Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

 

 

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Board President Brad Murtiff called the October 22, 2015 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

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The following members were present at the October 22, 2015 meeting.

Mr. Brad Murtiff
Mr. Doug Schiefer
Dr. Paul Johnson
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Mr. Adam stone was absent.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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Board President Brad Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approval Of Minutes

September 24, 2015  7pm Regular Meeting Minutes

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

3. Commendations

3.1 Recognition of Outstanding Behavior and Effort, 6th Grade:

Aden Holmes

Ashley Davis


3.2 Recognition of Outstanding Behavior and Effort, 7th Grade:

Chelsie Taylor


3.3 Recognition of Middle School Girls Cross Country Team who placed First in the County Meet:

Amadia Aguirre

Alexxus Fannin

Makyla Ferris

McKayla Hedrick

Aaliyah Lester

Taylor Myers

Taylor Patterson

Sarah Scott

Maryann Stander

Hayli Stoffer

Kaitlin Vaughn

Morgan Young


3.4 Recognition of High School Girls Cross Country Team who placed First in the County Meet:

Brandi Butler

Jessica Campbell

Shaylee Cambell

Amber Harper

Desiree Sigler

Kayleigh Seiber

Julia Van Voorhis

Mirium Everett

Lauren Kohler

Madalynn Schifer

Kristen Vaughn

 


3.5 Bucyrus Elks Lodge #156 Beacon Grant $2,000 awarded to Bucyrus Backpack Program

4. Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report Dated:
Mr. Ryan Cook, Treasurer

Treasurer Ryan Cook presented the Financial Report Dated September 30, 2015.

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Mr. Ryan Cook presented the Treasurer's report where he reviewed the five-year forecast.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

5. Approve The Addendum To The Agenda

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There was no addendum to the agenda.


6. Committee Reports

6.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

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There was no legislative report.


6.2 Athletics
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President and Mr. Douglas Schiefer

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There will be a mandatory Winter sports meeting for grades 7-12 on November 10th at 6:00 p.m.

Veterns Day assembly at 2:00 on 11/10 honoring Harry Martin - Bucyrus Class of 1928.  


6.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson

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Dr. Johnson reported that Pioneer's Board spent most of their time reviewing the five-year forecast.


6.4 Student Achievement
Dr. Paul Johnson

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No report.


6.5 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

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Met twice since last Board meeting.

Crawford County Youth Crisis Team been taken over by Community Counseling.

110 responses received from the staff wellness survey.

Mrs. Pennington and staff doing A-Z food recognition program in both buildings.  Highlighting a new fruit/veggie students my not be familiar with.

100 percent compliant with immunizations.

October is childhood hunger month.

Backpack program is going well.


6.6 Student Representative
Ms. Claire Miller

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Welcome to Ms. Miller

Spirit week going on at school.

Students are excited for last football game against Wynford.


7. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent

Board Report, Matt Henderson

Board Report, Lorie Pennington

Board Report, Dr. Mark Burke

Board Report, John Massara

Board Report, Erica Dietzel

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Mr. Henderson and Mr. Kimmel provided an update on the NWEA assessments being used to enhance reporting for Teachers and Parents.


8. Opportunity To Address The Board

(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)


8.1 Band Boosters Partnership with Rotary
Amy Plumley & Kim Kent

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Band Parents have been selected to partner with Rotary to raise money to purchase new drums (percussion set).  

April 9, 2016 a dinner and auction will be held at the Trillum center - more information fourthcoming.  Important to have support for this event to assit in raising funds for the Band.


