Special Board Meeting

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.

Minutes

  • Ms. Megan Forman and Mrs. Angela Graziosi were not in attendance.

 


2. President
Board President
  • Call to Order
  • Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
  • Pledge of Allegiance 

Minutes

  • The meeting was called to order at 8:30 am.

3. Roll Call
Board President

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member  X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

4. Adopt Agenda
Mr. Doug Crowl

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

4.1 23-187

It is recommended the Board adopt the July 7, 2023 agenda as presented.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

5. Business Items

5.1 23-188
Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Service Agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and DreamBox Learning.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

6. 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.


6.1 23-189

It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

  • Debbie Morgan, BWE Teaching Assistant (.5), effective at the end of the 2022/2023 school year
  • Lauren Heitkamp, BWE Principal, effective July 31, 2023
  • Nicholas Powell, BWIS Assistant Principal, effective July 31, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

6.2 23-190

It is recommended the Board approve the following adjustment in employment:

  • Kevin O'Quin move from Assistant Mechanic to Head Mechanic, effective July 1, 2023, current contract and step remain in effect

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

6.3 23-191

It is recommended the Board approve the following Administrative contracts:

  • Dr. Nicole Carter, BWHS Principal, two-year 260-day Administrative Level I contract, $120,000 annual salary, up to 5 extended days
  • Nicholas Powell, BWE Principal, three-year 215-day Administrative Level I contract, $86,000 annual salary, up to 5 extended days
  • Justin Grieger, BWIS Assistant Principal, two-year 220-day Administrative Level 1 contract, $85,000 annual salary, up to 5 extended days

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

6.4 23-192

It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contract, effective at the start of the 2023/2024 school year:

  • Ashley Hall, BWIS 5th grade teacher, MA+45 step 5
  • Bethany Pearson, BWHS science teacher, BA+30 step 2

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

6.5 23-193

It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day classified contract to Vicky Tyler, BWHS 2nd shift custodian, step 11, effective July 10, 2023.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX  

7. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Board President

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
          
            July 20, 2023
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office      
Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 


8. 23-194 Adjourn
Board President

It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.

Minutes

  • The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Doug Crowl, Board MemberX  
Mr. Steve Fujii, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member   
Mr. Todd Smith, Board MemberX