Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Mission
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

    2. Vision
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    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. Doug Crowl
    • Call to Order
    • Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
    • Pledge of Allegiance 
    4. Roll Call
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    5. District Goals
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Improve Academic Achievement
    • Promote Whole-Child Development
    • Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    • Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    6. Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    6.1 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the February 10, 2022 Board meeting.

    6.2 22-039

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the February 17, 2022 Board meeting.

    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    7.1 .
    • Rylan Ranalli, Prarie Run Elementary Student of the Month - Mrs. Angela Graziosi
    • Landon Barone, General Rosecrans Elementary Student of the Month - Mr. Stephen Fujii
    • Gloria Giordano, Prairie Run Elementary Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Angela Graziosi
    • Emily Smith, General Rosecrans Elementary Art Student of the Month - Mr. Stephen Fujii
    • Young People's Art Exhibition Recognitions- Mrs. Sherri Dorsch 
    • Youth Art Month Exhibition Recognitions - Mrs. Alice Nicks
    8. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    8.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    • Prairie Run Elementary School Building Presentation - Mrs. Kim Castiglione
    • CCP Presentation - Mrs. Penny Sturtevant
    • Curriculum 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
    Attachments
    20220317_boe_mtg_const_update.pdf
    20220317_boe_mtg_const_update.pdf
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Board Discussion - Policy 0155 Committees
    Attachments
    3_17_Meeting.pdf
    3_17_Meeting.pdf
    12. Public Participation
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    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 22-044
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the appropriation modifications for FY22 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.

    Attachments
    Amended_Approp_FY2022-20220317.pdf
    Amended_Approp_FY2022-20220317.pdf
    13.2 22-045
    13.3 22-046
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • BWHS Band and Choir, Universal Orlando Resort, November 26 - December 1, 2022
    Attachments
    DOC342.pdf
    DOC342.pdf
    13.4 22-047 Donations
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $744.28 donated to BWHS, donated by BW Academic Boosters  (BWHS Principals Fund # 018-9001
    • $794.12 donated to BWHS Best Buddies, an anonymous donor (BWHS Best Buddies fund # 200-9901
    Attachments
    DOC343.pdf
    DOC343.pdf
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper
    • Human Resources Report
    14.1 22-048

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revision:

    • Revision in the co-curricular contract for Kyle Krygielski, stage manager, BWHS, from .5 to .33 
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Jennifer Ranalli, BWHS intervention specialist, effective February 28, 2022
    • Chad Woodard, BWHS 1st shift custodian, effective March 4, 2022
    • Tim Smith, BWHS 2nd shift custodian, effective March 4, 2022
    • Katy Gantz, PRE  2nd grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year 
    • Greg Morris, bus driver, effective March 1, 2022 (due to retirement)
    • Matt Wallschlaeger, BWHS science teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year (due to retirement)
    • Lori Yankie, bus driver, effective the end of the day June 30, 2022 (due to retirement)

       

    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental, pending receipt of background checks and all necessary documentation:

    • Connor Clark, BWMS Track Assistant Coach, group 4 step 0
    • Lindsey Pellington, Assistant Coach - Track (Girls), BWHS, group 4 step 0, .5 contract
    • Mia Smith, Assistant Coach - Track (Boys), BWHS, group 4 step 0, .5 contract
    • Ethan Benjamin, Volunteer Coach - Baseball, BWHS
    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for the 2022/2023 school year for Jordan Blosser, SOU grade 2.

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:          
                April 21, 2022         
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    16. Executive Session
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    16.1 22-049

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to confer with an attorney concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

    17. 22-050 Adjourn
    Mr. Doug Crowl

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

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