Meeting Details
February 26, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Big Walnut District Office
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.
24-038 Elect Treasurer Pro Tempore
It is recommended the Board appoint Angela Graziosi as the Treasurer Pro Tempore for the February 26, 2024 meeting.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board 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 |
3.
President
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
- Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Roll Call
5.
24-039 Adopt Agenda
It is recommended the Board approve the February 26, 2024, agenda as presented.
Minutes
- Mrs. Nicks recommended to amend the agenda by removing policy 9130 from item 12.1
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
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 |
6.
24-040 Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the January 29, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
7.
Recognitions
- Garrett Stover, All Ohio 1st Team Football Linebacker - Mr. Duffey
- Nate Severs, All Ohio 1st Team Football Running Back - Mr. Duffey
- Ryan Elliot, All Ohio 2nd Team Football Kicker - Mr. Duffey
8.
Superintendent's Report
9.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Update
- Public Records Request Update
10.
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 - Zach Duffey & Doug Crowl
- City, Villages, & Townships Governmental Community Liaison - Steve Fujii & Alice Nicks
- Big Walnut Education Foundation Liaison - Zach Duffey
- Sunbury/Big Walnut Joint Ventures Agreement Committee - Doug Crowl
- Joint Recreational District - Zach Duffey & Doug Crowl
11.
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.)
12.
Selected Board Policy
First reading of the attached 8000 Operations Policies.
12.1
24-041
It is recommended the Board approve the attached 9000 Relation Policies - second reading.
Minutes
- Remove policy 9130.
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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
24-042
It is recommended the Board approve the 0131 Legislative Bylaws (second reading).
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
13.
Business Items
13.1
24-043
It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2024 Alternative Tax Budget Information to be submitted to the County Auditor.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President
Seconded: Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President | |||
| Mrs. Alice Nicks, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Angela Graziosi, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Zach Duffey, Board Member | X |
13.2
24-044
It is recommended the Board approve the 2023 Tax Rates for taxes collected in 2024 and estimated revenue.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
13.3
24-045
It is recommended the Board approve the Then and Now's.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
13.4
24-046
It is recommended the Board approve the purchase and installment of two high-efficiency hot water heaters at Big Walnut Elementary School.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Zach Duffey, Board Member
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 |
13.5
24-047
It is recommended the Board approve the attached 2024/2025 school hours.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
13.6
24-048
It is recommended the Board approve the quote from Bluegrass Recreational Sales & Installation to remove the old playground equipment and the purchase and installment of new playground equipment for ELC.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Zach Duffey, 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 |
14.
Human Resources
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
14.1
24-049
It is recommended the Board approve the attached 2024-2025 Staffing Plan.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Zach Duffey, Board Member
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 |
14.2
24-050
It is recommended the Board reject the resignation of Khierstyn Branan, PRE Intervention Specialist, effective February 11, 2024.
Minutes
- Mr. Crowl moved for a consent agenda for items 14.2 through 14.10
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
14.3
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Jean Horsley, BWHS Food Service Worker, effective at the end of the day on February 9, 2024
- Teresa Vallance, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the day on March 8, 2024
- Josh Hall, SOU 1st shift District Custodian, effective at the end of the day on January 31, 2024
- Jasper Wall, full-time District Substitute Custodian, effective February 11, 2024, pending Board approval of his employment in maintenance
- Melissa Tippett, PRE 3 hours/day Food Service, effective at the end of the day on February 19, 2024, pending Board approval of her employment as a bus driver
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
14.4
.
*It is recommended the Board approve the revision of employment for Chazity Wrinkle from Accounts Payable/Purchase Coordinator to Internal Auditor, $65,000 annual salary, 2-year administrative level II contract, effective February 26, 2024.
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
14.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve a 2-year administrative level II contract for Andrea Hanners, Accounts Payable/Purchase Coordinator, $55,000 annual salary, effective February 26, 2024.
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
14.6
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified one-year contracts:
- Sarah Hill, SOU Building Secretary, step 4, effective February 5, 2024
- Julie Malloy, BWIS Teaching Assistant, step 2, effective February 5, 2004
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
14.7
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts:
- Jasper Wall, Maintenance, step 6, effective February 12, 2024
- Kevin Jenifer, BWHS 2nd shift District Custodian, step 2, effective February 6, 2024
- Steven Lucas, BWHS 2nd shift District Custodian, step 5, effective February 7, 2024
- Melissa Tippett, Bus Driver, step 0, effective February 20, 2024
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
14.8
.
It is recommended the Board approve a one-year spring athletic supplemental contract for the attached.
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050
Result: Approved
14.9
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following unpaid leave of absence:
- Tony Furbee, Bus Driver, February 22 through March 1, 2024
- Ashlyn Herzog, Teaching Assistant, Hylen Souders, effective from February 9 through the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Kevin Jenifer, BWHS 2nd shift District Custodian, 1.5 days March 27-28, 2024
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
14.10
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts for the balance of the 2023/2024 school year:
- Elaine Argabrite, Food Services, BWHS
- Lisa Bingham, Food Services, BWHS
- Rodney Edwards, District Custodian - 2nd shift, BWHS
Minutes
- Approved in item 14.2, motion 24-050.
Result: Approved
15.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
March 18, 2024
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the district website.
16.
Executive Session
16.1
24-051
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.
Minutes
- The Board entered Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Doug Crowl, Board Member
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 |
17.
24-052 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
- The Board exited Executive Session at 9:01 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Steve Fujii, Board 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 |
