Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Office
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

    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. 22-206 Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the September 8 and 15, 2022 minutes of the regularly scheduled Board meetings. 


    7. Recognitions
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Mason Lastivka, GRE Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Maggie Adams, BWIS Student of the Month - Mr. Fujii
    • Sofie Kooi, GRE Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
    • Ava Reinke, BWI Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi

    8. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • Report Card
    • Book Challenge Update

    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    • Records Request

    10. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Ad hoc Committee Update

    10.1 .

    First reading of the following Board policies:

    • 1617 - Weapons (new)
    • 2280 - Preschool Program (revised)
    • 3217 - Weapons (revised)
    • 4217 - Weapons (revised)
    • 5111 - Eligibility of Resident / Nonresident Students (revised)
    • 5223 - Released Time for Religious Instruction (new)
    • 5460.01 - Diploma Deferral (revised)
    • 6700 - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (revised)
    • 7217 - Weapons (revised)
    • 7440 - Facility Security (revised)
    • 7440.03 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (new)
    • 8210 - School Calendar (revised)
    • 8330 - Student Records (revised)
    • 8600 - Transportation (revised)

    11. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Legal Services

    12. Public Participation
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    12.1 .

    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 22-210
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve Delta Dental proposed dental rates for 2023/2024.


    13.2 22-211
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

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

     


    13.3 22-212
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • 8th-grade class trip, Washington DC, May 22 - 25, 2023

    13.4 22-213
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donation:

    • $100 donated to BWE, donated by Schwitzer Engineering Lab - BWE Principal Fund # 018-9005

    14. 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.


    14.1 22-214

    It is recommended the Board approve the negotiated agreement between the BW Board of Education and OAPSE#524, effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. 

     


    14.2 22-215

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Kathryn Penrod, Bus Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the day on October 31, 2022
    • Shelley Spinks-Rowe, BWHS Food Service, effective at the end of the day on September 20, 2022
    • Jill Webb, PRE Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the day on October 3, 2022
    • Becky Sewell, GRE second shift Custodian .5, effective at the end of the day on September 23, 2002

    14.3 22-216

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts:

    • Kathryn Penrod, full-time Bus Driver, step 0, effective November 1, 2022
    • Mary Wayt, full-time Bus Driver, step 0, effective November 14, 2022
    • Jean Babcock, BWE 2nd shift Custodian, step 5, effective October 17, 2022
    • Stacey Temple, BWMS 2nd shift Custodian, step 10, effective October 24, 2022
    • Shelley Spinks-Rowe, BWE Food Service, 2.5 hours/day, step 0, effective October 19, 2022

    14.4 22-217

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions in employment:

    • Teresa Milligan, BWHS Food Service, increase from 3 hours per day to 3.5 hours per day, effective October 4, 2022
    • Shannon Reinking, BWE Food Service, increase from 2.5 hours a day to 3.5 hours per day, effective October 5, 2022
    • Becky Seawell, BWE Food Service, increase from BWE 3.5 hours a day to BWHS 6 hours a day, effective September 26, 2022
    • Sara Burke, ELC Preschool Teaching Assistant 4 days a week to GRE Teaching Assistant 5 days a week, effective October 3, 2022

    14.5 22-218

    It is recommended the Board approve the revision of employment for Travis Dickson from Maintenance Worker to Head of Maintenance, effective November 1, 2022, current step and contract remain in effect.


    14.6 22-219

    It is recommended the Board approve the change of employment for Tara Shelby, from GRE Office Assistant (190-days) to HS Guidance Secretary II (210 days), effective October 24, 2022, current step and contract remain in effect.


    14.7 22-220

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

    • Rebeca Wieland, SOU Teaching Assistant, step 7, effective October 10, 2022
    • Christina Leiter, ELC PreschoolTeaching Assistant, step 0, effective October 4, 2022

    14.8 22-221

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

    • Jodi Moriak, Musical Assistant, group 6 step 2

    14.9 22-222

    It is recommended the Board approve the following unpaid leave of absence:

    • Erin Grywalski, guidance counselor, BWIS, one unpaid day on January 20, 2023

    14.10 22-223

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for the 2022/2023 winter athletic coaches. 


    14.11 22-224

    It is recommended the Board approve an athletic supplemental contract for the 2022/2023 school year for Keith Greathouse, Head Softball Coach, group 2 step 5.


    15. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
              
                November 10, 2022          
                7:30 am
                District Administrative Office      

                November 17, 2022
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 


    16. Executive Session
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    16.1 22-225

    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.


    17. 22-226 Adjourn
    Mr. Doug Crowl

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


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