Meeting Details
November 17, 2016
7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
Regular Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Board President Brad Murtiff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the following members were present:
Mr. Doug Schiefer
Dr. Paul Johnson
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. Brad Murtiff
The following member was absent:
Mr. Adam Stone
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Brad Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval Of Minutes
October 27, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes
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 |
3.
Commendations
3.1
Student Representative to the Board of Education, Sidney Stevens
4.
Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report Dated:
Treasurer Ryan Cook presented the financial report dated October 31, 2016.
Minutes
Mr. Ryan Cook presented the financial report and reviewed his written remarks.
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 |
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 report.
6.2
Athletics
Minutes
There was no report.
6.3
Pioneer
Minutes
Dr. Johnson participated in Pioneer's five-year strategic planning session which was held on November 17, 2016.
6.4
Student Achievement
Minutes
Dr. Johnson and Mr. Kimmel attended a rally at the Ohio Statehouse this past week. The purpose of the rally was to make legislators aware that local Board of Edcuation and Administration need to have a seat at the table when legislation affecting education is discussed.
The State Board of Education is considering lowering the graduation points from 18 to 15 at their December meeting.
Hall of Fame committee has met and selected the 2017 class of inductees. The ceremony will be held January 6, 2017 at the boys basketball game versus Buckeye Central. There will be a 5:00 reception and honors given at half-time.
6.5
Wellness
Minutes
There was no report, as the wellness committee will not meet until December 9, 2016.
6.6
Student Representative
Minutes
Students were exceited about the mock election which was held. Pioneer was on-site to discuss their opportunities for Sophomores looking to attend next year, and the feedback from interested students was positive.
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
Board Report
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel discussed the temporary easement with the City of Bucyrus for repair work being done on Plymouth St. Part of this agreement includes the city splitting the cost of a new water line to the Lincoln building.
Mr. Kimmel is finalizing a proposal on a "Redmen Walk" at BES near the new bell tower. 4x4 and 8x8 blocks will be offered for salle in an effort to recoup general funds expended for the bell tower. Once the approximately $12,000 is raised to reimburse the General Fund, continuing proceeds will go to assist Academic Boosters.
Mr. Kimmel discussed pre-school and the funding mechanism between 3 and 4 year olds. $4,000 for each seat, and we have 53 funded seats. In FY17 they only wanted the funds expended for only 4 year olds. Can fill all of our allotted seats with both 3 and 4 year olds, but not just 4 year olds.
Mr. Kimmel provided the Board on statistics on the impact preschool is having on students who have attended preschool and moved into KG. Having a large positive impact on the students who are prepared coming into KG.
7.2
Board Report
7.3
Board Report
7.4
Board Report
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: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 |
9.2
Approve a leave of absence, without pay, for the following:
Amanda Conley: October 13, 2016 through January 2, 2017
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 |
9.3
Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:
Virginia Michalek: November 18, 2016 through January 8, 2017
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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 |
9.4
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:
Paul Gladden: Volunteer High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
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.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
There were no classified staff items to approve.
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: 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 |
11.2
Approve Neola Policy Updates , as previously reviewed at the October 27, 2016 Board Meeting.
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 |
11.3
Approve "Complimentary Passes" Resolution, as per Exhibit B.
Minutes
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 |
11.4
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 C.
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 |
11.5
Approve Temporary Easement, as per Exhibit D.
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 |
11.6
Approve Additional Eligible Drivers for Band Truck:
Joe Ricker and Jason Konstantinidis
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 |
11.7
Approve the agreement with IGS Energy for participation in the Power4Schools program sponsored by OASBO and OSBA for district electricity for the period of July 2017 through May 2020, as per Exhibit E.
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 |
12.
Discussions
12.1
Start Time for Thursday, December 15, 2016 Board of Education Meeting
Minutes
It was discusesd to move the December Board of Education meeting to a starting time of 5:00 p.m.
12.2
Date for Organizational and Regular Meetings in January 2017
Minutes
The January 2017 Organization meeting will be held January 11, 2017 starting at 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by the Regular January 2017 meeting.
13.
Communications
Minutes
MOESC All Boards dinner will be held December 6, 2016.
14.
Announcements
Minutes
There were no announcements.
15.
Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
16.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
17.
Adjourn
Minutes
The regular Board of Education meeting held on November 17, 2016 was adjourned at 7:29 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 |
