Meeting Details
January 11, 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mr. Blankeship called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
The following Board of Education members were present.
Mr. Redmon
Ms. Bollinger
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Blankenship
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
Minutes
Mr. Britton advised that board item 13.5, Press Box Renovations, was an additional item added to the agenda.
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
4.
Executive Session
To consider the appointment; employment; dismissal; discipline; promotion; demotion; compensation of a public employee or official; or the investigation of charges/complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual (unless public hearing is requested), as per ORC § 121.22.
Minutes
The Board of Education adjourned into executive session at 5:40 p.m.
The following attended the executive session:
Mr. Blankenship
Mr. Redmon
Mrs. Graves
Ms. Bollinger
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
4.1
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
The Board adjourned executive session at 5:56 p.m. and returned to regular session.
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
5.
Appointment of Board of Education Member & Oath of Office
Resolution to appoint ___________________ as a Regular Board of education member effective January 11, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
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.
_______________, Regular Board of Education Member
Minutes
Appointment of Mrs. Morgan Jones to the Bucyrus Board of Education. Mrs. Morgan Jones took the Oath of Office as a member of the Board of Education of the Bucyrus City Schools.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
6.
Appoint (2) Two Board Representatives for BOSS Negotiations.
Minutes
Randy Blankenship and Jenna Bollinger were appointed for BOSS negotiations.
7.
Appoint a Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board Member Representative.
Minutes
Mrs. Morgan Jones was appointed as a Pioneer Career and Technology Center Board member representative.
8.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
A parent addressed the board about awareness of racism at the Elementary School.
9.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
10.
Superintendent's Report
Select alternative date for March BOE Meeting - conflict with PCTC
Minutes
Mr. Britton talked about the board meeting for March 2024. The board agreed to have the meeting on March 14, 2024. He also discussed the hiring of the new Maintenance Coordinator and his certifications.
11.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
11.1
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Abbey Eichler - Bowling Assistant
11.2
Approve the following leave without pay per Exhibit A.
Erika Warnke - March 25, 2024
11.3
Approve the following Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center approved substitutes as a long term substitutes for 2023-2024 school year.
Thaddeus Hensel - Long term substitute for Nancy Fischer
Angie Longden - Long term substitute for Julie Rheinscheld
11.4
Approve FMLA leave for the following:
Nancy Fischer, Teacher BHS January 9, 2024 - March 18, 2024* (estimated)
12.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
12.1
Approve the following Renhill employee(s):
Beth Norbeck, Speech & Language Consultant - Renhill
12.2
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.
12.3
Employ Brian Mitchell as the Maintenance Coordinator effective January 22, 2024 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the central office salary schedule.
13.
Business
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
13.1
Approve the following Curriculum Guide for Bucyrus High School 2024-2025 as per Exhibit C.
13.2
Approve the following Curriculum Guide for Bucyrus Middle School 2024-2025 as per Exhibit D.
13.3
Accept the following donations as stated per Exhibit E.
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $247.40
13.4
Approve the Overnight Student Trip for the Boys and Girls Bowling Teams per Exhibit F.
13.5
Approve one of the following estimates for Press Box Renovations per Exhibits G & H.
Minutes
Mr. Britton discussed renovations to the Press Box. CSI sent an addendum to their quote.
14.
Approve one of the following estimates for Press Box Renovations per Exhibits G & H.
Minutes
The board agreed to use CSI because of the timing they can begin immediately.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
15.
Discussion
Minutes
Mr Blankenship discussed Phil Joseph night.
16.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
17.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member |
