Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Thursday, March 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. 23-050 Minutes
    Board President

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the January 12 and February 16, 2023, regularly scheduled meetings.

    5. Recognitions
    Board President
    • Aubrey Nelson, GRE Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • Avery Burke, PRE Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Gemavieve Smock, ELC Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Claire Statler, GRE Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • Carmella Coram, PRE Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Dorsch
    • Ethan Clawson, All Ohio - Mr. Fujii
    • Art Exhibit Recognitions - Mrs. Nicks & Mr. Crowl
    6. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    7. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Update
    • Records Request Update


     

    Attachments
    monthly_financial_report.pdf
    HB1.pdf
    monthly_financial_report.pdf
    HB1.pdf
    8. Selected Board Policy
    Board President
    9. Board Members Items of Interest
    Board President
    • The Board meeting recording can be found on our District website, which includes the Board Members' Items of Interest.
    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 23-052
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new activity account:

    • PRE Art 300-9416
    11.2 23-053
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the College Credit Plus Tuition and Fees/School District Book Process Memorandum of Understanding between Columbus State Community College and Big Walnut Local School District.

    Attachments
    Complete_with_DocuSign_Columbus_State_CCP_20.pdf
    Complete_with_DocuSign_Columbus_State_CCP_20.pdf
    11.3 23-054
    Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the license and subscription agreement between PowerSchool and Big Walnut Local School District, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

    Attachments
    powerschool.pdf
    powerschool.pdf
    11.4 23-055
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $16,000 to go towards the purchase of a grand piano for the BWHS Performing Arts Center.

    11.5 23-056

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations: 

    • $1,531.31 donated to BWFFA, donated by BW FFA Boosters - BWHS FFA Fund # 2009330
    • $4,000 donated to BWLSD, donated by Neighborhood Bridges - Principals Fund # 018-9001, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9008 & 9009
    11.6 23-057

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

    • Girls' Track and Field Team, April 14-15, 2023, Parkersburg South Invitation in West Virginia
    • Three BW students and three staff members, Honor Flight's Mission 121, May 4, 2023
    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 23-058

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Big Walnut School District Board of Education and OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO and its Local #524 regarding the Stipend In Lieu of Health Savings Account Deposit.

    Attachments
    OAPSE_524_HRA_Payment_MOU.pdf
    OAPSE_524_HRA_Payment_MOU.pdf
    12.2 23-059

    It is recommended the Board approve a classified contract for Isabelle Mockler, SOU Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective February 27, 2023.

    12.3 23-061

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Jordan Blosser, SOU 2nd Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Nichole Hall, BWHS Food Service Worker, effective February 28, 2023, pending Board approved hire as BWHS Head Cook
    • Debra Morgenstern, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year - due to retirement
    • Samantha Rogers, BWMS ELA, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Lynette Greene, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the day on March 21, 2023
    • Isabelle Mockler, SOU Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective February 28, 2023
    • Chris Shaffer, BWMS District Custodian - 2nd Shift, effective at the end of the day on March 19, 2023, pending Board approved hire as Maintenance personnel
    • Lesley Cannell, Grade BWE 4th grade Teacher effective March 31, 2023

     

    12.4 23-062

    It is recommended the Board approve Nichole Hall, BWHS Head Cook, current step, continuing contract to remain in effect pending successful completion of 90-day probationary period, effective beginning March 1, 2023.

    12.5 23-063

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:

    • Rick Essex, BWI Teaching Assistant, step 7, effective March 13, 2023
    • Catrina Redfox, BWHS Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective April 3, 2023
    • Tyler Shuster, GRE Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective March 13, 2023
    • *Chad Woodard, Maintenance, 90-day contract, step 5, 260-days, effective April 3, 2023
    • Chris Shaffer, Maintenance, step 6, effective March 20, 2023, current contract remains in effect
    12.6 23-064

    It is recommended the Board approve a two-year, 260-day Administrative Level I contract for Michael Robertson, Director of Academic Achievement, $107,000 annual salary, effective August 1, 2023, with 5 extended days at his daily rate.

    12.7 23-065

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revision:

    • Patti Malone, GRE Food Service, revise from 2.5 hours/day to 5 hours/day, effective March 1, 2023
    • Kip Fashing, Bus Mechanic, revise from 4 hours/day to 3 hours/day, effective March 8, 2023
    • Kim Ishler, BWHS Head Cook, revise retirement to resignation as of the end of the 2022/2023 school year 
    • Rita Pavuk, Girls' Lacrosse, BWHS, rescind the supplemental contract
    • Jake Malik, Boys' Lacrosse, BWHS, revise from .5 to full (1) contract
    • Courtney Palmer, Girls' Lacrosse, BWHS, revise from .5 to full (1) contract
    • Doug Germann, BWHS Assistant Tennis Coach, revised from step 2 to step 3
    12.8 23-066

    It is recommended the Board approve the unpaid leave of absence for the following staff:

    • Lindsey Pellington, BWMS Science Teacher for the 2023/2024 school year
    • Michelle Nelson-Sherbourne, BWHS Teaching Assistant, March 22 - 24, 2023
    12.9 23-067

    It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic volunteer supplemental contracts for the 2022/2023 school year:

    • Aubry Logue, Girls' Lacrosse, BWHS
    • Rob Ebright, BWHS Boys' Volleyball
    • Craig Prim, BWHS Track
    12.10 23-068

    It is recommended the Board review and discuss the reporting structure of the proposed Business Manager position.

    12.11 23-069

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2023/2024 staffing plan.

    13. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 
                     
               
               

    14. Executive Session
    Board President
    14.1 23-070

    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. 23-071 Adjourn
    Board President

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

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