Board of Education Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Monday, June 17 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. Mission
    Mr. Steve Fujii, 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
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President
    • Call to Order
    • Moment of Silence for Personal Reflection
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    3. Roll Call
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President
    4. Adopt Agenda
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented on June 17, 2024.

    5. Minutes
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the May 20, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting.

    6. Recognitions
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President
    • FFA State Recognitions
      • Agricultural Biotechnology - Mr. Crowl
      • Public Speaking - Mr. Crowl
      • Greenhand Quiz - Mr. Crowl
      • Floriculture - Mr. Crowl
      • Dog Grooming - Mr. Duffey
      • Equine Management - Mr. Duffey
      • Agricultural Issues Forum - Mr. Duffey
    • State Qualifier Recognitions - Mrs. Graziosi
    7. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    8. Treasurer's Report
    Scott Gooding, Interim Treasurer

     

    • Public Records Request Update
    9. Board Committee Reports
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President
    10. Public Participation
    Mr. Steve Fujii, 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.)

    11. Selected Board Policy
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President
    11.1 .

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following policies (second reading):

    • 5111
    • 5113
    • 5113.01
    • 5113.02
    Attachments
    5111.pdf
    5113.01.pdf
    5113.02.pdf
    5113.pdf
    5111.pdf
    5113.01.pdf
    5113.02.pdf
    5113.pdf
    12. Business Items
    12.1 .
    Scott Gooding, Interim Treasurer

    It is recommended the Board approve the renewal of the district's property, liability, violence, vehicle, cyber, and pollution coverage through the Ohio School Plan effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at a cost of $259,263.

    12.2 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the upgrades to the BWMS auditorium to be completed by Summit Construction.

    Attachments
    Summit_Construct.pdf
    Summit_Construct.pdf
    12.3 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the fencing at transportation to be completed by Workman Fence.

    12.4 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the agreement between Professional Speech Services and Big Walnut Local Schools for the 2024/2025 school year.

    12.5 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of Reveal Math through McGraw Hill.

    Attachments
    Reveal_6yr_24-25_Quote.pdf
    Reveal_6yr_24-25_Quote.pdf
    12.6 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the Subscription and Services Agreement between Big Walnut Local Schools and SchoolCare.

    Attachments
    SchoolCare.pdf
    SchoolCare.pdf
    12.7 .
    Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the BWI Trail Project final agreement between the Big Walnut Local Schools and the City of Sunbury in the amount of $70,143.45.

    12.8 .
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:

    • Grades 6-8 in the 2025/2026 school year, Greece, June 2 through June 11, 2026
    12.9 .
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

    • $600 donated to BWHS, donated by Sunbury Lions Club - BWHS Principal Fund # 018-1820-9001-000000-001
    • $250 donated to BWHS, donated by The American Red Cross - BWHS NHS Fund # 200-1820-9710-000000-001
    • $3,000 donated to BWE, donated by Blackbaud Giving Fund - BWE Fund # 018-1820-9005-000000-005
    • $200 donated to BWHS, donated by Charles & Anita Doeble (Therapy Dogs) - BWHS Key Club Fund # 200-1820-9331-001
    • 1 Golf Cart (valued at $10,500) donated to the BWHS Athletic Department - donated by ATS - Industrial Automation
    12.10 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board adopt the following textbooks:

    • High School Biology and Honors Biology: Biology by Miller & Levine published by Savvas 2019 - $14,519
    • High School Physical Science: Physical Science Concepts in Action by Wysession, Frank, and Yancopoulos published by Savvas 2011 - $12,179
    • 6th and 7th grade Social Studies: National Geographic World History Great Civilizations published by Cengage 2016 - $23,650
    • Middle School Global Citizens: World Cultures and Geography Eastern Hemisphere published by Cengage 2022 - $3,082
    Attachments
    Bio_Texbook_and_Teacher_Digital_24-25_Quote.pdf
    Phy_Sci_Textbook_with_Teacher_Digital_24-25_Quote__1_.pdf
    Cengage_24-25_Quote.pdf
    Bio_Texbook_and_Teacher_Digital_24-25_Quote.pdf
    Phy_Sci_Textbook_with_Teacher_Digital_24-25_Quote__1_.pdf
    Cengage_24-25_Quote.pdf
    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 .

