Meeting Details
January 11, 2024
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Meeting Called To Order
Minutes
President Pro-Tem Randy Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call of the 2024 Board of Education
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship - Present
Mrs. Graves - Present
Mr. Redmon - Present
Ms. Boillinger - Present
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Oath of Office of Newly Elected Board Members
Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that you will faithfully perform the duties of your office as a member of the Board of Education of the Bucyrus City Schools.
If so answer: I do.
Re-elected: Randy Blankenship, Christa Graves, Chad Redmon
Minutes
Randy Blankenship, Christa Graves, and Chad Redmon took the Oath of Office as members of the Board of Education of the Bucyrus City Schools.
4.
Election of Officers
Minutes
Mr. Redmon nominated Randy Blankenship for Board of Education President.
Redmon - Yes
Bollinger - Yes
Graves - Yes
Blankenship - Yes
Mr Redmon nominated Christa Graves for Board of Education Vice-President.
Redmon - Yes
Bollinger - Yes
Graves - Yes
Blankenship - Yes
4.1
Officers:
5.
Oath of Office
5.1
Oath of Office for President of the Board
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship took the Oath of Office for Board of Education President.
5.2
Oath of Office for Vice President of the Board
Minutes
Mrs. Graves took the Oath of Office for Board of Education Vice-President.
6.
Business
Minutes
Mr. Britton went over the board meeting schedule.
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 | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
6.1
Approve the proposed Regular Board Meeting Schedule, as per Exhibit A.
6.2
Authorize the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for the Bucyrus City School District.
6.3
Employment Offers
Authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or nonteaching positions, including NCOESC and MOESC employees, on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee's acceptance of the Superintendent's offer. Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.
The Authorization provided by the resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
6.4
Resignations
Authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance.
The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.
6.5
Authorize the Superintendent to approve all Field Trips, not overnight.
6.6
Authorize the Superintendent as the Director of Federal and State Grants.
6.7
Appoint Lisa Thoman-Cha, Treasurer, the district's public record compliance officer for the fiscal year 2024. The Treasurer shall attend required compliance trainings and provide evidence of completion if requested by The Auditor of State.
6.8
Authorize the Treasurer to request advance payments of taxes collected from the Crawford County Auditor.
6.9
Authorize the Treasurer to invest interim funds in accordance with the State Auditor's Compliance policy, and O.R.C. §3315.01.
6.10
Authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills subsequent to Board approval.
6.11
Authorize the Treasurer to transfer funds with subsequent Board approval.
6.12
Appoint a Legislative Liaison for OSBA Federal Relations Network.
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship was appointed.
6.13
Approve the appointment of Bricker & Graydon and Pepple & Waggoner as General Legal Advisors for Calendar Year 2024.
6.14
Appoint an Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City Schools - Calendar Year 2024.
It is the responsibility of this officer to oversee that there is no discrimination when it comes to employment of staff members for the Bucyrus City School District and that opportunities are open to all.
Bucyrus City Board of Education recommends that the Board approve the Superintendent as the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer for the Bucyrus City School calendar year 2024.
Minutes
Ms. Bollinger was appointed.
6.15
Approve Resolution Declaring Expenditures of Public Funds, as per Exhibit B.
6.16
Annual Records Commission Hearing as per O.R.C. 149.42, as per Exhibits C & D.
7.
Adjourn
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned the organizational meeting at 5:37 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
