Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 5:31 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


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

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 from February 25, 2021

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Board Member


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

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

Phil Joseph - Mascot Review

Cody Ellis - Mascot Review

Keith Naufzinger - Mascot Review


5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

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  

6. Superintendent's Report
Matthew W. Chrispin

BES Board Report

BSS Board Report


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: Mrs. Debra Hoover, 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  

7.2 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Danica Schifer:  Approximately February 11, 2021 - Approximately April 13, 2021

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, 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  

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

8.1 Accept the resignation of Jen Patrilla, Head Volleyball Coach.

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  

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund:  $264.00
 

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

9.2 Approve 2021-2022 School Calendar, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

9.3 Approve Heinemann Order (literacy skills) from BES 21st CCLC Grant, 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  

9.4 Approve the 2021-2022 Curriculum Guide, 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  

9.5 Authorize the Treasurer to Advertise for Asphalt Resurfacing Bids, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dave Jones, PresidentX  

9.6 Approve Agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mohican Sports Medicine (MSM) for a Wellness / Fitness Coordinator, 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  

9.7 Approve Cheer Camp for 2021, as per Exhibit G.

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  

9.8 Approve Boys Basketball Summer Camp, as per Exhibit 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  

9.9 Approve the updated 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. 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  

9.10 Authorize the Treasurer to transfer $11,000.00 from Fund 031 (Underground Storage Tank Deductible) to Fund 001 (General).

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  

9.11 Approve repairs to the BSS chiller with Carrier Corp (Single Source) to be paid out of Permanent Improvement funds (003), as per Exhibit K.

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. Discussion

10.1 Neola Board Policy and Administrative Guideline Updates, as per Exhibits L, M, N, and O.

4 Exhibits: 

Policy / Vol. 39, No. 2 - January 2021

Policy / EDGAR - January 2021

Policy / Nondiscrimination - January 2021

Administrative Guideline / Vol. 39, No. 2 - January 2021

 


10.2 Mascot and Logo Review
Dave Jones, President

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship made the following motion:

"I would like to make a motion that the Board of Education recognize the Redmen name as the official mascot and nickname of Bucyrus City Schools and to sanction the use of Board of Education approved logos depicting Native American imagery."

Motion - Mr. Blankenship
Second - Mr. Graves

Roll:

Blankenship - Yes
Graves - Yes
Kime - No
Hoover - No 
Jones - Yes

Motion Carried.


11. 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 preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other items and conditions of their employment in accordance with ORC § 121.22.

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned into executive session at 6:34 p.m. and the following were in attendance:

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

Mr. Chrispin
Mr. Cook

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  

12. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 8:45 p.m. and returned to regular session.

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  

13. Adjourn

Minutes

The March 18, 2021 regular Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

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