Board of Education Meeting

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 

Minutes

  • The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
  • Mrs. Graziosi and Mrs. Dorsch were not present for the meeting.

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. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Ryan McLane

Communication Items:


6.1 District Goal: Improve Academic Achievement

6.2 District Goals: Promote Whole-Child Development

6.3 District Goal: Optimize Capital & Human Resources

7. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

7.1 District Goal: Demonstrate Financial Responsibility

8. Selected Board Policy
Mr. Doug Crowl

9. Board Members Items of Interest
Mr. Doug Crowl

10. 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.)


11. Business Items

11.1 22-152

It is recommended the Board approve the 2022/2023 Staff Handbook.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

11.2 22-153
Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for the Damp Proofing Project at the Big Walnut Middle School Based Upon O.R.C. 167.081 for Contract Procured Through a Regional Council of Governments. 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

12. Human Resources
Mr. Ryan McLane

Human Resources Discussion Items:


12.1 22-154

It is recommended the Board approve up to ten extended days for Ron McClure to be used during the month of August 2022 at his daily rate of pay.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

12.2 22-155

It is recommended the Board approve the revision of Erin Grywalski, BWIS, MA step 3 to MA step 4.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

12.3 22-156

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

  • Eric Bidlack, BWHS Social Studies Teacher
  • Bob Keep, BWIS STEM Teacher

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

12.4 22-157

It is recommended the Board approve the increase in pay for Middle School and High School Athletic Workers from $14.50 per hour to $15.00 per hour effective beginning August 1, 2022.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

13. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Doug Crowl

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
          
            August 18, 2022        
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office      
Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 


14. Executive Session
Mr. Doug Crowl

14.1 22-158

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official and to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education.

Minutes

  • The Board took a brief recess at 6:53 pm and started Executive Session at 7:01 pm.
  • The Board exited Executive Session at 8:53 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   

15. 22-159 Adjourn
Mr. Doug Crowl

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

Minutes

The Board adjourned at 8:53 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member