Big Walnut District Office
Thursday, May 18, 2023
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
It is recommended the Board adopt the May 18, 2023, agenda as presented.
It is recommended the Board approve the minute of the April 19, 2023, regularly scheduled meetings.
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.
It is recommended the Board approve the May 2023 Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions.
It is recommended the Board approve that the Big Walnut Local School District join the following purchasing cooperatives at no cost to the District:
It is recommended the Board approve the sale of three buses (#51, #52 & #53) to Fremont City Schools for $25,000 each.
It is recommended the Board approve the following updated resolution regarding the lease/purchase of school buses from the April 19, 2023 Board meeting:
It is recommended the Board approve not refurbishing the following technology equipment:
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.
It is recommended the Board recognize the firm of Bricker Graydon to perform a financial and construction audit of the 2017 bond projects.
It is recommended the Board approve the transfer of dormant funds:
It is recommended the Board approve the 2023 graduating class.
It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Schubert Tennis and Big Walnut Local Schools for repairs to the tennis courts.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Big Walnut Athletic Handbook.
It is recommended the Board approve to have an open discussion regarding Gilbane Construction.
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).
It is recommended the Board approve the Request for Proposal for Big Walnut School District Legal Counsel.
It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions:
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contracts for the 2023/2024 school year:
It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract:
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
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the following classified staff:
It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days, to be used prior to the 2023/2024 school year:
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Fall and Winter Head Coach supplemental contracts for the 2023/2024 school year.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached classified contracts.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached certified contracts.
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:
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
June 15, 2023
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
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.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Real Estate Purchase contract between the City of Sunbury and Big Walnut Local School District.
It is recommended the Board adjourns.