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.

Minutes

  • President Crowl called the meeting to order at 630 pm.

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

  • Mrs. Dorsch arrived at 6:50 pm.

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. 

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 Member   
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board MemberX  
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board RepX  

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

Minutes

  • 22-207 Mr. Crowl recommended the Board enter into an agreement with NEOLA in order to update the backlog of policy not to exceed $3500 effective October 6, 2022.

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  

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)

Minutes

  • 22-208 Mr. Fujii moved to table the first reading of all policies in 10.1 Mrs. Dorsch seconded.
    • No votes - Mr. Crowl, Mrs. Graziosi, Mrs. Nicks
    • Yes votes - Mr. Fujii & Mrs. Dorsch
      • Vote Fails 3/2
  • 22-209 Mrs. Nicks moved to table the first reading of policy 8600, Mrs. Graziosi seconded.
    • Yes votes - Mr. Crowl, Mrs. Graziosi, Mrs. Nicks, Mr. Fujii, and Mrs. Dorsch
      • Vote Passes 5/0

 


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

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

Minutes

  • Erin Dalton - weapons
  • Mollie Bodak - school safety
  • John Arnold - Lifewise
  • Collin Helsley - Lifewise
  • David Anthony - Lifewise
  • Jerry Bale - Lifewise
  • Mary Lazano - growth plan
  • Rachel Snyder - weapons

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.

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  

13.2 22-211
Mr. Darren Jenkins

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

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, 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 22-212
Mr. Ryan McLane

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

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

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  

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

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. 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. 

 

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  

14.2 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

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  

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

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  

14.4 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

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  

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.

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  

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.

Minutes

Result: Defeated

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member

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

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

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  

14.8 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

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  

14.9 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

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  

14.10 22-223

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

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  

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.

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  

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.

Minutes

  • The Board entered Executive Session at 8:14 pm.

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  

17. 22-226 Adjourn
Mr. Doug Crowl

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

Minutes

  • The Board exited Executive Session at 9:24 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 Rep