Board Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 9:00am - 10:00am

    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. 23-172 Adopt Agenda
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board adopt the June 29, 2023, agenda as presented.

    5. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    6. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins


     

    7. Board Members Items of Interest
    Board President
    8. 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.)

    9. Business Items
    9.1 23-173
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the final amended appropriations for FY23 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.

    Attachments
    Amended_Appropriations_62923.pdf
    Amended_Appropriations_62923.pdf
    9.2 23-174
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the fiscal year 2024 temporary appropriations to be filed with the County Auditor's Office.

    Attachments
    Temp_Appropriations_62923.pdf
    Temp_Appropriations_62923.pdf
    9.3 23-175
    9.4 23-176
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached instruction material.

    Attachments
    BW_Instructional_Resources__-_Cost_and_Contract_Information.pdf
    BW_Instructional_Resources__-_Cost_and_Contract_Information.pdf
    9.5 23-177
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of iReady instructional material through Curriculum Associates.

    Attachments
    iready_quote.pdf
    iready_quote.pdf
    9.6 23-178
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the license and subscription for Schoology through PowerSchool.

    Attachments
    Schoology_Quote.pdf
    Schoology_Quote.pdf
    9.7 23-179
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended overnight field trips grades 5th-8th:

    • Italy, June 6 - 15, 2024
    • Belize (STEM), spring break 2025 (date determined when calendar approved)
    • London & Paris, June 3-10, 2025
    9.8 23-180
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board replace the flooring at Big Walnut Elementary at a cost of $243,004.48.

    10. 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.

    10.1 23-181

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

    • Brianna Lawless, BWMS Science Teacher, MA step 5
    • Sarah Cleghorn, BWHS Spanish Teacher, MA step 7
    • Whitney Stalnaker, BWIS Intervention Specialist, BA30 step 5
    10.2 23-182

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

    • Jennifer Barr, GRE Teaching Assistant, pending approval as BWHS General Secretary II - Attendance, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Amanda Isganitis, BWHS Teaching Assistant, pending approval as (.5) BWHS General Secretary II - Guidance, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • S. Andrew Jados, BWHS Principal, effective at the end of the day on July 31, 2023
    • Lindsay Kaser, BWE 2nd grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    • Jessica Shelton, PRE Intervention Specialist, pending approval as ELC Principal, at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
    10.3 23-183

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts for the 2023/2024 school year:

    • Jennifer Barr, BWHS General Secretary II - Attendance, 210 days/year, current contract and step to remain in effect
    • Amanda Isganitis, BWHS (.5) General Secretary II - Guidance, 210 days/year, current contract and step to remain in effect
    • Charles Hurst, Teaching Assistant - Bus Aide, step 0

     

    10.4 23-184

    It is recommended the Board approve the following Administrative contracts, effective beginning the 2023/2024 school year:

    • Geoffrey Peterfy, Communications Specialist, two-year 225-day Administrative Level II contract, $62,000 annual salary
    • Jessica Shelton, Principal Early Learning Center at Harrison Street, two-year 215-day Administrative Level I contract, $80,000 annual salary
    11. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
                July 20, 2023     
                6:30 P.M.
                District Office          
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.      

    12. Executive Session
    Board President
    12.1 23-185

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session as permitted by ORC Section 121.22  to consider the purchase of property for public purposes and to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

    13. 23-186 Adjourn
    Board President

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

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