Board of Education Meeting | BlueSky Meeting Solution

1. Mission

Mr. Steve Fujii

The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.

2. President

Mr. Steve Fujii

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

3. Roll Call

Mr. Steve Fujii

4. Adopt Agenda

Mr. Steve Fujii

It is recommended the Board approve the March 18, 2024, agenda as presented.

5. 24-062 Minutes

Mr. Steve Fujii

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the February 26, 2024, Regularly scheduled meeting and the March 4, 2024, Special meeting.

6. Recognitions

Mr. Steve Fujii

GRE Youth Art Month State Shows - Mr. Fujii
BWES Youth Art Month State Shows - Mrs. Graziosi
SOU Youth Art Month State Shows - Mrs. Nicks
PRE Youth Art Month State Shows - Mr. Crowl

7. Superintendent's Report

Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

8. Treasurer's Report

Monthly Financial Update
Public Records Request Update

Attachments

FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_February.pdf

9. Board Committee Reports

Mr. Steve Fujii

Student Council - Emma Kelly
City, Villages, & Townships Governmental Community Liaison
- Harlem Township - City of Westerville Merger talks

10. Public Participation

Mr. Steve Fujii

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.)

Christine Johnson - Book at School
Lisa Wheeler - School Accomplishments
Nevaeh Johnson - Book at School
Ryan Wynia - Leading with Love

11. Selected Board Policy

Mr. Steve Fujii

First Reading of the 2000 Program Policies.

Attachments

2000_s.pdf

11.1 24-063

It is recommended the Board approve the attached 8000 Operation Policies - second reading.

Attachments

8000_s.pdf

12. Business Items

12.1 24-064

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Delaware County Probate/Juvenile Court and the Big Walnut Local School District as a means of defining the limited relationship shared with regard to the School Liaison Program.

Attachments

MOU_-_SLP_-_BWLSD_-_2023_24.docx

12.2 .

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding to establish program requirements for a Middle School Engineering program between the Delaware Area Career Center and Big Walnut Local School District.

Attachments

DOC591.pdf

12.3 24-065

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the proposal from Trane Turnkey for the boiler and chiller for Hylen Souders Elementary.

Attachments

Big_Walnut-_Souders_Elementary_Chiller_Replacement_06-22-2023__1_.pdf

12.4 24-166

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Big Walnut Intermediate Trail preliminary cost estimate agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and the City of Sunbury.

Attachments

BWI_TRAIL_8_.pdf

12.5 25-067

Mr. Scott Gooding

It is recommended the Board approve Big Walnut Local School District Authorizing META Solutions, Acting Jointly as a Member of the Ohio School Consortium, to Issue a Request for Proposal for the Purchase of Competitive Retail Natural Gas Service from the Lowest and Best Bidder Submitted to Consortium and Authorizing the Board to Purchase Competitive Retail Natural Gas Service from Such Bidder.

Attachments

META_Solutions_-_Board_Resolution-_NG_RFP_10-23-2023_-_FINAL_-Clean.doc

12.6 Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the license and subscription agreement between PowerSchool and Big Walnut Local School District, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Attachments

powerschool.pdf

12.7 24-068

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Master Service Agreement between META Solutions and Big Walnut Local School District.

Attachments

META_Service_Agreement.pdf

12.8 24-069

Mr. Steve Fujii

It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

$100 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by the Hartzler family, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
$100 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by the Car family, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
$150 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by the Abler family, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
$75 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by Patricia Grubb, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
$145 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by Kooi LLC, Drama Donations Fund #200-4113-891-9130
$75 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by Deborah Ketner, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
$100 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by the Ross family, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
$100 donated to BWHS Theater, donated by the Valenzuela family, Drama Donations Fund # 200-4113-891-9130
Rabbit CO2 Laser RL-80-1290 donated to BWHS Industrial Technology, donated by Rabbit Laser USA Fund # 300-1820-9904-001

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.

13.1 .

Mr. Steve Fujii

It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administrative contract for Ryan P. McLane, Superintendent, effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030.

13.2 .

Mr. Steve Fujii

It is recommended the Board approve the terms of an Administrative Level I contract for J. Scott Gooding II, Interim Treasurer/Treasurer Pro Tempore, effective March 5, 2024.

13.3 24-070

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year contract for the 2024/2025 school year for the following certified staff:

Lauren Greenspan, BWMS School Counselor, MA step 5

13.4 .

It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:

Lindsey Pellington, BWMS Science, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Carly Bresnahan, GRE Kindergarten, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Kim Kuzevski, BWE Grade 3, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Steven Lucas, BWHS District Custodian 2nd shift, effective at the end of the day on March 3, 20224
Charlie Hurst, Teaching Assistant - Bus Aide, effective at the end of the day on February 23, 2024
Patti Malone, GRE Food Services, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Jennifer Verhoff, PRE Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the day on March 8, 2024
Melissa Rizer, BWIS Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the day on February 27, 2024
Denise Iacobucci, BWIS Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Karen Paver, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the day on March 15, 2024

13.5 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following change in employment:

Lisa Bingham, BWHS Food Services, from 3 hours/day to 3.5 hours/day, effective March 4, 2024

13.6 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following balance of the year contracts at the expiration of their 90-day contract:

Anthony Furbee, Bus Driver
Roger Hayes, Bus Drive
Holly McCormack, BWHS Food Services

13.7 .

Mr. Ryan McLane

It is recommended the Board approve the Settlement Agreement between the Big Walnut Local School District and employee Teresa White.

13.8 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contract:

Pam Hammers, PRE Food Services, 3 hours/day, step 0, 90-day contract, effective March 11, 2024
Chelsea Pflieger, PRE Teaching Assistant, step 3, one-year contract, effective April 2, 2024
Teresa Westervelt, Teaching Assistant - Bus Aide, step 3, one-year contract, effective beginning March 14, 2024

13.9 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following unpaid leave of absences:

Nina Lechleiter, bus driver, effective October 10, 2023, through the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Dawn Schutt, SOU Teaching Assistant, effective April 1, 2024, through the end of the 2023/2024 school year
Nicole Leinweber, Gifted Intervention Specialist, effective April 1, 2024, through the end of the 2023/2024 school year

13.10 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts:

Russ Whaley, BWHS Track Volunteer Coach, spring 2024
Anna Laux, Head Cheer Coach, group 2 step 1, 2024/2025 school year
Natalie Fuchs, BWMS Tack Volunteer Coach, spring 2024
Matt Pendy, BWMS Baseball Volunteer Coach, spring 2024

13.11 .

It is recommended the Board approve the following revision:

Mia Smith, BWHS Assistant Track Coach (.25), revise from step 0 to step 1

14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting

Board President

April 15, 2024
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the district website.

Discussion of special meeting on the topic of facilities.

15. Executive Session

Board President

15.1 24-071

It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session as permitted by ORC Section 121.22 to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

16. Human Resources

Mr. Steve Fujii

16.1 24-072

It is recommended the Board approve a five-year Administrative contract for Ryan P. McLane, Superintendent, effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030.

16.2 24-073

It is recommended the Board approve the terms of an Administrative Level I contract for J. Scott Gooding II, Interim Treasurer/Treasurer Pro Tempore, effective March 5, 2024.

17. 24-074 Adjourn

Board President

It is recommended the Board adjourn the meeting.