Stipend_Approval__rev_.pdf
    21.22_Board_Stipend_Approval__rev_.pdf
    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                December 9, 2021
                7:30 am
                District Administrative Office     

                December 16, 2021
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      


    Streaming will be made available on the District website. 
       
     
                               

    16. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider
    16.1 21-181

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

    17. 21-182 Adjourn
    Mr. Brad Schneider

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

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