Meeting Details
December 15, 2016
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
Regular Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
Board President Brad Murtiff called the meeting to order at 5:00 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
Mr. Brad Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Presentations
2.1
Check Presentations
Healthy High School Challenge Competition Bucyrus Secondary School Top Snack and Beverage Contestant
Backpack Program Received 2 $1,000 Grants from the Sodexo Foundation
3.
Commendations
4.
Approval Of Minutes
November 17, 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 |
5.
Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report Dated:
Mr. Ryan Cook Presented the financial report dated November 30, 2016.
Minutes
Mr. Cook discused the change from a cap to a formula district and the resulting loss of funds due to a decrease in student enrollment.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Douglas Schiefer, Vice President
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
The upcoming Hall of Fame induction to be held at 5:00 p.m. on January 6th was discussed.
7.3
Pioneer
Minutes
No report.
7.4
Student Achievement
Minutes
Discussion regarding the "points" necessary for graduation was discussed. The district is waiting to see if a reduction in this standard is made in the Spring.
7.5
Wellness
Minutes
At the December 9, 2016 meeting Ohio Mutual presented the district with visa gift cards to make sure that students in need had shoes and socks.
A report on the backpack program and the number of students utilizing this benefit was reported on.
The next meeting will be held on January 27, 2017.
7.6
Student Representative
Minutes
Ms. Adams reported that students are excited for reindeer games. Additionally, students have been doing a lot of community service, which includes, the student council decorating the Christmas tree at City Hall.
8.
Superintendent's Report
8.1
Board Report
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel updated the Board on a potential agreement with Catapault Learning for services to our autistic students. Mr. Kimmel and members of his administrative team vistied Marion City Schools to look at some of the program offerings that they have, and is investigating oportunities for our district to integrate similar programs.
8.2
Board Report
8.3
Board Report
8.4
Board Report
8.5
Board Report
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: 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 |
10.2
Approve request for Leave of Absence, without pay, for the following:
Leah Barger, BES 5th Grade ELA, December 8 - 16, 2016
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 |
10.3
Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:
Tiffany Fox: January 10, 2017 (estimated) through April 2, 2017 (estimated)
Amy Plumley: December 2, 2016 through January 9, 2017
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 |
10.4
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:
Josh Coleman - Home Instruction Tutor
Matt Makeever - Home Instruction Tutor
Katie Roesch - Home Instruction Tutor
Brenda Stockmaster - Home Instruction Tutor
Rich Ulmer - Home Instruction Tutor
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 |
10.5
Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:
Winnie Johnson: January 9, 2017 on an as- needed basis
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.
Personnel - Classified Staff
11.1
Accept resignation from David Jones, Assistant Middle School Track Coach.
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
Accept the resignation of Dennis Lybarger, Volunteer High School Girl's Basketball Assistant Coach.
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
Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:
Richard Deaver: December 13, 2016 through January 13, 2017
Loretta Green: December 8, 2016 through January 5, 2017
Penny Pollitt: December 20, 2016 through February 14, 2017 estimated
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
Employ the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid from 21st Century Grant:
Jamie Lyons, CCLC Aide
Deb Spiegel, CCLC Substitute Aide
Linda Snyder, CCLC Substitute Aide
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 changes to Sodexo Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
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 |
11.6
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities:
Adam Stone: High School Basketball - Volunteer
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.
Business
12.1
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 295.00
Bucyrus City School District employees
Donation of Kindle Fire (valued at $ 50.00)
from Todd Smith, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group
Anonymous Donation for Bell Tower $ 100.00
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 |
12.2
Accept the Bucyrus City Schools Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grants and Bridges Grant, as per Exhibit C, awarded to:
3 Mini Grants:
Matt Makeever, "Middle School Honors Trip" $500.00
Carrie Wood, on behalf of Scott Tinnermeier and Tiffany Powers, "SS and ELA Integrated Project" $792.00
Allie Hawkins, "Daily 5" $300.00
Bridges Grant:
Matt Makeever, "Middle School Honors Trip" $1,100.00
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 |
12.3
Approve a Minimum Value Medical Insurance Plan, as per Exhibit D.
Approve the "minimum value plan" as offered by Medical Mutual of Ohio for all part-time employees, not covered by a bargaining agreement, who meet the criteria for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Minutes
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 |
12.4
Approve change order 001 with C.R.M., Inc for the BES roof repair, as per Exhibit E.
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 |
12.5
Approve the usage of Bucyrus Secondary School as a site for the Pioneer Career and Technology Center’s Adult Diploma Program and the Adult Education Classes, as per Exhibit F.
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 |
13.
Discussions
13.1
Elect President Protem
Minutes
Mr. Brad Murtiff was nominated by Dr. Paul Johnson, and the nominations were closed.
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 |
13.2
Bell Tower Project Summary, as per Exhibit G.
13.3
Redmen Walk Proposal
13.4
SPED Settlement Agreement
14.
Communications
Minutes
There were no communications.
15.
Announcements
15.1
Monday, January 9, 2017, 5pm, Organizational and Regular Board Meeting
The organizational meeting was moved to Monday, January 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
16.
Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
17.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
18.
Adjourn
Minutes
The December 15, 2016 regular meeting was adjourned at 5:54 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 |
