Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

Board President 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
Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. Adam Stone
Ms. Traci Wetterau


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Appointment of New Board of Education Member & Oath of Office

Minutes

The Board of Education appointed Mr John Kime to fill the seat vacated by Mr. Doug Schiefer.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime   

3. Presentation
Mr. Kevin Fourman & Mrs. Carrie Wood

Teach Arts Ohio Program

Donna S. Collins, Executive Director Ohio Arts Council

Mr. Hal Walker & Mrs. Sarah Martin

Brayden Campbell; Autymn Robson; Laila Swerlein; Jedediah Van Buskirk; Dylan Coppler; George Floyd; Madison Kent; Jake Stover; Devin Aurand; LaDanna Wimberly; Karen Miller

Ms. Nancy Kangas & Mrs. Shannon Henize

Laura Witten

Ms. Vicki Murphy, Mr. Michael Striker; and Mr. Patrick Moore

Minutes

March 16 Ohio Arts Presentation:   Art Team:    ? Patrick Moore and Michael Striker (they’ll introduce Vicki)   ? Vicki Murphy- Impact Statement and will show some art from both buildings   Freshman English: 8   ? Shannon Henize and Nancy Kangas (Shannon will introduce Nancy/student guest Laura Witten)   ? Nancy’s Share out (possible student or student’s example)   Elementary Music:    ? Sarah Martin and Hal Walker (Sarah will introduce Hal and student guests)   ? Musical Performance with group of 10 students

4. Commendations

4.1 X Band Members
Mr. Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent, Mr. Mark Fiske & Mr. Greg Shifley

Mr. Mark Fiske & Mr. Greg Shifley

Nathaniel Carnes, Jaden Deskins, Graham Ditmars, Austin Edgington, Arledia Hinkle, Austin Johns, Mason Kent, Andrew Mee, Riley Moody, Samantha Murtiff, Marcus Neumann, Bailey Plumley, Tyler Rittenhour, Alexis Schifer, Kayleigh Seiber, Baylee Wilson, and Megan Zimmerman.


4.2 Band Booster Officers
Mr. Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent, Mr. Mark Fiske & Mr. Greg Shifley

Michelle Ashley, Kim Kent, Mariann Zimmerman, and Diana Bloomfield.


4.3 Career Counselor
Dr. Mark Burke

Daniel Gorbett


5. Approval of Minutes

February 23, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

6. Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated:  February 28, 2017

Minutes

No verbal report.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

7. Approve Addendum to Agenda

Minutes

There was no addendum to the agenda.


8. Committee Reports

8.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No report.


8.2 Athletics
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President, and Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No report.


8.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson, Vice President

Minutes

No report.


8.4 Climate and Culture
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No report.


8.5 District Resources
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President, and Dr. Paul Johnson, Vice President

Minutes

No report.


8.6 Learning and Instruction
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

Met in February, and working as an extension of the DLT teams.


8.7 Communications

Minutes

Alumni survey has been sent out, and responses are coming in.


8.8 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


8.9 Student Representative
Mr. Bailey Plumley

Minutes

Mr. Plumley reported on the following:

Positive experience that students had with the X-Band competition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Students participating in the musical had a very positive experience this year.

Prom is coming up shortly, and graduation is just around the corner.


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

9.1 Board Report
Mr. Matt Henderson

Minutes

No verbal report.


9.2 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

9.3 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

9.4 Board Report
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

9.5 Board Report
Mrs. Erica Ward

10. 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.


11. Personnel - Certified Staff

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

Patrick O'Connell:  Freshmen Assistant Softball Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

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

Destinee Wannemacher:  February 6 - 20, 2017

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

12. Personnel - Classified Staff

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

John Supon:  Head Coach Boys Tennis

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

12.2 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit A.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

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

Shannon Landis:  February 1, February 3 - 20, 2017

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

12.4 Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Daniel Christman, bus mechanic, effective June 1, 2017 and authorize the treasurer to pay any severances due. Daniel Christman, bus mechanic, will be seeking reemployment.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

12.5 Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Patricia June Smith Gebhardt, educational aide, effective July 1, 2017 and authorize the treasurer to pay any severeances due.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

13. Business

13.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 295.00

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

13.2 Approve Purpose Clause and Budget for Secondary Building Fund, as per Exhibit B.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

13.3 Approve Purpose Clause and Budget for Freshmen Class Fundraiser, as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

13.4 Approve Agreement with North Central State College, as per Exhibit D.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

13.5 Approve MOU Between the Bucyrus City School District and Pioneer Career and Technology Center, as per Exhibit E.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

14. Discussions

14.1 INFOhio - Digital Library

Minutes

Mr. Kimmel updated the Board of Education on the features and benefits of adding INFOhio to complement our services with the Bucyrus Public Library.


14.2 Date for April's BOE Regular Meeting

Minutes

The Following Board of Education meeting times were changed:

The April meeting will be held Tuesday, April, 25th.

The May meeting will be held on May 25th at 5:00 p.m.


15. Communications

Minutes

There were no communications.


16. Announcements

16.1 Pioneer Career and Technology Center All Board Member / Administrator Dinner Meeting

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Pioneer Cafeteria

Hor d'oeuvres at 6pm

Dinner 6:30pm

Program 7:30pm

RSVP due by March 27


17. Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into executive session for the following reasons at 8:05 p.m.:

 

1.    The appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees or regulated individuals, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or regulated individual unless such person requests a public hearing;

2.    Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;

and in accordance with ORC §121.22 

The following were in executive session:

Mr. John Kime
Mr. Adam Stone
Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. Brad Murtiff
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. Kevin Kimmel
Mr. Ryan Cook
Mr. Rick Rawson
Dr. Mark Burke


18. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board adjourned executive session at 10:19 p.m. and returned to the regular meeting.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX  

19. Adjourn

Minutes

The March 16, 2017 regular meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Bradley Murtiff, PresidentX  
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John KimeX