September 26, 2019 Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm

1. Meeting Called To Order

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Paul Johnson, Ph.D. called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

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The following Board of Education members were present:

Paul Johnson, Ph.D.
John Kime
Traci Wetterau
Adam Stone
Debra Hoover

Dr. Johnson noted the passing of his most influential school teacher Mr. Dave Miller.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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Paul Johnson, Ph.D. led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approval of Minutes

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

3. Approve the Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated August 31, 2019

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

4. Approve Addendum to Agenda

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Paul Johnson, Ph.D. noted the following addendum to the agenda:

Certified items 7.7, 7.9, 7.10 to be pulled out and voted on individually.

Certified item 7.8 will involve appointment of a Treasurer Pro-Tempore pursuant to O.R.C. 3313.23

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

5. Superintendent's Report
Supt. Matthew W. Chrispin

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Mr. Chrispin discussed the following items:

ODE requirement of a district reading plan, and plans to address the issue by utilizing curriculum maps and aligning consistency with standards through the work with NCOESC.  

Dr. Johnson noted that reading improvement, and reducing open enrollment out have been a focus of Board of Education for the last three to four years.  

There will be more to coming on the reading achievement plan and Ohio special education rating as Mr. Chrispin works with his administrative team on these ODE requirements.

Mr. Chrispin expressed his congratulations to the Board of Education and BEA members for reaching an agreement.  He was grateful for the new approach, and the ability to avoid consternation with protracted negotiations in the Spring.  This allows the focus to be on the main goal of teaching and learning.


5.1 Reading Achievement Plan, as per Exhibit A.

5.2 Ohio Special Education Rating, as per Exhibit B.

5.3 Board Report
Mrs. Kimberly Radulovich

5.4 Board Report
Mr. Mike Wallace

5.5 2019 State Report Card

5.6 New Graduation Requirements

5.7 Enrollment Update

6. Opportunity to Address the Board

(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)

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Margaret Thornton read a prepared statement and commented on the length of Mr. Cook's potential contract.

Terra Hamm discussed the role of Director of Operations, questioned Mr. Cook's qualifications and stated the Supt. should be responsible.

Jerry Hargis commented on his concerns regarding the workload of two positions on one individual.


7. Personnel - Certified Staff

7.1 Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the North Central Service Center, as per Exhibit C.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.2 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Jackie Fruth:  August 16, 2019 - September 15, 2019 and September 15, 2019 - March 15, 2020

Taylor Tackett:  August 27, 2019 - October 9, 2019 (tentative dates)

 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.3 Accept resignation of Brett Love, Sophomore Class Advisor.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.4 Accept resignation of Kayli McCullough, MS Student Council Advisor.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.5 Accept resignation of Terra Hamm, Senior Class Advisor.

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Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.6 Approve a one-year 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 2019-2020 school year.

Aubrey Brause:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Coordinator

Matt Feck:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Nancy Fischer:  Teacher Leader

Kaitlyn Fourman:  Percussion

Kristine Fourman:  Teacher Leader

Bethany Guinther:  MS Student Council - Half Contract; Teacher Leader

Cathy Green:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Kim Haldeman:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Terra Hamm:  Teacher Leader

Pat Hargis:  Teacher Leader

Amy Hawkins:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Melissa Kennedy:  MS Student Council - Half Contract

Janet Kohls:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Dawn Martin:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Sarah Martin:  Choir, Elementary

Kim Mutchler:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Tiffany Powers:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Lori Rister:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Tutor

Katie Roesch:  Teacher Leader

Ann Shanda:  Teacher Leader

Mike Striker:  Junior Class Advisor - Half Contract

 

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.7 Accept the resignation of Ryan W. Cook, Treasurer, as per Exhibit D.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.8 Appoint a Board member as Treasurer Pro Tempore pursuant to R.C. 3313.23 for the remainder of this Board meeting.

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Mr. John Kime was appointed.


