Meeting Details
July 20, 2023
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
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
All members present.
| 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 |
1.2
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
Regular Board Meeting June 16, 2023
Special Board Meetings June 22, 27 and 30, 2023; July 7, 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 |
4.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
Allen Frazier addressed the Board regarding the Girl's basketball program. Mr. Frazier questioned the current evaluation system used by the athletic department and what, if any checks and balances there were. He brought up two examples that he felt we not indicative of the job the coaches were doing. He also questioned why the athletic director simply agreed with what the head coach marked for the assistant coaches. He also questioned where all of the evaluations where that he requested. Prior to finishing he asked that if someone would like to continue the conversation to feel free to give him a call, and left his phone number. No one else asked to speak.
5.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton highlighted several items on the agenda in items 7.1 through 9.6
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
All items 7.1 though 7.3
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 |
7.1
Resignations
Accept the following resignation per Exhibit A:
Martin Schuster Jr. - Teacher on Special Assignment, BSS
7.2
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Kevin Boggs - Head Varsity Track - Both Boys & Girls
Matt Feck - Middle School Assistant - Track
Nick Kohler - Middle School Assistant - Track
Sean Maudsley - Head Varsity Baseball
Sean Maudsley - Athletic Manager, Middle School
7.3
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit B.
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
All items 8.1 through 8.5
Question raised by Ms. Bollinger regarding evaluation processes for the Athletic Department. Mr. Britton stated that the process was that the head coach evaluates the assistant coach's and the AD evaluates the head coach. There is a question regarding the assistant coach evaluation tool and Mr. Britton stated that he would meet with Mr. Mekeever regarding the rubric and other processes.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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 |
8.1
Approve Employee Status Change for the following:
Joyce Barciz, Food Service Assistant, from 3 hours a day to 4 hours per day, effective August 16, 2023.
8.2
Approve the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per approved salary schedule, effective August 16, 2023:
Tammy Anders, Food Service Assistant - BES, 3 hrs per-day/ 5 days a week
Kala Brogan, Food Service Assistant - BES, 3 hrs per-day/ 5 days a week
8.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements including favorable background check.
Dylan Goff - Assistant Varsity - Baseball
Jerry Hargis - Head Varsity Softball
Dave Jones - Assistant Varsity - Track
Gavin Lewis - Freshman Assistant - Baseball
Kevin Myers - Percussion Advisor
Brian Naufzinger - Assistant Varsity - Track
Harley Robinson - Middle School Assistant - Track
Russell Slanczka - Assistant Varsity - Baseball
Chris Stake - Assistant Varsity - Track
Fran Swavel - Middle School Assistant - Cheer
8.4
Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2023-2024 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:
Jason Calder - Van Driver
Wendy Clark - Educational Aide/ Food Service Assistant/ Secretary/ Central Office
Norma DeChant - Educational Aide
Kelsey May - Educational Aide/ Food Service Assistant/ Secretary/ Central Office
Bev McGinnis - Educational Aide*
Babette Rittenour - Bus Monitor (Van)
Carl Rittenour - Van Driver
Betty Shealy - Secretary/ Central Office
Michael Slayton - Maintenance**
Chris Stake - Bus Driver
Jim Thompson - Bus Driver
Tenia Thoroughman - Custodian/ Food Service Assistance BSS only
*K.Gabriel/T.Gwirtz classroom only
**Mowing
8.5
Approve request for Family Leave Medical Act (FMLA) for the following:
Michael Shupp - Approximately July 25, 2023 - August 15, 2023 (estimate at least 2-3 weeks)
9.
Business
Minutes
All items 9.1 through 9.6
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 |
9.1
Move the Regular Board of Education Meeting scheduled on August 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm to August 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Avoiding conflicts associated with Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival
9.2
Approve the Exchange of Services Agreement with The Ohio State University - Marion as per Exhibits C and D.
9.3
Approve Membership Dues for FY24 for Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding, as per Exhibit E-G.
9.4
Approve the Renhill Salary Rates for 2023-2024, as per Exhibit H and I.
9.5
Approve The Renhill Group Contract of Services, as per Exhibit J.
9.6
Accept the following donations as stated per Exhibit K.
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund
10.
Discussion
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
12.
Adjourn
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 |
