Meeting Details
July 25, 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 5:32 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
6.20.24 Regular Meeting
7.9.24 Special Meeting
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 was no public participation.
5.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
Mrs. Thoman-Cha discussed the completion of setting up appropriations and the initiation of the GAAP audit
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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton provided updates on various topics during the board meeting. He reported that the custodians have completed their summer projects and that the installation of the bleachers is nearly finished, with the wrap expected to be completed by Friday. Mr. Britton will follow up on this. He also discussed the progress of the annex renovation with Mr. Mitchell, noting that things are moving along smoothly. Additionally, Mr. Britton introduced new ticket pricing for athletic events and detailed the proposed changes.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 7.1 - 7.4
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 |
7.1
Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.
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.
Scott Carrier, Nicole Chinn, Payton Delaney, Kimberly Hobson, Chris Rothhaar, Jeffrey Ruhl, C.Aaron Sharrock, Laurie Souter, Patricia Soupon, Terry Thornsberry, Maggie Wood, Emily Buck, Justice Holmes, Russell Slanczka, Catherine George, Karolyn Rebon, Theresa Roth, Glen Smith, Maggie Sulser, April Hollis, Joczelyn Earl and Tina Nichols.
7.2
Approve the resignation of Mr. Jon Butchko as Teacher on Special Assignment as Middle School Dean of Students effective August 1, 2024.
7.3
Approve John Butchko to a three year Administrative Contract as Middle School Assistant Principal beginning August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027.
7.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Guidance, 20 Additional Days, Paige Pond
Middle School Student Council, Bethany Guinther; Teacher Leader, Bethany Guinther
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1 - 8.8
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
Employ David Layton as BCS Bus Driver effective August 14, 2024 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the BOSS Negotiated Agreement - Bus Driver Salary Schedule.
8.2
Employ Ashlee Watkins, through Renhill, as the Bucyrus Secondary School Nurse/Health Monitor effective August 14, 2024 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check.
8.3
Employ the following on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2024-2025 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:
Larry Alspach: Custodian
Jason Calder: Van Driver
Steve Cazzell: Food Service Driver, Custodian
Rita Davis: Food Service Assistant
Gabriella Hall: Food Service Assistant, Bus Aide/ Monitor
Dave Jones: Bus/ Van Driver
Kelsey May: Educational Aide, Secretary, Food Service Assistant
Carl Rittenour: Van Driver
Babbette Rittenour: Van Aide/ Monitor
Michael Slayton: Mowing/ Maintenance
Chris Stake: Bus/ Van Driver, Custodian
Jim Thompson: Bus Driver
Tenia Thouroughman: Custodian
Melanie Whitmore: Bus Driver
Elaine Ziegler: Food Service Assistant, Educational Aide (when not in conflict with Renhill schedule)
8.4
Approve the Renhill Salary Schedules for 2024-2025 as per Exhibits.
8.5
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
8.6
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
8.7
Approve the following revision to the Central Office Salary Schedule as per Exhibit.
8.8
Accept the following resignation per Exhibit.
Dave Tschanen, Custodian Bucyrus Elementary School for retirement effective September 1, 2024
9.
Business
Minutes
The board members agreed to move item 9.2, the agreement with the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities regarding 1-on-1 aides and substitutes for 2024-2025, to business item 10. This adjustment was made because Mrs. Graves will abstain from voting due to her position with the Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.8
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 |
9.1
Approve the Master Service Agreement with the High Road School (SESI) for the 2024-2025 school year.
9.2
Approve MOU with Head Start for 2024-2025 school year as per Exhibit.
9.3
Approve the MOU with Pioneer Career & Technology Center to implement the Career Coach Program at Bucyrus Secondary School as per Exhibit.
9.4
Approve the MOU with the BEA to expand all Cheerleading positions on the list of Supplemental positions as two separate positions, one for fall and one for winter sports seasons as of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026; as per Exhibit.
9.5
Approve the revisions to the 2024-2025 Preschool Handbook as per Exhibits.
9.6
Approve the following as eligible drivers for the Band Truck for the 2024-2025 School Year:
Brent Carpenter
Kevin Myers
Miranda Kepler
Greg Shifley
Kimberly Kent
Shelli Ashley
Stacy Mahley
Kathy Nye
9.7
Approve the agreements with Golden Touch Consulting, LLC; for the purpose of providing evaluation services for 21st Century Grants at both Bucyrus Elementary and Bucyrus Secondary Schools.
9.8
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $227.40
Donation of (2) Bambu Lab X1-Carbon 3D Printers - together valued at $2400 to Bucyrus Elementary School.
This gift from Mr. Dave Tschanen, a Bucyrus City Schools employee for over 16 years; hoping to leave a lasting mark on the building when he retires that will benefit the kids.
10.
Business - Approve the following agreement with Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities in relation to 1 on 1 Aides and Substitutes for 2024-2025 as per Exhibit.
Minutes
There was an abstention due to a conflict of interest.
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.
Discussion
12.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
Minutes
Mr. Britton reminded the board members that the next board meeting is scheduled for August 22nd.
13.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 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 |
