Meeting Details
May 16, 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
All Board of Education members were present.
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: 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 |
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.)
Allocation of Federal IDEA-B Special Education Grant Funds, as per Exhibits.
Allocation of Title 1 Funds, as per Exhibits.
Minutes
Mr. Britton informed the board that a public meeting had been scheduled and announced for today at 5 PM, prior to the board meeting, to discuss the allocation of Federal IDEA-B Special Education Grant Funds and Title I Funds. However, no members of the public attended the meeting. We will also announce and hold another public meeting in August.
4.1
Presentation of Auditor of State Award
Minutes
Scott Brown, representing the Auditor of State, addressed the board, stating that he was attending the meeting as a liaison for the Auditor of State. He presented Bucyrus City School District with the Auditor of State Award.
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 |
5.1
2023 Board of Revision
6.
Superintendent's Report
State School Board Association membership received - 66 years
Minutes
Matt Makeever shared participation numbers and records for athletics. He discussed the addition of new divisions for baseball and softball, and reviewed the drug testing data.
Mr. Souder presented the graduation rates.
6.1
Food Service HPS Group Purchasing Membership
Minutes
Mr. Britton discussed the savings by joining the HPS group purchasing membership.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion Passed 7.1 - 7.6
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 |
7.1
Accept the following resignation per Exhibit.
Kelly Williams - High School Science Teacher, resignation as of May 24, 2024
7.2
Approve the Reassignment of Danica Schiefer from 2nd Grade General Education Teacher to BES Title Math Teacher.
Reassignment because of anticipated enrollment in 2nd Grade for the 2024-2025 school year does not support 5 sections of 2nd Grade.
7.3
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.
Elizabeth Derr - First Grade Intervention Specialist
Jason Staten - High School Science
7.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Kevin Boggs - Head Varsity Cross Country Coach
Jon Butchko - Head Varsity Football Coach
Kris Knodell - Head Varsity Tennis - Girls Coach
Shane Kokensparger - Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
7.5
Approve the following certified personnel for the 21st Century Summer School Program effective May 1, 2024.
21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Teacher/ Tutor:
Abbie Adams, Nicole Everhart, Madalyn Gahring, Kenzie Holman, Monica Johnson, Josephine Miller, Stephanie Newton, Tiffany Powers, Lori Rister, Carrie Robertson, Shari Shuck, Ashley Vargas Scanu, Ed Warner
21st CCLC - SUMMER BSS After School Program, Teacher/ Tutor:
George Barbuto, Cathy Green, Nick Kohler, Tiffany Powers, Donya Sutter, Shaun Teynor
7.6
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.
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion Passed 8.1 - 8.5
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 | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | X | ||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
8.1
Approve the transfer of Kim Boyd from Food Service Assistant to Alternative Program Aide as of August 14, 2024.
8.2
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Brain Hargis - Head Varsity Basketball - Boys Coach
Brian Seybert - Head Varsity Basketball - Girls Coach
Diane Kaple - Head Varsity Bowling Coach
Kim Boyd - Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Bart Dennison - Head Varsity Golf Coach
Amber Christy - Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
8.3
Approve the following classified employee for the 21st Century Summer School Program effective May 1, 2024.
Deb Moore - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Aide; 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Bus Driver
Linda Snyder - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Aide; 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Bus Driver
8.4
Approve the following Renhill employees for the 21st Century Summer School Program effective May 1, 2024.
Jamie Lyons - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Teacher/ Tutor
Daniel Rebon - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BSS After School Program, Teacher/ Tutor
Karolyn Rebon - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BSS After School Program, Teacher/ Tutor/ Coordinator
Karys Boyd - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Aide
Damien Dean - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Aide
Julia Evak - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Aide
Jalyn Lyons - 21st CCLC - SUMMER BES After School Program, Aide
8.5
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.
Business
Minutes
Motion Passed 9.1 - 9.12
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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 May 2024 Five-Year Forecast, as per Exhibit.
9.2
Approve the Service Contract with River Education Services "Leap Program" for the 2024-2025 school year, as per Exhibit.
9.3
Approve the Agreement with Fairway to operate school meal programs effective dates: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 per Exhibit.
9.4
Approve Agreement with High Road to operate school meal programs, via Small Purchase Meals Contract effective dates: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 per Exhibit.
9.5
Deem the following employees as approved drivers of Bucyrus City School District owned vehicles:
Charma Schifer
Dave Smith
Linda Topper
Mike Dean
Nicole Miller
Shannon Landis
9.6
Approve the proposed Overnight Student Trip - Girls Varsity Basketball, as per Exhibit.
9.7
Approve the following Summer Athletic Activities:
Wrestling:
- 6/29 & 6/30 - Ashland University Camp @ Bucyrus
Football:
- 7/11 - 7v7 @ Williard
- 7/17- 7v7 @ Bucyrus
- 7/23 - 7v7 @ Walsh University
Volleyball Summer Events:
- 7/8 - 7/10 - Mason, OH - Friendship Cup (Overnight Approved 12.21.23)
- 7/16 - Cedar Point
- 7/19 & 7/20 - Satellite Clinic/ Mintonette Sports Volleyball @ Bucyrus
- 7/22 - Varsity Western Reserve Tournament
- 7/23 - JV Western Reserve Tournament
9.8
Approve the following dates for Preschool Screening:
August 1st & 2nd of 2024
9.9
Approve the revisions to the Supplemental Contract Recommendations Form, as per Exhibit.
Updates to match language in 2023-2026 BEA Negotiated Agreement
9.10
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $227.40
Larry Heid Scholarship Donation - Academic Boosters $1800.00
United In Harmony Donation - HS Choir $250.00
9.11
Approve The Ohio School Plan as the district's insurance carrier effective 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 as per exhibit
9.12
Approve the Central Office and Administrative Salary Schedules as per Exhibit.
10.
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
Adjourned to executive session at 5:46 p.m.and the following were present:
Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Graves
Mrs. Jones
Ms. Bollinger
Mr. Redmon
Mr. Britton
Mrs. Thoman-Cha
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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 |
11.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
Executive session was adjourned at 6:21 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.
Discussion
13.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
14.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 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 |
