Meeting Details
January 15, 2025
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 5:39 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
All Board of Education members were present except Mr. Chad Redmon.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
This item was skipped as it was addressed during the organizational meeting.
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 |
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
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 |
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
The Treasurer noted that there was nothing unusual in the report. She contacted the county auditor in December to confirm whether the district was at the 20-mill floor. Last week, the auditor confirmed that the district hit the 20-mill floor for 2024. This will increase real estate revenue by approximately $639,000 in 2025.
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 |
6.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
The Superintendent provided updates on PowerSchool, which is currently in a "blackout" meaning they're not taking calls from schools. They are estimating that over 55 million students have been affected internationally. Credit monitoring will be offered to impacted teachers and students, but further details are pending.
Two rooftop heating units at the elementary school need replacement due to cracked heating coils. More cost-effective alternatives are being considered, with an estimated total project cost of $100,000, including labor and materials.
For weather-related delays, a consistent wind chill threshold of -10°F will be used, with decisions also based on street and sidewalk conditions across the district's rural areas.
Congratulations were extended to the girls’ basketball team on their first win of the season.
7.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 7.1
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 |
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.
8.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1
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 |
8.1
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.
Business
Minutes
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.5
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 |
9.1
Neola Board Policies 1130, 3113, 4113, 6110, 6111, 6112, 6114, 6325, 6550, 7310 and 7450, First Reading, as per Exhibits.
9.2
Approve the following Ohio State School Board Membership Renewal as per Exhibit
9.3
Approve establishing a Student Activity fund for "Together As One"
Together as One will create a foundation for individuals with special needs to have a high school experience they deserve.
9.4
Approve the following Proposal for Overnight/ Extended Student Trip as per Exhibits.
District Bowling Tournament 2/19/25 - 2/21/25
District Wrestling Tournament 2/28/25 - 3/1/25
9.5
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $217.40
Academic Boosters Banquet - Moose Donation $366.00
10.
Discussion
Minutes
Mrs Bollinger announced that the theme for this year’s Bratwurst Festival is "Celebrating Educators." County schools and teacher unions may participate with floats in the Saturday parade and other festival activities.
11.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
Minutes
There was no public participation.
12.
Executive Session
To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing by division (G)(1) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
Minutes
Adjourned to executive session at 5:55 p.m., and the following were present:
Mr. Blankenship
Mrs. Graves
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Britton
Mrs. Thoman-Cha
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
13.
Adjourn Executive Session
Minutes
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:17 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 |
14.
Approval of the February 2025 board meeting date
The 2025 board meeting dates were previously approved; however, this agenda item proposes to update the February board meeting date to Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM, instead of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as originally scheduled. Additionally, all future board meeting dates for 2025 will be discussed at the February board meeting.
15.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 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 |
