Meeting Details
September 17, 2020
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Board President Dave Jones called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
The following Board of Education members were present:
Mr. Dave Jones
Mr. Randy Blankenship
Mrs. Christa Graves
Mrs. Debra Hoover
Mr. John Kime
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
Special Board Meeting Minutes from August 27, 2020
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
4.
Presentation
Elks Lodge #156 presenting $3,500 Beacon Grant check to Backpack Program
Brad Seibert, Elks Lodge
Minutes
Doug Schiefer presented the Beacon Grant on behalf of Elks Lodge #156.
5.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
Mr. Travis Hardy Addressed the Board of Education on an issue regarding admission to Senior Night.
6.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
Mr. Cook presented his Treasurer's report.
7.
Superintendent's Report
Personnel Update
Back-To-School Review
Latest Covid-19 Order for School Communication
Initiatives Update: BES Reading Achievement Plan, BES Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, and BHS Comprehensive Literacy.
7.1
Board Report
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
8.1
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member
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 |
8.2
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.
Melissa Agerter - Teacher Leader
Aubrey Brause - BES 21st CCLC Co-Coordinator
Nicole Bostic - Student Council Advisor
Ashton Boyd - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Jason Calder - Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Natalie Freed - Freshmen Class Advisor
Cathy Green - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Kim Haldeman - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Substitute Tutor
Patricia Hargis - Teacher Leader
Amy Hawkins - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Janet Kohls - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Kim Long - Teacher Leader
Kim Mutchler - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Patrick O'Connell - Freshmen Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
Amy Plumley - Teacher Leader
Tiffany Powers - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Lori Rister - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor
Mike Striker - Junior Class Advisor
Amy Van Voorhis - Home Instruction Tutor
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member
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 |
8.3
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
Shane Kokensparger: MS Intervention Specialist
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member
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.
Personnel - Classified Staff
9.1
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
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 |
9.2
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:
Larry Alspach - Custodian
Michael Brown - Custodian
Carol Fishpaw - Library Educational Aide
Randy Myers - Custodian and Bus Driver
Roxanne Shipman - Central Office
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 |
9.3
Employ the following as a Food Service Assistant effective August 31, 2020, as per approved salary schedule, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:
Elaine Zeigler
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 |
9.4
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.
Barry Egan - Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Brian Hargis - MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - HALF CONTRACT
Phil Joseph - JV Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
Diane Kaple - Head Varsity Bowling Coach
Jamie Lyons - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Substitute Educational Aide
Craig Orewiler - MS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Joe Powers - VOLUNTEER Bowling Assistant Coach
Brian Seybert - MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - HALF CONTRACT
Tim Wagner - Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Jordann Whitmore - MS Volleyball Coach
Alan Young - Head Swimming Coach
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 |
10.
Business
10.1
Accept the following donations as stated:
- Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 426.00
- American Legion Post 181 for a new and larger flag to be flown at Bucyrus Stadium
- Taco Bell donation of $ 50 in gift certificates and 100 free taco certificates in support of PBIS at BES
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.2
Approve the 21st CCLC After School Renhill Salary Schedule for 2020-2021, as per Exhibit C.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.3
Approve the 21st CCLC After School Bucyrus Salary Schedule, as per Exhibit D.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.4
Approve Neola Board Policies and Guidelines (Vol. 39, No. 1 August 2020) as previously reviewed at the August 20, 2020 Regular Board Meeting (second reading).
No Exhibit.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.5
Approve Service Contract with Golden Touch Consulting, for 21st CCLC Grant at BES, as per Exhibit E.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.6
Approve Service Contract with Golden Touch Consulting, for 21st CCLC Grant at BSS, as per Exhibit F.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.7
Deem the following Board Members, in addition to all Board-approved employees, as drivers of Bucyrus City School District owned vehicles:
Randy Blankenship, Christa Graves, Debra Hoover, Dave Jones, and John Kime
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.8
Approve corrections to the 2020 - 2021 Curriculum Guide to reflect Board Policy regarding requirements for credits needed for graduation and honors diplomas (Academic, Arts and Career Tech), as per Exhibit G.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.9
Approve Independent Study Research Project as an addition to course of student, as per Exhibit H.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.10
Approve the purchase of My Math curriculum for Grades K-5, as per Exhibit I.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.11
Approve the District Connectivity Agreement, as per Exhibit J.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.12
Approve Purpose Clause and Budgets for the following, as per Exhibit K.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
10.13
Approve the updated Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations and Estimated Revenues for submission to the Crawford County Auditor, as per Exhibits L and M.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
11.
Discussion
11.1
Procedure for reviewing mascot and Native American imagery
Minutes
Mr. Chrispin updated the Board of Education that the NCAI will be providing a speaker for the Board of Education meeting on October 15th.
11.2
Graduation Rate
Minutes
Mr. Chrispin reviewed the past graduation rates over the last ten years as requested by Mr. Kime at the last BOE meeting.
Mr. Blankenship discussed utilizing a customer service focus throughout the district.
12.
Executive Session
The appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of public employees or regulated individuals, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee or regulated individual unless such person requests a public hearing and in accordance with ORC § 121.22.
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned into Executive Session at 7:47 p.m. and the following were present:
Mr. Dave Jones
Mr. Randy Blankenship
Mrs. Christa Graves
Mr. John Kime
Mrs. Debra Hoover
Mr. Matt Chrispin
Mr. Ryan Cook
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. John Kime, 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 |
13.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned Executive Session at 9:03 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.
Adjourn
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned the September 17, 2020 regular meeting at 9:04 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 |
