Board Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Wednesday, September 20, 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. President
    Board President
    • Call to Order
    • Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
    • Pledge of Allegiance 
    3. Roll Call
    Board President
    4. Adopt Agenda
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    4.1 23-239

    It is recommended the Board adopt the September 20, 2023 agenda as presented.

    5. Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    5.1 23-240

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the August 17, 2023, regularly scheduled meeting and the August 30, 2023, special meeting.

    6. Recognitions
    Board President
    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • Emma Kelly, Student Board Rep
    • DACC Update - Brice Clawson
    • New Grade Bands
    • State Report Cards
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Update
    • Public Records Request Update


     

    Attachments
    FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_August.pdf
    2023SeptemberBoard_PRR.docx
    FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_August.pdf
    2023SeptemberBoard_PRR.docx
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Board President

    First Reading of the following policies:

                     0131           0145       0157        0168
    0100         0131.1        0146       0161        0169.1
    0111          0132           0147       0162        0169.2
    0112        0133           0148       0163        0171      0171.1
    0113         0141           0148.1    0164        0171.2
    0114         0141.1        0149       0165.1      0171.3
    0116        0141.2         0151        0165.2     0173
    0118        0142            0152        0165.3     0175.1
    0121        0142.1        0153        0166        
    0122        0142.3        0154        0167
    0122.1     0143           0155        0167.1
    0123        0144       

    0156 (REMOVE)     

    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.)

    12. Business Items
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    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the Permanent Annual Appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 at fund level in accordance with Section 5705.38 and 5705.39 ORC.

    Attachments
    Annual_Approp_Resolution-FY24-20230920.pdf
    Annual_Approp_Resolution-FY24-20230920.pdf
    12.2 23-242
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve to transfer the following dormant funds:

    • transfer $8,586.00 to BWHS class of 2024 (fund # 200-9222) to close out class of 2022 account (fund # 200-9224)
    12.3 23-243
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the following new account fund:

    • SOU Art 300-9415
    12.4 23-244
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local Schools and TP Mechanical.

    Attachments
    DOC542.pdf
    DOC542.pdf
    12.5 23-245
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trips:

    • Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball, Orlando, FL, December 26-30, 2023
    • 8th Grade Class Trip, Washington DC, May 20-23, 2024
    12.6 23-246
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the change in grade bands as follows beginning in the 2024/2025 school year:

    • PreK 
    • K-3
    • 4-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    12.7 23-247
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached agreement between the Big Walnut Soccer Association and the Big Walnut School District.

    Attachments
    BWSA_and_BWLS_agreement_2023__08.29.2023_.docx.pdf
    BWSA_and_BWLS_agreement_2023__08.29.2023_.docx.pdf
    12.8 23-248
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the 2023/2024 District Service Plan between the Big Walnut Local School District and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.

    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 23-249

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

    • *Jack Reall, BWHS Girls Head Wrestling Coach, group 2 step 7
    • Chad Townley, BWHS Football Volunteer Coach
    • Jordan Savitski, BWMS Football Coach Volunteer Coach
    13.2 23-250

    It is recommended the Board approve to rescind the classified contract for Sylvia Johnson, bus driver.

    13.3 23-251

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:

    • Cori Mowery, one-year contract, BWHS Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective September 11, 2023
    • David Levings, 90-day contract, BWHS 2nd shift Custodian, step 9, September 11, 2023
    • Ann Druseikis, 90-day contract, Bus Driver, step 0, effective August 25, 2023
    • Sylvia Johnson, 90-day contract, BWHS Food Service worker, 3 hours/day, step 5, effective September 1, 2023
    • Beth Franz, 90-day classified contract BWHS Food Services, 3 hours/day, effective September 25, 2023
    13.4 23-252

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Laurel Fitch, BWIS 5th Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year - due to retirement
    • Tia LeMaster, Bus Driver, effective September 4, 2023
    • Doug Germann, Gifted Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year - due to retirement 
    • Sylvia Johnson, BWHS Food Services, 3 hours/day, effective at the end of the day on September 27, 2023
    • Pam Johnson, BWE Head Cook, effective at the end of the day on September 29, 2023

       

    13.5 23-253

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended days retroactively August 1, 2023:

    • Alan Feeman, Assistant Food Services Supervisor - 5 days
    • Carrigan Dummit, BWHS Media Specialist - 10 days
    13.6 23-254

    It is recommended the Board approve the following unpaid leave of absence:

    • Cheryl Smart, BWIS Teaching Assistant, September 27, 28, and 29, 2023.
    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
              
                October 19, 2023      
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 

    15. Executive Session
    Board President
    15.1 23-255
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session as permitted by ORC Section 121.22 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.

    16. Business Items
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    16.1 23-256

    It is recommended the Board approve the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Sunbury and the Big Walnut Local School District.

    17. 23-257 Adjourn
    Board President

    It is recommended the meeting adjourn.

    18. 23-258
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and the ESC.

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