Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

 

 


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education members were present:

Brad Murtiff
Dr. Paul Johnson
Adam Stone
Traci Wetterau
John Kime


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance


2. Presentations

2.1 Sons of the American Legion Squadron 181
Mr. Bernie Kessler

Minutes

The Board of Education approved allowing a POW/MIA display to be placed at a location determined at a later date.

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  

3. Commendations

3.1 OAGC Teacher of the Year 2017
Mr. Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent

Mrs. Michelle Vance


3.2 Art Work Display at Central Office
Mr. Patrick Moore and Mr. Michael Striker

Jada Dalton, Mya Rothhaar, Gracie Quaintance, Jaylon Rupe, Dakota Hedrick, Mackenzie Booth, Kaiden Bloomfield, Riley Frazee, Bailey Howell, Samantha Chase, Kelsey Carver, Caleigh Rister, and Dayla Sandlin.


3.3 Founding Members of Anti-Bullying Club (A.B.C.)
Ms. Anne Devine

Abbie Stander, Jada Pigott, Amadia Aguire, Aryah Hensley, and Darrian Eaton.


4. Approval of Minutes

October 26, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes

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 MemberX  

5. Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated:  October 31,  2017

Minutes

Mr. Cook discussed the Treasurer's financial report, and the reviewed the completion of the FY2017 financial audit.

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  

6. Approve Addendum to Agenda

Minutes

There was no addendum to the agenda.


7. Committee Reports

7.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

Mr. Stone reviewed the potential impact of the proposed Federal Tax changes on education funding.


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

Minutes

Winter Sports are firing up.

The next Athletic Council meeting will be held in December.

 


7.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson, Vice President

Minutes

Pioneer will be meeting on Monday.

 


7.4 Climate and Culture
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No report.


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

Minutes

Mr. Cook discussed the quarterly reports that will be reviewed moving forward.


7.6 Learning and Instruction
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

Meet on Monday.


7.7 Communications
Mr. John H. Kime

Minutes

The rollout of theRedmen Way newsletter rollout was discussed, and noted as very nice and professional.


7.8 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


7.9 Student Representative

Minutes

No report.


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

8.1 Board Report
Mr. Matt Henderson

8.2 Board Report
Mr. Timothy Souder

8.3 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

Minutes

Provided an update on the success bound and pathways programs for students.  These programs dovetail with the opportunities that Mr. Kimmel highlighted in his report on opportunities for students.  

Looking at avenues and opportunities to launch with Pioneer Career Center.


8.4 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

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. 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  

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

Bethany Guinther:  September 18 - November 12, 2017

Kathryn Spaniel:  December 6, 2017 - January 2, 2018

 

Minutes

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  

10.3 Approve a Leave of Absence, without pay, for the following:

Bethany Guinther:  November 13 - 17, 2017

Minutes

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  

10.4 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.

Donya Sutter:  21st CCLC Tutor

Minutes

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  

10.5 Approve the following teacher contract, as stated beginning January 3, 2018 through the 2017-2018 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Ashton Boyd - One Year New

Minutes

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  

11. Personnel - Classified Staff

11.1 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.

Scott Heinle:  MS Assistant Wrestling Coach

Jeremy Peoples:  Assistant Wrestling Coach  Half Contract

Doug Weinandy:  Assistant Wrestling Coach  Half Contract

Minutes

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 MemberX  

11.2 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.

Jason Calder:  VOLUNTEER Boys Basketball Coach

Spencer King:  VOLUNTEER MS Assistant Wrestling Coach

Tim Wagner:  VOLUNTEER Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

 

Minutes

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 MemberX  

12. Business

12.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 298.00

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  

12.2 Approve Neola Policy Updates, as previously reviewed at the October 26, 2017 Board Meeting.

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  

12.3 Approve Purpose Clause and Budget for Work Study, 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  

12.4 Approve Resolution Regarding Travel Related to Official Duties While Serving OSBA, 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  

12.5 Approve Royalty Agreement between Bucyrus City School District and Ohiopyle Prints, as per Exhibit D.

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  

12.6 Approve Purchase Service Agreement with Carrie Wood to provide Title One Non-Public Professional Development and Consulting Services, as per Exhibit E.

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  

12.7 Approve the Third Grade Reading Guarantee Mid-Year Promotion Policy, as per Exhibit 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  

13. Discussions

13.1 Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the re-employment of Judy Grochowalski as a retire / rehire Assistant Treasurer as per O.R.C. § 3307.353.

13.2 Proposed Out of State Trip Request for Science Club, as per Exhibit G.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

13.3 Therapy Dog
Mr. Timothy Souder

13.4 Date for Organizational Meeting in January 2018

Minutes

The 2018 Organizational Meeting is set for January 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.


14. Communications

14.1 All Boards Dinner, Monday, December 4, 2017, Mid Ohio.

14.2 December 14, 2017 Board Meeting start time is 5:00 p.m.

15. Announcements

Minutes

There were no announcements.


16. Executive Session

16.1 To consider the appointment of a public employee in accordance with ORC 122.22

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into executive session at 8:50 p.m. and the following entered executive session:

Brad Murtiff
Dr. Paul Johnson
Adam Stone
Traci Wetterau
John Kime

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Paul Johnson

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

17. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 9:10 p.m. and returned to regular session.

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 MemberX  

18. Adjourn

Minutes

The November 16, 2017 regular Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 9:11 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 Kime, Board MemberX