Regular Board Meeting

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

Mr. Britton informed the board members about the addendum to the agenda.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 MemberX  

2.1 Approve Addendum items to Board Agenda, as per Exhibit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 MemberX  

3. Approval of Board Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 MemberX  

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

The Treasurer's Office is closing purchase orders and preparing grants for final expenditure reports to close the fiscal year.

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 MemberX  

6. Superintendent's Report
Robert A. Britton

Minutes

Mr. Britton provided updates for summer projects:

High School bleachers - expected completion on schedule

Annex renovations: Bathrooms, locks, and computer stations are expected to be ready next week.

Parking lots: Crack repairs and setup of resealing and painting regimen planned.

Elementary roof: Infrared scan identified minor leaks; repairs and possible sealant application 

The board agreed to reschedule the July board meeting to July 25, 2024.

 


7. Personnel - Certified Staff

Minutes

Motion passed 7.1 - 7.7

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 MemberX  

7.1 Approve the following teacher contracts, as recommended beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

One Year Renewal:  Jade Acker, Jon Butchko, Nicole Everhart, Abigayle Feasel, Madalyn Gahring, Helen Sitko, Angela Smith, Kelly Stine, Aubrey Travis, Jessica Truck, Ashley Vargas Scanu, McKenzie Holman, Roxanne Jones, Terri Keckler, Nick Kohler, Mary Ellen Myers, Chris Roark, Edward Warner, Erika Warnke, and Katherine Wurm

Two Year Renewal:  George Barbuto, Brent Carpenter, and Stacy Large

Three Year Renewal:  Nicole Bostic, Aubrey Brause, Allie Chandler, Abbey Eichler, Kellie Gabriel, Cathleen Green, Kristopher Knodell, Janet Kohls, Jacqueline Krohn Hiser, Josephine Miller, Stephanie Newton, Sarah Pearce, Paige Pond, Lori Rister, Ann Shanda, and Donya Sutter


7.2 Accept the following resignations per Exhibits.

Jacqueline Fruth, BES 5th Grade Math - For retirement as of May 31, 2024

Beth Marie Stuckman, BES Student Advocate - For retirement as of September 1, 2024 

Minutes

Mr. Britton thanked Jacqueline Fruth and Beth Marie Stuckman for their service to the Bucyrus City School district. 


7.3 Approve the following new teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Angela Cassady - 5th Grade Math


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

Dean of Students, 10 Additional Days - Jon Butchko;  Guidance, Up to 20 Additional Days (To be determined by principal) - Deb Bridenbach;  Guidance, 20 Additional Days - Jessica Truck

Teacher Leader - Kristine Fourman, Nancy Lipscomb, Jen Weber, Lori Rager, Dawn Martin, Kim Mutchler, Tiffany Powers, Aubrey Brause, Katie Spaniel, Jason Calder, Nancy Fischer, Kim Long, Amy Plumley, Ann Shanda

RSEA Mentor - Katie Spaniel for Elizabeth Derr (year 1);  Nancy Fisher for Helen Sitko (year 2) 

Art Club Advisor, Matt Feck;  Choir, High School and Middle School - Kaitlyn Fourman; High School Band, Marching, Pep & Concert - Brent Carpenter;  High School Show Choir (Half Contract), Kaitlyn Fourman;  Middle School Show Choir (Half Contract), Kaitlyn Fourman;  Drama Advisor, Head - Kaitlyn Fourman;  Drama Advisor, Assistant - Ann Shanda;  High School Student Council (Half Contract), Nicole Bostic & Roxanne Jones; Interact Advisor - Ann Shanda; Girls Boosters Advisor (Half Contract) - Amy Plumley & Sarah Pearce;  National Honor Society Advisor - Ann Shanda;  Quiz Team Advisor, Nancy Fischer;  Prom Advisor, Nancy Fischer;  Pep (Spirit) Club, Kim Long; Sophomore Class Advisor, Shane Kokensparger;  Junior Class Advisor, Shane Kokensparger;  Senior Class Advisor, Paige Pond

Assistant Varsity Bowling, Abbey Eichler; Volunteer Cross Country Coach, Matt Feck;  Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Nick Kohler;  Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, Kelly Stine;  Middle School Assistant Football Coach, Matt Makeever;  Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach, Matt Makeever

 


7.5 Approve FMLA leave for the following:

Aubrey Brause May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024 


7.6 ** Addendum Item ** Approve payment to members of the LPDC committee at a rate of $30.00/hour for work done outside of school hours, for school years 23-24; 24-25; and 25-26.

According to Section XX Local Professional Development Committee, Subsection H, “Compensation” of the Bargaining Agreement between the Bucyrus City School District and the Bucyrus Education Association (Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026).  

