Meeting Details
October 19, 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
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
Mr. Britton noted that agenda item 9.9 The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) purchasing program was added to the agenda for approval.
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
Minutes
September 21, 2023 Regular Board Meeting 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
There was no public participation.
5.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton gave Superintendent updates. He also went over the quote for bleachers and discussed add on pricing.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
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 |
7.1
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.
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.
7.2
Authorize the following as approved van drivers for Bucyrus City Schools:
Kris Knodell, Martin Myers
7.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements
Danica Schifer, Teacher Mentor - M. Gahring
Matt Makeever, Middle School Assistant - Wrestling Coach
Abbey Eichler, High School Assistant - Bowling (Volunteer)
21st CCLC Grant Supplemental Contracts:
BES After School Program, Tutor/Teacher: Karen Kocher
7.4
Accept the following resignation per Exhibit B.
Greg Shifley, Middle School Band - Effective end of contract year.
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
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 |
8.1
Employ Jessica Trenn as BCS Educational Aide effective October 9, 2023 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the BOSS Negotiated Agreement - Aide Salary Schedule.
8.2
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements
Danielle Rebon, Middle School Show Choir (Half-Contract)
Russ Slanczka, Freshman Assistant - Basketball - Boys
21st CCLC Grant Supplemental Contracts:
BES After School Program, Aide/Secretary: Amye Nolen
8.3
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:
Steve Cazzell, Food Service Driver
Suzanne Hedges, Food Service Assistant
8.4
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit C.
9.
Business
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 |
9.1
Approve the NEOLA Board of Education Policy Updates as discussed on September 15, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, per Exhibit D.
9.2
Approve the change of the following Board Policies; wherein the named District Compliance Officers are to be amended to reflect current contact information for: Mr. Robert A. Britton and/or Mrs. Lonetta L. Porinchok.
Board Policies: 1422, 1623, 1662, 2260, 2260.01, 2266, 3122, 3123, 3362, 4122, 4123, 4362, 5517
District Compliance Officers:
Mr. Robert A. Britton, Superintendent
Bucyrus City Schools, 170 Plymouth Street, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
419-562-4045 ext. 3225, rbritton@bucyrusschools.org
-and-
Mrs. Lonetta L. Porinchok, Director of Student Services
Bucyrus City Schools, 170 Plymouth Street, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
419-562-4045 ext. 3237, lporinchok@bucyrusschools.org
9.3
Approve the Individual Master Services Agreement between Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. and Bucyrus City School District per Exhibit E.
9.4
Approve (2) Service Contracts with Golden Touch Consulting for the 21st CCLC Grant at BES and BSS, as per Exhibits F & G.
9.5
Approve Request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements, as per Exhibits H & I.
Daniel Campbell, Graduate with Class of 2024
Brandon Taylor, Class of 2024 (January Completion)
9.6
Approve establishing a Student Activity fund for Interact per Exhibit J.
9.7
Approve the following quote for the purchase of MIND Education, Annual Renewal ST Math Site Subscription License by the 21st CCLC After School Program per Exhibit K.
9.8
Approve the initial FY24 Appropriations and Estimated Resources (all funds) for submission to the Crawford County Auditor, per Exhibits L-N.
9.9
Approve membership into national cooperative purchasing program, The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and designate Robert A. Britton as the Authorized Representative here in, per Exhibits O & P.
9.10
Accept the following donations as per Exhibit Q.
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $248.40
10.
Discussion
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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 |
