Meeting Details
September 28, 2017
7:00pm - 10:30pm
3 hr 30 min
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
Board Vice-President Paul Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
The following Board of Education members were present:
Dr. Paul Johnson
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. Adam Stone
Mr. John Kime
Mr. Brad Murtiff was absent.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Dr. Paul Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A moment of silence was held in memory Jacie Everett.
2.
Presentations
2.1
Sarah Lipscomb
Safety Town Project
2.2
Amy Moody & Patrick O'Connell
Partnership with the Crawford County Water & Soil Conservation District / Ohio EPA to conduct a Stewardship Project which was made possible by a Donor's Choose Grant (waders & boots).
Minutes
The Board of Education approved the project clean-up as presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
3.
Commendations
3.1
Display of Art Work at Central Office
Xavin Hale, Harper Boggs, Shyane Lillo, Daniell Predieri, Shelbee Linn, Eisley Graham, Natalie Hankins, and Alexis Adams
3.2
Blood Drive Recognition
Emily Allen, American Red Cross Representative
Randall Elchert, Samantha Murtiff, and Marcus Neuman
4.
Approval of Minutes
August 24, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
5.
Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report
Dated: August 31, 2017
Minutes
Ryan Cook presented the Treasurer's report and discussed the following items:
Monthly reports
New reports
HSA update
Five-year forecast
Health insurance renewal
Mr. Cook reiterated the need to make sure expenses and revenue remain in balance to avoid deficit spending on the five-year forecast and maintain the sustainability of educational programs.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
6.
Approve Addendum to Agenda
Minutes
There was no addendum to the agenda.
7.
Committee Reports
7.1
Legislative Report
Minutes
House Bill 318 - Requires school resource officers to complete training.
7.2
Athletics
Minutes
No report
7.3
Pioneer
Minutes
Pioneer met last week, and reviewed their local report card.
7.4
Climate and Culture
Minutes
No report.
7.5
District Resources
Minutes
There was no report. The committee will meet at a future date to review the progress of this fiscal year.
7.6
Learning and Instruction
Minutes
Met end of August and there was discussion on where to go with meetings this year. Going to have various student groups to come to meetings with parents. Review activities that are taking place in the high school.
Looking at the website to develop a resource page and post information and videos. Looking at the curriculum and adoption process and the shift to digital textbooks.
Next meeting will be held on November 27, 2017.
7.7
Communications
Minutes
Met Tuesday and discussed the results of the parent survey, looked at where information is consumed and Facebook is the leader in this category. There were 102 responses on the alumni survey given through today. Redmen way newsletter which will be going out quarterly will help keep stakeholders informed of the positive events taking place in our district.
7.8
Wellness
Minutes
Presented the 8 dimensions of wellness that encompass a holistic approach to wellness that is more than just physical. Staff is extremely compassionate about how we work with and handle our students - that is our primary focus.
Also important to make sure that staff is taken care of as well.
7.9
Student Representative
Minutes
Senior trip to Marion Tech. They had an opportunity to experience various colleges and look at the programs.
Rough week at BSS - balloon launch at the football game for Jacie Everett.
Spirit week is coming up next week, and students are looking forward to it.
8.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel reviewed the district report card with the Board of Education. Several areas of positive forward movement were highlighted and discussed.
8.1
Board Report
8.2
Board Report
8.3
Board Report
8.4
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 form the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
10.2
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: 21st CCLC Teacher / Tutor
Sarah Martin: Elementary Choir Advisor
Lorraine Strouse: 21st CCLC Teacher / Tutor
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
10.3
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.
Trevor Rick - Volunteer Football Coach
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
10.4
Approve a leave of absence, without pay, for the following:
Destinee Wannemacher: October 11, 12, and 13, 2017
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.
Personnel - Classified Staff
11.1
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:
Miranda Kepler - Educational Aide
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.2
Approve the following student workers as custodial helpers at the high school at the training wage of $1.50 per hour, five days a week:
Cheyenne Evans Maxfield
Amy Michalek
Savannah Sweeney
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.3
Approve a leave of absence, without pay, for the following:
Alyssa Burcher: August 16 - September 15, 2017; and September 18-21, 2017; and October 10-13, 2017
Angi Lederer: September 8, 2017
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.4
Approve changes to Sodexo Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.5
Accept resignation from Brittany Miller, JV Cheerleading Coach, effective September 19, 2017.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.6
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit C.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.
Business
12.1
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 602.00
Accept donation valued at $ 5400.00 from Sheds Direct
Anonymous donation to go towards bottled water during the city wide boil advisory $ 156.00
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.2
Approve Food Service Vending Agreement (Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. / Catapult), as per Exhibit D.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.3
Approve Resolution Determining Impracticality of Transporting Private School Students, as per Exhibit E, (Sacred Heart School, Shelby).
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.4
Approve Resolution Determining Impracticality of Transporting Private School Students, as per Exhibit F, (Galion St. Joseph).
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.5
Approve the Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations and Estimated Revenues as Per Exhibits G and H.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.6
Approve the Five-Year Forecast, as per Exhibit I.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.7
Approve a $600 Membership Contribution to Crawford County Family and Children First Council.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.8
Approve McWatters Consulting, LLC contract, as per Exhibit J.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.9
Approve After School Leadership Program contract, as per Exhibit K.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.10
Approve OSBA Services Agreement, as per Exhibit L.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.11
Approve the 2018 Medical Insurance Rates, as per Exhibit M.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.12
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bucyrus City School District Board of Education and the Bucyrus Education Association regarding a Title I Reading Position, as per Exhibit N.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.13
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bucyrus City School District Board of Education and the Bucyrus Education Association regarding Teacher Evaluations, as per Exhibit O.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.14
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bucyrus City School District Board of Education and the Bucyrus Education Association regarding the Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan, as per Exhibit P.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.
Discussions
13.1
Standards Based Report Card
Minutes
Examination of the option of a standard based report card for the first grade level as a trial for this year. NWOCA will have things in place for the second semester to make sure the computer systems are updated to handle this.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.2
Educational Options Program, as per Exhibits Q and R.
Minutes
Updates to the forms and policies were discussed by Mr. Schuster.
14.
Communications
Minutes
There were no communications.
15.
Announcements
Minutes
There were no announcements.
16.
Executive Session
16.1
To consider the employment of a public employee in accordance with ORC 121.22
Minutes
The Board of Education recessed into executive session at 9:10 p.m. with the following in attendance:
Mr. Kevin Kimmel
Mr. Ryan Cook
Dr. Paul Johnson
Ms. Traci Wetterau
Mr. Adam Stone
Mr. John Kime
Mr. Chris Stone
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
17.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 10.24 p.m. and returned to regular session.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
18.
Adjourn
Minutes
The September 28, 2017 regular Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | |||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
