Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Auditorium
Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

    1. Mission
    Board President

    The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

    2. President
    Board President
    • Call to Order
    • Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
    • Pledge of Allegiance 
    3. Roll Call
    Board President
    4. 23-016 Minutes
    Board President

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the December 15, 2022, regularly scheduled meetings.

    5. Recognitions
    Board President
    • Grace VanDeusen, BWMS Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Page Wilson, SOU Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • Lillian Sargent, BWMS Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
    • Scarlet Muscari, SOU Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • All Ohio Recognitions - Mr. Fujii
    • OSBA Board Recognition - Mr. McLane
    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    7. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Update
    • Board Requested Info
    • FOIA 

     

    8. Selected Board Policy
    Board President

    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)
    9. Board Members Items of Interest
    Board President
    10. Public Participation
    Board President

    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.)

    11. Business Items
    11.1 23-018
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board add the following two funds: 

    • American Pride fund:  The purpose of this would be to accept donations leading to increased civic pride throughout Big Walnut Schools by purchasing, upgrading, and otherwise maintaining American Flags throughout the district.  
    • Special Purpose fund: The purpose of this would be to allow the superintendent a funding source of $50,000 from which he/she could allocate/expend resources for the general benefit of the school district without the Board of Education's permission.  Said fund would not be replenished without Board approval.  
    11.2 23-019
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the revision of the 2023/2024 District calendar to adjust from a three day staggered start to a two day staggered start.

    11.3 23-020

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations: 

    • $175 donated to BWMS Student Council, BWMS staff, BWMS Student Council Fund # 200-9612
    • $500 donated to SOU, donated by Susan Missman, SOU Student Council Fund # 200-9614
    • $500 donated to BWLSD Food Service, anonymous donation, BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000
    • $1,000 donated to SOU, donated by Serenity Fair Way Foundation, SOU Student Council Fund # 200-9614
    11.4 23-021

    It is recommended the Board upholds the recommendation of the Superintendent to continue using Looking for Alaska as a curriculum resource at the high school level and in the high school library.

    11.5 23-023
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board suspend Policy 9130 while the policy is reviewed.

    Attachments
    9130.pdf
    9130.pdf
    12. 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.

    12.1 23-024

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year supplemental contract:

    • Rob Page, .5 athletic facilities manager (Winter), group 3 step 5
    • Seth Tackett, volunteer coach, MS Indoor Track

     

    12.2 23-025

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2022/2023 school year for the following classified staff:

    • Christina Brunicardi, Teaching Assistant, SOU, step 0, effective beginning January 4, 2023
    • Lesley Staats, Classroom Assistant, BWHS, step 2, January 4, 2023
    • Kacey Miller, Teaching Assistant, BWHS, step 0, effective beginning January 17, 2023

     

    12.3 23-026

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Connie Deel, BWHS, Food Service, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year - due to retirement
    • Kathleen Kleeymeyer, BWHS Spanish Teacher, effective January 16, 2023
    • Peggy Weiss, BWHS Teaching Assistant, effective January 6, 2023
    12.4 23-027

    It is recommended the Board  approve a balance of the year contract for the following classified staff:

    • Vicky Tyler, BWHS 2nd shift custodian
    • Logan Lieurance, PRE 2nd shift custodian
    • Aric Hoffmannbeck, BWHS 2nd shift custodian

     

    13. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
              
                February 16, 2023 (pending Board approval)       
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    14. Executive Session
    Board President
    14.1 .

    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 and to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance, to consider the employment of a public employee or official, and to confer with an attorney for the Board of Education concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.

    15. 23-028 Adjourn
    Board President

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

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