Board Meeting

1. Meeting Called To Order

President Protem Dr. Paul Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.

 


1.1 Board Member Oaths

Minutes

Treasurer Ryan Cook administered the oath of office to the following members elected in November 2017:

Debra Hoover
John Kime


1.2 Roll Call of the 2018 Board of Education

Minutes

The following Board of Education Members were present:

Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. John Kime
Mrs. Debra Hoover

Mr. Adam Stone was absent.


1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Dr. Paul Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Election of Officers

2.1 Officers:

Minutes

Dr. Paul Johnson was nominated by John Kime for Board of Education President.

Motion to Close nomination for Board of Education President by Dr. Paul Johnson, Seconded by Mrs. Hoover.

Roll call: Yes - Mrs. Hoover, Mr. Kime, Dr. Johnson 

John Kime was nominated by Debra Hoover for Board of Education Vice-President.

Motion to Close nomination for Board of Education Vice-President by Dr. Paul Johnson, Seconded by Mr. Kime.

Roll call: Yes - Mrs. Hoover, Mr. Kime, Dr. Johnson

 


3. Oath of Office

3.1 Oath of Office for President of the Board

Minutes

Ryan Cook administered the Oath of Office for Dr. Paul Johnson as Board of Education President.


3.2 Oath of Office for Vice President of the Board

Minutes

Ryan Cook administered the Oath of Office for John Kime as Board of Education Vice-President.


4. Business

4.1 Approve the proposed Regular Board Meeting Schedule, as per Exhibit A.

Regular meetings of the Board of Education occur on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of January (29th), March (29th), November (15th), & December (13th). The start times of these meetings are to be determined. 

Minutes

The Board of Education discussed a start time of 5:30 p.m., but a decision was deferred until the January 29, 2018 meeting when all members would be present.


4.2 Authorize the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for the Bucyrus City School District.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.3 Employment Offers

Authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or nonteaching positions, including MOESC employees, on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee's acceptance of the Superintendent's offer.

Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.

The Authorization provided by the resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.4 Resignations

Authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance.

The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.5 Authorize the Superintendent to approve all Field Trips, not overnight.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.6 Authorize the Superintendent as the Director of Federal and State Grants.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.7 Appoint Ryan Cook, Treasurer, the district's public record compliance officer for the fiscal year 2018. The Treasurer shall attend required compliance trainings and provide evidence of completion if requested by The Auditor of State.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.8 Authorize the Treasurer to request advance payments of taxes collected from the Crawford County Auditor.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.9 Authorize the Treasurer to invest interim funds in accordance with the State Auditor's Compliance policy, and O.R.C. §3315.01.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.10 Authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills subsequent to Board approval.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.11 Authorize the Treasurer to transfer funds with subsequent Board approval.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.12 Appoint a Legislative Liaison for OSBA Federal Relations Network.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.13 Appoint Dr. Paul Johnson as Pioneer Career and Technology Center representative, as per Exhibit B.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.14 Appoint a Climate and Culture representative.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.15 Appoint a District Resources & Audit representative.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.16 Appoint a Learning and Instruction representative.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.17 Appoint a Communications representative.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.18 Appoint two Athletic Council representatives.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.19 Appoint a Wellness Committee representative.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.20 Appoint an Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City Schools - Calendar Year 2018.

It is the responsibility of this officer to oversee that there is no discrimination when it comes to employment of staff members for the Bucyrus City School District and that opportunities are open to all.

Bucyrus City Board of Education recommends that the Board approve the Superintendent as the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City School calendar year 2018.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.21 Appoint two representatives for the upcoming BOSS negotiations.

Minutes

Tabled

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.22 Approve Resolution Regarding Public Purpose, as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4.23 Approve Purchase Order 78621 Variance, as per Exhibit D.

Approve variance of $48,446.75 on purchase order 78621 to cover payment of the January 2018 medical insurance stop loss and admin fees.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

5. Adjourn

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned the organizational meeting of January 10, 2018 at 5:39 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul JohnsonX  
Mr. Adam Stone   
Ms. Traci Wetterau   
Mr. John KimeX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX