Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, April 21, 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. 22-054 Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the March 17, 2022, Regularly scheduled Board meeting, and the March 15 & March 23, 2022, Special Board meetings.

    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Rylan Ranalli, PRE March Student of the Month - Mrs. Angela Graziosi
    • Austin Kreager, BWMS Student of the Month - Mrs. Alice Nicks
    • Luca Cherubini, SOU Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
    • Mikayla Howell, BWMS Art Student for Month - Mrs. Alice Nicks
    • Lillianna Priebe, SOU Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
    • FFA Student Recognitions - Mr. Stephen Fujii
    8. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    Communication Items:

    8.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    • Big Walnut Middle School Building Presentation - Mr. Josh Frame
    • Curriculum Update - Mrs. Annie Clark & Ms. Kate Thoma
    8.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
    • HB 436 Update - Mr. Ross Linscott
    8.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz
    Attachments
    20220421_boe_mtg_const_update.pdf
    20220421_boe_mtg_const_update.pdf
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Public Records Requests
    Attachments
    FY22_BWLS_Financial_Report_March_2022.pdf
    FY22_BWLS_Financial_Report_March_2022.pdf
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Policy Review Update
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Discussion Items:
      • HB 616
      • Panorama
    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
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    13.1 .
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the 2022/2023 Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

    Attachments
    OHSAA_Resolution.pdf
    OHSAA_Resolution.pdf
    13.2 22-057
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfer:

    • $1,143.80 transfer from 022-1890-9021-000 to 070-1890   General Fund Stale checks greater than 5 years old

     

    13.3 22-058
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the new accounts:

    • Big Walnut High School Aerospace Club student activity account
    • Big Walnut Turf Replacement Fund
    Attachments
    Activity_Account.pdf
    018-9906_BWHS_Turf_Replacement_Fund.pdf
    Activity_Account.pdf
    018-9906_BWHS_Turf_Replacement_Fund.pdf
    13.4 22-059
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve athletic field rental rates

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_New_HS_-_Facility_Rental_Fees.pdf
    Big_Walnut_New_HS_-_Facility_Rental_Fees.pdf
    13.5 22-060
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Stipulation of Value Agreement in regard to the BOR Case No. 21-900001.

    13.6 22-061
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Settlement Agreement and Release in case No. 2:22-cv-1377 Ashley Ryder v. Big Walnut Local Schools.

    13.7 22-062
    Mr. Mark Cooper

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

    • JV & Varsity girls' basketball, Orlando, FL, December 26 - 30, 2022
    13.8 22-063
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $599.67 donated to BWHS Best Buddies, anonymous donation, BWHS Best Buddies Fund # 200-9901
    • $500.00 donated to SOU snack pantry, donated by Paperteam, Inc., SOU Principal Fund # 018-9004
    • $194.89 donated to BWHS Best Buddies, anonymous donation, BWHS Best Buddies Fund # 200-9901
    • $1,800.00 donated to BWLSD Food Service, donated by Bernard F. & Julane C. Himmelsbach, BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000
    14. Human Resources
    Mr. Mark Cooper

    Human Resources Discussion Items:

    14.1 22-064

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Ben Metcalfe, PRE 2nd shift custodian, effective at the end of the day on April 20, 2022
    • Becky Blase, PRE head cook food service, effective at the end of the day on August 31, 2022, due to retirement
    • Rina Hoge, BWIS 6th grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year, due to retirement
    • Kathy Longshore, bus driver, effective July 31, 2022, due to retirement
    • Ron McClure, Director of Administrative Services, effective July 31, 2022, due to retirement
    • Matt Cox, SOU Principal, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year (pending approval of position as BWMS math teacher)
    • Andrew Hedrick, BWHS math teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
    14.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following certified continuing contract: 

    • Matt Cox, BWMS math teacher, masters MA45 step 24, effective beginning of the 2022/2023 school year
    14.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the below co-curricular contracts for the 2021/2022 school year:

    • Kelsie Killilea, BWE PAC, revise from full to .67 contract
    • Tonya Stevens, BWE PAC, group 7 step 0, .33 contract
    • Caylib Mason, BWHS Technical Director - Drama, .33, group 5 step 0
    14.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following spring 2022 supplemental contracts, pending receipt of background checks and completion of all required documentation:

    • Rita Pavuk, girls' lacrosse .5 BWHS Assistant Coach, group 4 step 4
    • Kayla Robinson, girls' lacrosse BWHS Assistant Coach, group 4 step 5 
    • Nate Hall, weight room volunteer coach
    14.5 .

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

    • Tricia Koenn, SOU food service, 3 hours/day, step 0, effective April 4, 2022
    • Gary Schubert, full-time bus driver, step 5, effective April 4, 2022
    • Laura Forman, full-time bus driver, step 8, effective April 4, 2022
    14.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following unpaid leave of absence:

    • Kelsie Killilea, BWE 2nd grade teacher, beginning March 2, 2022, through the remainder of the 2021/2022 school year
    • Teresa White, BWI 1st shift custodian, beginning April 14, 2022, through April 29, 2022
    15. Executive Session
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    15.1 22-065

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

    16. Human Resources
    16.1 22-066
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Angela S. Hamberg, BWLSD Superintendent, effective July 31, 2022.

    16.2 .
    • Superintendent Search Process
    17. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                May 19, 2022         
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    18. Executive Session
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    18.1 22-067

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

    19. Adjourn
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    19.1 22-068

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

      

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