Meeting Details
November 19, 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
Mr. Brad Murtiff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
The following Board of Education Members were present:
Mr. Brad Murtiff
Mr. Doug Schiefer
Dr. Paul Johnson
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. Adam Stone was absent.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Board President Brad Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Commendations
2.1
Art Student Commendations
Phillip Amerine
Melody Brown
Kaitlynn Chestnut
Breanna Fry
Abbie Heckert
Brandon Hildebrand
Alissa Johnson
Sarah Lipscomb
Haylee McKinney
Tyson O'Brien
Nicolas Ruckman
Alexis Schifer
Daulton Shope
Jasmine Sweeney
Kristen Vaughn
Tabitha Delaney
Layla Ellis
Mirium Everett
Makyla Ferris
Christina Johnson
Alex Knecht
Sophia McAdams
Jessica Mahley
Jesse Matthews
Caleigh Rister
Evelyn Skidmore
Bella Stang
Dylan Trowbridge
Julia Van Voorhis
2.2
Commendation to Ms. Claire Miller, Student Representative to the Board of Education (September, October, and November 2015)
3.
Opportunity To Address The Board
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
3.1
Bucyrus City Schools Reading Challenge Video - 5th Grade Gifted Students & Staff
Minutes
Mrs. Carie Wood presented.
4.
Approval Of Minutes
October 22, 2015 7pm Regular Meeting Minutes
4.1
Approve Minutes of 10-22-15 Meeting
Minutes
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 Treasurer's Financial Report Dated:
Mr. Ryan Cook presented the Financial Report dated October 31, 2015
Minutes
Mr. Cook presented his financial report to the Board of Education.
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 |
6.
Approve The Addendum To The Agenda
Minutes
There was no addendum to the agenda.
7.
Committee Reports
7.1
Legislative Report
Minutes
No report.
7.2
Athletics
Minutes
No report.
7.3
Pioneer
Minutes
Pioneer Board meeting Monday evening where they spent time discussing the adult diploma pilot program kicking off.
Pioneer is developing an STNA program and welding program.
Bucyrus Hall of Fame - applications received by November 1. In process of making selection for February induction at one of our basketball games.
7.4
Student Achievement
Minutes
No report.
7.5
Wellness
Minutes
No report, as there was no meeting in October. The next meeting will be held December 11th at BSS.
7.6
Student Representative
Minutes
No report.
8.
Superintendent's Report
Board Report - Matt Henderson
Board Report - Lorie Pennington
Board Report - Erica Dietzel
Board Report - Mark Burke
Board Report - John Massara
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel updated the Board on:
BEST afterschool parent engagement program - over 100 attended last evening.
First meeting of the Parent/Teacher partnership - SPDG grant.
Hoping to become sustainable - next meeting Jan 20th at BSS 6:00 p.m. Provides open lines of communication.
NWEA Map assesment talk held at High School - Monday evening.
Gifted parents meeting (last Thursday) at BES.
Lots of opportunities for parents to be engaged and active in our district. Allows kids to be recognized and provides a good avenue to increase participation on.
Thanked Dr. Johnson on work with getting Harry Martin his athletic letter.
Painting donated by class of 1965 to hang with Harry Martin display at BSS.
Sodexo healthy eating challenge - BCSD finished 2nd in the country, and won an award of $2,500
9.
Personnel - Certified Staff
9.1
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.
Minutes
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 |
9.2
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:
Kaitlyn Fourman: Drama Advisor (Full Contract) and Bucyrus Players (Half Contract)
Minutes
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 |
9.3
Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:
Brittany Kaple: November 20, 2015 through January 15, 2016
10.
Personnel - Classified Staff
10.1
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:
Miranda Kepler, substitute aide and secretary
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 |
10.2
Approve the following student workers as custodial helpers at the high school at the training wage of $1.50 per hour, five days a week:
Samantha Evans Maxfield
Aaron Evans Maxfield
John Gallant
Amy Michalek
Savannah Sweeney
Bryan Thoroughman
Bryce Williams
Levi Sandlin
Latosha Stone
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 |
10.3
Accept resignation, for the purposeof retirement, from Beverly McGinnis, Educational Aide, effective December 1, 2015, and authorize Treasurer to pay any severances due.
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 |
10.4
Accept the following resignation:
Scott Heinle: Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach
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 |
10.5
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:
Scott Heinle: Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach
Corey Seyfors: Freshmen Assistant Football Coach
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 |
10.6
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
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 |
10.7
Approve a leave of absence, without pay, for the following:
Lori Frost, Educational Aide, Thursday, December 10, 2015 through Monday, February 29, 2016 (tentatively)
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.
Business
11.1
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 297.00
Bucyrus City School District employees
Acceptance of the donation of an ice machine valued at $1,500.00 from the Bucyrus Athletic Boosters.
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 |
11.2
Approve Transportation in Lieu of between Bucyrus City Schools and the family of Brooklyn Faulkner, as per Exhibit C.
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 |
11.3
Accept the Bucyrus City Schools Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grants, as per Exhibit D, awarded to:
Heath Sager: $500.00 Tech. Sys. and Design
Matt Makeever: $500.00 Honors Trip
Nancy Fischer: $258.88 History Programs
Carrie Wood: $500.00 Critical Thinking in Reading
Michelle Vance: $499.98 Coding and Robots
Patrick Moore: $450.32 Advaned Aesthetics Mediums
Patrick Moore: $378.00 Artist of the Month
Total Mini Grants: $3,087.18
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 |
11.4
Accept the Bucyrus City Schools Education Foundation 2015-2016 Recipient for the Bridges Fund, as per Exhibit E, awarded to:
Michael Striker: $1,000.00 Stained Glass Project
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 |
11.5
Approve the fiscal year 2016 Appropriation modifications as per Exhibits F and G.
Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriation and Estimated Revenue modifications.
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 |
12.
Discussions
12.1
Staff Wellness Workout Facility
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel discussed the staff wellness workout facility with the Board of Education. It was decided that a budget of $25,000 out of the 024 fund be allocated towards this facility with the following motion and roll-call.
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
Start time for Thursday, December 17, 2015 Regular Board Meeting
Thursday, December 17, 2015 6:00 p.m.
12.3
Date for Organizational (6pm) and Regular (as follows) Meetings in January 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016 5:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting
Monday, January 11, 2016 (following Organizational Meeting) Regular Meeting
13.
Communications
13.1
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center All Boards Appreciation Dinner
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 6:00 p.m.
Minutes
Dr. Johnson requested that some dates be gathered for a work session to be held in early 2016. Mr. Kimmel and Mr. Cook will gather some dates and discuss with the board for scheduling.
14.
Announcements
15.
Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
16.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session to adjourn.
17.
Adjourn
Minutes
The November 20, 2015 meeting was adjourned at 8:10 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 | |||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X |