 


7.7 ** Addendum Item ** Approve the renewal of the Agreement for Preschool Coordination Services with Robin Showers for 2024-2025.

8. Personnel - Classified Staff

Minutes

Motion Passed 8.1 - 8.7

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 MemberX  

8.1 Approve the employee status change for Nicole Miller from BSS/ 4 hrs per day to BES/ 7 hours per day as of August 14, 2024.

Food Service Assistant, hours per day increase - vacancy filled


8.2 Approve the employee status change for Kala Brogan from BES/ 3 hrs per day to BSS/ 6 hours per day as of August 14, 2024.

Food Service Assistant, hours per day increase - vacancy filled


8.3 Employ Jamie Lyons as the BES School and Family Support Coordinator effective August 14, 2024 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the central office salary schedule.

8.4 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.

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

Accompanist/ Music, Karolyn Rebon;  Bucyrus High School Show Choir (Half Contract), Karolyn Rebon; Bucyrus Middle School Show Choir (Half Contract), Danielle Rebon;  Freshman Class Advisor, Diane Kaple;  Majorette/ Flag Corp Advisor, Miranda Kepler; Percussion Advisor, Kevin Myers; Yearbook Advisor, Diane Kaple

Assistant Varsity Bowling, Joe Powers;  Assistant Varsity Basketball - Girls, Pierce Krassow & Mike Middleton; Volunteer Basketball - Girls Coach, Bart Dennison & Zac Messerschmidt;  Assistant Middle School Basketball - Girls, Ni'Georia Floyd & Shane Leuthold;  Assistant Varsity Cheerleading, Kelsey May;  Assistant Middle School Cheerleading, Chrystle Siegel;  Assistant Middle School Cross Country, Dave Jones;   Assistant Varsity Football, Brian Seybert, Russ Slanczka, Chris Stake & Josh Stratton; Middle School Assistant Football, Curtis Ashley & Tony Sheets; Assistant Varsity Wrestling, Kyle Blankenship 


8.6 Approve a Supplemental Contract for Transportation Coordinator Services with Debbie Moore in the amount of $2000.00 for each school year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

8.7 ** Addendum Item ** Approve the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per approved salary schedule, effective August 14, 2024:

Barbara Basore - Food Service Assistant - BSS 4 hours per day, 5 days a week

Carol Horsley - Food Service Assistant - BES 3 hours per day, 5 days a week


9. Business

Minutes

Motion passes 9.1- 9.16

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 MemberX  

9.1 Approve rescheduling the July Board of Education Meeting to: _______________________________

July 11 or July 25

Minutes

The July board meeting is rescheduled to July 25, 2024.


9.2 Approve the NEOLA Recommendations discussed at March 28,2024 meeting as per Exhibit.

9.3 Approve the Service Agreement with MOESC for 2024-2025 school year as defined per Exhibit.

9.4 Approve the purchase of Science Curriculum for grades 5-12 from Savvas Learning Company, LLC at a cost of $95,242.35

9.5 Approve the Extended School Year Agreements with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. who owns High Road School of Bucyrus as per Exhibits.

9.6 Approve the Overnight/ Extended Student Trips as per Exhibits.

Band Camp at Camp Lancaster - Lancaster, Ohio - July 22-24, 2024

Show Choir Camp, Overnight at Bucyrus High School - July 18-19, 2024

Basketball Camp at Eastern Ohio Sports Complex - Sherrodsville, Ohio - June 16-18, 2024 (retroactive)


9.7 Accept the following Compliance Report from Bucyrus City Schools Food Service Director as per Exhibit.

9.8 Approve the following update to the Food Service Charge Policy and accept the 2024-2025 lunch pricing as per Exhibit.

9.9 Approve revisions to the Bucyrus Elementary Handbook for 2024-2025 school year as per Exhibits.

9.10 Approve revisions to the Bucyrus Secondary School Handbook for 2024-2025 school year as per Exhibit.

9.11 Approve updates to the Bucyrus City Schools Athletic Handbook for 2024-2025 school year as per Exhibit.

9.12 Approve the following Athletic Event Single Admission and Pass Pricing as of August 1, 2024 per Exhibit.

9.13 Approve the following reports for submission to the Crawford County Auditor in Accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, as per Exhibits.

9.14 Approve Purpose Clause and Budgets, as per Exhibits.

9.15 Approve the following Summer Athletic Activities:

Wrestling:

  • 7/11 Kyle Kwiat Wrestling Camp @ Bucyrus

9.16 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $227.40

 

"The Family of Chuck Stone" donated $180 to the Athletic Department to be used for Track MVP trophies. 


10. Discussion

11. Public Participation (Any Topic)

Minutes

There was no public participation.


12. Adjourn

Minutes

The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 MemberX