Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.


1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

Mr. Redmon absent

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

2. Approval of Board Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

3. Approval of Board Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

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
Lisa Thoman-Cha

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

6. Superintendent's Report
Robert A. Britton

Minutes

Updates on Pressbox

Sinkhole fixed in front of the High School has been repaired 

Working on renovating the annex for next year and the implementation of the alternative pathways program.


6.1 Secondary School Report
Timothy Souder

Minutes

Mr. Tim Souder presented activities that are going on in the high school moving into the end of the year. 

Reviewed the culture survey to students that moved into the district.

Graduation pathways discussion at each grade level throughout the year and how the supports offered to students has made a big difference with our students.

Touched on Diner 104 and the greenhouse

Talked about new course offerings for SY 24-25 

Look into surveying parents on why they are open enrolling their students to other districts

 


7. Personnel - Certified Staff

Minutes

Motion Passed 7.1 - 7.3

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

7.1 Approve the following resignations as per Exhibit:

Amy Van Voorhis, BSS Intervention Specialist as of the End of 2023-2024 Contract Year 

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member


7.2 Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit.

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.


7.3 Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Bucyrus Elementary Summer Program - 21st CLCC Grant Co-Coordinator & Program Manager - Robin Showers (Renhill)

Bucyrus Elementary Summer Program - 21st CLCC Grant Co-Coordinator - Kim Mutchler


8. Personnel - Classified Staff

Minutes

Motion passed 8.1 - 8.2

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

8.1 Approve the following resignations as per Exhibit.

Linda Ross, Food Service Assistant - Retirement as of September 1, 2024 - 27 years of Service


8.2 Employ the following personnel for the 2024 Summer Food Service Program at $13.40 (Salary Step 0) per hour as needed:

Mike Dean, Shannon Landis, Nicole Miller, and Linda Topper

Summer Food Service Program Dates: 5/28/24-7/26/24


9. Business

Minutes

Motion Passed 9.1 - 9.2

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member   

9.1 Approve Aaron Zhu to provide Translation Services as required for state testing, at a rate of $75.00/hour, for four hours of service at a total cost of $300.00.

9.2 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $227.40


10. Discussion

11. Public Participation (Any Topic)

12. Adjourn

Minutes

Meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Randy Blankenship, PresidentX  
Mrs. Christa Graves, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board MemberX  
Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board MemberX  
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member