Board Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

    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 21-191

    It is recommended the Board approve November 11, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.


    6.2 21-192

    It is recommended the Board approve November 18, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.


    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    Announcements

    • Draft Board Meeting Dates 2022
    • Draft of the 2022/2023 & 2023/2024 District Calendars

    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
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg
    • Mr. Brad Schneider & Mrs. Liana Lee

    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 21-193
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board appoint _________________ as President Pro Tempore for January 13, 2022, Organizational Board Meeting.


    13.2 21-194
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for FY2022 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.


    13.3 21-195
    Mrs. Angie Hamberg

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution to Express Opposition to the Passage of HB 290.


    13.4 21-196
    Ms. Kate Thoma

    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

    13.5 21-197
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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

    14. Executive Session
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    14.1 21-198

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


    15. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    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

    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

    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.


    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

    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.


    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

     


    15.7 21-200
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administrative contract for Angela S. Hamberg, Superintendent, effective August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027.

     


    16. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    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. .
    Mr. Brad Schneider

    It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.


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