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 

4. Roll Call
Mr. Doug Crowl

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

5. District Goals
Mr. Doug Crowl
  • Improve Academic Achievement
  • Promote Whole-Child Development
  • Optimize Capital & Human Resources
  • Demonstrate Financial Responsibility

6. 22-191 Minutes
Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the August 18 and September 8, 2022, Regularly scheduled Board meetings. 

Minutes

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  X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

7. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
  • Construction Update - Mr. Doug Swartz

8. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk
  • Monthly Financial Statement
  • Public Record Request Update

9. Selected Board Policy
Mr. Doug Crowl
  • Ad hoc Committee Update on Reviewing Policies

10. 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.


11. 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

  • Moira Elliot - Looking for Alaska
  • Mary Pisano - Context Freedom
  • Jen Nieset - Trusting Educators
  • Taylor Thompson - Girl Scout Troop 1374 & Grad Gown Colors
  •  Rachel Snyder - Curriculum & Books
  • Trisha Hilton - Value of BW Education
  •  Emily George - Book Banning

12. Business Items

12.1 22-192
Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

It is recommended that the Board approve the District Service Plan Agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

12.2 22-193
Mr. Jeremy Buskirk

It is recommended the Board approve the Permanent Annual Appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 at fund level in accordance with Section 5705.38 and 5705.39 ORC.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

12.3 22-194

It is recommended the Board grant the following standing authorization: Authorization of Appointment of Purchasing Agent - the superintendent is hereby appointed as Purchasing Agent through January 2023 for purchases within the annual appropriation measure.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

12.4 22-195

It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

  • $115,000 donated to BWLSD, donated by Sunbury Meadows CDA - Perm Improvement Fund # 003-0000

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13. Human Resources
Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
  • All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
  • * denotes added position.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.1 22-196

It is recommended the Board approve the 2022/2023 staffing plan.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.2 22-197

It is recommended the Board approve the attached stipends for the 2022/2023 school year, pending completion of completed work.

 

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.3 22-197

It is recommended the Board approve three unpaid days (January 11, 12 & 13, 2023) for Lisa Moran, BWHS Teaching Assistant.

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.4 22-198

It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular contracts for the 2022/2023 school year:

  • Caylib Mason, Technical Director, group 6 step 1
  • Hannah Schoolcraft, Global Scholars, group 4 step 0
  • Jody Grieger, Eagle Extensions Coordinator, group 4 step 0

 

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.5 22-199

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

  • *Logan Lieurance, PRE 2nd shift custodian, step 2, effective September 12, 2022
  • *Aric Hoffmannbeck, BWHS District Custodian 2nd shift, step 0, effective September 26, 2022

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.6 22-200

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following classified staff:

  • *Jennifer Lieurance, BWMS Teaching Assistant, step 2, effective September 12, 2022
  • Denise Iacobucci, PRE Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective beginning September 26, 2022
  • *Peggy Weiss, BWHS Teaching Assistant, step 6, effective beginning September 6, 2022

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.7 22-201

It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

  • Carol Burchett, BWHS Spanish/French Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year  - due to retirement
  • Jim Cantleberry, BWE Custodian, effective January 1, 2023  - due to retirement
  • Melinda Bartley, Genoa Christian Schools, NPSS Clerk, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
  • Bruce Jennings, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2021/2022 school year
  • Katy Lewis, Food Services, BWHS, effective at the end of the day on September 9, 2022

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

13.8 22-202

It is recommended the Board rescind the co-curricular PAC contract awarded to Christi Walker, SOU.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Mr. Doug Crowl

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:          
            October 20, 2022         
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office      
Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 


15. Executive Session
Mr. Doug Crowl

Minutes

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

15.1 22-203

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, discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance, and to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education.

Minutes

  • Board entered Executive Session at 8:41pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

16. 22-204 Adjourn
Mr. Doug Crowl

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

Minutes

  • The Board exited Executive Session at 11:03 pm.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX