Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

Board President Mr. 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
 

Mr. John Kime was absent.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Brad Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Executive Session

To consider the employment of a public employee in accordance with O.R.C. 121.11

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into Executive session at 7:01 p.m.

The following were in attendance:

Mr. Brad Murtiff
Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. Adam Stone
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. Kevin Kimmel
Mr. Ryan Cook

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 Kime, Board Member   

3. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 7:41 p.m. and returned to the regular meeting.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

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

4. Approval of Minutes

June 22, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2017 Special 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 Kime, Board Member   

5. Presentations

5.1 Certification of standard governing types of food and beverages sold on school premises.
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

6. Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated:  June 30,  2017

Minutes

Mr. Ryan Cook presented the Treasurer's report as attached.

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 Kime, Board Member   

7. Approve Addendum to Agenda

7.1 Per attachment.

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 Kime, Board Member   

8. Committee Reports

8.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

Mr. Stone provided an update on the State of Ohio's new budget.


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

Minutes

Mr. Murtiff discussed the kick-off of fall sports.


8.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson, Vice President

Minutes

Dr. Johnson commented that enrollment is up and the HVAC is still down.


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

No report.


8.7 Communications
Mr. John H. Kime

Minutes

No report.


8.8 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


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

9.1 Board Report
Mr. Matt Henderson

9.2 Board Report
Mrs. Erica Ward

9.3 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

9.4 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

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 Accept the following resignations:

Joanna Barre

Denise Bloom

Ellen Haldeman 

Julia Kidwell 

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 Kime, Board Member   

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

Andrea Gibson - One Year New

Heather Miller - One Year New

Trevor Rick - One Year New

Carrie Robertson - One Year New

Lorraine Strouse - One Year New

Kylie Thompson - One Year New

* (Addendum Item)  Kimberly Long - One Year New

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 Kime, Board Member   

11.3 Accept the following Administrative resignation:

Erica Ward

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 Kime, Board Member   

11.4 Approve a three-year administrative contract to the following commencing August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2020 as per the approved administrative schedule.

Timothy Souder - BES Principal

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 Kime, Board Member   

11.5 Approve a one-year limited supplement 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.

Allie Hawkins:  Kindergarten Transition Teacher, 21st Century CCLI

Amy Hawkins:  Kindergarten Transition Teacher, 21st Century CCLI

Carrie Robertson:  Kindergarten Transition Teacher, 21st Century CCLI

Shari Shuck:  Kindergarten Transition Teacher, 21st Century CCLI

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 Kime, Board Member   

11.6 Approve the Certified Substitute Teacher List from Mid Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.

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 Kime, Board Member   

11.7 * (Addendum Item) Approve a two-year administrative contract to the following commencing August 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2019 as per the approved administrative schedule.

T. Michael Wallace, BES Associate Principal

220 day contract, per administrative salary schedule.

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 Kime, Board Member   

12. Personnel - Classified Staff

12.1 Employ the following personnel on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2017-2018 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Jack Binnix

Sheryl Bryant

Misty Clinard

Bob Dille

Rich Eichhorn

Sharon Eichhorn

Diane Fortner

Randy Fortner

Norman Garland

Christopher Haldeman

Tena Herman

Joan Kafer

Rick Keller

Miranda Kepler

Donna Lust

James Lust

Beverly McGinnis

Nakisha Meade

Cathy Mohn

Chistine Nelson

Amye Nolen

Guy Petty

Jo Ann Ridge

Carl Rittenour

Melissa Schluter

Mike Slayton

Ed Spiegel

Jim Thompson

Tenia Thoroughman

Sonya Young

Amy Zender

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 Kime, Board Member   

12.2 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.

Jon Dorsey - MS Assistant Football Coach

Noah Graves - Freshmen Assistant Football Coach

Brittany Miller - Assistant JV Cheerleading Coach

Tyson Mollenkopf - Freshmen Assistant Football Coach

Minutes

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

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

12.3 Approve Renhill Contract of Services, (2016-2017 and 2017-2018) as per Exhibits B and C.

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 Kime, Board Member   

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

Mike Middleton - VOLUNTEER MS Assistant Football Coach

Russell Slanczka - VOLUNTEER Assistant Football Coach

 

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 Kime, Board Member   

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

Alyssa Burcher:  July 17, 2017 - October 8, 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 Kime, Board Member   

12.6 Approve changes to Sodexo Contract of Services, as per Exhibit D.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13. Business

13.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund   $ 294.50

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.2 Approve the purchase of a Blue Bird 84 Pusher T3RE 4006 for a cost of $120,521.00 from Cardinal Bus Sales and Service, Inc., using the Ohio Schools Council Bus Bid Program pricing as per Exhibit E.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.3 Approve the Bus Purchase Resolution, as per Exhibit F.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.4 Approve Ashland University Exchange of Service Agreement, as per Exhibit G.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.5 Approve the Interagency Agreement between Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission Head Start and Crawford County Schools and Crawford County Agencies, as per Exhibit H.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.6 Approve the MOU between School Districts of Crawford County and Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start, as per Exhibit I.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.7 Approve Service Agreement with MOESC for 5 Additional Days of School Psychology services to be provided by Paul Hizsem, as per Exhibit J.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.8 Approve Behavior Consultation Services Agreement between Central Ohio Behavioral Consulting and Bucyrus City Schools, as per Exhibit K.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.9 Approve SPARC Council Career Coach Agreement of Services, as per Exhibit L.

Minutes

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

13.10 Approve the following Services Agreements from NCOESC: Physical Therapy, Hearing Impaired, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Visually Impaired, as per Exhibits M, N, O, P, and Q.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.11 Approve resolution of urgent necessity for replacement of staff computers, as per Exhibit R.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.12 Approve purchase of staff laptops from SHI International, as per Exhibit S.

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 Kime, Board Member   

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

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.14 Approve Contractual Agreement with Mansfield Pschological Services, as per Exhibit U.

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 Kime, Board Member   

13.15 Approve contract with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit V.

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 Kime, Board Member   

14. Discussions

14.1 Delegate and Alternate for Capital Conference November 12, 13, and 14, 2017.

Minutes

Mr. Kime was selected as the delegate.

Mr. Stone was selected as the alternate.


14.2 Neola Policy Update, as per Exhibit W.

Minutes

Mrs. Wood explained the NEOLA policy update and impact on our district.


15. Communications

16. Announcements

16.1 New Teacher Orientation, Monday, August 14, 8am

16.2 General Staff Meeting, Monday, August 21, 8am

16.3 District Open House, Monday, August 21, 5pm-7:30pm

16.4 No School / Staff In-Service, Tuesday, August 22

16.5 First Day of School, Wednesday, August 23

17. Executive Session

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

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into Executive session at 8:21 p.m.

The following were in attendance:

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

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

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

18. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 9:25 p.m. and returned to the regular meeting.

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 Kime, Board Member   

19. Adjourn

Minutes

The July 31, 2017 regular meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.