Meeting Details
January 12, 2023
5:30pm - 6:00pm
30 min
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
January Organizational Board Meeting
1.
Meeting Called To Order
Minutes
President Pro-Tem Randy Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call of the 2023 Board of Education
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship - Present
Mrs. Graves - Present
Mr. Redmon - Present
Mrs. Jones - Arrived at 5:39 p.m.
Ms. Bollinger - Absent
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
3.
Election of Officers
Minutes
Mr. Redmon nominated Randy Blankenship for Board of Education President.
Redmon - Yes
Graves - Yes
Blankenship - Yes
Mr. Redmon nominated Christa Graves for Board of Education Vice-President.
Redmon - Yes
Graves - Yes
Blankenship - Yes
3.1
Officers:
4.
Oath of Office
4.1
Oath of Office for President of the Board
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship took the Oath of Office for Board of Education President.
4.2
Oath of Office for Vice President of the Board
Minutes
Mrs. Graves took the Oath of Office for Board of Education Vice-President.
5.
Business
5.1
Approve the proposed Regular Board Meeting Schedule, as per Exhibit.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.2
Authorize the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for the Bucyrus City School District.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.3
Employment Offers
Authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or nonteaching positions, including NCOESC employees, on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee's acceptance of the Superintendent's offer. Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.
The Authorization provided by the resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.4
Resignations
Authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance.
The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.5
Authorize the Superintendent to approve all Field Trips, not overnight.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.6
Authorize the Superintendent as the Director of Federal and State Grants.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.7
Appoint Ryan Cook, Treasurer, the district's public record compliance officer for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Treasurer shall attend required compliance trainings and provide evidence of completion if requested by The Auditor of State.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.8
Authorize the Treasurer to request advance payments of taxes collected from the Crawford County Auditor.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.9
Authorize the Treasurer to invest interim funds in accordance with the State Auditor's Compliance policy, and O.R.C. §3315.01.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.10
Authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills subsequent to Board approval.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.11
Authorize the Treasurer to transfer funds with subsequent Board approval.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.12
Appoint a Legislative Liaison for OSBA Federal Relations Network.
Minutes
Mrs. Jones was appointed.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.13
Appoint Representatives to Athletic Council.
Minutes
Mr. Redmon and Mr. Blankenship were appointed.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.14
Appoint (2) Two Board Representatives for BEA Negotiations.
Minutes
Ms. Bollinger and Mr. Blankenship were appointed.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.15
Appoint an Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City Schools - Calendar Year 2023.
It is the responsibility of this officer to oversee that there is no discrimination when it comes to employment of staff members for the Bucyrus City School District and that opportunities are open to all.
Minutes
The Board of Education appointed Ms. Bollinger to be the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for 2023.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.16
Approve Resolution Declaring Expenditures of Public Funds, as per Exhibit.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.17
Annual Records Commission Hearing as per O.R.C. 149.42, as per Exhibits.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
6.
Adjourn
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned the organizational meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
