Meeting Details
August 27, 2015
7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 hr
Board of Education Chambers of the Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Mr. Murtiff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and the following Board of Education Members were in attendance:
Mr. Brad Murtiff
Mr. Doug Schiefer
Dr. Paul Johnson
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Absent:
Mr. Adam Stone
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Commendations
Minutes
Student commendations will begin at the September Board of Education meeting.
3.
Approval Of Minutes
July 23, 2015 7pm Regular Board Meeting Minutes and
August 11, 2015 4:30pm Special Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
4.
Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report Dated:
Financial Report dated July 31, 2015.
Minutes
Mr. Cook presented his financial report dated July 31, 2015.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
5.
Approve The Addendum To The Agenda
Minutes
There was no addendum to the agenda.
6.
Committee Reports
6.1
Legislative Report
Minutes
There was no legislative report.
6.2
Athletics
Minutes
The following items were mentioned in the athletics report:
Fall sports underway - all students and student athletes busy.
Bucyrus will be hosting a tailgate party on Friday before the home game with Galion - all staff invited starting at 5:30 followed by the game at 7:00 p.m.
Friday afternoon there will be a pep rally at BES including all fall sports teams. Music will be provided by the band.
Athletic Boosters continue working on annual membership drive - coupled with the sports card sale at a cost of $10.00
Athletic Council on Sept. 28th at 6:00 p.m.
6.3
Pioneer
Minutes
The following items were mentioned in the Pioneer Career Center report:
Students are back in school.
Pioneer's Board spent time developing Board goals.
Pioneer's Supt. developed goals based upon Board goals.
6.4
Student Achievement
Minutes
No report other than still awaiting clarification on AIR tests.
6.5
Wellness
Minutes
There was no report, as the committee has not met with school just starting.
7.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel discussed the following items in his Superintendents report:
Enrollment is up compared to the end of last year - student enrollment at 1,445 as of August 28th.
Mr. Kimmel thanked BOSS, and the leadership of BOSS being open to the negotations process and coming together to reach an agreement that continues to place the focus on educating students.
7.1
BSS Report from Dr. Mark Burke
Minutes
Dr. Burke reported that the start of school year has been uneventful - which is good. It has been an amazing start.
7.2
Board Report from John Massara
Minutes
No report.
7.3
Board Report from Matt Henderson
Minutes
Mr. Henderson provided an update on the Ohio Improvement Process goals for the new three year cycle. Combined all individual goals into one district goal.
Next year will develop building level goals and action steps.
Focusing goals on all students on the academic and socal support side - total student.
Demonstrates the concepts of Leader in Me.
7.4
Board Report from Erica Dietzel
Minutes
Start of school has been uneventful as well.
Enjoying getting to know and meet parents.
Eighty-six percent of familes turned out for the open house.
Tuesday and Thursday (coming up) are orientation.
Leader and Me is up and running with the Lighthouse team meeting.
Everything running smooth and going well.
8.
Opportunity To Address The Board
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
No one wished to address the Board of Education.
9.
Personnel - Certified Staff
9.1
Approve a one-year limited contract to the following personnel beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, as per the approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Jaclyn Schaub, BSS ELA teacher
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
9.2
Approve Changes to Mid Ohio Certified Substitute Teacher List, as per Exhibit A.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
9.3
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:
Patrick O'Connell: Teacher Leader
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
10.
Personnel - Classified Staff
10.1
Approve Changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
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 | |||
| 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:
Jon Dorsey, Volunteer High School Football Coach
Noah Graves, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach
Mike Middleton, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
10.3
Employ the following personnel on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2015-2016 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:
Lori Fakult, Substitute Aide
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
10.4
Approve Change of Status for the following personnel.
Linda Snyder, Educational Aide, change from 7 hours / 5 days a week to:
Educational Aide 19 hours / week and Bus Driver 16 hours / week.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.
Business
11.1
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 210.50
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.2
Approve Resolution of Intent Not to Provide Career-Technical Education in Grades 7 and 8, 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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.3
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Community Counseling Services and Bucyrus City Schools, 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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.4
Approve Affiliation Agreement between The Ohio State University College of Social Work and Bucyrus City Schools, as per Exhibit E.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.5
Approve the resolution with The Ohio School Council Cooperative Advertising and Receiving Bids for school bus chassis and bodies to advertise and receive bids for one 78 passenger conventional type school bus 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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.6
Approve the purchase of a 2015 Bluebird (BBCV 3310) for a cost of $85,451.00 from Cardinal Bus Sales & Service, Inc., Lima, Ohio, as per Exhibit G.
Minutes
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.7
Approve SPARC Council Career Coach Agreement of Services, 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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.8
Approve Exchange of Services between The OSU Mansfield and Bucyrus City Schools, as per Exhibit I.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.9
Approve Purpose Clause and Budget Item for BES Building Fund, as per Exhibit J.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.10
Ratify Tentative Agreement between the Bucyrus City School District Board of Education and the Bucyrus Organization of School Support, August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2018, as per Exhibit K.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
11.11
Approve Purpose Clause and Budget Item for Girls' Boosters, as per Exhibit L.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.
Discussions
12.1
Wellness Coordination
Minutes
The Board of Education discussed the wellness coordination proposal in looking at what is the best way to support staff and students with a wellness plan. Upon discussion it was recommended by Supt. Kevin Kimmel to ask for approval of a four day per week contract with Mohican Sports in the amount of $23,739 to provide a wellness program for all staff, and a weightroom coordination position for student athletes.
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
12.2
Capital Planning
Minutes
Supt. Kevin Kimmel and Treasurer Ryan Cook discussed capital planning with the Board of Education. The Board agreed with the need to begin developing a plan, and agreed with moving forward to evaluate companies that provide this service. Mr. Kimmel and Mr. Cook will report back to the Board of Education upon reviewing and selecting a firm.
13.
Communications
Minutes
September's Board of Education meeting has been moved to the 17th.
Ms. Wetterau was very pleased with student involvement at the Bratwurst festival. Ms. Wetterau was extremely impressed with the support of our students supporting each other. A very succesful Bratwurst festival for Bucyrus City Schools and the students, staff they clearly made the district proud - lots of positive energy.
Commendations will begin again at the Sept. Board of Education meeting - honoring 4-H and Bratwurst festival participants.
14.
Announcements
Minutes
None.
15.
Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
16.
Adjourn Executive Session
17.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
