Meeting Details
July 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 July 15, 2024, agenda as presented.
5.
Minutes
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of the June 17 and June 24, 2024, regularly scheduled meetings and the June 21 and July 9, 2024, special meetings.
6.
Recognitions
- Autumn Newman, Girls Shot - Mr. Fujii
7.
Superintendent's Report
- K-5 ELA Adoption Process - Mr. Mike Robertson
- Course Novels & Signed Syllabi for HS - Mr. Mike Robertson
- HR Update - Ms. Megan Forman
8.
Treasurer's Report
- Monthly Financial Update
- Public Records Request Update
9.
Committee Reports
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.
Business Items
11.1
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It is recommended the Board approve the attached Then and Now.
11.2
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It is recommended the Board approve the following account transfer:
- $21,833.56 from 022-9314 Athletic Tournaments (BWHS) to 300-9501 Athletics (BWHS)
11.3
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It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of Chromebooks and Google Management License through Pyrinex, Inc.
11.4
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024/2025 District Service Plan between the Big Walnut Local School District and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.
11.5
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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 for the 2024/2025 school year.
11.6
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It is recommended the Board approve the attached Resolution Declaring Transportation to be Impractical for Certain Identified Schools.
11.7
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It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Reach Education Services LLC for the purpose of providing an educational placement to students
11.8
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It is recommended the Board approve the contracts between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and The Learning Spectrum/New Story Schools for the purpose of providing an educational placement to students.
11.9
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It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local School District and Tristar Transportation Co.
11.10
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It is recommended the Board adopt the following textbooks:
- Studies Weekly - grades 4th & 5th social studies
- Mystery Science - grades K-5 supplemental curricular resource
- Geodes Decodable Texts - Kindergarten
- IXL Online ELA Math Supplemental Resource - expanding to 4th grade
11.11
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It is recommended the Board approve the following extended field trip:
- July 6 - 14, 2016 trip to Japan, grades 5-8 in 2025/26 school year
11.12
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It is recommended the Board approve the following donations:
- $3,000 donated to BWE, donated by Blackbaud Giving Fund, Grant for STEM - BWE Principal Fund # 018-1820-9005-005
- $200 donated to BWHS Key Club, donated by Charles & Anita Doeble - BWHS Key Club Fund # 200-1820-9331-001
- New Basketball Hoops & Backboards (value $25,000), donated to BWE & SOU, donated by Big Walnut Youth Basketball Association
11.13
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It is recommended the Board approve the amended Master Service Agreement between META Solutions and Big Walnut Local School District that was previously approved on 3/18/2024.
11.14
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It is recommended the Board approve the contract between Big Walnut Local School District Board of Education and Syntero, Inc. for the purpose of providing additional behavioral health services to referred students in the amount of 3 days per week. This is in addition to the services provided by Syntero, Inc. through the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board prevention program that is provided to Big Walnut at no cost.
11.15
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It is recommended the Board approve the following 2024/2025 handbooks:
- Elementary & Intermediate (grades PreK - 5th grade)
- Middle School (grades 6-8)
- High School (grades 9-12)
- Employee
12.
Human Resources
All HR items are pending receipt of successful background checks, verification of experience, and completion of all necessary documentation.
12.1
.
It is recommended the Board accept the following resignation:
- Tim Wagner, Director of Administrative Services, effective July 31, 2024
12.2
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following new athletic supplementals.
- Assistant Coach, Girls Wrestling, Salary Group 4
- Assistant Coach, Boys Volleyball, Salary Group 4
12.3
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It is recommended the Board approve an increase in ticket and approved event worker pay from $15.00 per hour to $15.45 per hour for working high and middle school athletic events, effective August 1, 2024.
12.4
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It is recommended the Board approve the attached fall athletic supplemental contracts for the 2024/2025 school year.
12.5
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It is recommended the Board approve the following certified contracts for the 2024/2025 school year:
- Abigail Hersey, SOU Intervention Specialist, MA Step 5
- Kortney Eckelberry, SOU 2nd grade, BA Step 3
12.6
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It is recommended the Board approve the following 90-day classified contract for the 2024/2025 school year:
- David Nulter, Bus Driver Step 0
13.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
August 19, 2024
6:30 pm
District Administrative Office
Streaming will be made available on the district website.
14.
Business Items
- Legal Services Presentations
15.
Executive Session
15.1
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It is recommended that the Board enter Executive Session as permitted by ORC Section 121.22I to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official.
16.
Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
