Meeting Details
September 19, 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 5:31 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
All Board of Education members were present, with the exception of Ms. Jenna Bollinger and Mrs. Morgan Jones.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| 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 provided an update on the progress of the audit, stating that it is moving along smoothly. She also mentioned that, moving forward, she will be adding the 412 certificate to each set of board meeting minutes to streamline the process for providing them to the auditors in the future.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton provided a brief update on Diner 104, noting that it was the first day for the diner in the new school year and everything went smoothly. He also shared positive feedback from students about the drone program. The eSports program had a promising start, despite initial access issues that were quickly resolved. Additionally, the district was awarded a Career Tech Equipment Grant of $696,675, which will fund new equipment for the engineering space, including 3D printers and laser cutting machines, aimed at helping students earn industry-recognized credentials.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 7.1 - 7.2.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
7.1
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.
7.2
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements for the 21st Century Grant.
21st Century Grant BES After School Program
Co-Coordinators: Aubrey Brause, Kim Mutchler
Tutors: Abbie Adams, Ashton Boyd, Nicole Everhart, Gabrielle Frizzell, Madalyn Gahring, Kenzie Holman, Monica Johnson, Janet Kohls, Dawn Martin, Josephine Miller, Mary Ellen Myers, Stephanie Newton, Tiffany Powers, Lori Rister, Carrie Robertson, Shari Shuck, Ashley Vargas Scanu, Ed Warner
21st Century Grant BSS Boost Program
Tutor: George Barbuto, Abigayle Feasel, Cathy Green, Roxanne Hunt, Nick Kohler, Brett Love, Tiffany Powers, Kelly Stine, Brenda Stockmaster, Shaun Teynor
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1 - 8.6.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
8.1
Employ Casey McAdow as a Custodian beginning September 23, 2024 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check.
8.2
Accept the following resignations per Exhibits .
Ni'Georia Floyd, MS Basketball Coach
Russ Slazanka, Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
8.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Craig Corfman, Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Tony Stover, MS Girls Basketball Coach
8.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements for the 21st Century Grant.
21st Century Grant BES After School Program
Co-Coordinator & District Program Manager: Robin Showers
Aide: Linda Snyder, Kathy Knecht, Amye Nolen
Tutor: Patricia Hargis, Erin Jones, Karen Kocher, Jamie Lyons
21st Century Grant BSS Boost Program
Coordinator: Karolyn Rebon
Secretary: Fran Swavel
Tutor: Dan Rebon
8.5
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
8.6
Approve the following as Classified Subs for 2024-2025 school year as per Exhibit.
9.
Business
Minutes
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.5.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
9.1
Approve the following Request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements for the following:
Chase Michael Limo - with Class of 2025
George Willie Floyd - with Class of 2025
9.2
Approve the following service agreement with Safehouse Residential Treatment Center for the placement of students 2024-2025 school year, retroactive to 8/18/2024 as per Exhibit.
9.3
Approve the proposal as written for the Bucyrus City Schools Elementary Musical and Summer Community Musical 2025 as per Exhibits.
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS – Broadway Version
9.4
To approve the purchase of the 2024-2025 Annual Renewal of ST Math Site Subscription License for student use; to be paid from the Bucyrus Elementary 21st CCLC Grant for the total purchase cost of $10,000.
9.5
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $223.40
Bucyrus Elks Lodge #156 (via Kip Kinn) - Elk's Cross Country Meet Awards $646
Ohio Fair Plan (via Mrs. Shelly Knodell) - School Supplies for BSS, valued at $360
10.
Discussion
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
Minutes
There was no pubilc participation.
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Randy Blankenship, President | X | ||
| Mrs. Christa Graves, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member | |||
| Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member | |||
| Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member | X |
13.
Certificate Section 5705.412, Ohio Revised Code
The undersigned, Treasurer and President of the Board of Education of the Bucyrus City School District, Ohio, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Bucyrus City School District, Ohio, certify that the District has in effect the authorization to levy taxes which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the District at the time of this certification, are sufficient to provide the operating revenues necessary to enable the District to maintain all personnel and programs for all the days set forth in its adopted school calendars for the fiscal year in which the attached appropriation measure is effective (or if the Board of Education of the District has not adopted a school calendar for the school year beginning on the first day of the fiscal year in which Certificate is required, the number of days on which instruction was held in the preceding fiscal year), not considering the renewal or replacement of an existing levy as the authority to levy taxes that are subject to appropriation in the current fiscal year unless the renewal or replacement levy has been approved by the electors of the School District and is subject to appropriation in the current fiscal year.
This Certificate is given in compliance with Section 5705.412 of the Revised Code.
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President, Board of Education
Bucyrus City School District
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Superintendent, Board of Education
Bucyrus City School District
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Treasurer, Board of Education
Bucyrus City School District
