Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

 

 


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
Mr. John Kime

 


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Brad Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approval of Minutes

May 25, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

3. Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated:  May 31,  2017

Minutes

Mr. Ryan Cook presented the Treasurer's report.

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, Board MemberX  

4. Approve Addendum to Agenda

Minutes

There was no addendum to the agenda.


5. Committee Reports

5.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

Mr. Stone discussed the present state of H.B. 49.


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

Minutes

Mr. Murtiff sent condolences to the Buckeye Central community on the passing of Brice Lutz in an automobile accident.


5.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson, Vice President

Minutes

Dr. Johnson provided an update on the issues Pioneer has had with their HVAC.  The unit has not functioned properly for several years, and will be replaced at a cost of three to five million dollars.


5.4 Climate and Culture
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No report.


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

Minutes

No report.


5.6 Learning and Instruction
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


5.7 Communications
Mr. John H. Kime

Minutes

Mr. Kime and Mr. Kimmel discussed the various surveys being conducted and the responses gathered.


5.8 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


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

6.1 Board Report
Mr. Matt Henderson

Minutes

Mr. Kimmel and Dr. Burke discussed the Ed. Options program and community schools.  


6.2 Board Report
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

6.3 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

6.4 Board Report
Mrs. Erica Ward

6.5 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

7. 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.


8. Personnel - Certified Staff

8.1 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities, pending completion of all State and Board requirements for the 2017-2018 school year.

Aaron Eckert:  Teacher Leader

Terra Hamm:  Teacher Leader

Allie Hawkins:  High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

Brett Love:  Sophomore Class Advisor

Matt Makeever:  Teacher Leader

Justin Mattix:  Junior Class Advisor

Marty Myers:  Teacher Leader

Katie Roesch:  Teacher Leader

Ann Shanda:  Teacher Leader

Destinee Wannemacher:  Teacher Leader

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

8.2 Accept resignation from the following personnel.

Ellen Shifley, BSS Intervention Specialist

Aaron Campbell, BSS Social Studies

Kimberly Christman, BES Intervention Specialist

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

8.3 Approve the Administrator Salary Schedule, as per Exhibit A, tabled from May 25, 2017 Board Meeting.

Minutes

Dr. Johnson discussed his support of this item, along with the number of days in administrative contracts issued.  He expressed his desire to see some changes as positional changes are made moving forward. Additionally, Dr. Johnson discussed the numbers of administrators in the district presently.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

8.4 Approve the following teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Bridget Dillinger - One Year New

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

9. Personnel - Classified Staff

9.1 Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Leslie Barto:  Middle School Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Brian Seybert:  Middle School Assistant Football Coach

Corey Seyfors:  Assistant Football Coach

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

9.3 Approve the following as accounts payable associate with a contract start date of August 1, 2017, and on a time sheet basis as needed in July 2017, as per approved salary schedule.

Marla Edington

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

9.4 Approve the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per approved salary schedule, effective August 21, 2017:

Melanie Whitmore, Educational Aide

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10. Business

10.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 295.00

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.2 Approve Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2017 - 2018 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.3 Approve transfer of $3,512.87 from 200-9318 (Junior Class) to 018-9217 (Secondary), as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.4 Approve the following reports for submission to the Crawford County Auditor in Accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, as per Exhibits D, E, and F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.5 Approve Physical Therapy Services Agreement with Mohican Rehabilitation Services, as per Exhibit G.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.6 Approve Agreement for Attendance Services with Steve Helbert, as per Exhibit H.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.7 Approve Agreement for Preschool Coordination Services with Robin Showers, as per Exhibit I.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.8 Approve Agreement for Community Relations and Marketing Services with Rock Solid Media, as per Exhibit J.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.9 Approve Renhill Educational Aide Salary Schedule for 2017-2018, as per Exhibit K.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.10 Approve Purpose Clause and Budgets for the following:

Prom, High School Student Council, Yearbook, Sophomore Class, Bucyrus Players, BHS Speech / Drama, BHS Choir, Art Club, Middle School Art Club, Secondary Building Fund, Quiz Team, Middle School Student Council, Science Club, Freshmen Class, and Girls Boosters.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.11 Approve FY 18 On-Site Technical Services Agreement (Rent-a-Tech) with the Northwest Computer Association (NWOCA), as per Exhibit L.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.12 Approve the transfer of $50,000 from General Fund (001) to Lunchroom (006)

Item 4.10 of the January 2017 organizational meeting allows transfers to be made with subsequent Board approval. Transfer was made on 6.9.17 in the amount of $50,000.00 to allow for compliance with ORC 5705.39 Estimated Resources Versus Appropriations and ORC 5705.41 Expenditures versus Appropriations.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.13 Approve Speech Language Pathology Agreement for Extended School Year (ESY) services with Avita, as per Exhibit M.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.14 Approve Amendment between Bucyrus City Schools and Sodexo, as per Exhibit N.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.15 Approve participation in year two of the TeachArtsOhio initiative with the Ohio Arts Council (OAC), as per Exhibit O.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.16 Approve Edmentum contract, as per Exhibit P.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

10.17 Approve Contract for ESY ABA-based Intervention with Dr. Kari Watts, as per Exhibit Q.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

11. Discussions

11.1 BSS Student Parent Handbook 2017-2018, as per Exhibit R.

Minutes

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, Board MemberX  

11.2 Community Opportunity (A Vision Plan Initiative), as per Exhibit S.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

11.3 BES Student Parent Handbook 2017-2018, as per Exhibit T.

Minutes

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, Board MemberX  

11.4 Preschool Student Parent Handbook 2017-2018, as per Exhibit U.

Minutes

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, Board MemberX  

11.5 Proposal for BHS Band Camp Overnight/Extended Student Trip, as per Exhibit V.

Minutes

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, Board MemberX  

11.6 2017-2018 Lunch Prices, as per Exhibit W.

Minutes

This item was discussed, and the Board of Education decided to leave lunch prices unchanged.


12. Communications

Minutes

There were no communications.


13. Announcements

Minutes

There were no announcements.


14. Executive Session

14.1 To consider the employment of a public employee in accordance with ORC 121.22

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into executive session at 6:27 p.m. and the following were in attendance:

Mr. Brad Murtiff
Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. Adam Stone
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. John Kime
Mr. Kevin Kimmel

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

15. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 7:30 p.m. and returned to regular session.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

16. Adjourn

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned the June 22, 2017 regular meeting at 7:31 p.m.

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, Board MemberX