Meeting Details
December 14, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Big Walnut High School Performing Arts Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Mission
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
2.
President
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
- Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
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
It is recommended the Board approve the February 26, 2024, agenda as presented.
Minutes
Result: Approved
5.
Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the October 19 and November 16, 2023, Regularly scheduled meeting and the November 30, 2023, Special meeting.
6.
Superintendent's Report
- BWLSD Meets All Nutritional Standards
7.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Update
8.
Board Members Items of Interest
9.
Public Participation
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.)
10.
Selected Board Policy
- First reading of the attached 6000 policies (Finances).
- Item 12.6 on the November 16, 2023 agenda proposed Resolution per Mrs. Nicks:
- It is recommended the board approve the attached Resolution Limiting Display of Flags, Banners, Signs and Symbols in the Classroom
- Mrs. Graziosi proposes consideration for substitute Policy 8805 attached - first reading
10.1
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Professional and Classified Staff policies (3000's & 4000's) - second reading.
10.2
.
It is recommended the Board adopt policy 0131 Legislative, as amended - second reading.
11.
Business Items
11.1
23-297
It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for the FY2024 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
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 |
11.2
23-298
It is recommended the Board appoint __________________ as President Pro Tempore for the January 4, 2024, Organizational Board Meeting and until the President-elect is sworn in.
11.3
23-299
It is recommended the Board approve the 2024/2025 school year calendar.
11.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Resolution on Parental Choice and Informed Consent Regarding Mask Usage.
11.5
23-301
It is recommended the Board accept the following donations/grants:
- $100 donated to BWE, donated by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories - BWE Principal Fund #018-9005
- Delaware Arts Festival Grants
- $700 PRE Fund #019-9122
- $405 BWE Fund #019-9122
- $1,020 BWMS Fund #019-9122
12.
Human Resources
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
12.1
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:
- M. Shawn Rogers, bus driver, effective on November 28, 2023, after working .25 that day
- John Bolin, GRE 4/hr Custodian 2nd shift, effective at the end of the day on December 15, 2023
- Lera Peterson, BWHS Teaching Assistant, effective December 10, 2023
12.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year classified contracts for the 2023/2024 school year:
- *Angela Holmes, ELC Preschool Teaching Assistant, step 3, effective December 4, 2023
- *Kathleen McGuff, BWIS Teaching Assistant, step 1, effective December 6, 2023
12.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2023/2024 school year:
- Curtis Crager, Weight Room Facilitator (.75), BWHS, group 3 step 11
- Tyler Richey, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BWHS
- Travis Richey, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BWHS
- Andrew McDougle, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BWHS
- Dominic Giordano, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BWHS
- Dustin Crawford, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BWHS
- Julianna Irwin, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BWHS
- Steve Cueva, Volunteer Coach, Basketball (Boys), BWHS
- Mike Stumpf, Volunteer Coach, Basketball (Girls), BWHS
- Danielle Crace, Volunteer Coach, Wrestling, BHWS
12.4
.
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:
- Rebecca Johnson, BWE/SOU, Gifted Intervention Specialist, effective November 13, 2023
12.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following revision:
-
Mark Robinson, BWHS Math Department Chair, from full contract to .5 contract
13.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Organizational Meeting:
January 4, 2024
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
13.1
Organization Meeting Discussion
14.
23-303 Executive Session
14.1
.
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session as permitted by ORC Section 121.22I to consider the employment of a public employee or official and to confer with an attorney for the Board of Education concerning disputes involving the Board that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
15.
23-304 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
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 |
