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. 
  • Mr. Fujii was not able to be present.

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. 22-169 Minutes
Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve July 21, 2022, regularly scheduled Board minutes, and the July 28 and August 4, 2022, Special Board meeting minutes.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

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

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

Minutes

  • The Board meeting recording can be found on our District website, which includes the Board Members' Items of Interest.

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.)

Minutes

  • Mrs. Mindy Pankey - Pronouns

13. Business Items

13.1 22-170
Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the following revision to the Device Loan Agreement in all Big Walnut handbooks:

Tier I - $30
- Replacement Charger
- Replacement (non-touch) Screen
- Replacement Component (WiFi Chip, Non-Soldered PCB)

Tier II - $50
- Replacement Top Case
- Replacement Bottom Case
- Replacement Keyboard/Trackpad Combo

Tier III - $100
- Replacement Motherboard
- Replacement Touch Screen

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

13.2 22-171
Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the bus stops for the 2022/2023 school year and authorize the Superintendent or Designee to make changes in bus stops as needed.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

13.3 22-172
Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve to authorize the Superintendent to begin negotiations with the City of Sunbury and the Delaware County Sheriff's Office to increase the number of School Resource Officers within the Big Walnut Local School District.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

13.4 22-173
Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

  • $100 donated to BWLSD Food Service, anonymous donation, BWMS Food Service Fund # 006-0000
  • $285.00 donated to BWMS Student Council, donated by Kona Ice, BWMS Student Council Fund # 200-9612

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

14. Human Resources
Mr. Ryan McLane

Human Resources Discussion Items:

  • All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.

14.1 22-174

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following certified staff, effective with the 2022/2023 school year:

  • *Kathleen Kleemeyer, BWHS Spanish Teacher,  MA 45 step 5
  • Ashley Shuster, BWHS Intervention Specialist, MA step 5
  • *Sarah Peacock, SOU Kindergarten Teacher, BA step 2
  • *Ashley Hunt, SOU 4th Grade Teacher, MA step 5
  • Jill Webb, PRE Intervention Specialist, MA 15 step 5

*denotes added position

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

14.2 22-175

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following classified staff, effective at the beginning of the 2022/2023 school year:

  • Ashlyn Herzog, PRE Teaching Assistant, step 0
  • Kathryn Penrod, Bus Aide, step 0
  • McKenzie Lambert, SOU Teaching Assistant, step 0

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

14.3 22-176

It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions:

  • Carey Largent, BWHS girls' basketball head coach, from group 2 to group 1
  • Mason Shelby, BWMS assistant football coach, from .5 to a full-time contract
  • Annemarie Newell, BWHS Math Teacher, from MA step 3 to MA step 4
  • Tonia Carter, from retirement to resignation, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
  • Sarah Burke, from teaching assistant, 5 days/week at GRE to preschool teaching assistant, 4 days/week at BW ELC
  • Silas Bowers, BWMS assistant football coach from group 3 step 3 to group 3 step 11

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

14.4 22-177

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

  • Vicky Tyler, BWHS 2nd shift District Custodian, step 10,  effective beginning August 24, 2022
  • Shelley Spinks-Rowe, BWHS Food Service, 3.5 hours per day, step 0, effective August 15, 2022

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

14.5 22-178

It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contract for the 2022/2023 school year:

  • Kayla Robinson, BWHS girls' Lacrosse Head Coach, group 2 step 6

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

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

14.6 22-179

It is recommended the Board approve the attached co-curricular supplementals for the 2022/2023 school year. 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

14.7 22-180

It is recommended the Board approve the new Eagle Extension Coordinator, group 4 co-curricular supplemental position, effective beginning the 2022/2023 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

14.8 22-181

It is recommended the Board approve the new Global Scholars, group 4, co-curricular supplemental position, effective beginning the 2022/2023 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

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

14.9 Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the terms of an Administrative Level I contract for the Interim Treasurer of Big Walnut Local Schools.

Minutes

  • 22-182 Mr. Crowl motioned to Table item 14.9, and Mrs. Dorsch seconded the motion.
    • Passed - Vote: Yes 4/0

 

Result: Approved


15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Doug Crowl

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
          
            September 8, 2022          
            7:30 am
            District Administrative Office      

            September 15, 2022
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office    
Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 


16. Executive Session
Mr. Doug Crowl

16.1 22-183

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 arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education.

Minutes

  • The Board took a brief recess at 7:06 pm and began the executive session at 7:10 pm.
  • The Board exited the executive session at 9:04 pm
  • 22-184 Mrs. Graziosi motioned to take item 14.9 off the table, and Mr. Crowl seconded the motion.
    • Passed - Vote: 4/0
  • 22-185 Mrs. Graziosi motioned to approve item 14.9, and Mrs. Nicks seconded the motion.
    • It is recommended the Board approve the terms of an Administrative Level I contract for the Interim Treasurer of Big Walnut Local Schools.
      • Passed - Vote: 4/0

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

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

17. 22-186 Adjourn
Mr. Doug Crowl

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

Minutes

  • The Board adjourned at 9:07 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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