Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    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
    4. 23-259 Adopt Agenda
    Mr. Doug Crowl

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

    5. 23-260 Minutes
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the September 20, 2023, regularly scheduled meetings.

    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


     

    Attachments
    FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_September__2_.pdf
    FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_September__2_.pdf
    9. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Doug Crowl
    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

     

     

    Attachments
    Policies_second_reading.pdf
    Policies_second_reading.pdf
    9.2 .

    First Reading of the attached 1000's Administration policies:

    Attachments
    1000_s.pdf
    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.

    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)
    12.3 23-264
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

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

    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.

    Attachments
    Flourish_BWLS_2023.pdf
    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. 

    Attachments
    DOC562.pdf
    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)
    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. 

    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.

    Attachments
    Internal_Auditor_Fiscal_Ops.pdf
    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

     

    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
    13.4 .

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

    Attachments
    Board_-_Winter_Athletics_23.24.pdf
    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
    13.6 .

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

    Attachments
    Board_Stipend_Approval-23.24__1_.pdf
    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
    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.

    13.9 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane

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

    Attachments
    Staffing_Plan_Update_10_19_23.pdf
    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
    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.

    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.

    17. Adjourn
    Board President
    17.1 23-272

    It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting

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