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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

Meeting commenced at 6:30 pm.

2. President

Board President

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

3. Roll Call

Board President

Minutes

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

4. Adopt Agenda

Board President

Minutes

Amend the agenda to show a Special meeting on November 30, 2023, at 4:00 pm., and remove item 5.1 to the December 14 meeting.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

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

Attachments

BWLS_2024.2025_DRAFT.pdf

8. Treasurer's Report

Mr. Darren Jenkins

Monthly Financial Update
Board Requested Info

Attachments

FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_October.pdf

9. Selected Board Policy

Board President

First reading of Professional Staff and Classified Staff policies (3000's & 4000's).

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

Attachments

9.1 23-275

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

Minutes

Mr. Crowl requested that policy 0131 be removed at this time until corrections are made.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

Attachments

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.

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

Attachments

Big_Walnut_046748__6_.pdf

12.2 23-277

Mr. Darren Jenkins

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

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

Attachments

THEN_AND_NOW_BOUNDLESS__1_.pdf

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.

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

Attachments

META.pdf

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.

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

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.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

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

Attachments

Resolution_Transportation_Impractical.docx

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.

Minutes

Discussion - first reading

Attachments

Resolution_Limiting_Display_of_Flags__Banners__Signs_and_Symbols_in_the_Classroom__1_.pdf

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.

Minutes

Discussion - first reading

Attachments

Resolution_on_Parental_Choice_and_Informed_Consent_Regarding_Masking__1_.pdf

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member

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

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.

Minutes

Result: Approved

13.1 23-284

Mr. Ryan McLane

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

Minutes

Motion by Mrs. Graziosi to approve to consent items 13.1-13.7, seconded by Mr. Smith

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Todd Smith, Board Member

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

Attachments

Level_II_Fringe_Benefits.pdf

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

13.4 .

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Attachments

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Minutes

consent in item 13.1 motion 23-284

Result: Approved

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

Minutes

consent in item 13.1 motion 23-284

Result: Approved

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.

Minutes

Entered Executive Session at 8:32 pm.

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

16. 23-286Adjourn

Board President

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

Minutes

Exited Executive Session at 9:55 pm.

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