Meeting Details
March 28, 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
Ms. Bollinger
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
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 |
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
There were no visitors or public participation.
5.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Reading and review of Board Policy Documents recommended by NEOLA February 2024.
Minutes
Mr. Britton discussed the NEOLA recommendations.
6.1
Food Service Award - Crawford County Public Health
Congratulations to Charma Schifer, Bucyrus Secondary and Bucyrus Elementary Food Service Staff for receiving 2023 Superior Food Safety Award from Crawford County Public Health. Both kitchens were free from violations for the entire year.
Minutes
Charma Schifer discussed the awards and congratulated the staff.
6.2
Student Services Updates
Minutes
Mrs. Porinchok and Shane Kokensparger had a discussion about the Alternative program and presented a video.
6.3
Bucyrus Middle School Update
Minutes
Mr. Blackstone and Mr Butchko gave a Middle School update.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Approved from 7.1 to 7.5.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
7.1
Authorize the employee transfer of Nick Kohler to High School Intervention Specialist per Exhibit A.
7.2
Accept the following resignation per Exhibit B.
Rachel Aldrich, BES 4th Grade Teacher
7.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Kyle Shull, Volunteer Softball Coach
Renhill: 21st Century Grant - BES Afterschool Program, Tutor/ Teacher - Ed Warner (effective February 27, 2024)
7.4
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit C.
Approve the ongoing updated list of certificated / licensed substitutes, screened / hired through the Mid-Ohio ESC, who have named Bucyrus as the employing district, and authorize the District Treasurer to pay the substitutes on the Mid-Ohio ESC list between meetings.
7.5
Approve the following new teacher contracts, as stated beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Gabrielle Frizzell - 4th Grade, Self-contained Classroom
Jewels Flach - High School Math
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Approved from 8.1 to 8.3.
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 |
8.1
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit D.
8.2
Employ Jessica Stake as Bucyrus Elementary Secretary as of February 20, 2024 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the BOSS Negotiated Agreement - Secretary Salary Schedule.
-and-
Approve her to be paid as a Bucyrus City Schools employee as a BES & BSS 21st Century Grant Tutor for the rest of 2023-2024 school year (was formerly approved Renhill - 21st Century Grant Tutor).
8.3
Approve FMLA leave for the following:
Frances Swavel, BHS Secretary (starting 3/22/24)
9.
Business
Minutes
Approved from 9.1 to 9.9.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
9.1
Approve the request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements for the following as per Exhibits D & E.
Jayda Leanore Robison
Kamden Pierce Agee
9.2
Approve the following list of prospective candidates for graduation (list is subject to change) from Bucyrus High School as the class of 2024 per Exhibit F.
9.3
Approve the agreement with Mid-Ohio ESC for payment for services in the fiscal year 2023-2024 per Exhibit G.
9.4
Approved Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce Membership for 2024 as per Exhibit H.
9.5
Approve the Learning Level Agreement with Stay In The Game for the 2024-2025 School Year as per Exhibit I.
9.6
Approve 2024-2025 Student Accident Insurance Program with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, as per Exhibits J-L.
9.7
Approve the resolution to authorize the filing of an original tax valuation complaint against property for tax year 2023 as per Exhibits M & N.
9.8
Non-renew all one-year supplemental contracts for extra-curricular activities upon completion of the 2023-2024 school year/ Fiscal Year 2024.
9.9
Accept the following donations as stated as per Exhibits O & P.
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $227.40
Bucyrus City School District Athletics Fund Donation $6,000
10.
Discussion
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
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 |
12.1
Adjourn to: Records Commission Meeting to approve the updated retention schedule
Minutes
An updated records retention schedule was signed to be sent to the Ohio Historical Connection for approval.
