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1. Call to Order

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following 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: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

3. Approval of Board Minutes

March 16, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

April 4, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

3.16.23_Regular_Minutes.pdf

4-4-23_Spec_Mtg_Minutes.pdf

3.16.23_Regular_Minutes.pdf

4-4-23_Spec_Mtg_Minutes.pdf

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

Emily Adams

Azra Berk

Blake Burton

Madison Tyrell

Minutes

Chris Stone presented on Stoney's Kids and complimented Bob Britton and Ryan Cook on their efforts for the pool pass purchased and how they are looking out for the community and district.

5. Treasurer's Report and Recommendations

Minutes

Mr. Cook presented his written report and the following items:

1. Spring 2023 five-year forecast update.

2. Explained the pool pass purchase.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Financial_Report_.pdf

6. Superintendent's Report

Robert A. Britton

Elementary Math Curriculum adoption presentation.

7. Personnel - Certified Staff

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

7.1 Approve a three year administrative contract for Lonetta Porinchok at Student Services Director as per Exhibit A.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit A - Student_Services.pdf

7.2 Authorize the hiring of Jessica H. Truck as Middle School Guidance Counselor upon completion of all State and Board requirements, including favorable background check, and salary pending the approval of the BEA negotiated agreement.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

7.3 Approve the following certified contract extensions.

Michael Panamarczuk
School Years 2024-2025 & 2025-2026

Jaivir Singh
School Years 2024-2025 & 2025-2026

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

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.

Lori Rister - BES Home Instruction Tutor per the BEA agreement.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

7.5 Resignation.

Approve the resignation of Kayli McCullough as Middle School Social Studies teacher effective at the end of the 2022 - 2023 school year, per Exhibit B.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit B - McCullough_resignation.pdf

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

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. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit C - NCO_ESC_Cerified_Sub_List_April_2023.pdf

7.7 Authorize the annual non-renewal of all certified one-year supplemental contracts.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

7.8 Approve the following certified personnel for the 21st Century Summer School Program.

Rachel Aldrich - BES Tutor

George Barbuto - BSS Tutor

Aubrey Brause - BES Coordinator

Cathy Green - BSS Tutor

Roxanne Jones - BSS Tutor

Janet Kohls - BES Tutor

Kimberly Mutchler - BES Tutor

Stephanie Newton - BES Tutor

Tiffany Powers - BES and BSS Tutor

Carrie Robertson - BES Tutor

Shari Shuck - BES Tutor

Donya Sutter - BES Tutor

Shaun Teynor - BSS Tutor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

8.1 Approve the following classified staff contract extensions.

Matthew Newell:
School Years 2024-2025 & 2025-2026

Jim Issler:
School Years 2024-2025 & 2025-2026

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8.2 Employ Alyssa C. Burcher as the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent effective April 24, 2023 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the central office salary schedule.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8.3 Approve the employee status changes for the following Classified Personnel.

Marianne Markley, a lateral change, from the Middle School Secretary to a Secondary School Secretary effective April 21, 2023.

Frances Swavel, Secondary Secretary, from a 189 day employee to a 260 day employee effective April 3, 2023.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8.4 Accept the resignations for the purpose of retirement of the following Classified employees and authorize the Treasurer to pay any severances due.

Julia Cotsamire, educational aide, effective August 1, 2023.

Janet Stuckman, food service employee, effective June 1, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit D - J. Cotsamire.pdf

Exhibit E - J. Stuckman.pdf

Exhibit D - J. Cotsamire.pdf

Exhibit E - J. Stuckman.pdf

8.5 Approve the following classified employee for the 21st Century Summer School Program.

Linda Snyder - Educational Aide ($12.00 per hour) - BES

Linda Snyder - Bus Driver (Hourly rate at regular pay rate)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8.6 Employ the following personnel for the 2023 Summer Food Service Program at $13.01.

Michael Dean

Shannon Landis

Nicole Miller (substitute)

Linda Topper

June 2, 2023, mandatory training/prep day

Program Dates: June 5, 2023 - July 27, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8.7 Approve the following Renhill employees for the 21st Century Summer School Program

Becky Lutz - BES Educational Aide, effective April 17, 2023 - June 27, 2023

Amye Nolen - BES Educational Aide, effective May 22, 2023 - June 27, 2023

Dan Rebon - BSS Tutor, effective May 26, 2023 - June 24, 2023

Karolyn Rebon - BSS Coordinator, effective May 26, 2023 - June 24, 2023

Caleigh Rister - BES Educational Aide, effective May 22, 2023 - June 22, 2023

Robin Showers - BES Coordinator, effective April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Lauren Stacy - BES Tutor, effective May 22, 2023 - June 22, 2023

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

8.8 Accept the resignation of the Kody Charlton as a volunteer track coach.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit F - K. Charlton resignation.pdf

8.9 Authorize the annual non-renewal of all classified one-year supplemental contracts.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

9. Business

9.1 Approve the May 2023 Five Year Forecast.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit G - Bucyrus_043687.pdf

9.2 Tentative Agreement

Recommend to approve the Tentative Agreement between the Bucyrus City Schools Board of Education and the Bucyrus Education Association as per Exhibit H.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit H - Bucyrus_Final_TA_18561637.1__-_for_merge.docx

9.3 Approve Neola Board Policies, Administrative Guidelines, and Forms previously discussed at the Regular Board Meeting held on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

9.4 Approve repairs by Wentz Concrete per Exhibit I.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit I - Wentz_Work_-_Spring_2023.pdf

9.5 Approve the FY24 Temporary Appropriations at Fund Level as per Exhibit J.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit J - FY24_Temporary_Appropriations.pdf

9.6 Approve 2023-2024 Student Accident Insurance Program with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, as per Exhibit K.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit K - Student Accident Insurance 2023-2024.pdf

9.7 Approve prospective 2023 Graduates as of April 11, 2023 as per Exhibit L.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit L - 2023_Grad_List_4-12-23.xlsx

9.8 Approve request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements as per Exhibit M.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit M - Bannister_Early_Grad.pdf

9.9 Approve the following, in addition to all Board-approved employees, as drivers of Bucyrus City School District owned vehicles.

Michael Dean

Shannon Landis

Nicole Miller

Linda Topper

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

9.10 Summer Musical

Recommend to approve the summer production of "The Music Man" to be held in the BES auditorium July 7 - 9, 2023 as per Exhibit N.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit N - Bucyrus_City_Schools_Summer_Community_Musical.pdf

9.11 UCA Cheer Camp Overnight Trip as per Exhibit O.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit O - UCA Cheer Camp.pdf

9.12 Authorize the purchase of pool passes for each student Preschool through 12th grade for the City of Bucyrus.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit P - Consent_Form.pdf

9.13 Approve the replacement of the field house/concession roof as per Exhibit Q.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Exhibit Q - Mike's Roofing quote.pdf

10. Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $279.40

Lois Heid donation to the Academic Boosters Scholarship $50.00

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

11. Discussion

Minutes

There was no discussion.

12. Public Participation (Any Topic)

13. Adjourn

Minutes

The April 20, 2023 regular meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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	X
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X