    It is recommended the Board abolish the second shift, part-time custodial position at the Big Walnut Early Learning Center, effective June 28, 2024, and direct the Superintendent to identify the individual affected by the abolishment of this position in accordance with Article 14 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for OAPSE #524.

    13.2 .

    It is recommended the Board accept the following resignations, effective at the end of the 2023/2024 school year:

    • Mary Anne Morehart, Genoa Christian Academy NPSS Clerk/Building Secretary, due to retirement
    • Andrea Heiden, SOU Intervention Specialist
    • Megan Sweet, SOU 1st Grade
    • Anna Cordas, ELC Preschool Intervention Specialist
    13.3 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following five extended days for the 2024/2025 school year for Christina McDonough, BWHS Instructional Facilitator.

    13.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a two-year certified contract for Sarah Peacock, SOU 1st Grade, effective beginning the 2024/2025 school year.

    13.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following one-year classified contracts effective beginning the 2024/2025 school year:

    • April Fuller, Preschool Teaching Assistant, ELC, step 10
    • Susan Sexton, Preschool Teaching Assistant, ELC, step 10
    • Lisa Huston, Preschool Teaching Assistant, ELC, step 10
    • Melodie Smith, Teaching Assistant, GRE, step 2
    • Annmarie Woods, Teaching Assistant, BWMS, step 4
    • Sarah Dickhof, Teaching Assistant, SOU, step 1
    13.6 .

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

    • Nathan Van Niel, BWHS Business Teacher, BA step 0
    • Annie Demith, BWMS School Counselor, MA step 3, with up to 10 extended days
    • Aubrey Crawford, PRE Intervention Specialist, BA step 0
    • Noah Taylor, BWHS Science Teacher, MA step 0
    • Samantha Raulerson, BWIS Grade 4, MA step 2
    • Lindsey Schneider, BWIS Grade 4, BA step 0
    • Annastasia Bardwell, SOU Intervention Specialist, BA step 0
    • Parker Novak, BWIS Grade 4, BA step 0
    • Laura Krumholz, BWIS Grade 5, MA+15 step 5
    • Kameron Montgomery, BWHS Intervention Specialist, BA step 0
    • Jennifer Greene, GRE Grade 2, BA step 3
    • Cassaidy Galvin, SOU Grade 1, BA step 5
    13.7 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contracts:

    • Brett Albright, BWIS 2nd shift Custodian, step 0, effective May 28, 2024
    • Deanna Furbee, BWHS Food Service, 6 hours/day, step 3, effective beginning the 2024/2025 school year
    • Diana Mahoney, BWMS Food Service, 3 hours/day, step 5, effective beginning the 2024/2025 school year
    13.8 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the classified substitute hourly rate for the following positions, effective beginning July 1, 2024:

    • substitute bus driver
      • OAPSE 524 Step 0
      •  OAPSE 524 Step 5 (5 years of experience)
      •  OAPSE 524 Step 10 (10 years of experience)
    • substitute custodian
      • OAPSE 524 Step 0 
    • substitute food service
      • OAPSE 696 Step 0
      • OAPSE 696 Step 5 (5 years of experience)
    • substitute maintenance
      • OAPSE 524 Step 0
    • substitute mechanic
      •  OAPSE 524 Step 0
    • substitute (general) secretary
      •  BWPSS Step 0
    • substitute teaching assistant
      •  BWPSS Step 0

     

    13.9 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the revision to the start date for Heather Mahle, Administrative Assistant - Accounts Receivable/Budget Coordinator, from June 3 to June 1, 2024.

    13.10 .

    It is recommended the Board approve to rescind the 90-day classified contract for R. Nick Ward, Mechanic.

    14. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    Special Board Meeting
    June 21, 2024
    10:30 am
    District Administrative Office

    Board Meeting
    June 24, 2024
    6:30 pm
    District Administrative Office

    Streaming will be made available on the district website.

    15. Executive Session
    15.1 24-084
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    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 potential and pending litigation.

    16. Adjourn
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

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

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