Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

 

 


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

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

The following Board of Education members were in attendance:

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


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Board President, Mr. Brad Murtiff, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

A moment of silence for the passing of Noah Lear was observed following the Pledge of Alligiance.


2. Commendations

2.1 Leadership in Art
Mr. Tim Souder

Quintessa Spellbound, Tyson O'Brien, Ella Hoover, Abbygail Stewart, Kamron Thompson, Isabella Stang, Mackenzie Booth, and Cami Myers


2.2 Win-Win Cafe Leaders
Mr. Tim Souder

Kaleb Adkins, Michael Spaulding, Tim Butler, and Aizlee Boswell


2.3 Leadership in Sportsmanship
Mr. Tim Souder

Kaiden Bloomfield and Brody Higginbotham


2.4 Leadership in Music
Mr. Tim Souder

Macey Williams, Micah Heil, Gage Musselman, Riley Parker, and Landon Chapman


2.5 The Leader in Me Commendations
Mr. Tim Souder

Jayda Pickens, Marissa Middleton, Kylee Rowe, Grace Jackson, Madylynn Diller, Jake Stover, Brady Click, Aubrie Kimmel, Lacey Clayton, Lincoln Blizzard, Asher Farnwalt, Karleigh Shelton, Peyton Fackler, Keatin Lawhun, and Eisley Graham


3. Presentations

3.1 Children's Hunger Alliance
Whitney Gherman

Minutes

Mrs. Gherman was unable to attend the meeting due to illness.


4. Approval Of Minutes

February 25, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

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  

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

Treasurer Ryan Cook presented the financial report dated February 29, 2016.

 

Minutes

Treasurer, Mr. Ryan Cook, presented the financial report dated February 29, 2016.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

6. Approve The Addendum To The Agenda

6.1 The following items will be listed under Business: Ohio Department of Education Age Waiver, as per Exhibit D; and GPD Architectural Fees for BES Upper Level Repairs, as per Exhibit E.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

7. Committee Reports

7.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

None


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

Minutes

OHSAA recognizing KelcieSimms for All-State honors.  She will also be recognized on our local wall of fame for her All-State honor.

Spring sports have begun, and the annual Elks Invitational kicks off Saturday, April 2, 2016.

A benefit auction for Noah Lear will be held on April 2, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

 


7.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson

Minutes

Bucyrus was well represented in the annual DECA competition, with eight students placing in the top ten.  Additionally, we had four students whom qualified for the DECA International convention in Nashville, TN.

Pioneer was awarded three A's and one B on the State of Ohio JVS report card. 

Pioneer has recevied 1,250 applications from students wanting to enroll next year.  This is at or near record level of interest for the JVS.

 


7.4 Student Achievement
Dr. Paul Johnson

Minutes

According to TF 100% of Bucyrus students passed the 3rd grade reading test.

State testing begins the first week of April, and runs through May 13th.

Dr. Johnson commended the Administrative team for the handling of the passing of Noah Lear.


7.5 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


7.6 Student Representative
Ms. Ashley Keener

Minutes

No report.


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

8.1 Gifted Update - State Board Meeting
Mr. Tim Souder

Minutes

Mr. Kevin Kimmel presented the Superintendent's Report.

Mr. Souder presented on his testimony given at the State Board of Education on gifted education.

Commend BSS staff, community for support of Noah Lear's family.  Highlighted that Wynford will be donating a check for over $5,400.00 for the family of Noah Lear that was raised by staff and students.

Echoed Mr. Schiefer's comments on working and helping at Elks Invitational on April 2nd.


8.2 Board Report
Mr. Matt Henderson

8.3 Board Report
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

8.4 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

8.5 Board Report
Ms. Erica Dietzel

8.6 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

9. 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.


10. Personnel - Certified Staff

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

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

10.2 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, for the 2015-2016 school year, for extra-curricular activities pending completion of all State and Board requirements for the following personnel:

Galysa Ratterman - Freshmen Assistant Softball Coach

Jordan Fields - Volunteer Boys Tennis Coach

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  

10.3 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:

Kimberly Christman, BES Intervention Specialist, approximately April 11, 2016 through June 12, 2016

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  

11. Personnel - Classified Staff

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

11.2 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:

Cynthia Markley, substitute aide and secretary

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

11.3 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:

Julia Cotsamire, BSS Educational Aide, May 4, 2016 through August 7, 2016

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

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

Zachary Powers, Middle School Assistant Track Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

11.5 Approve the following student worker as a custodial helper at the high school at the training wage of $1.50 per hour, five days a week:

Christopher David Randall

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

12. Business

12.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund                 $ 293.00

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  

12.2 Approve 2015-2016 Services Form for Mid Ohio Educational Service Center, True Up, 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  

12.3 Authorize the Treasurer to make the following Transfers:

$224.28 from 019-9113 (Red Robin Grant) to 018-9011 (Elementary 018)

$130.94 from 200-9100 (Elementary Student Council) to 018-9011 (Elementary 018)

$162.26 from 200-9220 (Teen Institute) to 018-9217 to 018-9217 (Secondary 018)

$.05 from 007-9908 (Redmen Football Scholarship) to 007-9909 (Academic Boosters Scholarship)

$194.71 from 200-9214 (Redmen Review) to 018-9217 (Secondary 018)

$320.48 from 300-9238 (Foreign Language Club) to 018-9217 (Secondary 018)

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  

12.4 (Addendum Item) Ohio Department of Education Age Waiver, 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  

12.5 (Addendum Item) GPD Architectural Fees for BES Upper Level Repairs, 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  

13. Discussions

13.1 Neola Board Policy Updates, as per Exhibits F and G.

Minutes

Mr. Kimmel updated the Board of Education on policy updates.


13.2 Pepsi Agreement, as per Exhibit H.

Minutes

Mr. Kimmel and Mr. Cook discussed the Pepsi contract.

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  

14. Communications

Minutes

None


15. Announcements

15.1 Pioneer Career & Technology Center 47th Annual All Board Member-Administrator Dinner Meeting

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Hors d'oeuvres 6pm

Dinner 6:30pm

Program 7:30pm


16. Executive Session

Minutes

The Board entered executive session at 7:54 p.m.

The following were in attendance:

Kevin Kimmel
Ryan Cook
Brad Murtiff
Adam Stone
Doug Schiefer
Traci Wetterau
Dr. Paul Johnson

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

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  

17. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 9:13 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

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  

18. Adjourn

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned the regular meeting at 9:14 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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