Meeting Details
May 15, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
4.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
5.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
6.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
7.
Superintendent's Report
7.1
Ohio STEM Learning Network
Selected to participate in the ODEW approved Innovative Leader Institute consisting of 5 in person learning opportunities and 2 virtual meetings.
7.2
Thank you:
$200 for the Boys Track MVP and and Girls Track MVP trophies from Sandy Stone on behalf of Stoney's Kind Kids
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
8.1
Approve the following reassignments for the 2025-2026 school year for structuring changes at Bucyrus Elementary School:
Stephanie Newton to 5th Grade General Education - Science & Math
Madalyn Gahring to 5th Grade General Education - ELA & Social Studies
Aubrey Brause to 3rd & 4th Grade Intervention Specialist
Katherine Wurm to Multi-Grade Elementary Intervention Specialist - Resource Room
Angela Cassady to 5th Grade General Education Teacher - Math & Science
Tiffany Powers to 5th Grade General Education Teacher - ELA & Social Studies
Aubrey Travis to 3rd Grade General Education Teacher
8.2
Authorize the employee transfer of Kim Mutchler to the position of Bucyrus Elementary STEM Teacher as per Exhibit.
8.3
Authorize the employee transfer of Jade Acker to the position of Middle School Alternative Program Intervention Specialist per Exhibit.
8.4
Approve the following resignation as per Exhibit.
Lori Rister, 4th Grade Teacher at Bucyrus Elementary - for retirement
Nicole Bostic, Social Studies at Bucyrus Secondary - resignation
Aubrey Travis, 3rd Grade Teacher at Bucyrus Elementary - resignation
8.5
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.
Max Morris, Physical Education and Health Teacher at Bucyrus Elementary
Jennifer Smith, Intervention Specialist - Autism Unit at Bucyrus Elementary
Abbie Higinbotham, English Language Arts (ELA) at Bucyrus Secondary
Page Hensley, Grade 3 Teacher at Bucyrus Elementary
Angie Longden, Grade 4 Teacher at Bucyrus Elementary
Carley Hammers, Grade 4 Teacher at Bucyrus Elementary
8.6
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.
8.7
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
21st Century Grant Summer Program Staff
Elementary:
Tutors: Lisa Piastrelli (Renhill), Jennifer Smith
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
9.1
Employ Tammy Myers as a Bucyrus City Educational Aide, Elementary Librarian beginning August 13, 2025 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check.
9.2
Employ the following personnel for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program at $15.17 (Salary Step 0) per hour as needed as per Exhibit.
Shannon Landis, Linda Topper, Michael Dean, Nicole Miller (sub), Pascha Parker (sub)
Dates: June 2, 2025, mandatory training/prep day; Program dates: June 3 – July 23, 2025
9.3
Approve the following, in addition to all Board-approved employees, as drivers of Bucyrus City School District owned vehicles.
Shannon Landis, Linda Topper, Michael Dean, Nicole Miller (sub), Pascha Parker (sub)
9.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
21st Century Grant Summer Program
Elementary:
Aide: Damien Dean (Renhill)
9.5
Approve FMLA leave for the following:
Rick Deaver, Secondary Custodian - (April 15, 2025 +12 weeks) return to work Sept 1 est.
9.6
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.7
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:
10.
Business
10.1
Approve the May 2025 Five-Year Forecast, as per Exhibit.
10.2
Approve 2025-2026 Student Accident Insurance Program with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, as per Exhibit
10.3
Approve the limited service agreement for Physical Therapy Services with Mohican Rehabilitation Services, LLC as per Exhibit.
10.4
Aprrove the following NSLP Vended Meal Contract with High Road School of Bucyrus as per Exhibit.
10.5
Approve the Extended School Year, Individual Enrollment form with Specalized Education of Ohio, Inc. "High Road School" as per Exhibit.
10.6
Approve the following 2025-2026 School Food Authority Agreement for Fairway School as per Exhibit.
10.7
Summer Athletics/ Events
Wrestling -
Purler Wrestling Camp - Bucyrus High School - June 17th, 18th, & 19th
Blacklight Brawl - Individual Tournament - Bucyrus High School - June 21st & 22nd
Football -
June 5th at Marion Harding (7 on 7) 5p
June 16th @ Kenton HS OHSFCA 7 on 7/Linemen Regional Tournament Time TBD
June 23rd @ Massillon Washington HS OHSFCA State 7 on 7/Linemen Challenge (If advancing from 6/16) Time TBD
July 12th Bucyrus 7 on 7/ Linemen Challenge (Hosting) 10a
July 24th Bucyrus MS 7 on 7/ Linemen Challenge 3p
August 2nd Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction 1:30p
August 9th Scrimmage at Hardin Northern (w/ Mt. Gilead) 10a
10.8
Proposal for Overnight / Extended Student Trips, as per Exhibits.
Girls Basketball -
6/17/25- 6/18/25 University of Findlay Team Camp
High School Wrestling -
1/17/26-1/18/26 Napoleon Wrestling Tournament
3/6/26-3/7/26 Rossford Wrestling Tournament
3/13/26-3/15/26 Ohio State University Wrestling Tournament
Middle School Cheerleading -
6/27/25-6/28/25 Mid-Ohio Gymnastics & Ohio Wesleyan Cheer Team Camp
High School Show Choir -
Summer Camp 7/14/25-7/18/25 (7/17/26-7/18/25 Overnight)
10.9
Approve Purpose Clause and Budgets, as per Exhibits.
10.10
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $217.40
Shannon Henize Staff Scholarship Donation $37.47
11.
Approve the following Retainer for Communication Consulting Services with Allerton-Hill beginning June 1, 2025 as per Exhibit.
12.
Discussion
13.
Adjourn
