Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, August 18, 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. 22-169 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.

    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
    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 22-170
    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

    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.

    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.

    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
    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

    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
    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
    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

     

    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
    14.6 22-179

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

    Attachments
    2022.2023_CoCurricular_Contracts__3_.pdf
    2022.2023_CoCurricular_Contracts__3_.pdf
    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    17. 22-186 Adjourn
    Mr. Doug Crowl

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

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