Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following were present:

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


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

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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

Regular Board Meeting Minutes  February 16, 2023

Special Board Meeting Minutes  February 28, 2023

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  

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

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

Minutes

Mr. Dave Smith presented a check to the Bucyrus Athletic Dept. on behalf of the Elks Lodge #156.


4.1 Recognition of Stoney's Kind Kids

Brooke Dennison

Anthony Dagher

Kyler McDevitt

Malayaha Crank

Minutes

Chris Stone presented on Stoney's Kind Kids.


5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Mr. Cook presented his written financial report.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

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

6. Superintendent's Report
Robert A. Britton

Minutes

Mr. Britton presented his report.


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: 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 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Kelly Williams

Laura Williams

 

 

 

 

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 Accept the resignation for the purpose of retirement for Kimberly Haldeman, teacher, effective September 1, 2023, and authorize the Treasurer to pay any severances due.

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 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.

Kris Knodell - VOLUNTEER Boys Tennis Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

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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 Exhibit.

 

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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  

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.

Jerry Hargis - Softball / Baseball Ground Maintenance

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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  

8.3 Approve Request for Family Medical Leave for the following:

Carrie McMichael

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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  

8.4 Accept resignation from Marla Edington, Accounts Payable, effective April 6, 2023.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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  

8.5 Approve the Status Change for Justine Moodespaugh from BSS Secretary to Central Office Accounts Payable, effective March 13, 2023, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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  

8.6 Accept the resignation of Scott Gifford, Boys Basketball Coach.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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. Business

9.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 279.40

Kip Kinn  $800.00

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  

9.2 Approve 3 Service Contracts with META Solutions, 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  

9.3 Approve the 2023 - 2024 School Year Calendar to move Graduation from Friday, May 24, 2024, to Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 2pm, as per Exhibit.

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  

9.4 Approve Quote for Roofing Repairs to the Walk Tread at BSS, per Exhibit.

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  

9.5 Approve Varsity Volleyball Team Camp Overnight Trip, as per Exhibit.

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  

9.6 Approve Vacating Bus 22

Approve the abandonment of the bus #22 VIN #1T7HT3B2XX1072177.  The approximate scrap value of the bus is $1,500.00.

Upon approval and removal, the Treasurer will notify the district's insurance carrier of the vehicle's disposition.

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  

9.7 Approve College Credit Plus Agreement with Marion Technical College, as per Exhibit.

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  

9.8 Approve College Credit Plus Agreement with North Central State College, as per Exhibit.

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  

9.9 Approve Resolution to Contract with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, as per Exhibit.

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  

9.10 Approve Kindergarten Screening Dates of August 2, 3, and 4, 2023, for the 2023-2024 School Year.

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  

9.11 Approve 2023-2024 Preschool Screening Dates of May 25 and 26; and August 1 and 2, 2023.

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  

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 Board adjourned into executive session at 6:10 p.m. and the following were present:

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

Mr. Britton
Mr. Cook - excused from the meeting at 5:58 p.m. for a family obligation

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board MemberX  

13. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

Executive session was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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  

14. Adjourn

Minutes

The March 16, 2023 regular meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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