Board of Education Meeting | BlueSky Meeting Solution

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

It is recommended the Board approve the February 26, 2024, agenda as presented.

5. Minutes

Board President

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

Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

BWLSD Meets All Nutritional Standards

7. Treasurer's Report

Monthly Financial Update

Attachments

FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_November.pdf

8. Board Members Items of Interest

Board President

9. 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.)

10. Selected Board Policy

Board President

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

Attachments

All_6000_s.pdf

Resolution_Limiting_Display_of_Flags__Banners__Signs_and_Symbols_in_the_Classroom__1_.pdf

Policy_8805_Flag.pdf

All_6000_s.pdf

Resolution_Limiting_Display_of_Flags__Banners__Signs_and_Symbols_in_the_Classroom__1_.pdf

Policy_8805_Flag.pdf

10.1 .

It is recommended the Board approve the attached Professional and Classified Staff policies (3000's & 4000's) - second reading.

Attachments

10.2 .

It is recommended the Board adopt policy 0131 Legislative, as amended - second reading.

Attachments

0131.pdf

11. Business Items

11.1 23-297

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for the FY2024 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.

Attachments

20231214-Amended_Approp_FY2024.pdf

11.2 23-298

Mr. Ryan McLane

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

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the 2024/2025 school year calendar.

Attachments

2024-25_calendar.pdf

11.4 .

Mr. Doug Crowl

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

Attachments

Resolution_on_Parental_Choice_and_Informed_Consent_Regarding_Masking__1_.pdf

11.5 23-301

Mr. Doug Crowl

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

Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

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

Board President

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

Board President

14. 23-303 Executive Session

Board President

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

Board President

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