Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Thursday, November 16, 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
    Board President

    4.1 23-273

    It is recommended the Board adopt the November 16, 2023, agenda as presented.


    5. Minutes
    Board President

    5.1 23-274

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the October 19, 2023 regularly scheduled board meeting.


    6. Recognitions
    Board President
    • National FFA Convention - Mr. Crowl

    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • 2024/2025 Calendar 

    8. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Darren Jenkins
    • Monthly Financial Update
    • Board Requested Info


     


    9. Selected Board Policy
    Board President
    • First reading of Professional Staff and Classified Staff policies (3000's & 4000's).

    9.1 23-275

    It is recommended the Board adopt the attached Bylaw and Administration policies (0000's & 1000's) - second reading.

     


    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.)

    • Jen Nieset - School Safety
    • Ryan Wynia - Alice Nicks' Proposed Resolutions
    • Allison Fagan - Safety
    • Ashley Ryder - Flag Resolution
    • Lisa Wheeler - Bussing & Lunch at BWI Future Planning
    • Barb Shelby - Banners & Symbols
    • Luke Slater - Masking Resolution
    • Molly Snodgrass - Resolutions & Changes to Bylaws

    12. Business Items

    12.1 23-276
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the November 2023 Five-Year Forecast and the Assumptions.


    12.2 23-277
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then and Now.


    12.3 23-278
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the following resolution between Big Walnut Local School District and META Solutions. 

    Attachments

    12.4 23-279
    Mr. Darren Jenkins

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of four traditional propane school buses at the cooperative rate. 


    12.5 23-280
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.   


    12.6 23-281
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the board approve the attached Resolution Limiting Display of Flags, Banners, Signs and Symbols in the Classroom.


    12.7 23-282
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Resolution on Parental Choice and Informed Consent Regarding Mask Usage.


    12.8 23-283
    Mr. Doug Crowl

    It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:

    • $100 donated to BWMS, donated by FOE Sunbury Aerie No. 3614, Inc. - BWMS Principal Fund Military Account 018-9002
    • $1,500 donated to BWMS, donated by Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ohio Charitie - BWMS Principal Fund Military Account 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS, donated by Ruark & Sons Automotive, LLC - BWMS Principal Fund Military Account 018-9002
    • $100 donated to BWMS, donated by Sunbury Chiropractic Center - BWMS Principal Fund Military Account 018-9002

    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 23-284
    Mr. Ryan McLane

    It is recommended the Board approve the revised Administrative Level II benefits sheet.


    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

    • Mark Robinson, BWHS Math Teacher/Instructional Facilitator, effective at the end of the day on December 31, 2023
    • L. Gene Hall, Head of Maintenance, effective at the end of the day on December 31, 2023
    • Patricia Valentine, ELC Preschool Intervention Specialist, effective at the end of the day on October 27, 2023
    • Mary Candelaria, BWMS Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year, due to retirement
    • Lucy Rupert, GRE Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the day on October 30, 2023
    • Julie Malloy, BWHS Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the day on November 21, 2023

    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:

    • Lera Peterson, BWHS Teaching Assistant, step 3, one-year contract, effective October 30, 2023
    • Jasper Wall Jr., full-time District Substitute Custodian, 90-day contract, step 7, effective November 13, 2023
    • Anthony Furbee, Bus Driver, 90-day contract, step 0, effective November 9, 2023
    • Roger Hayes Jr., Bus Driver, 90-day contract, step 0, effective November 13, 2023
    • Andre White III, BWHS District Custodian - 2nd shift, step 7, 90-day contract, effective beginning November 27, 2023
    • Holly McCormack, BWHS Food Services, 3 hours/day, step 0, 90-day contract, effective beginning November 16, 2023

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the attached Eagle Extension stipends.


    13.5 .

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

    • Charlie Brodhead, Athletic Facility Manager - winter, .5 contract, group 3 step 9

    13.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year certified contract, BA step 0, for the following through the completion of their long-term substitute assignment:

    •  Zachary Chucta, Intervention Specialist, SOU, effective beginning November 7, 2023 
    •  Tyler Shuster, Intervention Specialist, BWMS, effective beginning November 7, 2023
    •  Greg Johnson, Social Studies, BWMS, effective beginning November 8, 2023

    13.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revision (due to clerical error):

    • David Levings, District Custodian - 2nd shift, BWHS, revise from step 9 to step 5, effective September 11, 2023

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Board President

    Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
              
                December 14, 2023
                6:30 pm
                District Administrative Office      
    Streaming will be made available on the District website.                 


    15. Executive Session
    Board President

    15.1 23-285

    It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session as permitted by ORC Section 121.22I to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education and to consider the employment of a public employee or official.


    16. 23-286Adjourn
    Board President

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


Close