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1. Mission

Mr. Doug Crowl

The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

2. President

Mr. Doug Crowl

Call to Order
Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

Mr. Doug Crowl

Minutes

Mr. Todd Smith and Mrs. Alice Nicks were absent.

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

4. 23-259 Adopt Agenda

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board adopt the October 19, 2023 agenda as presented.

Minutes

Mr. McLane recommended adding item 12.7 to purchase Geodes and PD.
- The Board approved the agenda as amended.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

5. 23-260 Minutes

Mr. Doug Crowl

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the September 20, 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

6. Recognitions

Mr. Doug Crowl

The College Board National Rural & Small Town Award - National Merit Scholarship Program - Mr. Steve Fujii

7. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

8. Treasurer's Report

Mr. Darren Jenkins

Monthly Financial Update
Board Requested Info

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_September__2_.pdf

9. Selected Board Policy

Mr. Doug Crowl

Minutes

Result: Approved

9.1 .

It is recommended the Board adopt/remove the following policies (second reading):

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

Minutes

23-261 The Board voted to postpone.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Policies_second_reading.pdf

9.2 .

First Reading of the attached 1000's Administration policies:

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Attachments

1000_s.pdf

10. Board Members Items of Interest

Board President

11. Public Participation

Mr. Doug Crowl

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

12.1 23-262

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the proposed Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance rates for Big Walnut Local School District for the 2024 calendar year. Medical insurance rates with Anthem BCBS, Dental insurance rates with Delta Dental Vision insurance rates with EyeMed, and Life insurance rates with Dearborn Life.

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.2 23-263

Mr. Darren Jenkins

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

$8,586.00 from BWHS Class of 2022 (200-9222) to BWHS Class of 2024 (200-9224)

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.3 23-264

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the BWHS Coffee Cart new activity account.

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.4 23-265

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Flourish Integrated Therapy, LLC for the purpose of providing IEP/therapy services to students that are district-placed in separate schools.

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Flourish_BWLS_2023.pdf

12.5 23-266

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the renewal of the Educational Service Staffing Agreement between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Maxim Healthcare Services.

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

DOC562.pdf

12.6 23-267

Mr. Ryan McLane

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

BWHS Band, Choir & Orchestra, January 21 - 22, 2024, Broadway Musical Beetle Juice in Cincinnati, OH
BWHS Costa Rica over Spring Break, 2025 (dates will be determined when calendar is set)

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

12.7 23-268

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of Geodes Curriculum Material in the amount of $67,670.98.

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	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 23-269

Mr. Darren Jenkins

It is recommended the Board approve the Internal Auditor job description.

Minutes

Mrs. Graziosi recommended to consent items 13.1-13.8, seconded by Mr. Crowl.

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Internal_Auditor_Fiscal_Ops.pdf

13.2 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

John Barcus, PRE 1st Shift Custodian, effective at the end of the day on October 16, 2023
Rich Smith, BWMS Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year - due to retirement
Gary Schubert, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the day on October 5, 2023
Becky Seawell, BWHS Food Service, effective at the end of the day on September 27, 2023 (pending hire as BWE Head Cook)
Tricia Koenn, SOU Food Service, 3 hours/day, effective at the end of the day on October 20, 2023
Lesley Salladin, BWHS Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the day on October 6, 2023

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

13.3 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:

Rodney Edwards, 90-day contract, BWHS 2nd Shift Custodian, step 7, effective October 9, 2023
Lisa Bingham, 90-day contract, BWHS Food Service, 3 hours/day, step 0, effective October 16, 2023
Becky Seawell, BWE Head Cook, effective September 28, 2023, continuing contract remains in effect pending successful completion of 90-day probationary period
G. Elaine Argabrite, BWHS Food Service, 6 hours/day, step 7, 90-day contract effective beginning October 30, 2023
M. Shawn Rogers, Bus Driver, step 0, 90-day contract effective beginning October 30, 2023

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

13.4 .

It is recommended the Board approve the attached supplemental contracts for 2023/2024 winter athletics.

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

Attachments

Board_-_Winter_Athletics_23.24.pdf

13.5 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following revisions:

Beth Franz, 90-day contract BWHS Food Service, 3 hour/day, effective September 25, 2023, to include step 0
Charlie Hurst, Bus Aide from 6 hours/day to 7.5 hours/day, effective October 16 2023
Krystle Jackson, PAC, GRE, from full to .625

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

13.6 .

It is recommended the Board approve the attached stipends for the work completed during the 2023/2024 school year.

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

Attachments

Board_Stipend_Approval-23.24__1_.pdf

13.7 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following co-curricular contract:

Sarah Griffith, PAC, GRE, group .375

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

13.8 .

It is recommended the Board approve an unpaid leave of absence for Nina Lechleiter, bus driver, effective beginning October 10, 2023, and lasting through February 29, 2024.

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

Result: Approved

13.9 .

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the 2023/2024 staffing plan.

Minutes

Consent in item 13.1, motion 23-269

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

Attachments

Staffing_Plan_Update_10_19_23.pdf

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

Board President

Regularly Scheduled Meetings:

November 16, 2023
            6:30 pm
            District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.

15. Executive Session

Mr. Doug Crowl

Minutes

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

15.1 23-270

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 and to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

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
Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

16. Business Items

Mr. Doug Crowl

16.1 23-271

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of ADS Security Film through Safeware, Inc.

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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

17. Adjourn

Board President

17.1 23-272

It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting

Minutes

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 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
Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member	X
Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member