Meeting Details
December 15, 2022
6:30pm - 10:30pm
4 hr
Big Walnut High School
Purpose
N/A
1.
Mission
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
2.
Vision
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
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
- Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
- Mr. Fujii was not in attendance.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve Academic Achievement
- Promote Whole-Child Development
- Optimize Capital & Human Resources
- Demonstrate Financial Responsibility
6.
22-251 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the November 17, 2022 Board minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
7.
Superintendent's Report
- Safety Update
- Facility Update
8.
Recognitions
- Mallory Kish, BWHS Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
- Floriculture Team - Mrs. Dorsch
- Food & Science Team - Mr. Crowl
9.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Statement
10.
Ad hoc Committees
- Legal
- Facilities
- Treasurer
11.
Selected Board Policy
No action is anticipated pending further study. Under Bylaw 0131, these items must remain on the agenda until acted upon.
- 1617 - Weapons (new)
- 3217 - Weapons (revised)
- 4217 - Weapons (revised)
- 7217 - Weapons (revised)
Minutes
Result: Tabled
11.1
.
It is recommended the Board adopt the following revised/new policies (second reading):
- 2280 - Preschool Program (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)
- 7440 - Facility Security (revised)
- 7440.03 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (new)
- 8210 - School Calendar (revised)
- 8330 - Student Records (revised)
- 8600 - Transportation (revised)
Minutes
- Mrs. Dorsch requested that policy 5223 be pulled from the rest of the policies for a separate vote.
- 22-252 Mrs. Graziosi motioned to approve the following policies:
- 2280
- 511
- 5460.01
- 6700
- 7440
- 7440.03
- 8210
- 8330
- 8600
- Mrs. Dorsch second the motion
- Vote Passed 4/0
- 22-253 Mrs. Nicks motioned to approve policy 5223, Mrs. Graziosi seconded the motion.
- Mrs. Nicks, Mrs. Graziosi, Mr. Crowl voted YES
- Mrs. Dorsch voted NO
- Vote Passed 3/1
Result: Approved
12.
Board Members Items of Interest
13.
Public Participation
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
- The Board gave extended time to Public Participation.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.
Business Items
14.1
22-254
It is recommended the Board appoint Mr. Doug Crowl as President Pro Tempore for the January 12, 2023, Organizational Board Meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.2
22-255
It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for the FY2023 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.3
22-256
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then & Now's.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.4
22-257
It is recommended the Board approve the Purchase and Subscription Services Agreement between Raptor Technologies, LLC and Big Walnut Local School District.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.5
22-258
It is recommended the Board approve the Contract, Software License & Hosting Agreement between Transfinder and Big Walnut Local School District.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.6
22-259
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Sunbury and Ohio municipal corporation and the Board of Education of the Big Walnut Local School District.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.7
22-260
It is recommended the Board review the challenge appeal on Looking for Alaska.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
14.8
22-261
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $1,000 donated to SOU, donated by Serenity Fair Way Foundation - SOU Student Council Fund # 200-9614
- $250 donated to BWHS Eagle Connections, donated by BWLSD Athletic Boosters (golf) - BW Eagle Connections Fund # 200-9614
- $500 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury Lions Club - BWHS Eagle Strong Fund # 300-9001
- $250 donated to BW Eagle Connections, donated by Arrow Industrial Supply - BW Eagle Connections Fund # 200-9901
- $100 donated to BWLSD Food Service, anonymous donor - BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000
- $1,000 donated to BWI Robotics BWIS Robotics Fund # 300-9230 - $200 donated by each of the following:
- J. Ruehle
- Trillium Farm Holdings
- K. Gilbert Family
- Jamison & Assoc.
- Acoustic Ceiling & Partition
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
15.
Human Resources
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
15.1
22-262
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:
- Kathryn Penrod, Bus Aide, effective December 4, 2022, pending employment as a bus driver
- Nicole Kelly, BWHS Teaching Assistant, effective December 22, 2022
- Charlie Smith, BWHS Science Teacher and .5 Athletic Facilities Manager at the end of the day on December 21, 2022
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
15.2
22-263
It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified staff:
- Kathryn Penrod, full-time Bus Driver, step 0, effective December 5, 2022
- Luke Luthi, BWMS 2nd shift Custodian, step 2, effective December 5, 2022
- Wendell Piper, full-time District Substitute Custodian, step 5, effective December 19, 2022
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
15.3
22-264
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2022/2023 school year for the following classified staff:
- Lindsay Koonts, Teaching Assistant/Bus Aide, step 0, effective December 8, 2022
- *Laura Morgan, BWIS Teaching Assistant, step 7, effective December 5, 2022
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
15.4
22-265
It is recommended the Board approve a classified contract for the balance of the 2022/2023 school year for Holly Longshore, Bus Driver.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
15.5
22-266
It is recommended the Board approve rescinding the contract for Melinda Miller, BWI Teaching Assistant, step 0.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
16.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Organizational Meeting:
January 12, 2023
6:00 p.m.
District Administrative Office
Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
January 12, 2023
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
17.
Executive Session
17.1
22-267
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education, to consider the employment of a public employee or official, and to consider the sale of property at competitive bidding.
Minutes
- The Board entered Executive Session at 8:49 pm.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep | X |
18.
22-268 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Sherri Dorsch, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep |
