Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education members were present:

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


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approval of Board Agenda

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

3. Approve Addendum to Board Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

4. Approval of Board Minutes

Regular Board Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2021

Special Board Meeting Minutes from September 1, 2021

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

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

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

Minutes

Angela Pirnstill addressed the Board of Education about the re-implemented masking policy, and shared her thoughts on the negative impacts for her child.


6. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Mr. Cook discussed his report.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

7. Superintendent's Report
Matthew W. Chrispin

Opening of School Remarks

Enrollment

Areas of Focus

Covid Updates

 

 

Minutes

Mr. Chrispin discussed his report.


7.1 Board Report

Kimberly Radulovich - Board Report


7.2 Board Report
Dr. Jaivir Singh

7.3 Board Report
Mr. Michael Panamarczuk

7.4 Board Report
Mr. T. Michael 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: 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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.2 Accept resignation of Natalie Freed as Freshmen Class Advisor.

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.3 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.

Jessica Ault - Teacher Leader (PBIS)

Aubrey Brause - Teacher Leader (Sp.Ed.) and BES 21st CCLC After School Program Co-Coordinator

Bridget Dillinger - MS Student Council - Half Contract

Matthew Feck - Art Club Advisor

Kristine Fourman - Teacher Leader (PK)

Natalie Freed - Sophomore Class Advisor 

Bethany Guinther - MS Student Council - Half Contract

Kim Haldeman - Teacher Leader (Grade 3) and Resident Educator for Josephine Miller

Terra Hamm - Resident Facilitator (Robert Anspach, Ashton Boyd, and Heather Miller)

Amy Hawkins - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Brittany Kaple - Teacher Leader (Title 1)

Shane Kokensparger - Freshmen Class Advisor, Junior Class Advisor, Teacher Mentor for  Nicole Bostic 

Kim Makeever - Resident Educator for Emma Floyd

Kim Mutchler - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Stephanie (Reith) Newton - Teacher Leader (Grade 4)

Paige Pond - Senior Class Advisor

Tiffany Powers - Teacher Leader (Grade 5)

Lori Rager - Teacher Leader (Grade 2) and Resident Educator for Aubrey Brause and Veronica Ruggeri

Lori Rister - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Anna Ruckman - Teacher Leader (Specials)

Shari Shuck - Teacher Leader (Kindergarten)

Katie Spaniel - Teacher Leader (Sp. Ed.) and Resident Educator for Riley Langstaff and Anna Ruckman

Donya Sutter - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor

Jen Weber - Teacher Leader (Grade 1)

 

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

8.4 ** Addendum Item ** Approve the following teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Ashley Hale - One Year Limited

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.2 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.

Diane Kaple - Yearbook Advisor (Half Contract)

Jamie Lyons - BES 21st CCLC After School Program Aide

***ADDENDUM*** Kyle Blankenship - Assistant Coach, Wrestling

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.3 Employ Steve Cazzell as a Custodian beginning October 1, 2021 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check.

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.4 Employ Matt Newell as IT Systems Administrator with a 3 year Administrator Contract (2021-2022; 2022-2023; 2023-2024 260 days) beginning October 4, 2021.

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.5 Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2021-2022 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Kelsey May - Substitute Food Service Assistant, Substitute Educational Aide, Substitute Secretary for Central Office, BSS, and BES 

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

9.6 *** Addendum Item *** Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement for David Layton, bus driver, effective October 1, 2021, and authorize the Treasurer to pay any severances due.

Minutes

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10. Business

10.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 592.00

Dorothy Watts Memorial Donation:  $ 820.00


 

Minutes

Mrs. Hoover thanked everyone for the donation in memory of her Mother.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.2 Approve Service Agreements with Golden Touch for BES and BSS 21st CCLC for the 2021-2022 school year, as per Exhibits C and D.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.3 Approve Services for School Quality Improvement Grant for Evaluation Invoice, as per Exhibit E.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.4 Approve 21st CCLC After School Employee Salary Schedules as per Exhibits F and G.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.5 Approve Proposal for Unity Club, as per Exhibit H.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.6 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, Morgan Jones, and John Kime.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.7 Approve membership with META (ITC) as per Exhibits I and J.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.8 Approve NCOESC Service Contracts FY22 for Technology, Braille, and Audiology as per Exhibits K, L, and M.

 

 

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.9 Approve Master Services Agreement with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc., as per Exhibit N.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.10 Approve security camera replacement as per Exhibits O, P, Q, and R.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.11 Approve the FY22 Appropriations and Estimated Resources (all funds) for submission to the Crawford County Auditor, per Exhibits S, T, and U.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.12 Authorize the Superintendent and Treasurer to seek bids for replacement of the all-weather track (to be paid for out of ESSR-ARP funds when approved by ODE)

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.13 Approve Central Ohio Behavioral Consulting Services Agreement, as per Exhibit V.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.14 Approve Academic and Behavioral Learning Enrichment Services Agreement, as per Exhibit W.

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

10.15 ***ADDENDUM*** Logo Committee

Approve the Oval B as an official logo and the use of the colors red and white as the predominant colors for uniforms with black used as an outline or accent.  Hats, helmets, and coaches cloth may be black, as per Exhibit X. 

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, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX  

11. Discussion

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship updated the Board of Education on the needs of Athletic Boosters, Facilities.

 

Mr. Blankenship also thanked everyone for the support of Sawyer's needs after losing his father.


12. Public Participation (Any Topic)

13. Adjourn

Minutes

The September 16, 2021 Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. John Kime, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Debra Hoover, Board MemberX  
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan JonesX