Meeting Details
January 29, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Big Walnut District Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Mission
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence
- Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
- Board called to order at 630pm.
2.
Roll Call
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
3.
Adopt Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
3.1
24-013
It is recommended the Board adopt the January 29, 2024 Board agenda.
4.
Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
4.1
24-014
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the December 14, 2023 Board meeting and the January 4, 2024 Organizational meeting.
5.
Recognitions
- OSBA Board Recognition - Mr. McLane
6.
Superintendent's Report
- PBIS Presentation - Dr. Carter
7.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Report
8.
Board Committee Reports
- Student Council - Emma Kelly
- Academic Advisory - Angela Gaziosi, Alice Nicks
- OSBA Legislative Liaison - Steve Fujii
- Economic Development Committee - Steve Fujii, Alice Nicks
- Sunbury Meadows Community Authority Representative - Steve Fujii, Alice Nicks
- Finance Committee - Angela Graziosi, Zach Duffey
- Insurance Committee - Angela Graziosi, Zach Duffey
- Legal Committee - Doug Crowl, Alice Nicks
- Records Commission - Steve Fujii
- Facilities Planning Committee - Steve Fujii, Alice Nicks
- City, Villages, & Townships Governmental Community Liaison - Steve Fujjii, Alice Nicks
- Big Walnut Education Foundation Liaison - Zach Duffey
- Sunbury/Big Walnut Joint Ventures Agreement Committee - Doug Crowl
9.
Selected Board Policy
- It is recommended the Board review the 9000 policies (Relations)
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
9.1
24-015
It is recommended the Board approve the attached 6000 policies - Finances (seconded reading)
9.2
.
It is recommended the Board adopt 0131 Legislative Bylaws (first reading)
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
10.
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 the criteria for Public Participation, which is attached to the agenda.)
11.
Business Items
11.1
24-016
It is recommended the Board approve the amended appropriations for the FY2024 to be submitted to the County Auditor's Office.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
11.2
24-017
It is recommended the Board approve the following accounts:
- New Student - BWMS National Junior Honor Society
- Grant Account - Early Childhood Education Grant Services
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
11.3
24-018
It is recommended the Board approve the following fund transfer:
- $100,000 from Sunbury Meadows CDA (022-9200) to Permanent Improvement (003-0000)
11.4
24-019
It is recommended the Board approve the Sports Medicine Services Agreement between The Ohio State University on behalf of its Wexner Medical Center, Sports Medicine Division and the Big Walnut Local School District.
11.5
24-020
It is recommended the Board approve the 2024/2025 BWHS Program of Studies
11.6
24-021
It is recommended the Board approve Cardinal Bus Sales to apply for the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates Program on the District's behalf.
11.7
24-022
It is recommended that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) and the Big Walnut Local School District for the provision of Behavioral Health Services at no cost to the district.
11.8
24-023
It is recommended the Board approve the 2024/2025 kindergarten and preschool tuition rate of $225 per month.
11.9
24-024
It is recommended the Board approve the purchase and installment of playground equipment at Big Walnut Intermediate School from Bluegrass Recreation in the amount of $98,767.38.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Zach Duffey, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
11.10
24-025
It is recommended the Board accept the following donation:
- $519.03 donated to SOU, donated by Student Council - Student Council Fund # 200-9614
- $5,000 donated to BWMS, donated by Youth Service America - Grant BWMS YSA Fund #019-9304
- $250 donated to BW Food Service Department, donated by David & Carol Sturgil - BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000
- $45 donated to BW Food Service Department, donated by Paula Anderson - BWLSD Food Service Fund # 006-0000
12.
Human Resources
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
12.1
24-026
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignation:
- Stephanie Cooper, Administrative Assistant - Budget Coordinator, effective May 1, 2024, due to retirement
- Corry Schull, BWMS School Counselor, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year, due to retirement
- Susan Throckmorton, SOU Building Secretary, effective at the end of the day on February 9, 2024
- Andre White III, BWHS 2nd shift District Custodian, effective at the end of the day on December 12, 2023
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
12.2
24-027
It is recommended the Board approve an unpaid leave of absence for the following staff:
- Jennifer DuBose, BWHS Teaching Assistant, August 27-28, 2024
- Kelly Kerns, GRE Building Secretary, March 6-22, 2024
- Kathleen McGuff, Teaching Assistant, BWIS, January 18 and 22, 2024
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
12.3
24-028
It is recommended the Board approve the attached administrative contract recommendations for the 2024/2025 school year.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
12.4
24-029
It is recommended the Board approve the attached balance of the year classified contracts for the remainder of the 2023/2024 school year.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Zach Duffey, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
12.5
24-030
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contract:
- Melissa Rizer, BWIS Teaching Assistant, step 0, effective January 4, 2024 - one-year contract
- Amber Cloud, District Custodian - 2nd shift, GRE, .5 (4 hours/day), step 1, effective beginning January 29, 2024, 90-day contract
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
12.6
24-031
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year limited contract for the following long-term substitute to remain in effect through the completion of the current long-term assignment:
- April Fuller, ELC Preschool Intervention Specialist, BA step 0, effective February 7, 2024
12.7
24-032
It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year co-curricular supplemental contract:
- Annemarie Newell, Math Department Chair (.5), group 4 step 0
12.8
24-033
It is recommended the Board approve the spring athletic supplemental contracts.
12.9
24-034
It is recommended the Board approve the Heather Besselman as a volunteer BWHS Gymnastics Coach.
12.10
24-035
It is recommended the Board approve the attached Eagle Extension stipends.
13.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Regularly Scheduled Meetings:
February 26, 2024
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the District website.
14.
24-036 Executive Session
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, to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education, to discuss details relative to the security arrangements and emergency response protocols for the Board of Education, 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.
Minutes
in at 7;55
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
15.
24-037 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and adjourn the meeting.
