MISSION
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
VISION
In order to accomplish our mission, the Big Walnut Schools will strive to achieve our vision of:
- Student-focused, professional, collaborative staff
- Student-focused, challenging, and current curriculum
- Supportive, involved, and informed community
- Safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.
DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
- Making rules and regulations necessary for the government of the school district
- Making sure all students of the district are provided with educational opportunities
- Appointing a school superintendent and electing a treasurer
- Overseeing the annual budget
- Entering into contracts with all personnel in the manner required by Ohio laws.
BIG WALNUT BOARD OF EDUCATION PROTOCOLS
MEETINGS
The Big Walnut Board of Education Regularly scheduled meetings will be held at the District Administrative Office located at 110 Tippett Court, Sunbury. Regularly scheduled Board of Education meetings for 2025 are at 6:30 P.M. on the following dates, unless noted otherwise:
Monday, January 13, - Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 13, - Special Meeting @ 7:00 pm
Monday, February 10, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm (Records Commission Meeting)
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Monday, July 21, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
Meetings of the Board are open to the public, and we encourage our community members to attend. Upon request to the Superintendent/Treasurer, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a disabled person to be able to participate in this activity. Executive Session, during which Board members may discuss only specific business items defined by Ohio law, is the only session closed to the public. Since Ohio law states that all school board voting must be done publicly, executive sessions are for discussion purposes only. Occasionally, the Board will hold a special meeting when District matters need immediate attention.
Please note: Board agendas and minutes are also posted on this page. Agendas are posted until the minutes are approved at the next scheduled meeting, then the agenda is replaced with the approved minutes.
BOARD MEMBERS' TERMS:
Board members serve four-year terms, which are staggered. All seats are at-large.
Terms expiring at the end of 2025:
Douglas Crowl
Angela Graziosi
Alice Nicks
Terms expiring at the end of 2027:
Zach Duffey
Stephen Fujii