Meeting Details
February 15, 2024
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
The following Board of Education members were present.
Mr. Redmon
Mrs. Graves
Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Jones
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 | |||
| 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 were no visitors or public participation.
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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton introduced Sheryl Hernandez and Brian Thiel who provided updates on the One Needs plan as well as other updates. Mr. Britton also discussed the March board meeting and date conflicts.
Result: Approved
6.1
March Board Meeting
- There is a conflict with the new meeting date of March 14th, that is the same evening at the Crawford Partnership meeting.
- Was previously March 21, All Board Member - Administrator Dinner & Meeting at Pioneer
Minutes
The board members have decided to move the scheduled March board meeting to March 28th due to other conflicts.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
6.2
Pioneer Dinner
Need number of people attending the Pioneer dinner on Thursday March 21, 2024.
Minutes
Mr. Britton conducted a head count to determine the number of board members who will be attending the Pioneer dinner.
6.3
Thank you to Rotary Club of Bucyrus
Donation of 1200 Solar Eclipse glasses (Value of $708) for April 8th Eclipse to Bucyrus City School District
6.4
Thank you to Lewis Family McDonalds
Donation of $750 to the Bucyrus Athletics Department
6.5
Thank you to Bucyrus Elks Lodge #156
Thank you to Bucyrus Elks Lodge 156 for their Elks National Foundation Grant of $6,000 presented to the Bucyrus Athletics Department.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
7.1
Authorize the employee transfer of Shane Kokensparger to the position of Alternative Program Intervention Specialist per Exhibit A.
Minutes
During the discussion, Mr. Britton shared plans to bring five students from High Roads back to the district next year.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Approve 8.1 through 8.5
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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
8.1
Accept the following resignations per Exhibits.
Jane Kepler, Bucyrus City Schools - Aide; Retirement as of May 30, 2024
Jamie Lyons, Bucyrus City Schools - Elementary Secretary as of February 21, 2024
Larry Corns, Bucyrus City Schools - Bus Driver as of August 9, 2024
Gavin Lewis, Resign Supplemental Contract, Freshman Baseball Coach - Accepted Volunteer Baseball Position
8.2
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:
Tena Herman - Secretary
8.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Mike Middleton, Volunteer Softball Coach; Jackie Plott, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach; Jill Burling, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, Sam Plott, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach; Jerry Hargis, Ground Maintenance; Josh Stratton, Volunteer Baseball Coach; Mark Burke, Volunteer Baseball Coach; Daylen Balliet, Volunteer Baseball Coach; Gavin Lewis, Volunteer Baseball Coach; Scott Emerick, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Renhill: 21st Century Grant - BES Afterschool Program, Aide - Karys Boyd
Renhill: 21st Century Grant - BES Afterschool Program, Tutor/ Teacher - Jamie Lyons
8.4
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
8.5
Approve FMLA leave for the following:
Amy VanVoorhis, BSS Intervention Specialist - February 15- March 4th* (estimated)
9.
Business
9.1
Approve the 2024-2025 School Calendar as per Exhibit.
Minutes
Approve 9.1 through 9.12.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
9.2
Approve the following dates for Kindergarten Screening:
August 5th, 6th and 7th of 2024
9.3
Approve Bucyrus Preschool to not be in session on Thursday, April 25, 2024 so the preschool staff members are able to attend the OAEYC Conference April 25-27, 2024.
9.4
Authorize Bucyrus City School District to continue their membership with Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2024-2025 school year as per Exhibits.
9.5
Approve the MOESC Business Advisory Council to serve as the Business Advisory Council for the Bucyrus City School District per Exhibit .
9.6
Approve the Bucyrus City Schools Preschool Tuition Fees Sliding Scale for 2024-2025 bassed on the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines as per Exhibits.
9.7
Approve the following Transportation Service Agreement with Ohio Specialty Services as per Exhibit.
9.8
Approve the Individual Master Services Agreement between Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. and Bucyrus City School District per Exhibit.
9.9
Approve the Agreement for Speech-Language Pathologist Services as per Exhibit.
9.10
Adopt the use of the Ohio DEW School Trip Permit as documentation for Bucyrus City Schools trips as per Exhibit.
9.11
Approve the Open Enrollment Application for use in the 2024-2025 School Year, as per Exhibit.
9.12
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $227.40
10.
Discussion
10.1
Bleacher Project Update
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
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 | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
