Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education member were present:

Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Graves
Mrs. Jones
Ms. Bollinger 
Mr. Redmon


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Approval of Board Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

3. Approval of Board Minutes

April 21, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Mr. Cook updated provided updates on his financial report and the May five-year forecast.


6. Superintendent's Report
Matthew W. Chrispin

Board Reports: Mr. Panamarczuk and Mr. Wallace

Minutes

Mr. Chrispin provided updates on end of year district activities, and graduation.


7. Personnel - Certified Staff

7.1 Non-renew the following one-year supplemental contracts for extra-curricular activities upon completion of the 2021-2022 supplemental contract.

Aubrey Brause - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Co-Coordinator

Emma Floyd - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Cathy Green - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Amy Hawkins - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Shane Kokensparger - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Kim Mutchler - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Tiffany Powers - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Carrie Robertson - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Shari Shuck - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Stephanie Reith - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Donya Sutter - BES 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Shaun Teynor - BSS 21st CLC Summer School Tutor

Jennifer Thayer - BSS 21st CCLC Summer School Tutor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

7.2 Accept the resignation of Brittany Kaple, effective August 31, 2022.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

7.3 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.

Kevin Boggs - Head Cross Country Coach

Kris Knodell - Head Girls Tennis Coach

Shane Kokensparger - Head Wrestling Coach

Lori Rister - Home Instruction Tutor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

7.4 Approve the following teacher contract(s), as stated beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

One Year New:  Katherine Wurm

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

7.5 Accept resignation from Marty Myers, Head Golf Coach.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

7.6 Accept the resignation of Sarah Martin, effective July 31, 2022.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

8.1 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

8.2 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:

Tom Baum - Bus Driver

Ashley Hale - Educational Aide

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

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.

Kim Boyd - Head Cheer Coach

Diane Kaple - Head Bowling Coach

Tim Plumley - Head Football Coach

Brian Seybert - Head Girls Basketball Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 280.00
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.2 Approve the Agreement for Goalbook Toolkit Membership, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.3 Approve Agreement with Mohican Sports Medicine for Wellness / Fitness Coordinator, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.4 Approve Neola Board Policy Vol. 40, No. 1 as previously discussed at the Regular Board Meeting on April 21, 2022 (Second Reading / No Exhibit).

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.5 Approve Vended Meal Contract for Fairway, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.6 Approve Preschool Coordination Services with Robin Showers, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.7 Approve expanding Lifewise Academy to include Grades 2 and 3 for the 2022-2023 school year, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.8 Approve the BES Student / Family Handbook; BES PBIS Handbook; and BES PBIS Family Handbook for 2022-2023, as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.9 Approve the Athletic Handbook for 2022-2023 (with edits), as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.10 Approve the Renhill Salary Rates for 2022-2023, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.11 Approve the following reports for submission to the Crawford County Auditor in Accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.12 Approve Ohio School Plan as the district's P&C and liability insurance effective 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023 as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.13 Approve the May 2022 Five-Year Forecast as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.14 Approve Preschool Parent / Student Handbook for 2022-2023, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

10. Discussion

Minutes

The Board of Education discussed the day of future graduation ceremonies.  Mr. Chrispin is going to look at future options, and discuss further with the Board in June.


10.1 Neola Board Policies 1439 and 4439, First Reading, as per Exhibits.

11. Adjourn

Minutes

The May 19, 2022 regular meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX