Superintendent Ryan McLane told the Big Walnut Local Schools Board on Oct. 20 that the city of Sunbury has asked the district to donate a portion of Kintner Parkway that the district currently owns so the city can assume maintenance.

McLane said the piece in question is the road segment by PRE and Newman Roofing that drivers encounter as they leave a district property and make a left; under current practice the district repairs potholes on that section. The city would take over maintenance and the superintendent said Sunbury indicated the request would not hinder its longer‑range plans to extend Kintner Parkway. McLane said the administration plans to bring a recommendation to the board at its November meeting unless the board’s feedback indicates otherwise.

Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and whether other property or survey issues remain outstanding. McLane said Sunbury is working on surveying and providing additional information and that more conversation with municipal staff would follow before a formal transfer recommendation.

Separately, the board discussed representation on the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC) board. Board member Bryce Clawson has served as the district’s representative and said he is willing to serve another three‑year term. Board members weighed the benefits of continuity — Clawson’s background may help DACC as it embarks on a building project — against the value of having a current Big Walnut board member serve directly to strengthen alignment between the school district and DACC programs.

Board members noted past practices for filling the seat, including open applications and community interviews when the seat was last open. No formal vote was taken; the superintendent asked for feedback and said the topic could be handled at the organizational meeting or returned to a later agenda for formal designation.

Ending note: The superintendent said he would place the Kintner Parkway donation on the November agenda for formal action if the board members did not raise objections before then, and that the administration will continue discussions with Sunbury and with DACC regarding representation.