Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    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. Oath of Office
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    2.1 .

    Mr. Darren Jenkins,Treasurer, administers the oath of office to the new Board member.

    3. President
    Board President
    • Call to Order
    • Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
    • Pledge of Allegiance 
    4. Roll Call
    Board President
    5. 23-088 Minutes
    Board President

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the March 16, 2023, regularly scheduled meeting and the March 23,  April 4, 5, 6, and 10, 2023 special meetings.

    6. Recognitions
    Board President
    • Lincoln Haught, SOU Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • Quincy Varughese, BWMS Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
    • Flora Terry, SOU Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
    • Leah Reiter, BWMS Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
    • Cheer Team - 2023 OASSA State Champions Game Day Cheerleading - Mr. Crowl
    • Boys Bowling Team - State Qualifiers - Mr. Crowl
    • Emma Rawls, All-State Honors Ensemble Choir - Mrs. Crowl
    • Alex Snodgrass, All-State Honors Ensemble Choir - Mr. Crowl
    • Adrianna Nagy Orchestra - Mr. Crowl
    • John Wion, Swim State Qualifier - Mr. Crowl
    • Zander Murnieks, Dive State Qualifer - Mr. Crowl
    • Megan Weakley, All Ohio Special Mention - Mr. Crowl
    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • Brice Clawson - DACC Update
    • Purple Star Family Recognition
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Update
    • Public Record Request Update


     

    Attachments
    FY23_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_March.pdf
    FY23_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_March.pdf
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Board President
    10. Board Members Items of Interest
    Board President
    11. 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.) 

    NOTE: Protest signs will not be permitted at Board meetings.

    12. Business Items
    12.1 23-089
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the following bus lease or purchases:

    • 2 handicapped buses not to exceed $155k/each for a lease/purchase term of 60 months
    • 2 new regular route buses not to exceed $135k/each for lease/purchase a lease/purchase term of 60 months
    • 1 regular route bus not to exceed $75k to replace bus #57 (bus totaled in accident)

     

    12.2 23-090
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Agreement of Services between the Big Walnut Local School District and the Local Government Services Section of the Office of the Auditor of State.

    Attachments
    DOC465.pdf
    DOC465.pdf
    12.3 23-091
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the following Agreement of Services between The Sunbury Meadows Community Development Authority and the Local Government Services Section of the Auditor of State.

    Attachments
    DOC466.pdf
    DOC466.pdf
    12.4 23-092
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Internet Access Service Agreement (E-Rate) between Metropolitan Educational Technology Association ("META") and the Big Walnut Local School District.

    Attachments
    META_Internet.pdf
    META_Internet.pdf
    12.5 23-093
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Master Service Agreement between META Solutions and Big Walnut Local School District.

    Attachments
    META_Master_Service_Plan.pdf
    META_Master_Service_Plan.pdf
    12.6 23-094
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Voucher Joinder Resolution for School Districts.

    Attachments
    DOC467.pdf
    DOC467.pdf
    12.7 23-095
    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_FY2023-20230419.pdf
    Amended_Approp_FY2023-20230419.pdf
    12.8 23-096
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the following instructional materials for the 2023/2024 school year:

    • Sonday System
    • Step up to Writing
    12.9 23-097
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the 2023/2024 Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

    Attachments
    OHSAA.pdf
    OHSAA.pdf
    12.10 23-098
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2024 Tax Budget for the Community Library.

    Attachments
    2024_Community_Library_Tax_Budget__1_.pdf
    2024_Community_Library_Tax_Budget__1_.pdf
    12.11 23-099
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Use of Big Walnut Local Schools Closed-Circuit Video
    (CCV) and Computer Systems, between the Delaware County Emergency Communications 9-1-1 Center, the Delaware County Sheriff, the Sunbury Police Department, and the Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education.

     

    Attachments
    20230417-MOU-DelCo911-BWLSD_Rev1.pdf
    20230417-MOU-DelCo911-BWLSD_Rev1.pdf
    12.12 23-100
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board overturn the recommendation of the Superintendent to continue using Speak as a curriculum resource at the high school level.

    13. 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.

    13.1 23-101

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Susan Missman, SOU 2nd grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year, due to retirement
    • James Hall, BWHS Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year pending Board approved hire as Director of Facilities
    • Michelle Takatch, bus driver, effective at the end of the day on April 6, 2023
    • Sylvia Johnson, BWMS 1st shift custodian, effective at the end of the day on June 30, 2023, due to retirement
    • Heather Mahle, BWHS Building Secretary, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the termination of Luke Luthi, BWMS 2nd shift custodian, last day of employment March 27, 2023.

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a leave of absence for the 2023/2024 school year for Kim Kuzevski, BWE 3rd grade Teacher.

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contract recommendations for the balance of the 2022/2023 school year:

    • Jean Babcock, 2nd shift custodian, BWE
    • Kadi Penrod, bus driver
    • Wendell Piper, 3rd shift custodian, BWHS
    • Shelley Spinks-Rowe, food services, BWE
    • Stacey Temple, 2nd shift custodian, BWMS
    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contracts beginning the 2023/2024 school year:

    • Adrienne Nipper, BWHS Science Teacher, BA+30 step 0
    • Elizabeth Paul, BWHS Science Teacher, MA step 1
    • Sarah Eyers, American Sign Language Teacher, BWHS, MA+15 step 3
    • Curtis Crager, BWHS Credit Recovery Teacher, MA+30, step 15
    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract, BA step 0, for the following long-term substitute to remain in effect through the completion of the current long-term assignment:

    • Adrienne Nipper, BWHS Science Teacher, effective April 6, 2023
    13.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified employees:

    • Stephanie Baker, BWMS 2nd shift district custodian, step 5, effective April 17, 2023
    •  Michelle Fuchs, GRE food services, 2.5 hours/day, step 0 beginning March 20, 2023
    13.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a  260-day  Administrative Level 1 contract for the following employees:

    • James Hall, Director of Facilities, $105,500 annual salary, two-year contract, effective August 1, 2023, with up to 20 extended days at his daily rate to be used prior to August 1
    • Darren Jenkins, Treasurer, $125,000 annual salary, five-year contract, effective August 1, 2023 
    13.9 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revision:

    • Mackenzie Duffey, SOU Intervention Specialist from BA to BA+15, effective February 2, 2023
    • Dava Carter, Food Service, revise from 4.5 hours/day at BWI to 6 hours/day at BWHS, effective May 1, 2023
    • Catrina Redfox, BWHS Teaching Assistant, revise start date from April 3 to March 20, 2023
    • Christina Simmons, BWHS Food Service, revise from 3 hours/day to 5 hours/, effective April 1, 2023
    13.10 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a supplemental contract for the 2023/2024 school year for Curtis Crager, Head Football Coach, group 1 step 11.

    13.11 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following Eagle Extension stipends ($210 each) for the 2022/2023 school year:

    • Heidi Bridge, PRE Drum Ensemble
    • Angela Keller, GRE Make & Create
    • Alexa Bolton, GRE Make & Create
    • Jody Grieger, GRE Fun Fitness Games & Activities (Tuesdays)
    • Jennifer Barr, GRE Fun Fitness Games & Activities (Tuesdays)
    • Jody Grieger, GRE Fun Fitness Games & Activities (Wednesdays)
    • Jennifer Barr, GRE Fun Fitness Games & Activities (Wednesdays)
    • Kristin Giraud, GRE Games & Puzzles
    • Sarah Burke, GRE Games & Puzzles

     

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
              
                May 18, 2023
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    15. Executive Session
    Board President
    15.1 23-102

    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, and to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

    16. 23-103 Adjourn
    Board President

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

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