Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

2. Approval of Board Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

3. Approval of Board Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

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

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


4.1 Recognition of Stoney's Kind Kids

Carson Kalb

Brianna Blankenship

Kayden Zeigler

Azra Berk

 

Minutes

Chris Stone presented this month's recognition.


5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

6. Superintendent's Report
Robert A. Britton

6.1 Athletic Activities
Matt Makeever, Athletic and Activities Director

Minutes

Mr. Makeever presented on fall sports honors and discussed drug testing.


6.2 BES Update
Ms. Sheryl Hernandez and Mrs. Maddie Zellner

Minutes

Ms. Hernandez and Mrs. Zellner discussed all the positive happenings at BES.


7. Personnel - Certified Staff

7.1 Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit.

Approve the ongoing updated list of certificated / licensed substitutes, screened / hired through the North Central Ohio ESC, who have named Bucyrus as the employing district, and authorize the District Treasurer to pay the substitutes on the North Central Ohio ESC list between meetings.

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

7.2 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.

Mary Ellen Myers - Softball Varsity Assistant Coach

Tiffany Powers - BSS 21st CCLC After School Program Tutor 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

7.3 Employ JoLyn Williams as a Level 1 Certified Wilson Instructor Consultant at the rate of $40 per hour as invoiced.

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

7.4 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Amy Van Voorhis - Extended Dates

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

8.1 Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2022-2023 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including favorable background checks:

Kylie Berry:  Bus Driver, Food Service Assistant, Building Secretary and Central Office Secretary

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

8.2 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Angi Lederer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

8.3 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Julie Cotsamire - Extended Dates

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

8.4 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.

Jill Burling - Softball Varsity Assistant Coach

Gavin Lewis - Baseball Freshmen Assistant Coach

Jackie Plott - Softball Varsity Assistant Coach

Russ Slanczka - Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach

Josh Stratton - Baseball Varsity Assistant Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

8.5 Accept the resignation of Tim Plumley, Head Football Coach.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 279.40
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.2 Approve MOU Between School Districts of Crawford County and Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.3 Approve Interagency Agreement Between Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission Head Start and Crawford Co. Schools and Agencies, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.4 Approve Master Services Agreements with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. for the 2022-2023 School Year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.5 Approve Proposal from CSI for a Preschool Storage Building to be paid for out of Early Childhood Education Innovation Grant Fund (fund 439), as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.6 Approve Therapy Dog Services, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.7 Approve Agreement with Franklin University, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

9.8 Approve Proposal for Overnight / Extended Student Trip for Players Show Choir, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

10. Discussion

10.1 Elect President Pro Tem

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship was nominated by Mr. Redmon

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

10.2 Organizational Meeting Date for January 2023

Minutes

The January organizational meeting will be held on January 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.  The January regular meeting will immediately follow.


10.3 Mower Replacement, as per Exhibit.

10.4 BSS PA/Bell System Replacement, as per Exhibit.

11. Public Participation (Any Topic)

12. Executive Session

To consider the appointment; employment; dismissal; discipline; promotion; demotion; compensation of a public employee or official; or the investigation of charges/complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual (unless public hearing is requested), as per ORC § 121.22.

For the purpose of preparing for conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, as per ORC § 121.22.

 

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned into executive session at 6:11 p.m.

The following were present:

Mr. Blankenship
Mr. Redmon
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Makeever - left at 6:30
Mr. Britton - left at 6:49
Mr. Cook - left at 7:12

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

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

13. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 7:12 p.m

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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

14. Adjourn

Minutes

The December 15, 2023 meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member

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