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1. Call to Order

Minutes

Dave Jones called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education members were present:

Dave Jones
Randy Blankenship
Christa Graves
Debra Hoover
John Kime

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Board President Dave Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Approval of Board Agenda

Minutes

Mrs. Hoover motioned and Mr. Kime seconded a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes:

Table item 14
Eliminate item 11
Pull out item 8.5 separate

Yes: Hoover, Kime. No: Graves, Blankenship, Jones

Motion failed

Mr. Blankenship motioned and Mrs. Graves seconded a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes:

Eliminate item 11
Pull out item 8.5 separate

Yes: Blankenship, Graves, Jones No: Kime, Hoover

Motion passed and the agenda was approved with those changes.

3. Approval of Board Minutes

Special Board Meeting Minutes from August 11, 2020

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

4. Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)

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

Minutes

Virginia Hammontree discussed the Bucyrus Backpack Program benefits for students and the community.

Jeff Sheerer discussed the potential mascot change with the Board of Education - wasn't offering an opinion one way or the other, just that he had been researching and was willing to help provide some historical perspective.

Neely Young discussed scheduling issues her daughter has faced for the upcoming school year.

Jennifer Weir discussed an issue regarding CCP classes, and email issue between the district and NCState.

5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

6. Superintendent's Report

Matthew W. Chrispin

Minutes

Mr. Chrispin discussed the upcoming restart of school, and asked Mr. Wallace to share some of the items taking place in his building.

Mr. Wallace reported on the following:

Restart impacts on instructional minutes
Switch to four sections at the grade level
Focus on using integrated supports

7. Personnel - Certified Staff

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

7.2 Approve a one-year supplemental contact, as per approved supplemental salary schedule to the following personnel for extra curricular activities:

Melissa (Kennedy) Agerter - MS Student Council (Half Contract)

Jason Calder - Varsity Assistant Golf Coach

Nancy Fischer - Quiz Team Advisor, Prom Advisor, Thursday School Monitor, Teacher Leader

Mark Fiske - HS Band, Marching, Pep, and Concert

Kaitlyn Fourman - Bucyrus Players (Half Contract); MS and HS Choir; Drama; and Percussion Advisor

Bethany Guinther - MS Student Council (Half Contract); Teacher Leader

Terra Hamm - Resident Educator Facilitator; Teacher Leader

Pat Hargis - Science Club

Kim Long - Pep Club; Yearbook (Half Contract)

Sarah Pearce - Yearbook (Half Contract)

Amy Plumley - Girls' Boosters

Ann Shanda - Drama Assistant; National Honor Society Advisor; Teacher Leader

Greg Shifley - MS Band, Pep

Michael Striker - Art Club

Shaun Teynor - Thursday School Monitor; Home Instruction Tutor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

7.3 Accept the resignation of Amanda Barth, BES Intervention Specialist, effective August 19, 2020.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

7.4 Approve the following teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

One Year - New

Kimberly Christman - Grade 2 Intervention Specialist

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

8.2 Approve a one-year supplemental contact, as per approved supplemental salary schedule to the following personnel for extra curricular activities:

Miranda Kepler - Flags and Majorettes

Karolyn Rebon - Bucyrus Players (Half Contract)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

8.3 Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2020-2021 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Michael Dean - Food Service Assistant

Amy Zender - Educational Aide

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

8.4 Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement for Felecia Ervin, EMIS Coordinator, effective December 31, 2020, and authorize the Treasurer to pay any severances due.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

8.5 Employ the following as EMIS Coordinator effective September 9, 2020, as per approved salary schedule, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Megan Rittenour

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

8.6 Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement for Charmaine Teets, Food Service Assistant, effective September 1, 2020, and authorize the Treasurer to pay any severances due.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 282.00

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.2 Approve Neola Board Policies and Guidelines (Vol. 38, No. 2 January 2020) as previously reviewed at the July 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting (second reading).

No Exhibit

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.3 Approve Neola Board Policy 8450.01 Facial Coverings as previously reviewed at the August 11, 2020 Special Board Meeting (second reading).

Minutes

Moved to discussion.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.4 Approve the BSS Chimney Tuck Pointing and Masonry Repairs, as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.5 Approve a Technical Service Agreement with NWOCA to be paid for out of SQIG Grant Funds (572-9921), as per Exhibit D.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.6 Authorize the Treasurer to Transfer $2,808.81 from the 022 (Tournaments) to 300-9224 (Athletic) Fund.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.7 Approve Resolution Determining Impracticality of Transporting Private School Student, (Galion St. Joseph Catholic School for the 2019-2020 school year), as per Exhibit E.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.8 Approve CACFP Small Purchases Meals Contract for Catapult, as per Exhibit F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.9 Approve Alternative School Food Authority Arrangement (Fairway), as per Exhibit G.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.10 Approve MOU Agreement with Community Counseling Services regarding commencing services, as per Exhibit H.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.11 Approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations and Estimated Revenues for submission to the Crawford County Auditor, as per Exhibits I and J.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.12 Approve Interagency Agreement between Crawford County Schools and Crawford County Agencies, as per Exhibit K.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.13 Approve MOU between School Districts of Crawford County and Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start, as per Exhibit L.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.14 Authorize the Treasurer to create fund 510 "CRF Rural and Small Towns" as per Auditor of State.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

9.15 Approve the installation of Cold Plasma Ionizers at BSS and BES, and paid for out of Fund 510 (CRF) as per Exhibits M, N, O, and P.

Minutes

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

10. Discussion

Minutes

Item 9.3 "Approve NEOLA Board Policy 8450.01 Facial Coverings was moved to discussion.

10.1 NEOLA Board Policy and Administrative Guideline Updates, as per Exhibit Q.

10.2 Mascot Review

11. Public Participation (Any Topic)

Minutes

This item was removed at approval of the agenda.

12. Executive Session

To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.

Minutes

The Board entered executive session at 7:58 p.m. and the following were present:

Dave Jones
Randy Blankenship
Christa Graves
Debra Hoover
John Kime

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

13. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 9:02 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

14. Approve Pepple & Waggoner Legal Counsel as per Exhibit R.

Minutes

The Board of Education approved Pepple & Waggoner as additional counsel.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

15. Adjourn

Minutes

The August 20, 2020 Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Voter	Yes	No	Abstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board Member	X
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member	X
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President	X
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member	X
Mr. Dave Jones, President	X

Meeting Details

August 20, 2020

5:30pm - 6:30pm

1 hr

Lincoln Administrative Center

Purpose

N/A

Presentation View

Meeting Team

Mr. Ryan Cook

Treasurer

Attended Meeting

Mr. John Kime

Board Member

Attended Meeting

Mrs. Debra Hoover

Board Member

Attended Meeting

Mr. Matthew Chrispin

CEO/Superintendent

Attended Meeting

Mr. Randy Blankenship

Vice President

Attended Meeting

Mrs. Christa Graves

Board Member

Attended Meeting

Mr. Dave Jones

President

Attended Meeting

Meeting Details

August 20, 2020

5:30pm - 6:30pm

1 hr

Lincoln Administrative Center

Purpose

N/A

Presentation View

Meeting Team

Mr. Ryan Cook

Treasurer

Attended Meeting

Mr. John Kime

Board Member

Attended Meeting

Mrs. Debra Hoover

Board Member

Attended Meeting

Mr. Matthew Chrispin

CEO/Superintendent

Attended Meeting

Mr. Randy Blankenship

Vice President

Attended Meeting

Mrs. Christa Graves

Board Member

Attended Meeting

Mr. Dave Jones

President

Attended Meeting