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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

Minutes

Mr. Smith was absent.

3. Roll Call

Board President

4. Adopt Agenda

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board adopt the May 18, 2023, agenda as presented.

Minutes

23-104 Mr. Fujii motioned to adopt the agenda, Mrs. Graziosi seconded.
- VOTE 4 yes - vote passed
23-105 Mr. Crowl motioned to remove items 13.10 & 13.11 from the agenda, Mrs. Graziosi seconded.
- VOTE Mr. Crowl, Mrs. Graziosi & Mrs. Nicks yes - Mr. Fujii no - vote passed 3/1

Result: Approved

5. 23-106 Minutes

Board President

It is recommended the Board approve the minute of the April 19, 2023, regularly scheduled meetings.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

6. Recognitions

Board President

Kenley Neverman, BWIS Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
Zareena Khan, BWE Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
Baylor Bauman, BWIS Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Graziosi
Kidus Abraham, BWE Art Student of the Month - Mrs. Nicks
Andrew Boldizar, Dive State Qualifier - Mr. Crowl
Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep - Mr. McLane
Jeff Stimmell, Ohio Agricultural Educator of the Year - Mr. McLane

7. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

8. Treasurer's Report

Mr. Darren Jenkins

Monthly Financial Update
Public Records Request Update
Five-Year Forecast

9. Selected Board Policy

Board President

10. Board Members Items of Interest

Board President

Minutes

Result: Approved

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 the criteria for Public Participation, which is attached to the agenda.)

BEGINNING JUNE 15, 2023, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WILL BE HELD AT THE END OF THE MEETING.

Minutes

Jamie Osborne - Bullying
Annette McMurry - School Safety & Bullying
Rachel Snyder - Code of Ethics & Public Participation
Brian Bowser - Impressions / New to District

12. Business Items

12.1 23-107

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the May 2023 Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.2 23-108

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve that the Big Walnut Local School District join the following purchasing cooperatives at no cost to the District:

Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council
Equalis Group

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.3 23-109

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the sale of three buses (#51, #52 & #53) to Fremont City Schools for $25,000 each.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.4 23-110

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the following updated resolution regarding the lease/purchase of school buses from the April 19, 2023 Board meeting:

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.5 23-111

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve not refurbishing the following technology equipment:

Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Generation

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.6 23-112

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board declare a matter of urgent necessity and approve a contract between State Security and Big Walnut Local Schools in the amount of $84,000 (PI Funds) to upgrade the security system at Big Walnut Middle School for the health and safety of the students and staff. The contract will be retroactive to April 23, 2023.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.7 23-113

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board recognize the firm of Bricker Graydon to perform a financial and construction audit of the 2017 bond projects.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.8 23-114

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of dormant funds:

from 019-9013 Grant Least Restrictive Environment $224.33 move to 070-1890 Other Misc Capital Projects
from 200-9013 Class of 2013 BWHS $30.00 move to 200-9224 BWHS Class of 2024
from 200-9320 Family Consumer Science BWHS $40.59 move to 200-1633 BWHS FFA
from 200-9801 Futures/JOGS BWHS $5.99 move to 018-9001 BWHS Principals Fund
from 499-9010FY10 Ready Schools $368.00 move to 070-1890 Other Misc - Capital Projects

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.9 23-115

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the 2023 graduating class.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.10 23-116

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Schubert Tennis and Big Walnut Local Schools for repairs to the tennis courts.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.11 23-117

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Big Walnut Athletic Handbook.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

2023-24_BWHS_BWMS_Athletics_Handbook_-_Review_Copy_updated_4.16.2023.pdf

12.12 .

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve to have an open discussion regarding Gilbane Construction.

Minutes

23-118 Mr. Crowl motioned to give Gilbane 30 days to finish or bar them from the property, Mrs. Graziosi seconded.
- VOTE 4 yes - vote passed 4/0

Result: Approved

12.13 23-119

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve to rescind motion 21-195, Resolution to Express Opposition to the Passage of HB 290 (referred to as Backpack Bill).

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.14 23-120

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the Request for Proposal for Big Walnut School District Legal Counsel.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Legal_RFP__2_.pdf

12.15 23-121

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

$47,682.55 donated to BWLSD, donated by GalenaNCA - Perm Imp Fund # 003-0000
$782.20 donated to BW Military Family Program, donated by District Purple Up Hat Day - BW Military Family Support Fund # 018-9180
$1,531.31 donated to BWFFA , donated by BWFFA Boosters - BWHS FFA Fund # 200-9330

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

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 23-122

It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions:

Dava Carter, BWHS Food Service, 6 hours/day revise to return to 4.5 hours/day at BWIS, effective May 5, 2023
Gary Schubert, Bus Driver, unpaid leave of absence beginning January 17, 2023, through the end of the school year, to revise to return to work the afternoon of April 28, 2023
Sarah Eyers, BWHS American Sign Language Teacher, rescind a one-year certified contract
Kaci Fox, BWHS General Secretary II to BWHS Building Secretary, effective the 2023/2024 school year
Revise the Rox stipend from Molly Fortune to Eryn Grywalski

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

13.2 23-123

It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

Ryan Myracle, BWHS Counselor, at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
Staci Snow, GRE Teaching Assistant, at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
Nicole Young, BWHS Intervention Specialist, at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
Christine Zvansky, BWMS Teaching Assistant, at the end of the 2022/2023 school year - due to retirement
Lindsay Koonts, Teaching Assistant - Bus Aide, effective pending approval as a full-time driver, effective at the end of the day on May 4, 2023
Katie Yeager, ELC Principal & Gifted Coordinator, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year, pending Board approval of her new employment
Bridget Veatch, BWIS Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
Larry Leach, Intervention Specialist, BWIS, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
Rebecca Connell, BWIS Interventional Specialist, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member		X

13.3 23-124

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

Danielle Horsley, BWMS Language Arts Teacher, BA step 0
*Stephanie Okoroski, BWHS Social Studies Teacher, MA step 5
Charles Bleakmore, BWHS Intervention Specialist, MA step 8

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

13.4 23-125

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

Camden Workman, BWHS 2nd shift Custodian, step 0, effective May 8, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

13.5 23-126

It is recommended the Board approve the following stipends for the 2022/2023 school year:

Resident Educator Mentor Multiple Mentees ($2500/each)
Laura Boening
Ashley Dicken
Rachel Estep
Katie Graven
Andrea Kavalieros
Angela Keller
Christina McDonough
Mendi Priestas
Jamie Roan
Maria Tarney
Laura Wood

Resident Educator Mentor Single Mentee ($1500/each)
Carrie Knight
Shannon Mignono

BWMS Washington DC Trip
Kristie Martin $450
Koby Donohue $450
Joe Rucker $450
Kelly Mazzi $450
Laura Conley $450
Kelly Robinson - Coordinator $1,000

BWMS Ohio Trip
Lori Hayhurst - Coordinator $500

Heartland Outdoor School
Mike Wion - .5 Coordinator $250
Katie Graven - .5 Coordinator $250

BWIS 5th/6th Grade Student Council (Year 4)
Paul Harden $500
Erin Grywalski $500

BWIS TIDE Week Coordinator (Year 2)
Bryn Deibert $500
Kelly Byanski $500

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

13.6 23-127

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

Karyl Shirkey, BWMS Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective May 1, 2023
Lindsay Koonts, Bus Driver, effective beginning May 5, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

13.7 23-128

It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days, to be used prior to the 2023/2024 school year:

Kim Castiglione - up to 5
Jamie Roan - up to 10

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

13.8 23-129

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Fall and Winter Head Coach supplemental contracts for the 2023/2024 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

May_Board_2023-_head_coach_list.pdf

13.9 23-130

It is recommended the Board approve the attached classified contracts.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep		X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Classified_Contract_List_2023.2024__2_.pdf

13.10 .

It is recommended the Board approve the attached certified contracts.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Attachments

Certified_Contracts_6.2023__1_.pdf

13.11 .

It is recommended the Board approve 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:

Zachary Chucta, Intervention Specialist, PRE, effective April 11, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

Board President

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

June 15, 2023
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.

15. Executive Session

Board President

15.1 23-131

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.

Minutes

The Board entered Executive Session at 9:15 p.m.
The Board exited Executive Session at 11:20 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

16. Business Items

16.1 31-132

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Real Estate Purchase contract between the City of Sunbury and Big Walnut Local School District.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Sunbury_Real_Estate_Contract.pdf

17. 23-133 Adjourn

Board President

It is recommended the Board adjourns.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member	X
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member	X
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member	X
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Ms. Sophia Erndt, Student Board Rep
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member