Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education members were present:

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

Mrs. Hoover was absent.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approve Addendum to Agenda

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

3. Approval of Board Agenda

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

4. Approval of Board Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Minutes November 19, 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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

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

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

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No one addressed the Board of Education.


6. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

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Mr. Cook presented his written report and discussed the establishment of a student scholarship.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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

7. Superintendent's Report
Matthew W. Chrispin

State Support Team 7

Panorama

Educational Format beginning January 5

Minutes

Mr. Chrispin discussed his report.


7.1 Building Board Reports

8. Personnel - Certified Staff

8.1 Accept the resignation of Mark Fiske, effective June 1, 2021.

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

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.

Aubrey Brause:  Teacher Leader

Mike Striker:  Athletic Faculty Advisor

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

9. Personnel - Classified Staff

9.1 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Marianne Markley:  October 22, 2020 through December 22, 2020 (ending return-to-work date has been updated)

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

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:

Jacquilyn Shell:  Bus Driver

Addendum Item: 

Lori Kanney:  Bus Driver

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 Member   
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
 

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.2 Approve Neola Board Policy 2266 as previously discussed at November 19, 2020 Regular Board Meeting (Second Reading / No Exhibit).

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.3 Approve NCOESC Program Contract for Educational Consultant Services, as per Exhibit B.

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.4 Approve NCOESC Program Contract for Test Coordination Support, 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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.5 Approved Service Agreement with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc., 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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

10.6 Approve Mohican Sports Medicine Invoice for Wellness / Fitness Coordinator, as per Exhibit E.

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 Member   
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

11. Discussion

11.1 Elect President Pro Tem

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Mr. Dave Jones was nominated by Randy Blankenship.

A motion to close nominations was made by Randy Blankenship and seconded by John Kime.  All Board members voted - aye.


11.2 Date for January 2021 Organizational and Regular Board Meetings

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The 2021 organizational and regular meeting will be held on January 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.


11.3 Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2021

Minutes

The Board of Education decided to continue with the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. for meetings.


11.4 Committees

Minutes

Mr. Jones asked that the athletic council be placed on the organization meeting agenda for appointments.


11.5 Staff luncheon

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Mr. Blankenship discussed having a staff appreciation luncheon prior to Christmas break to recognize the hard work all staff has done during Covid-19.  Authorization was granted by the Board of Education to the Supt. to proceed, and the Treasurer to pay from district funds.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

11.6 Board Goal Work Session

Minutes

Mr. Kime discussed having a Board of Education work session to establish goals.  A future date will be determined.


12. Public Participation (Any Topic)

Minutes

There was no public participation.


13. Adjourn

Minutes

The December 17, 2020 regular Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

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