Meeting Details
February 26, 2015
7:00pm - 9:00pm
2 hr
Board of Education Chambers of the Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Board President Mr. Murtiff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Commendations
2.1
Children's Hunger Alliance Gold Level Recognition on the Ohio Summer Nutrition Scoreboard
Minutes
Whitney Gherman presented Lorie Pennington with a plaque recognizing her achivements in foodservice and honoring Bucyrus City Schools for their foodservice programming options.
2.2
Student Representative - Mr. Gregg Piatt
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel presented Mr. Piatt with a certificate recognizing his service on the Bucyrus City Schools Board of Education as a student represenative.
3.
Presentation To The Board
Educational Options and Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) Update
Minutes
Mr. Fourman and Dr. Burke updated the Board of Education on the programming options available to students through the Education Options and Virtual Learning Academy programs, and provided them with some examples of student success.
4.
Approval Of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the following meetings:
Monday, January 12. 2015 - Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2015 - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - Special Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
5.
Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report Dated:
Please find attached the Treasurer's financial report.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
6.
Approve The Addendum To The Agenda
Minutes
No addendum to the agenda was necessary.
Result: Tabled
7.
Committee Reports
7.1
Legislative Report
Minutes
Mr. Stone provided the Board of Education with an update on several items making their way through the House and Senate:
House Bill 64 - Budget Bill. Testimony is scheduled to begin March 5th.
HB 7 - would make it illegal for PARCC testing results to hold students back
SB 3 - would provide "relief" for high performing districts/students on testing requirements.
HB 25 - would adopt requirement for the State Board of Education to adopt rules on sales of food for fundraisers.
HB 2 - would hold charter schools more accountable, and align the accountability closer to public schools.
7.2
Athletics
Minutes
Mr. Murtiff and Mr. Schiefer updated the Board of Education on the following athletic items:
Wrestling competed in first N10 tournament finished 4th - 3 individual champions.
Freshmen boys won N10 tournament held at Carey.
Varsity girls basketball competed and won against Mohawk, they will compete Saturday the 28th, playing Oak Harbor at Port Clinton High School.
Varisty boys play Wynford Friday the 27th. In addition, they will play Wynford Tuesday in tournament hoops.
Athletic Boosters are holding a golf cart raffle. Cost is $10.00 per ticket, ora book of 6 for $50.00. 1,000 tickets sold. Value of golf cart is $5,000, or cash prize of $3,000
6th Annual Crawford Hall of Fame is April 11th, at 5:00 p.m. at the VFW - 1990 Bucyrus State Champion Softball team will be honored.
Athletic Council will hold their next meeting, March 16th, at 5:30 p.m.
7.3
Pioneer
Minutes
Dr. Johnson updated the Board of Education on activities and items at Pioneer.
The Bucyrus DECA team took part in regional competition, and twenty-two members advanced to state.
BPA held regional competition.
Pioneer is looking at refinancing their debt on their facilities project, and could save considerable dollars.
7.4
Student Achievement
Minutes
Dr. Johnson updated the Board of Education on the following items:
State testing has begun, and experienced several delays due to weather conditions.
Expressed concern over the number of days missed of classroom instruction with testing, and discussed the value of blizzard bags to help.
Commented on the goal of the State Superintendent of Education to reduce the overall amount of testing on students in Ohio.
7.5
Wellness
Minutes
Ms. Wetterau updated the Board of Education on wellness items.
The secondary building is going to focus on a wellness week, with help from the ADAMH Board.
The elementary gave Community Counseling high praise for their services, along with working with students and staff.
Community Counseling is very pleased with district leadership.
Sodexo will be hosting the Future Chef finalists on March 23rd, and are also in the process of planning for summer lunches.
School nurse discussed her utilization of time on diabetes and number of students with
Presently, the Backpack program is sending home 150-160 per week. The program is trying to increase parent and family participation in assisting with packing, next year. In addition, they are looking for ways to boost attendance at parent teacher conferences, and open houses.
7.6
Student Representative
Minutes
Mr. Gregg Piatt provided the Board of Education with an update on his progress in the VLA program earlier during the VLA presentation.
8.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Henderson discussed, and updated the Board of Education on the testing taking place.
9.
Opportunity To Address The Board
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
No one indicated a desire to address the Board of Education.
10.
Personnel - Certified Staff
It is recommended that the Board of Education:
10.1
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
10.2
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities.
Pending completion of all State and Board requirements. For the 2014-15 school year.
Josh Coleman Freshmen Assistant Baseball Coach
Michael Striker High School Assistant Baseball Coach (half contract)
Brett Love High School Assistant Baseball Coach (half contract)
Shaun Teynor Home Instruction Tutor
Amy Moody Home Instruction Tutor
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.
Personnel - Classified Staff
It is recommended that the Board of Education:
11.1
Approve change(s) to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.2
Approve changes to Classified Substitute List.
Employ the following personnel on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2014-2015 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:
Peggy Brown
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.3
Accept the resignation of Jack Hewitt, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, effective February 4, 2015.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.
Business
It is recommended that the Board of Education:
12.1
Approve the 2015-16 School Calendar, as per Exhibit C.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.2
Approve the personnel changes to the Sodexo Operations, LLC service contract, as per Exhibit D.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.3
Approve Time Warner Connection, as per Exhibit E.
Approve a 100 MBPS Time Warner connection with the Northern Buckeye Education Council & Northwest Ohio Computer Association effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, in the annual amount of $7,400.00 or $616.67 per month, as per Exhibit F.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.4
Approve Managed Internal Broadband Service (MIBS), as per Exhibit F
Approve a managed internal broadband service agreement with Northern Buckeye Education Council & Northwest Ohio Computer Association effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, as per Exhibit G.
Funding will come from the general fund, with E-Rate funds reimbursing the overall cost of ownership.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.5
Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Step by Step Academy, as per Exhibit G.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.6
Ohio Department of Education Age Waiver, as per Exhibit H.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.7
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 220.50
Bucyrus City School District employees
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
13.
Discussion
2014-15 School Calendar
Minutes
Dr. Johnson led a discussion on the value of blizzard bags versus a day of no instruction. After discussing the various options to maximize instruction for students leading up to required testing, Dr. Johnson made a motion that the February 23rd and February 24th calamity days be made up retroactively through blizzard bags, and that any future calamity day for the 2014-2015 school year be made up via blizzard bag.
Additionally, the calendar would be updated to reflect an ending date of March 27th for the end of the third grading period.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
14.
Discussion
2015-16 BHS Course Catalog
Minutes
Dr. Burke discussed the 2015-2016 course catalog.
15.
Communications
Minutes
Invite to the Pioneer All Boards Dinner March 25th at 6:00
16.
Announcements
Minutes
None
17.
Executive Session
17.1
A. Recess to Executive Session O.R.C. §121.22 to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official.
Minutes
The Board of Education recessed into executive session at 8:24 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
18.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
The Board of Education exited executive session 9:00 p.m., and returned to regular session.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
19.
Adjourn
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned the regular meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
