Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

    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. 22-251 Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the November 17, 2022 Board minutes.

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • Safety Update
    • Facility Update
    8. Recognitions
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Mallory Kish, BWHS Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
    • Floriculture Team - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Food & Science Team - Mr. Crowl
    9. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Statement
    Attachments
    FY23_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_November.pdf
    FY23_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_November.pdf
    10. Ad hoc Committees
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    • Legal
    • Facilities
    • Treasurer
    11. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    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)
    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)
    12. Board Members Items of Interest
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    13. 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.)

    14. Business Items
    14.1 22-254
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board appoint Mr. Doug Crowl as President Pro Tempore for the January 12, 2023, Organizational Board Meeting.

    14.2 22-255
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for the FY2023 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.

    Attachments
    Amended_Approp_FY2023-20221215.pdf
    Amended_Approp_FY2023-20221215.pdf
    14.3 22-256
    Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then & Now's.

     

    Attachments
    DOC436.pdf
    DOC436.pdf
    14.4 22-257
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the Purchase and Subscription Services Agreement between Raptor Technologies, LLC and Big Walnut Local School District.

    Attachments
    Raptor.pdf
    Raptor.pdf
    14.5 22-258
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the Contract, Software License & Hosting Agreement between Transfinder and Big Walnut Local School District.

    Attachments
    Transfinder.pdf
    Transfinder.pdf
    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.

    Attachments
    MOA_City_of_Sunbury.pdf
    MOA_City_of_Sunbury.pdf
    14.7 22-260

    It is recommended the Board review the challenge appeal on Looking for Alaska.

    14.8 22-261
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    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
    Attachments
    DOC435.pdf
    DOC435.pdf
    15. 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.

    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
    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
    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
    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.

     

    15.5 22-266

    It is recommended the Board approve rescinding the contract for Melinda Miller, BWI Teaching Assistant, step 0.

    16. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    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
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    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.

    18. 22-268 Adjourn
    Mr. Doug Crowl

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

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