Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

 

 


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The Following Board of Education members were present for the December 17, 2015 meeting:

Brad Murtiff
Doug Schiefer
Dr. Paul Johnson
Adam Stone
Traci Wetterau


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Presentation to the Board
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

Healthy High School Challenge $2,500.00

Minutes

Lori Pennington presented a check to Dr. Burke for $2,500.00 on behalf of Sodexo.


3. Approval Of Minutes

November 19, 2015  7pm Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

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

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

Mr. Cook presented the financial report Dated November 30, 2015

Minutes

Mr. Cook presented his financial report dated November 30, 2015 and discussed the following items:

Financial Review of November 2015
District enrollment 
Solar Project first year savings
Potential advance to Bond fund depending on calendar year 2016 collections.
Increase in Federal Funds rate by Federal Reserve on 12.16.15 and portfolio moving forward.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

5. Approve The Addendum To The Agenda

Minutes

There was no addendum.


6. Committee Reports

6.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

None


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

Minutes

Athletic council met December 7th.

Hall of Fame inductions on Feb. 19th at the basketball game versus Wynford.

Harry Martin plaque has been installed.

Track concerns needing discussed along with facilities.

 

 


6.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson

Minutes

Pioneer meets on December 21st for their Board of Education meeting.


6.4 Student Achievement
Dr. Paul Johnson

Minutes

Transitioned from NCLB to Every Child Achieves Act - more control to State and Locals is the intent. 


6.5 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

Met December 11th - at BSS

Process of reviewing the annual wellness policy.

Two shot clinics in May at BSS and another in August.  These clinics are being provided as a partnership with the Crawford County Health Department. 

The mobile dentist will be visting BES on March 4th and 7th.

Still have a need for mentors at BES.

Wellness committee will be meeting Friday, February 5, 2016 at BES.

 


6.6 Student Representative
Ms. Seayra Spears

Minutes

Glow rally was well attended - need to make sure word gets out.

Students are excited for the upcoming winter break.


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

Board Report, Dr. Mark Burke

Board Report, Mr. Matt Henderson

Board Report, Mrs. Lorie Pennington

Board Report, Ms. Erica Dietzel

Board Report, Mr. John Massara

Minutes

Preschool expansion - $40,000.00 in grants from ODE (continuing).

15 new students starting in preschool on January 4th.

Another waiting list has started for preschool.

2016/2017 district calendar being voted on - voting closes on Friday the 18th.

Adult diploma program - North Central State and Crawford Success Center.  Adults in community can earn a true high school diploma not a GED by completing this program.  Welding and STNA are two focuses (high demand jobs) and quicker pathway for students.  Examining options for STNA program at BSS.  Have to pass a workplace readiness assessment to complete the program.

 


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 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

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

9.2 Approve a Leave of Absence, without pay, for the following:

Lori Rister, BES Grade 1 Teacher, Tuesday, December 22, 2015

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

9.3 Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:

Jaclyn Schaub, BSS English Teacher, October 6 - October 21, 2015

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

10. Personnel - Classified Staff

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
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:

Guy Petty, substitute custodian

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

11. Business

11.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund                 $ 295.00

Bucyrus City School District employees

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.2 Accept Amended and Restated Consortium Agreement with Ohio School Benefits Cooperative, as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.3 Accept Resolution Approving Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Consortium Agreement of Ohio School Benefits Cooperative, as per Exhibit D.

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.4 Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Field Experience Placement between Lourdes University and Bucyrus City Schools, as per Exhibit E.

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.5 Approve MOESC Contract for Behavioral Consultant, as per Exhibit F.

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.6 Approve Reciprocal Service Fee Agreement with META, as per Exhibit G.

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

11.7 Approve the Expansion of Preschool using the $40,000 in grant award from the Fiscal Year 2016 Early Childhood Education Expansion Grant, as per Exhibit H.

Minutes

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 StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  

12. Discussions

12.1 Elect President Protem

Minutes

Mr. Brad Murtiff was nominated as President Pro-Tem for the January 2016 organization meeting by Adam Stone.

Dr. Paul Johnson seconded Mr. Stone's motion.

 

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

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

12.2 Date for Board Work Session

Minutes

The Board of Education will be holding a worksession on Saturday, January 23, 2016  from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Administrative Center.

 


12.3 Staff Wellness Facility

Minutes

A discussion was held on the wellness facility to make sure the Board of Education clarified that no general fund monies were being spent on the facility.


13. Communications

Minutes

No communications


14. Announcements

14.1 Monday, January 11, 2016, 5pm Organizational Meeting

Minutes

A reminder of the Organizational meeting to be held on January 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to be immediately followed by the January regular meeting. 


15. Executive Session

Minutes

There was no executive session.


16. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

There was no executive session.


17. Adjourn

Minutes

The December 17, 2015 meeting was adjuorned at 6:46 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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