Board Meeting

Big Walnut District Office
Monday, June 24 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

    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 the Board approve the June 24, 2024, agenda as presented.

    5. Superintendent's Report
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent
    • Updates
      • HR
      • Transportation
      • Cell Phone
      • BWLS FY24 Student Wellness and Success DPIA Plan
    6. Treasurer's Report
    Mr. Scott Gooding, Interim Treasurer
    • Monthly Financial Update
    Attachments
    FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_May.pdf
    FY24_BWLS_Financial_Report_File_May.pdf
    7. 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.)

    8. Business Items
    8.1 .
    8.2 .
    8.3 .
    Mr. Scott Gooding, Interim Treasurer

    It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfer:

    • $2,143.04 from 022-1890-9021-000 (General Stale Checks Fund) to 070-1890 (Capital Projects Fund) for General Fund stale checks greater than 5 years old
    8.4 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of i-Ready from Curriculum Associates for the 2024/2025 school year.

    8.5 .
    Mr. Ryan McLane, Superintendent

    It is recommended the Board rescind the adoption of curriculum materials for Reveal Math by McGraw Hill for grades K-5 (April 15, 2024 agenda item 12 motion 24-077).

    9. 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.

    9.1 .
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

    On April 19, 2023 this Board approved a contract of employment for Darren Jenkins as Treasurer for the term of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2028. Subsequent to the approval of that contract the Board negotiated modifications to that contract with Mr. Jenkins and executed a new contract. Through inadvertence that subsequent contract was not brought before the Board for approval. Therefore it is recommended that the Board approve the executed revised 260-day Administrative Level 1 contract for Darren Jenkins, $128,000 salary for five years, effective August 1, 2023, as presented to the Board for approval.

    9.2 .

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

    • Tyler Beam, BWMS Grade 6 Math
    9.3 .

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

    • Katherine Larimore, PRE Intervention Specialist, BA step 5
    • Lorena Willis, ELC Preschool Intervention Specialist, BA step 5
    • Ashleigh Althauser, GRE Grade 3, BA step 0
    • Stephanie Kedenberg, BWIS Grade 5, BA step 0 

     

    9.4 .

    It is recommended the Board approve a one-year leave of absence for the 2024/2025 school year for Dawne Coletta, ELC Preschool Teaching Assistant.

    9.5 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following classified contract for the 2024/2025 school year:

    • Jennifer Thomas, PRE Teaching Assistant, step 3
    • Tiffany Thompson, ELC Preschool Teaching Assistant, step 8
    9.6 .

    It is recommended the Board approve the following revision:

    • Angela Holmes from ELC Preschool Teaching Assistant to PRE Office Assistant (.5), effective beginning the 2024/2025 school year
    10. Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

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

    11. Executive Session
    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.

    12. Adjourn
    Mr. Steve Fujii, Board President

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

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