Meeting Details
May 19, 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
- Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
- Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
- The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
- Mr. Fujii was not present at the start of the meeting.
4.
Roll Call
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
22-073 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of April 21, 2022, regularly scheduled meeting, and of April 27, 2022, special meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Ms. Savannah Smith, Student Board Rep | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
7.
Recognitions
- Ethan Shultz, Big Walnut Intermediate School Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
- Brody Correll, Big Walnut Elementary School Student of the Month - Mr. Fujii
- Brynlee Buirley, Big Walnut Intermediate School Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
- Yandel Frost, Big Walnut Elementary School Art Student of the Month - Mr. Fujii
- Preston Smith - National Mathcon - Mr. Crowl
- Robotics Team - State Lego League Competition - Mrs. Dorsch
- Savannah Smith, Student Board Representative - Mr. Cooper
- Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction
8.
Superintendent's Report
8.1
District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
8.2
District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
8.3
District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
9.
Treasurer's Report
9.1
District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Public Records Request Update
- Five-Year Forecast Update
10.
Selected Board Policy
First reading of the following Board policies:
- 6110 - Grant Funds
- 6114 - Cost Principles Spending Federal Funds
- 6325 - Procurement Federal Grants Funds
- 2271 - College Credit Plus Program
- 1617 - Weapons
- 3217 - Weapons
- 4217 - Weapons
- 5772 - Weapons
- 7217 - Weapons
- 5464 - Early High School Graduation
- 5516 - Student Hazing
- 8330 - Student Records
- 8400 - School Safety
- 8600 - Transportation
- 8651 - Nonroutine Use of School Buses
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
- Sheila Reckner - thank you
- Ashley Ryder - finishing my speech from February
- Annette McMurry - partnering with parents
- Linda Wagner - bullying
13.
Business Items
13.1
22-074
It is recommended the Board approve the May 2022 Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
13.2
22-075
It is recommended the Board approve the 2023 Tax Budget for the Community Library.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
13.3
22-076
It is recommended the Board approves the 2021/2022 graduating students.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
13.4
22-077
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $377.81 donated to SOU, donated by SOU student council - SOU Student Council Fund # 200-9614
- $403.00 donated to BWMS Student Council, donated by BWMS PTO - BWMS Student Council Fund # 200-9612
- $111,000.00 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA - Perm Improvement Fund # 003-0000
- $15,233.20 donated to BWLSD, donated by Galena NCA - Perm Improvement Fund # 003-0000
- $89.00 donated to SOU, anonymous donor - Military Family Support Fund #018-9180
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
14.
Human Resources
Human Resources Discussion Items:
14.1
22-078
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Fall and Winter Head Coach supplemental contracts for the 2022/2023 school year, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii motioned for a consent agenda of agenda items 14.1 through 14.6 inclusive, Mrs. Dorsch seconded the motion.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
14.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2021/2022 school year:
Resident Educator Mentor Multiple Mentees ($2500/each)
Erin Barr
Lesley Cannell
Ashley Dicken
Katie Graven
Chistina McDonough
Mendi Priestas
Rebecca Slater
Maria Tarney
Kelly Wildermuth
Laura Wood
Resident Educator Mentor Single Mentee ($1500/each)
Shannon Mignogno
Washington DC Trip
Rachel Beeson - Chaperone $450
Stephanie Kreager - Chaperone $450
Joe Backs - Chaperone $450
Connor Clark - Chaperone $450
Koby Donohue - Chaperone $450
Kriste Martin - Chaperone $450
Kelly Robinson - Chaperone $450
Laura Conley - Chaperone $450
Dannie Crace - Chaperone $450
Jason Crawford - Chaperone $450
Doug Eckelbarger - Chaperone $450
Sarah Price - Chaperone $450
Rachel Young - Chaperone $450
Jenny Ainsworth - Chaperone $450
Erin Barr - Chaperone $450
Michelle Bodner - Chaperone $450
Julianna Irwin - Chaperone $450
Erica Briant - Chaperone $450
Carrie Knight - Chaperone $450
Laura Wood - Chaperone $450
Kelly Robinson - Coordinator $1,000
Heartland Outdoor School
Mike Wion - .5 Coordinator $500
Megan Everitt - .5 Coordinator $500
Minutes
- approved consent in item 14.1 motion 22-078
Result: Approved
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:
- Hannah Conte, SOU 1st grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
- Tonia Carter, BWE 4th grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year - due to retirement
- Natalie Dunlop, BWE 3rd grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
- Julia Bean, bus driver, effective April 22, 2022
- Angela Bhandari, PRE teaching assistant, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
- Patrick Brean, Intervention Specialist, BWIS, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
Minutes
- approved consent in item 14.1 motion 22-078
Result: Approved
14.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:
- Timothy Tippett, bus driver, step 0, effective April 27, 2022
Minutes
- approved consent in item 14.1 motion 22-078
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff, effective at the start of the 2022/2023 school year, pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation:
- J. Kyle Basil, BWHS, Math Teacher, MA step 6
- Alexandra Berger, BWMS, English Language Arts Teacher, BA step 3
- Madeline Burke, BWHS, Science Teacher, MA step 0
- Joseph Fradette, BWHS, Math Teacher, BA step 1
- Eliza Gentkowski, BWHS, Math Teacher, BA step 8
- Anna Laux, BWHS, School Counselor, MA step 1
- Anne Miller, BWMS, Science Teacher, BA+30 step 8
- Ryan Myracle, BWHS, School Counselor, MA step 1
- Brianna Piergallini, BWHS, Science Teacher, MA step 0
- Amy Smock, BWHS, Intervention Specialist, BA+15 step 7
Minutes
- approved consent in item 14.1 motion 22-078
Result: Approved
14.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached classified contracts recommendations for the 2022/2023 school year
Minutes
- approved consent in item 14.1 motion 22-078
Result: Approved
14.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following unpaid leave of absence for Teresa White, BWI 1st shift custodian, May 5, 2022 through May 31, 2022.
Minutes
- approved consent in item 14.1 motion 22-078
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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
June 16, 2022
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
Minutes
- The Board set two Special Meetings planned for May 26th and 27th for the purpose of holding interviews for the next Superintendent with the time to be determined.
16.
Executive Session
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
16.1
22-079
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official.
Minutes
- The Board took a brief recess and started an executive session at 8:50 pm.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
17.
22-080 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited the executive session at 12:27 am and adjourned.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X |
