Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

Board President Brad Murtiff called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education were present:

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


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Murtiff led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Presentation
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

Presentation of the Healthy High School Challenge check to Dr. Mark Burke


3. Approval of Minutes

November 16, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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  

4. Approve The Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated:  November 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 MemberX  

5. Approve Addendum to Agenda

Minutes

There was no addendum to the agenda.


6. Committee Reports

6.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No Report.


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

Minutes

Athletic Council met on December 13, 2017 and worked on the strategic plan for presentation in the Spring.

 


6.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson, Vice President

Minutes

Pioneer met and discusesd the STNA program between Pioneer and Bucyrus City Schools.  This program will provide a career pathway for students to further their education.

Dr. Johnson noted that the Hall of Fame induction will be held onJanuary 13, 2018.

 


6.4 Climate and Culture
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

No Report.


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

Minutes

No report.


6.6 Learning and Instruction
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No Report.


6.7 Communications
Mr. John H. Kime

Minutes

No report.


6.8 Wellness
Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.


6.9 Student Representative
Ms. Samantha Murtiff

Minutes

No report.


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

7.1 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

7.2 Board Report
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

7.3 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

Minutes

Mr. Massara updated the Board of Education on the 2017-2018 Special Education Profile which was just released.


7.4 Board Report
Mr.Timothy Souder

8. 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.


9. Personnel - Certified Staff

9.1 Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement for Anne Devine, Guidance Counselor, effective June 13, 2018, and authorize Treasurer to pay any severances due.

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 MemberX  

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

Matthew Hoover:  April 26 and 27, 2018

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 MemberX  

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

Holly Cleland - *updated dates:  November 20, 2017 - January 5, 2018*

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 MemberX  

10. Personnel - Classified Staff

10.1 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.

Jodi Gaudaur:  21st CCLC Substitute Educational Aide

Minutes

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  

10.2 Approve the rehiring of a retired employee, Judy Grochowalski, as Assistant Treasurer effective January 1, 2018 as per the approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Minutes

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  

10.3 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit A.

Minutes

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  

10.4 Approve the following student worker as custodial helpers at the high school at the training wage of $1.50 per hour, five days a week:

Kristen Gandy

Minutes

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  

10.5 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:

Kevin Kohls:  Custodian

Keith Smith:  Custodian

 

Minutes

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  

11. Business

11.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund   $ 300.00

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 MemberX  

11.2 Approve Payment of OSBA Legal Assistance Fund Consultant Service $250.00, as per Exhibit B.

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 MemberX  

11.3 Approve the Repair and Upgrade to the Bucyrus Secondary School's Outside Digital Sign from the Secondary Building 018 Student Activity Fund, as per Exhibit C.

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 MemberX  

11.4 Approve the Revised Purpose Clause and Budget for the Secondary Building 018 Student Activity Fund, as per Exhibit D.

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 MemberX  

12. Discussions

12.1 Proposal for Overnight/Extended Student Trip for Middle School Honors, as per Exhibit E.

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  

12.2 MOU for Senior Only STNA Program, as per Exhibit F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Paul Johnson

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 Elect President Protem

Minutes

Paul Johnson was nominated as President Pro-Tem for the January 2018 organizational meeting.

 

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

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

12.4 Regular Board Meeting Date for January 2018

Minutes

The regular January 2018 Board of Education meeting was set for January 29th at 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 


13. Communications

13.1 Organizational Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 5pm.

14. Announcements

Minutes

Mr. Kimmel presented Mr. Brad Murtiff with a gift for his years of service to the Board of Education.


15. Executive Session

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

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into executive session at 5:35 p.m.

The following were in attendance during Executive Session:

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

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 Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned Executive Session at 5:43 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  

17. Adjourn

Minutes

The regular December 2017 Board of Education Meeting was adjourned at 5:44 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