Regular Board Meeting

All Board of Education members were present.

Mr. Blankenship asked for a moment of silence before leading the Pledge of Allegiance in memory of the student we lost on Monday.

Jim Warren, Director of Outpatient, Home Health Therapy, and Sports Health Programs for Avita Health System, presented a proposed athletic training services contract.

Avita currently provides athletic trainers to ten area schools and proposes assigning a dedicated athletic trainer to Bucyrus High School, who will cover practices and events as outlined in the contract. The trainer will also cover junior high activities and freshman football. Avita offers additional support, including:

Annual high school sports physicals at Avita’s Ontario South Campus.

$2,500 per year for athletic trainer supplies and $3,000 per year for sports program equipment requests.

Weekly access to sports medicine physicians for injured athletes with priority appointments.

"Bump Clinics" to evaluate injuries sustained during games.

Communication and injury tracking via the Healthy Roster system, integrated with Final Forms, for real-time updates to coaches and parents.

On-site physician coverage at home football games when available.

Dr. John Diehl, sports medicine physician, explained his role as the assigned physician for Bucyrus, offering priority appointments and sideline coverage. Nicole Howe, Sports Health Program Coordinator, shared how Healthy Roster helps streamline communication and documentation.

Mr. Blackstone and Mr. Butchko shared updates at the middle school. PBIS efforts, including student incentives, quarterly rewards, and proactive discipline strategies, have reduced behavior incidents. Adjustments to the master schedule have allowed for targeted math and English support through core enrichment and lab courses. At the same time, soft skill development activities were added to help students prepare for high school and future careers. Upcoming events include the PBIS bowling reward, Junie B. Jones musical, spring concert, and on-site student physicals and immunizations. New elective offerings next year will include STEM, Innovation, and Design, and expanded computer and social studies courses.

Mr. Britton recognized Mrs. Henize for her dedication and contributions to Bucyrus City Schools.