Meeting Details
April 15, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 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.
President
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
- Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Roll Call
4.
Adopt Agenda
It is recommended the Board approve the April 15, 2024, agenda as presented.
5.
Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the March 18, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting.
6.
Recognitions
- Boys Bowling Team - Mr. Fujii
- Aidan Furukawa, Bowling - All Ohio First Runner-Up - Mr. Fujii
- Nick Green, Bowling - All Ohio Honorable Mention - Mr. Fujii
- Garrett Irvine, Bowling - All Ohio Honorable Mention - Mr. Fujii
- Denza Allen, Basketball - All Ohio Honorable Mention - Mr. Duffey
- Remy Largent, Basketball - All Ohio Honorable Mention - Mr. Duffey
- Trenton Minor, Basketball - All Ohio Honorable Mention - Mr. Duffey
7.
Superintendent's Report
- Curriculum Update
8.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Update
- Public Records Request Update
- Five Year Forecast Update
9.
Committee Reports
Student Council - Emma Kelly
Academic Advisory - Angela Graziosi & Alice Nicks
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 criteria for Public Participation, which is attached to the agenda.)
11.
Selected Board Policy
- First Reading of the 5000 Students Policies
11.1
.
It is recommended the Board adopt the following 2000 Program Policies (second reading).
12.
Business Items
12.1
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It is recommended the Board approve re-enrollment in the Calendar Year 2025 (January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025) Ohio SchoolComp Group Retro Program for workers' compensation and unemployment compensation claims management services with Sedgwick for an annual fee of $1,925.
12.2
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It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement of Services between The Sunbury Meadows Community Development Authority and the Local Government Services Section of the Auditor of State in the amount of $840.
12.3
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Wilson, Shannon & Snow, Inc. to audit the Big Walnut Local School District, Delaware County, for the fiscal period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $23,000 annually.
12.4
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It is recommended the Board approve the attached Agreement of Services between the Big Walnut Local School District and the Local Government Services Section of the Office of the Auditor of State in the amount of $24,650.
12.5
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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 in the amount of $51,174.95.
12.6
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It is recommended the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the 2024/2025 Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
12.7
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Sunbury and Big Walnut Local School District regarding any Sunbury Police Officer being assigned as a School Resource Officer to the Big Walnut Local School District.
12.8
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It is recommended the Board approve the adoption of curriculum materials from Reveal Math by McGraw Hill for grades K-5.
12.9
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024 graduating class.
12.10
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025 Tax Budget for the Community Library.
12.11
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It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $500 donated to PRE from Jo Ellen Elfrink - PRE Principal Fund #018-18209006-006
- $1,500 donated to BWHS Student Council from Fraternal Order of Eagles - BWHS Student Council Fund #200-1820-9610-001
- $200 gift card donated to BWHS from Harbor Freight Tools
13.
Human Resources
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
13.1
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It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations:
- Mark Selvaggio, GRE Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Lisa Huston, BWHS Music/Choir Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year, due to retirement
- Kelly Mazzi, BWMS Building Secretary, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year, due to retirement
- Brett Barlett, BWHS Math Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Riley Dean, BWE 1st Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Meg Petty, ELC Teaching Assistant - Preschool, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year, due to retirement
- Veronica Parker, PRE Teaching Assistant, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Zachary Watson, School Counselor, BWMS, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Anne Noblet, Intervention Specialist, GRE, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
- Macy Dawley, 2nd Shift Custodian (.5), GRE, effective at the end of the day on May 8, 2024
- Kelsie Schlabach, BWE 2nd Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year
13.2
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It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contracts:
- Jennifer Splete, GRE Teaching Assistant, one-year contract, step 0, effective beginning April 2, 2024
- Tuesday Toner, SOU District Custodian 2nd shift, 90-day contract, step 5, effective March 20, 2024
- Heather Mahle, Administrative Assistant - Accounts Receivable/Budget Coordinator 260-day Admin Level II, $55,000 annual salary, two-year contract, effective June 3, 2024
13.3
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It is recommended the Board rescind the following athletic supplemental contract:
- Rita Pavuk, BWHS Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach, awarded at the February 26, 2024 Board meeting
13.4
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It is recommended the Board approve the following athletic supplemental contracts:
- Courtney Palmer, BWHS Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach, group 4 step 8, .5 contract for the 2023/2024 spring season
- Matt Winters, BWHS Boys Basketball Head Coach, group 2 step 11
13.5
.
It is recommended the Board approve the change in employment:
- Adam Giesz, from 2nd shift District Custodian to Head Custodian, effective beginning April 16, 2024, current step and contract to remain in effect
13.6
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It is recommended the board approve the attached addendum to benefits for Administrative Level I & II employees.
13.7
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It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year certified contract, effective the 2024/2025 school year:
- Chelsea Baer, BWHS American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher, BA30 step 7
- Kathleen McGuff, BWIS Intervention Specialist, step 1
14.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
May 20, 2024
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the district website.
15.
Executive Session
15.1
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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, to consider matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes, and to consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance, or to negotiations with other political subdivisions respecting requests for economic development assistance.
16.
Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
