Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following were present:

Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Redmon
Mrs. Jones


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: 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 MemberX  

3. Approval of Board Minutes

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 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

Joycelynn Hall

Kylie Ochier

Noah Byrne

Isabella Stang

Caleb Watson

Mason Mosley

Ellynn Diller

Dylan Coppler

 

Minutes

Mr. Stone presented on Stoney's Kind Kids.


5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Mr. Cook presented his written financial report.

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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

6. Superintendent's Report
Robert A. Britton

Mid Ohio ESC Presentation

 

Minutes

Mr. Britton had Mr. Kevin Kimmel present on the services of MOESC.

Mr. Britton informed the Board he was planning to post the following positions by March 1:

Student Services
PBIS Coordinator
Middle School Guidance


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: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

7.2 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Julie Rheinscheld - Extended Dates

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

7.3 Approve the following teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

One Year New:  Jon Butchko

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

7.4 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.

Jon Butchko - Head Varsity Football Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

8.2 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.

Dylan Goff - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Taylor Bayless - VOLUNTEER Assistant Baseball Coach

Kyle Blankenship - VOLUNTEER Assistant Track Coach

Mark Burke, Jr. - VOLUNTEER Assistant Baseball Coach

Kody Charlton - VOLUNTEER Assistant Track Coach

Scott Emerick - VOLUNTEER Assistant Baseball Coach

Aaron Goff - VOLUNTEER Assistant Baseball Coach

Sam Plott - VOLUNTEER Assistant Softball Coach

    

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

8.3 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Julia Cotsamire

Kelly Schifer

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

8.4 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 a favorable background check:

Alexis Evak - Educational Aide

Julia Evak - Educational Aide

Sara Freeman - Custodian

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 MemberX  

9. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund:  $ 279.40

Class of 1955 Donation to Middle School Band:  $208.35

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.2 Approve OHSAA Governing Board Resolution, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.3 Approve the Preschool Tuition Rates for 2023-2024, as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.4 Approve the Preschool Handbook for 2023 - 2024, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.5 Authorize the Superintendent and Treasurer to proceed with necessary steps to plan the Replacement of the Football Press Box and Home Bleachers.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.6 Approve FY23 Appropriations and Estimated Resources (All Funds) for Submission to the Crawford County Auditor, per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.7 Approve Requests for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements (2), as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.8 Approve Master Services Agreement with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc., as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

9.9 Approve to Accept Open Enrollment Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year, as per Exhibits.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

10. Discussion

10.1 Pioneer All Board Member-Administrator Dinner Meeting 3/29/23

10.2 Partnership's Annual Meeting | State of the Vision - Thursday, 3/9/23

10.3 Graduation Date

Potential conflict with Regional Track and Field meet.

Minutes

Mr. Britton was going to look into options and get back with additional information regarding graduation.


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.

Minutes

The following attended executive session:

Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Redmon
Mrs. Jones

Mr. Cook excused himself at 6:57 p.m.
Mr. Britton was excused at 7:13 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

13. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board adjourned executive session at 7:51 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

14. Adjourn

Minutes

The February 16, 2023 regular meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 Member   
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX