Meeting Details
October 26, 2017
7:00pm - 9:00pm
2 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
Regular 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
Mr. John Kime
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Brad Murtiff led the Pedge of Allegiance.
2.
Presentations
2.1
Elks Lodge #156 presenting $2,000 Beacon Grant check to Backpack Program
3.
Commendations
3.1
4H Participants at the Crawford County Fair
Andrea Temple, Alyssa Lawrence, Keagan Vaughn, Aubrie Kimmel, Korey Koons, Destiny Pelfrey, Madison Tyrrell, Andrew Ashley, Autymn Robson, Kaden Vaughn, Kaitlyn Arnet, Jenna Ashley, Grace Jackson, and Charlie Miley.
3.2
Participants in the Jr. Princess Contest at the Bratwurst Festival
Victoria Stang, 2nd Runner Up; Savannah Clark; Madison Kepler; Madison Tyrrell, and Mackenzie Cazzell.
4.
Approval of Minutes
September 28, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| 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: September 30, 2017
Minutes
Mr. Ryan Cook presented the Treasurer's financial report.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| 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
There was no report.
7.2
Athletics
Minutes
Met before last meeting. Fall sports are wrapping up.
Proposed update to the coaches evaluation was reviewed at the last meeting, and will be discussed at the upcoming Board of Education meeting.
7.3
Pioneer
Minutes
Pioneer met on Monday and Makenzie Chapman was student of month in Health assitance program
7.4
Climate and Culture
Minutes
There was no report.
7.5
District Resources
Minutes
Dr. Johnson discussed a recent phishing attack through email at Avon schools and the impact financially to the district.
Staff trainings for prevention were discussed to assist in mitigating this risk, as the human element is the largest risk.
7.6
Learning and Instruction
Minutes
There was no report.
7.7
Communications
Minutes
There was no report.
7.8
Wellness
Minutes
The committee met on October 20th.
The secondary is participating in the healthy challenge during October, and they are currently in fourth place.
November 2, 2017 will be family engagement night.
The next meeting with be held on December 8th at BSS.
7.9
Student Representative
Minutes
There was no report.
8.
Superintendent's Report
Mr. Kevin Kimmel presented the Superintendent's report.
8.1
Board Report
Minutes
11.6 is a curriculum review for ELA 4-12 with an evaluation of instructional resources and looking at the revised standards for the 2018/2019 school year.
AIR testing was a success with our network, chromebooks, and the overall ability to perform from an IT standpoint.
Presenting for the Ohio Leadership forum on December 12th.
Big thank you to PTO for feeding staff at conferences this evening.
8.2
Board Report
Minutes
4th grade going to career day at MOESC
4th graded attended Mansfield symphony
November 17th the Mansfield symphony bringing a quartet to perform with students
Leader In Me continuing
Leadership luncheon on Oct. 13th
8.3
Board Report
Minutes
Healthy Highschool Challenge we are 4th overall. Meals we are serving this year is helping, our percentage is higher than most other districts in the challenge this year - so making a big impact.
8.4
Board Report
Minutes
Cross functional team met on October 25th and broke into groups to work on goals of strategic improvement plan.
8.5
Board Report
Minutes
Secondary having conversations about credentialling, and working with business partners to improve options for students.
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: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
10.2
Accept resignation from Dawn Martin, as Teacher Leader, for the 2017-2018 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
10.3
Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:
Holly Cleland: (dates undecided / will depend on adoption / from adoption date through six weeks.)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| 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:
Kris Knodell: October 26, 2017
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| 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:
Tracye Belcher: Educational Aide and Custodian
April Hollis: Educational Aide
Rachael Nolen: Educational Aide, Custodian, Food Service, and Secretary
Marty Schuster: Bus Driver
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.2
Approve a one-year limited supplemental contract, as per approved supplemental salary schedule, to the following personnel, for extra-curricular activities not to exceed 15 hours per week, pending completion of all State and Board requirements for the 201
Kim Boyd: Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.3
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.
