Meeting Details
August 24, 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 5:33 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
The Board agreed to add the following to item 9.11 for board approval:
April 8, 2024 Online learning day
Graduation date change to May 19, 2024, from May 26, 2024
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 |
3.
Approval of Board 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 |
4.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
Jae Cha, Lisa Thoman-Cha's husband, was introduced to the board.
5.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
April 8, 2024 online learning day
Graduation date change to May 19, 2024 from May 26, 2024.
Thank you to Bucyrus Elks Lodge 156 for a $1,000 donation to the Athletic Department to reimburse greens fees for Bucyrus Elks Golf Invitational.
Minutes
Mr. Britton highlighted several items on the agenda in items 6.1 through 9.11. He also congratulated Ms. Hernandez, the Elementary Principal, on earning 100% passage on the third-grade reading guarantee. There were also discussions about the repairs of the air conditioning unit at the Elementary School.
6.1
Approve one of the following estimates for tree service per Exhibits A-D.
Minutes
Mr. Britton discussed the quotes regarding the tree service estimates and the need to remove the trees. The board agreed to use Spencer's Tree Service.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 |
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
All items 7.1 through 7.4
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 |
7.1
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit E.
Approve the ongoing updated list of certificated / licensed substitutes, screened / hired through the MOESC, who have named Bucyrus as the employing district, and authorize the District Treasurer to pay the substitutes on the MOESC list between meetings.
7.2
Approve the voluntary transfer of Jon Butchko from PBIS Coordinator to Dean of Students and authorize the supplemental contract for 10 additional days allocated to the Dean of Students at per diem rates.
Jon Butchko, Teacher on Special Assignment - Dean of Students
Supplemental Contract, Dean of Students - 10 Extended Days
7.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contract as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Kris Knodell, Head Varsity Boys Tennis
7.4
Approve an increase in the hourly rate for 21st Century Grant Certified/ Licensed teachers to $30/hr for grant work after school.
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
All items 8.1 through 8.6
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 |
8.1
Approve the following as Bus Driver, per negotiated agreement, pending completion of all State and Board requirements including favorable background checks.
C. Aaron Sharrock - Bus Driver - 4 hours per day/ 5 days per week
8.2
Accept the following resignations per Exhibits F & G.
Kylie Korner, Middle School Assistant Girl's Basketball
Josh Stratton, Middle School Assistant Football
8.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Tony Sheets, Middle School Assistant Football
Josh Stratton, Varsity Assistant Football
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:
Rita Davis - Food Service Assistant
Gabriela Hall - Food Service Assistant
Dave Jones - Bus Driver
Jim Thompson - Bus Driver
Melanie Whitmore - Bus Driver
Pat Zehring - Food Service Assistant
Elaine Zeigler - Food Service Assistant
8.5
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit H.
8.6
Approve an increase in the hourly rate for 21st Century Grant classified aides to $15/hr for grant work after school.
9.
Business
Minutes
All items 9.1 through 9.11
9.11 - Approve online learning day and change the graduation date for 2024
- April 8, 2024, online learning day
- Graduation date change to May 19, 2024, from May 26, 2024
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 |
9.1
Approve the income earned from Commercial Paper and Bankers Acceptances from FY23 per Exhibit I.
Minutes
Mrs. Thoman-Cha advised the board that this annual report requires board approval and also mentioned that RedTree wanted to discuss investing more funds in commercial paper for a larger return on investment.
9.2
Approve work indicated on the service quotes from Columbus Building Services, Inc. for required service and repairs to the air conditioning systems at the High School and Elementary School buildings per Exhibits J-M.
9.3
Approve Enrollment Forms for Individual Students for the 2022-2023 School Year between Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. (High Road School) and Bucyrus City School District per Exhibit N.
9.4
Authorize the following as approved van drivers for Bucyrus City Schools:
Jason Calder, Diane Kaple, Shane Kokensparger, Matt Makeever, Michael Schupp, and Russ Slazanka
9.5
Approve Day Treatment-Purchase Service Agreement for the 2023-2024 School Year with GLC Education Services, LLC. (LEAP Program), as per Exhibit O.
9.6
Approve Agreement with Wood County Juvenile Detention Center for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as per Exhibits P & Q.
9.7
Accept the following donations as stated per Exhibit R.
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $ 279.40
9.8
Approve the revisions to the 2023-2024 Preschool Handbook per Exhibit S.
The changes mirror the elementary handbook--see pages 2, 9, 10, 16, 10 for highlighted areas.
9.9
Approve the following as eligible drivers for the Band Truck for the 2023-2024 School Year:
Brent Carpenter, Greg Shifley, Kevin Myers, Miranda Kepler, Kimberly Kent, Shelli Ashley, Anthony Greilich, Stacy Mahley, and Stacy Ricker
9.10
Employ the following as an independent contractor for the 2023-2024 school year to provide, but not exceed 40 hours of compensatory Wilson Reading Instruction at $30/hr to a middle school student in accordance with the students IEP.
JoLynn Williams - Wilson Reading Instructor
10.
Discussion
Minutes
There was a discussion about vape detectors. Mr. Britton advised the board that he is already looking into pricing. Ms. Bollinger asked Mrs. Thoman-Cha how much more would be invested in RedTree. Mrs. Thoman-Cha said she would return to the board with their recommendation.
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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 |