7.9 Approve employing Ryan W. Cook as Treasurer and Director of Operations for a term between September 27, 2019 and July 31, 2020, as per the written contract Exhibit E.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7.10 Approve a contract to employ Ryan W. Cook as Treasurer and Director of Operations for a term between August 1, 2020 and July 31, 2025, as per the written contract Exhibit F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

8.1 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit G.

8.2 Approve Change in Status for the following:

Jeremy Peoples:  Head Wrestling Coach from MS Assistant Wrestling Half Contract

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

8.3 Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2019-2020 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Jonathan Noggle:  Bus Driver

Roxanne Shipman:  Central Office ONLY

Taylor Smith:  Educational Aide

Amy Zender:  Educational Aide

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

8.4 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Marianne Markley:  September 23, 2019 through November 24, 2019 (ending date is tentative)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

8.5 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 including favorable background checks.

Julie Cotsamire:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Aide

Brian Hargis - MS Boys Basketball - Half Contract

Kaylene Love:  Junior Class Advisor - Half Contract

Zach Messerschmidt - Volunteer MS Boys Basketball Coach

Courtney Severns - Volunteer Swimming Coach

Brian Seybert - MS Boys Basketball - Half Contract

Linda Snyder:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Aide

Debbie Spiegel:  21st CCLC BES After School Program Aide

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

8.6 Approve the following student worker as a custodial helper at BSS at the training wage of $1.50 per hour, five days a week.

Dawn Napier

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $    385.00

Larry Heid Memorial Tournament                               $ 2,105.00
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.2 Approve 21st CCLC After School Bucyrus Employee and Renhill Salary Schedules, as per Exhibits H and I.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.3 Approve a project evaluation agreement with Golden Touch Consulting, LLC for the School Quality Improvement Grant, as per Exhibit J.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.4 Approve a program evaluation agreement with Golden Touch Consulting, LLC for the BES 21st CCLC Grant, as per Exhibit K.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.5 Approve Resolution Determining Impracticality of Transporting Private School Students, as per Exhibit L, (Sacred Heart School, Shelby).

9.6 Approve a Food Service CACFP with Sunshine Preschool as per Exhibit M.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.7 Approve a Food Service CACFP with Catapult Learning as per Exhibit N.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.8 Approve the Addition of AXA Financial as an Additional Provider under the VOYA 403b/457 Plan as per Exhibit O.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.9 Approve the Replacement Classroom Windows in the Annex Building as per Exhibit P.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.10 Approve Chiller Maintenance Agreements with Carrier as per Exhibits Q and R.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.11 Approve use of Lincoln Gym for Fit Camp and Cardio Drumming, per Exhibit S.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.12 Deem the following Board Members, in addition to all Board-approved employees, as drivers of Bucyrus City School District owned vehicles:

Debra Hoover, Dr. Paul Johnson, John H. Kime, Adam Stone, and Traci Wetterau

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.13 Approve an agreement with Central Ohio Behavioral Consulting, as per Exhibit T.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.14 Approve the medical insurance rates effective January 1, 2020, as per Exhibit U.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.15 Approve request to attend the 2019 OHSAA Foundation Student Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio, as per Exhibit V. (Tentative)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.16 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with NCOESC for planning purposes of Student Wellness and Success funds, as per Exhibit W.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.17 Approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations and Estimated Revenues as per Exhibits X and Y.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.18 Approve Program Contract with North Central Ohio ESC for Occupational Therapy Services FY20, as per Exhibit Z.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.19 Approve Local Interagency Agreement for Transition of Students with Disabilities to the Workforce, as per Exhibit AA.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.20 Approve an Income Tax Agreement between the City of Bucyrus and Bucyrus City Schools, as per Exhibit BB.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.21 Approve a School Donation Agreement between Props 4 Us, LLC and Bucyrus City Schools, as per Exhibit CC.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.22 Ratify the tentative agreement between the Bucyrus Board of Education and the Bucyrus Education Association beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, as per Exhibit DD.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

9.23 Approve creation of fund 467 for Student Wellness and Success funds.

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Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

10. Executive Session

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There was no executive session.


11. Adjourn Executive Session

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There was no executive session.


12. Adjourn

Minutes

The September 26, 2019 regular meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX