Meeting Details
December 16, 2021
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
- Ms. Smith was not present at the start of the meeting, she joined the meeting at 7:07 pm.
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
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
Minutes
6.1
21-191
It is recommended the Board approve November 11, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.
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 |
6.2
21-192
It is recommended the Board approve November 18, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.
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 |
7.
Superintendent's Report
Announcements
- Draft Board Meeting Dates 2022
- Draft of the 2022/2023 & 2023/2024 District Calendars
Minutes
- Mr. Buskirk shared regarding the board's concern about pay for meetings not being set on the regular meeting schedule. He shared that upon review of policy, review of the statute, and discussion with the Ohio School Board Associations the Board pay is currently based on policy for all meetings attended by the Board and not a set number. So, there should not be an issue of payment for adding more meetings.
- Mr. Crowl noted that we may need to look at reviewing ORC 3313.14 on the date set for the organizational meeting.
7.1
District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
- Academic Update - Ms. Kate Thoma
7.2
District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
7.3
District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
8.
Recognitions
- Mr. Brad Schneider & Mrs. Liana Lee
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
10.
Selected Board Policy
11.
Board Members Items of Interest
Minutes
- The Board meeting recording can be found on our District website, which includes the Board Members Items of Interest.
12.
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
- Kendra Borror (15067 Woodtown Rd., Sunbury, OH 43021) - Superintendent contract renewal & curriculum
- Alice Nicks (10933 Vans Valley Rd., Galena, OH 43021) - newly elected Board member
- Teresa White (10861 St. Rt. 521, Sunbury, OH 43074) - tonight's agenda
- Annette McMurry (3690 Worthington Road, Galena, OH 43021) - whatever God moves me to say & issues pertaining to the schools
- Rachel Snyder (13480 Robins Rd., Westerville, OH 43082) - thanks & positivity
- Steve Mazzi (2132 Common Bent, Sunbury, OH 43074) - Liana/Brad recognition, HB290 & Superintendent contract
- Tara Shelby (15070 Centerburg Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074) - thankful for our wonderful Superintendent
- Greg Armstrong (14913 E. State Route 37, Sunbury, OH 43074) - Superintendent contract
- Tom Andrews (3034 Ravine Pointe Dr., Columbus, OH 43231 - contract & HB 290
13.
Business Items
13.1
21-193
It is recommended the Board appoint _________________ as President Pro Tempore for January 13, 2022, Organizational Board Meeting.
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii recommended the Board appoint Mr. Crowl as President Pro Tempore, no second.
- Mr. Crowl recommended the Board appoint Mr. Fujii as President Pro Tempore Mrs. Lee seconded the motion.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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 |
13.2
21-194
It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for FY2022 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
- Mr. Buskirk shared that although none of the funds are new for this resolution this appropriation resolution and previous appropriation resolutions service as the Board's approval to establish new funds to set aside federal funds including COVID funding sources to be tracked and expended for allowable purposes as is required by federal law and H.B. 481, as amended by H.B. 614.
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 |
13.3
21-195
It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution to Express Opposition to the Passage of HB 290.
Minutes
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 |
13.4
21-196
It is recommended the Board approve the following Big Walnut High School course additions or modifications, beginning with the 2022/2023 school year:
- Multimedia & Game Design
- Marketing Principles
- Marine Biology
- Introduction to Engineering
- Honors Anatomy
- Digital Illustration I & II
- Conditioning for Life
- Principles of Engineering
Minutes
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 |
13.5
21-197
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $1,860.53 donated to GRE, donated by GRE PTO - GRE Principal Fund # 018-9008
- $1,000 donated to BWLSD Food Service, donated by Arthur Ballantyne - BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000
- $3,000 donated to BWMS, donated by Youth Service America - BWMS MLD Day & GYSD 2022 Fund #019-9304
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, 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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X |
14.
Executive Session
14.1
21-198
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official.
Minutes
- The Board went into Executive Session at 8:30 pm.
- Ms. Smith excused herself for the remainder of the meeting.
- The Board exited Executive Session at 9:46 pm and resumed the meeting at 9:50 pm.
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 |
15.
Human Resources
Human Resources Update
15.1
21-199
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Debbie Kennedy, bus driver, effective December 31, 2021
- Jamie McKee, bus driver, effective December 2, 2021
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii called for consent on items 15.1 through 15.6 inclusive, Mrs. Dorsch seconded the motion.
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 |
15.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2021/2022 school year for the following classified staff:
- Casey Shofner, bus assistant, step 0, effective beginning November 30, 2021
Minutes
- consent in item 15.1 motion 21-199
Result: Approved
15.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the change in position for Angela Bhandari from bus assistant to teaching assistant, effective November 21, 2021, salary step and contract to remain the same.
Minutes
- consent in item 15.1 motion 21-199
Result: Approved
15.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year supplemental contracts for the 2021/2022 school year, pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation, for the 2021/2022 school year:
- Luke Worley, BWHS .5 assistant wrestling coach, group 4, step 4
- Connor Leidtke, BWHS assistant bowling coach, group 4, step 2
- Jennifer Blackburn, volunteer swimming coach
- Lynae Looney, volunteer swimming coach
- Rochelle Swager, volunteer swimming coach
Minutes
- consent in item 15.1 motion 21-199
Result: Approved
15.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the increase in the current hourly substitute rate for bus drivers to $16.50/hour, effective beginning January 1, 2022.
Minutes
- consent in item 15.1 motion 21-199
Result: Approved
15.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following 2021 football tournament athletic workers:
Steve Palmer - Game Manager - $100.00 each
Brian Shelton - Game Manager - $100.00 each
Bobby Kimes - Custodian - $75.00 each
Josh Hall - Custodian - $75.00 each
Aaron Goodrich - Trainer - $100.00 each
Makayla Buehler - Trainer - $100.00 each
Landon Bentz - Trainer - $100.00 each
Minutes
- consent in item 15.1 motion 21-199
Result: Approved
15.7
21-200
It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administrative contract for Angela S. Hamberg, Superintendent, effective August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027.
Minutes
- Mr. Crowl recommended the Board table the vote, there was not a second.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
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 |
16.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Organizational Meeting:
January 13, 2022
7:30 am
District Administrative Office
Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
January 13, 2022
Immediately Following the Organizational Meeting
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
17.
.
It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
- 21-201 Mr. Fujii motioned to go into executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(6) for details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for a public body or a public office, Mrs. Dorsch seconded.
- Mr. Fujii, Mrs. Dorsch, Mr. Schneider, Mrs. Lee and Mr. Crowl - voted Yes
- The Board took a brief recess at 10:05 pm and began the executive session at 10:15 pm.
- 21-202 Mrs. Lee motioned, to exit Executive Session, Mr. Schneider seconded.
- The Board came out of the Executive Session at 10:30 pm and adjourned.
- Mrs. Lee motioned to exit Executive
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Liana Lee, Vice President
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep |
