Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut High School Auditorium
Thursday, February 16, 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. 23-029 Minutes
    Board President

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the January 12, 2023, Organizational meeting.

    5. Recognitions
    Board President
    • Kai Lindesmith, BWE Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • Danielle Maynard, BWHS Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Lily McIntire, BWE Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
    • Theodore Dancer, BWHS Art Student of the Month - Mr. Crowl
    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • Safety Grant
    • Facilities
    • Redistricting Plan
    7. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Update
    • Public Record Request Update


     

    Attachments
    December_Financial_Report.pdf
    January_Financial_Report.pdf
    December_Financial_Report.pdf
    January_Financial_Report.pdf
    8. Board Members Items of Interest
    Board President
    9. 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.)

    10. Business Items
    10.1 23-030
    Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2023 Alternative Tax Budget Information to be submitted to the County Auditor.

    Attachments
    Alternative_Tax_Budget_2023_actual.pdf
    Alternative_Tax_Budget_2023_actual.pdf
    10.2 23-031
    Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2022 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2023 and estimated revenue.

    Attachments
    22_tax_rates.pdf
    22_tax_rates.pdf
    10.3 23-032
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the following Big Walnut Preschool and Kindergarten tuition fees for the 2023/2024 school year:

    • Preschool tuition $200 per month for 9 months (September - May)
    • Kindergarten full-day tuition $200 per month for 9 months (September - May)
    10.4 23-033
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Sunbury and the Big Walnut Local School District, effective February 1, 2023.

     

    Attachments
    Sunbury_BWLSD_SRO_Agreement_2023_djb_1-13-2023_drraft.pdf
    Sunbury_BWLSD_SRO_Agreement_2023_djb_1-13-2023_drraft.pdf
    10.5 23-034
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve adding the attached new activity account budget.

    Attachments
    Activity_Account.pdf
    Activity_Account.pdf
    10.6 23-035
    Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Board of Revision Appeal.

    Attachments
    BOR_Appeal.pdf
    BOR_Appeal.pdf
    10.7 23-036
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the Personal Property Auction Sale Agreement between United Country Real Estate and Auction Service, LLC and Big Walnut Local School District.

    Attachments
    Auction_Contract.pdf
    Auction_Contract.pdf
    10.8 23-037
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the mClass testing materials.

    11. 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.

    11.1 23-038

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Mark Inscho, Maintenance Worker, effective January 15, 2023 (pending approval as part-time District Custodian)
    • Patricia Clawson, Preschool Teaching Assistant, ELC, effective at the end of the day on February 3, 2023
    • Doug Swartz, Director of Facilities, effective at the end of the day on February 10, 2023
    • Tamara Bolin, GRE Food Service Worker, effective at the end of the day on February 28, 2023 - due to retirement
    • Quin Thomas, Social Studies Teacher, BWHS, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Laura Morgan, Teaching Assistant, BWIS, effective at the end of the day February 28, 2023 
    11.2 23-039

    It is recommended the Board approve Mark Inscho, BW ELC part-time 2nd shift District Custodian (5 hours/day), step 14, effective January 16, 2023, current contract remains in effect.

    11.3 23-040

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for the 2023 spring athletic coaches.

    Attachments
    Board_-_Spring_Athletics_2023__1_.pdf
    Board_-_Spring_Athletics_2023__1_.pdf
    11.4 23-041

    It is recommended the Board approve the following employment revisions:

    • Jennifer Lieurance from BWMS Teaching Assistant, 190-day contract, to ELC Preschool Assistant, 156-day contract, effective February 6, 2023
    11.5 23-042

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

    • Kimberly Long, Spanish Teacher, BWHS, BA step 2, effective January 26, 2023
    • Mackenzie Duffey, Intervention Specialist, SOU, BA step 1, effective February 2, 2023
    • Jacob Delight, Teaching Assistant, BWHS, step 0, effective February 13, 2023
    11.6 .

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

    • Gary Schubert, Bus Driver, effective beginning at the end of the day on January 17, 2023, and lasting through the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Lucy Rupert, Teaching Assistant, SOU, effective beginning January 31 through March 13, 2023
    • Amanda Isganitis, Teaching Assistant, BWHS, effective beginning February 13, 2023, through the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Heather McCoy, Grade 5, BWIS, effective February 9 through February 17, 2023
    11.7 23-046

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-time salary correction for Linda Klamfoth, Administrative Assistant - Administrative Services, to $59,569, for compensation at 260-day contract effective retroactively to July 1, 2022.

    11.8 23-047

    It is recommended the Board increase the daily rate for substitute teachers from $100/day to $150/day, and the rate for the 31st -60th consecutive days from $105/day to $155/day effective beginning March 1, 2023.

    12. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
              
                March 16, 2023     
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    13. Executive Session
    Board President
    13.1 23-048

    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.

    14. 23-049 Adjourn
    Board President

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

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