Meeting Details
January 20, 2022
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 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.
- Mrs. Graziosi was not present at the start of the meeting.
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member |
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
22-018 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the December 9 and December 16, 2021, regularly scheduled Board meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member |
7.
Recognitions
- Sophia Oakes, Hylen Souders Elementary School Student of the Month - Mr. Fujii
- Cabella McClary, Big Walnut Middle School Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
- Nataleigh Mullins, Hylen Souders Elementary School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Fujii
- Caroline Lust, Big Walnut Middle School Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
8.
Superintendent's Report
- Communication Items
Minutes
- Mrs. Graziosi joined the meeting at 6:42 pm.
8.1
District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
- Hylen Souders Elementary Building Presentation - Mr. Matt Cox
- Academic Update - Mrs. Annie Clark & Ms. Kate Thoma
8.2
District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
8.3
District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
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
- Tom Andrews - Written Policy for School Visitation
- Barb Shelby - OSBA Membership
- Sheila Reckner - Welcome Board Members & reading a message from Eric Coey that was not able to attend
- Mindy Pankey - Quarantine
- Jen Nieset - Big thanks to Big Walnut
- Annette McMurry - New Board Members, busing, vaccine liability, subs, and application process
13.
Business Items
- Board Meeting Dates Discussion
13.1
22-019
It is recommended the Board approve the calendar for the school years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
13.2
22-020
It is recommended the Board approve the following new budget accounts:
- BWMS Youth Service America Grant - 019-9304
- Ruling Our Experience (ROX) Fund - 018-9181
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
13.3
22-021
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $1,000 donated to Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), donated by Neighborhood Bridges - ROX Fund #018-9181
- $64.82 donated to BWHS Yearbook, donated by Student managed Student Activity - BWHS Yearbook Fund #200-9680
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
14.
Human Resources
- Human Resources Update
14.1
20-022
It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract:
- Casey Shofner, BWMS food service worker, step 4, effective January 6, 2022
- Kenneth Fashing Jr., assistant mechanic (.5), step 0, effective January 4, 2022
- Joseph VanHouten, bus driver, step 0, effective January 4, 2022
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii motioned for consent agenda inclusive of items 14.1 through 14.4, Mrs. Graziosi seconded the motion.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year classified contract for Sarah Burke, teaching assistant, GRE, step 1, effective January 24, 2022.
Minutes
- consent item 14.1 motion 22-022
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve to increase the hours for Janet Wisard, BWMS food service worker from 3 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day, effective January 6, 2022
Minutes
- consent item 14.1 motion 22-022
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Rebecca Rockett, BWMS 2.5 hours/day food services worker, effective December 31, 2021
- Mauria Roy Rader, bus driver, effective at the end of the day on January 6, 2022
- Sally Krinn, bus driver, effective January 16, 2022, pending her employment with the ESCCO as Dispatcher with BWLSD
Minutes
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
February 10, 2022
7:30 am
District Administrative Office
February 17, 2022
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
16.
22-023 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.
Minutes
- The Board adjourned at 9:18 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