Jamie Lyons: 21st CCLC Substitute Educational Aide
Marie Stuckman: 21st CCLC Substitute Educational Aide
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.4
Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement for Roxanne Shipman, Accounts Payable, effective January 1, 2018, and authorize the treasurer to pay any severances due.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.5
Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Judy Grochowalski, Assistant Treasurer, effective January 1, 2018, and authorize the treasurer to pay any severances due. Judy Grochowalski, Assistant Treasurer, will be seeking reemployment.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| 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 .
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
11.7
Approve a leave of absence, without pay, for the following:
Diane Kaple, November 17, 2017
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| 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 $ 382.00
Donation of fish tank valued at $70 to Mrs. Wannemacher's Science Class
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.2
Educational Options, Credit Flex Policy (as discussed in September)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.3
Educational Options, Student Contract Policy (as discussed in September)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.4
Accept the Bucyrus City Schools Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grants, as per Exhibit , awarded to:
Kim Haldeman: Leader in Me Leadership Events $500
Kim Haldeman: The 7 Habts for Families $344.75
Allie Hawkins: School Wide Calendar $386
Dawn Martin: Author Study Collaborative $251.55
Scott Tinnermeier: 7 Habits Training Materials $500
Michelle Vance: Using iPads in the Classroom $419.20
Patrick Moore: Artist n Residence Mosaic Indian Head $500
Patrick Moore: Elementary Essentials for Art $342.52
Jay Dennison: Children's Theatre $500
Kevin Fourman: Children's Theatre $500
Matt Makeever: Middle School Honor Trip $500
Pat Hargis: Oh The Places You Will Go With Science $500
Nate Hill: Introduction to Pickleball $419.70
Shannon Henize: ELA 9 $500
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.5
Approve updates to the OASBO 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as per Exhibits C, D, E, F, G, and H.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.6
Approve the Tax Year 2017 Rates from the Crawford County Budget Commission as per Exhibit I.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.7
Declare 1992 GMC Van abandoned and to be sold for scrap. VIN# 1GKEG25K2N7503605
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.8
Approve amended FY18 Appropriations and Estimated Revenues as per Exhibits J and K.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.9
Approve Educational Cost Sharing Agreement, as per Exhibit L.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.10
Approve Sonshine Food Service Agreement, as per Exhibit M.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.11
Approve the 21st CCLC After School Bucyrus Employee Salary Schedule, as per Exhibit N.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.12
Approve the Transportation in Lieu Agreement, as per Exhibit O.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
12.13
Approve Service Agreement between Bucyrus City School District and Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. (The Center of Autism and Dyslexia), as per Exhibit P.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.
Discussions
13.1
Proposal for Overnight/Extended Student Trips for Bucyrus/Wynford High School/Middle School Art Club Trip, as per Exhibit Q.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.2
Third Grade Reading Guarantee Promotion Policy, per Exhibit R.
13.3
2017/2018 Board Goals, per Exhibit S.
Minutes
Dr. Johnson discussed the Board of Education goals.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.4
Customer Service Training
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel discussed the recommended firm by OSBA.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.5
Communications Audit, as per Exhibit T.
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel discussed the comprehensive audit of internal and external communications. 300M is the recommended firm for this work, and the scope is outlined in exhibit T.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson
Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
13.6
Neola Board Policy Updates, as per Exhibits U and V.
14.
Communications
Minutes
Mr. Kimmel showed the draft of the new quarterly newsletter to the Board of Education.
15.
Announcements
Minutes
There were no announcements.
16.
Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
17.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
There was no executive session.
18.
Adjourn
Minutes
The October 26, 2017 regular Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau
Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Bradley Murtiff, President | X | ||
| Dr. Paul Johnson | X | ||
| Mr. Adam Stone | X | ||
| Ms. Traci Wetterau | X | ||
| Mr. John Kime, Board Member | X |
