Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Board President Dave Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education members were present:

Mr. Jones
Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Hoover
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Kime


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance 


2. Approval of Board Agenda

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

3. Approval of Board Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 15, 2020

Special Board Meeting Minutes October 23, 2020

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

4. Special Presentation
Souder and Chrispin

Minutes

Mr. Chrispin and Mr. Souder presented on the History of Bucyrus City School District.


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

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

Jeff Sheerer

Minutes

Mr. Sheerer presented on the History of Bucyrus City School District.


6. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Mr. Cook discussed the five-year forecast.


7. Superintendent's Report
Matthew W. Chrispin

7.1 Board Report
Mrs. Kimberly Radulovich

7.2 Board Report
Mr. Mike Wallace

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

8.2 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Lori Rister:  December 1, 2020 - January 11, 2021

Tammy Gwirtz:  December 21, 2020 - February 15, 2021

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

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

Bridget Dillinger:  September 28, 2020 - November 16, 2020

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

9. Personnel - Classified Staff

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

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

9.2 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Marianne Markley:  October 22, 2020 - December 13, 2020

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

9.3 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:

Ashley Franklin  - Educational Aide and Food Service Assistant

Babette Rittenour - Bus Monitor

Tenia Thoroughman - Food Service Assistant

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

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.

Bill Brooks:  Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

Kristen Orewiler:  MS Girls Basketball Coach

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10. Business

10.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 274.00
 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.2 Approve a Resolution of Urgent Necessity for COVID-19 Supplies, as per Exhibit C.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.3 Approve a Resolution of Urgent Necessity for Chromebooks (Covid-19), as per Exhibit D.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.4 Approve the 2020 Tax Rates per Crawford County Auditor, as per Exhibit E.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.5 Approve NCOESC Program Contract for Braille Services, as per Exhibit F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.6 Approve Purpose Clause and Budgets, as per Exhibits G and H.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.7 Approve BSS HVAC Controller Upgrades, as per Exhibits I and J.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.8 Approve Program Contracts with NCOESC for Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Services, as per Exhibits K and L.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.9 Approve Request for Marching Band Trip to Florida be rescheduled to March 27-31, 2021 and trip location to Universal Studios, not Disney World.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.10 Approve Request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements, as per Exhibit M.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.11 Approve the revised Fall 2020 NCOESC Contract, as per Exhibit N.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.12 Approve the November 2020 Five Year Forecast, as per Exhibit O.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.13 Approve the following certified staff for the ODE Approved $1,000 Stipend through the School Quality Improvement Grant, as per Exhibit P.

Nicole Bostic, Paige Pond, Ann Shanda, Shannon Henize, Abbey Eichler-Clough, Bethany Guinther, Melissa Agerter, Matt Makeever, Nichole Miller, and Kimberly Radulovich

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.14 Approve Neola Board Policy Update, as per Exhibit Q.

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This item was not voted on, and was only discussed as a first reading.


11. Discussion

Minutes

The only item discussed was item 10.14 in the business items as a first reading.


12. Adjourn

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The November 19, 2020 Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX