Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, July 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. 22-134 Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the June 6, 2022, Special Board meeting minutes and the June 16 & 28, 2022 Board meeting minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    Communication Items:

    7.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement
    7.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development
    7.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    8.1 .
    • Alec Carr, BWHS Track Hurdles - Mrs. Sherri Dorsch
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
    9.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Public Records Request Update
    Attachments
    FY22_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_June_2022.pdf
    FY22_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_June_2022.pdf
    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    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 22-135
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then and Now.

    Attachments
    DOC392.pdf
    DOC392.pdf
    13.2 22-136
    Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

    It is recommended the Board approve the Meta Solutions Cooperative Advertising and Receiving Bids for School Bus Chassis and Bodies Resolution.

    Attachments
    BWLSD_META_Bus_Bid_Resolution.pdf
    BWLSD_META_Bus_Bid_Resolution.pdf
    13.3 22-137
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local School District and Tristar Transportation Co.

    Attachments
    TriStar_Contract_22_23.pdf
    TriStar_Contract_22_23.pdf
    13.4 22-138
    13.5 22-139

    It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Big Walnut Local Schools and the Delaware County Sheriff's Office regarding the assignment of a Delaware County Deputy Sheriff to the school as a School Resource Officer.

     

    Attachments
    Big_Walnut_SRO_MOU__1_.pdf
    Big_Walnut_SRO_Agreement__1_.pdf
    Big_Walnut_SRO_MOU__1_.pdf
    Big_Walnut_SRO_Agreement__1_.pdf
    14. Human Resources

    Human Resources Discussion Items:

    14.1 22-140

    It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of Mark Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, effective July 31, 2022.

    14.2 22-141

    It is recommended the Board accept the resignation of Kate Thoma, Director of Academic Achievement, effective July 31, 2022.

    14.3 22-142

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations at the end of the 2021/2022 school year:

    • Amy Adkins, GRE Teaching Assistant
    • Paige Ream, PRE Teaching Assistant
    • Amy Keep, SOU Intervention Specialist, pending Board hire as Student Services Coordinator
    • Kendall Colvin, ELC Preschool Teacher
    • Kari Newsome, GRE Educational Assistant
    • Jason Crawford, BWMS 8th Grade Science Teacher
    14.4 22-143

    It is recommended the board approve the following two-year Administrative Level I contracts, effective August 1, 2022:

    • Megan Forman, Assistant Superintendent, $115,000 annual salary, 260-days, plus 5 extended days at her daily rate
    • Tim Wagner, Director of Administrative Services, $98,000 annual salary, 260-days
    • Amy Keep, Student Services Coordinator, $77,000 annual salary, 220-days
    14.5 22-144

    It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts, 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:

    • Andrea Heiden, SOU Intervention Specialist, MA step 1
    • Emily Harris, SOU 4th grade, BA step 5
    • Angela Valenzuela, BWE 4th grade, MA+30 step 5
    • Patricia Valentine, ELC Intervention Specialist, BA step 6
    • Kennedy Humphreys, BWE 3rd Grade, BA+30 step 2
    • Kristen Rhinehart, BWIS Intervention Specialist, MA step 3
    • Carrigan Dummit, BWHS Media Specialist, MA step 2
    • Jeffrey VanArsdale, SOU Physical Education, BA step 5
    • Riley Dean, BWE grade 1, BA step 0
    • *Emily Jagger, BWE grade 3, MA step 5
    • Sarah Myers, ELC Intervention Specialist, MA 15 step 6
    • *Annemarie Newell, BWHS Math Teacher, MA step 3 (confirm step)
    • *Seth Ream, BWHS Intervention Specialist, MA step 7
    • *Erin Grywalski, BWIS School Counselor, MA step 3
    • Brittany Mabbitt, BWHS Intervention Specialist, MA step 1

    *denotes added position

    14.6 22-145

    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:

    • Carla Emmons, BWHS 2nd shift district custodian, step 10, effective July 11, 2022
    14.7 22-146

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for the 2022 fall athletic coaches, pending receipt of background checks and completion of all required documentation. 

     

    Attachments
    Board_-_Fall_Athletics_2022__3_.pdf
    Board_-_Fall_Athletics_2022__3_.pdf
    14.8 22-147

    It is recommended the Board approve the supplemental athletic contract for Carey Largent, BWHS, head basketball coach (girls), group 2 step 4, for the 2022/2023 school year, pending receipt of background checks and completion of all required documentation. 

    14.9 22-148

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions:

    • Pamela McCarthy, PRE grade 1 BA15 - revise from step 3 to step 5
    • P. Yvonne Grubb, change in employment from a 190-day office assistant contract at PRE to a 210-day secretary II contract at BWMS, effecting beginning the 2022/2023 school year 
    • Katy Lewis, BWHS Food Service, increase from 3 hours per day to 6 hours per day, effective beginning with the 2022/2023 school year
    14.10 22-149

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days:

    BWHS
    Carrigan Dummit - 5 days
    Meghan Vituccio - 20 days 
    Jeanne Collett - 20 days
    Ryan Myracle - 20 days
    Anna Laux - 20 days
    Tammi Jordan - 25 days

    BWMS
    Corry Schull - 15 days
    Zachary Watson - 15 days

    BWIS
    Molly Fortune - 10 days  
    Erin Grywalski - 10 days

    District
    Katie Yeager - 5 days

    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    Special Board Meeting:
                July  28, 2022      
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      

     Regularly Scheduled Meeting: 
                 August 18, 2022
                 6:30 pm
                 District Administrative Office

    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    16. Executive Session
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    16.1 22-150

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to discuss details relative to the security arrangments and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education.

    17. 22-151 Adjourn
    Mr. Doug Crowl

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

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