9. Personnel - Certified Staff

9.1 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:

Abbie Adams:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Hannah Hipsher)

Leah Barger:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Danica McGowan)

Aaron Campbell:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Rich Ulmer)

Nancy Fischer:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Jordan Fields and Brett Love)

Kim Haldeman:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Julia Kidwell)

Terra Hamm:  Resident Educator - Mentor  (for Melissa Kennedy) and Resident Educator - Teacher Facilitator

Patricia Hargis:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Patrick O'Connell and Destinee Wannemacher)

Karen Kocher:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Molly Hanna)

Kim Makeever:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Holly Cleland and Amanda Conley)

Sarah Martin:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Patrick Moore)

Amy Plumley:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Scott Mental)

Lori Rager:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Kim Christman)

Galysa Ratterman:  Home Instruction Tutor

Marty Schuster:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Jaclyn Schaub)

Donya Sutter:  Resident Educator - Mentor (for Tiffany Powers)

Beth Constantine: 21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Program Coordinator

Jordan Fields:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Program Teacher / Tutor

Julia Kidwell:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Program Teacher / Tutor

Tiffany Powers:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Program Teacher / Tutor

Kim Haldeman:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Pogram Substitute Teacher / Tutor

Donya Sutter:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Pogram Substitute Teacher / Tutor

Amy Van Voorhis:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Program Substitute Teacher / Tutor

Destinee Wannemacher:  Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

9.2 Accept resignation from Jackie Fruth as Teacher Leader, Half Contract, for the 2015-2016 school year, effective September 18, 2015.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

9.3 Approve Changes to Mid Ohio Certified Substitute Teacher List, as per Exhibit A.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

10. Personnel - Classified Staff

10.1 Approve updated request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:

Stacia Hedrick  September 17, 2015 - Extended Period of Time

 

 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

10.2 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:

Tracye Belcher, substitute aide, food service, and bus aide

Zachary Dalrymple, substitute custodian

Amye Nolen, substitute aide, bus aide, food service, and secretary

Kim Shutler, substitute aide

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

10.3 Employ the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid from 21st Century Grant.

 

Chamaine Teets:  21st CCLC B.E.S.T. After School Program Aide

 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

10.4 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

10.5 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:

Dennis Lybarger, High School Girls Basketball Coach, Volunteer

Zach Messerschmidt, Freshman Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Volunteer

Jeremy Peoples, High School Wrestling Assistant Coach

 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11. Business

11.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund                        $ 395.75

Bucyrus City School District employees

 

Donation of 91 Picture Frames to BES from Bob Laipply valued at $700.00

 

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.2 Approve Neola Board Policy, as previously reviewed at the September 17, 2015 Board Meeting.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.3 Approve Regulations of the Bucyrus City Schools Education Foundation, as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.4 Approve Program Contract with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for Audiology Services for FY 16, as per Exhibit D.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.5 Accept the Bucyrus City Schools Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grants, as per Exhibit , awarded to:

Shannon Henize:        $500.00     "Rollin's Active Learning Materials"

Erika Orians:               $500.00     "Rollin's Active Learning Materials"

Amy Van Voorhis:       $299.98     "Button Project"

Kindergarten Team:    $210.88     "Leader in Me Supplies"

Joanna Barre:            $  99.99      "Gaming in the Classroom"

First Grade Team:     $239.52      "Leader in Me Supplies"

Total Mini Grants:    $1850.37

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.6 "The Board of Education appoints Ryan Cook, Treasurer, the district's public record compliance officer for fiscal year 2016. The Treasurer shall attend required compliance trainings and provide evidence of completion if requested by the Auditor of State.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.7 Approve Purpose Clause and Budget Item for Middle School Student Council, as per Exhibit E.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.8 Approve the resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax rates, and certifying them to the County Auditor, as per Exhibit F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.9 Approve the previously approved advance of $125,000 from 001 (General) to 006 (Lunchroom) as a transfer. The advance was approved on March 31, 2015 as item 11.2 under the business items. Funds will not be returned to the General Fund.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.10 Approve the October 2015 five year forecast, as per Exhibit G.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

12. Discussions

12.1 Staff Wellness Survey
Mr. Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent

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Mr. Kimmel reviewed the survey sent out to staff members.

 


13. Communications

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There were no communications.


14. Announcements

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There were no annoucements.

 


15. Executive Session

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There was no executive session.


16. Adjourn Executive Session

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There was no executive session to adjourn.


17. Adjourn

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The regular meeting of the Bucyrus City Schools Board of Education was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci WetterauX