Meeting Details
June 18, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Lincoln Administrative Center
Purpose
N/A
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Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
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All Board of Education members were present.
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Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mr. Britton said that item 8.6 has been added as an addendum item.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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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 |
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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 |
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
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There was no public participation.
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There was no public participation
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Lisa Thoman-Cha gave a brief update on House Bills 335 and 96. HB 335 would eliminate inside millage, which could reduce Bucyrus City Schools' revenue by about $677,000 annually. Combined with HB 96’s proposed cap on cash reserves, both bills could significantly impact district finances. The district’s FY29 forecast shows a negative balance, with capital funds set aside. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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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 |
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The district received an additional $20,000 CTE grant to purchase equipment and expand student credentialing opportunities.
Six staff members completed a career readiness boot camp, with strong feedback and a recommendation to expand the experience to more staff.
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The July board meeting is proposed to be rescheduled to July 17 due to vacation schedules. Item 7.1 is being moved to 10.19 for action.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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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 |
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A representative from Energy Optimizers, USA is expected to present next month about a $75,000 LED lighting upgrade project. The project could result in $700,000+ in energy savings over 15 years.
Salary Schedule
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A future proposal is planned to increase pay for Renhill aides by aligning them with the Bucyrus aide salary schedule (no benefits), to address recruitment challenges.
Maintenance
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The superintendent mentioned a potential 10% retirement pickup for Maintenance Director Brian Mitchell, who is developing a five-year facilities and maintenance plan. It will be presented at the July board meeting.
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Motion passed 8.1 - 8.6.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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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 |
Cameron Cutrone - Integrated Social Studies Teacher at Bucyrus Secondary
One Year Limited Teaching Contract:
Jade Acker, Landry Amstutz, Angela Cassady, Nicole Everhart, Jewels Flach, Gabrielle Frizzell, Madalyn Gahring, Thaddeus Hensel, Angela Smith, Jason Staten, Kelly Stine, Jessica Truck, Ashley Vargus Scanu
Two Year Limited Teaching Contract:
McKenzie Holman, Roxanne Hunt, Terri Keckler, Nick Kohler, Mary Ellen Myers, Edward Warner, Erika Warnke, Katherine Wurm
Three Year Limited Teaching Contract:
Jenay Bailey, Ashton Boyd, Kimberly Christman, Nancy Fischer, Kristine Fourman, Shane Kokensparger, Kimberly Long, Heather Miller, Martin Myers, Jennifer Thayer, Laura Williams
Angie Longden, unable to accept position
Jade Acker - Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach, E-Sports Co-Advisor
Landry Amstutz - Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Aubrey Brause - Teacher Leader - 4th
Jason Calder - E-Sports Co-Advisor, Home Instruction Tutor, Teacher Leader, District RESA Coordinator
Cameron Cutrone - Middle School Assistant Football Coach
Deb Breidenbach - Guidance Counselor - 20 Extended Days (as determined by Building Principal)
Kaitlyn Dunfee - HS Show Choir Co-Advisor, MS Show Choir Co-Advisor, Drama Head Advisor, Choir HS & MS
Matt Feck - Volunteer Cross Country Coach, Art Club Advisor
Nancy Fischer - Quiz Team Advisor
Kristine Fourman - Teacher Leader - PK
Bethany Guinther - MS Student Council Advisor, Teacher Leader
Terra Hamm - Teacher Leader, RESA Teacher Mentor - A.Higinbotham (Year 1), RESA Teacher Mentor - T.Hensel (Year 2)
Roxanne Hunt - HS Student Council Co-Advisor
Kris Knodell - RESA Teacher Mentor - L.Amstutz (Year 2)
Nick Kohler - Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Shane Kokensparger - Head Varsity Wrestling Coach, Prom Co-Advisor, Sophomore Class Co-Advisor, Junior Class Co-Advisor
Nancy Lipscomb - Teacher Leader - KG
Kim Long - Girls' Boosters Co-Advisor, Teacher Leader
Dawn Martin - Teacher Mentor for P. Hensley (Year 1), Teacher Leader - 3rd
Josie Miller - Teacher Leader - Title
Max Morris - Middle School Assistant Football Coach
Amy Plumley - Girls' Boosters Co-Advisor, Teacher Leader
Paige Pond - 20 Extended Days Guidance Counselor, Senior Class Advisor
Tiffany Powers - Teacher Leader - 5th
Lori Rager - Teacher Mentor for C. Hammers (Year 1), Teacher Leader - 2nd
Ann Shanda - Interact Club Advisor, Assistant Drama Advisor, National Honor Society Advisor, Teacher Leader
Katie Spaniel - Teacher Mentor for A. Cassady (Year 2), Teacher Mentor for E. Derr (Year 2), Teacher Leader - IS
Jason Staten - Science Club Advisor, Teacher Leader, High School Student Council Co-Advisor
Kelly Stine - Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Shawn Teynor - Thursday School Monitor
Jessica Truck - 20 Extended Days Guidance Counselor
Jen Weber - Teacher Leader - 1st
Jason Calder, Intervention Specialist - High School - resignation
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Motion passed 9.1 - 9.4.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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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 |
Joyce Barciz, Food Service Assistant - Resignation for retirement
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Mr. Britton thanked Joyce Barciz for her years of service.
Curtis Ashley - Middle School Assistant Football Coach (Split Contract)
Karys Boyd - Fall Cheerleading Volunteer Coach
Kim Boyd - Head Varsity Winter Cheerleading Coach, Prom Co-Advisor, Sophomore Class Co-Advisor, Junior Class Co-Advisor, Pep/ Spirit Club Advisor
Brain Hargis. - Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Dave Jones - Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach
Diane Kaple - Head Varsity Bowling Coach, Yearbook Advisor, Freshman Class Advisor
Brianna Lykins - Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Kelsey May - Assistant Varsity Fall Cheerleading Coach
Deb Moore - Transportation Coordinator (2025-2026)
Danielle Rebon - Middle School Show Choir Co-Advisor
Karolyn Rebon - High School Show Choir Co-Advisor, Accompanist
Mary Scott - Athletics Ticket Taker
Brian Seybert - Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Anthony Sheets - Middle School Assistant Football Coach (Split Contract)
Crystle Siegel - Middle School Assistant Fall Cheerleading Coach
Russ Slanczka - Middle School Athletic Manager, Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Chris Stake - Middle School Assistant Football Coach
Kayleigh Stine - Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach
Josh Stratton - Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Aaron Weisenauer - Head Varsity Golf Coach
21st Century Grant - BES & BSS Summer Program Bus Drivers:
Larry Corns, Jim Thompson, Dave Smith, Melanie Whitmore
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Motion passed 10.1 - 10.19.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
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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 |
Secondary
Elementary
Preschool
Athletics
BES $3.85
BSS $4.00
Adult $5.00
Band Camp July 21-25, 2025; Lancaster, Ohio
Adrianna Nicole Mass
Macayla Maelee Brown
Girls' Boosters, Class of 2026, Quiz Team, Together as One, Diner 104, Yearbook, Science Club, BHS Choir, HS Speech & Drama, HS (Show Choir) Bucyrus Players, HS Student Council, Interact
2020: $1,938.22
2021: $2,683.27
2022: $846.82
2023: $1,223.60
2024: $694.24
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $217.40
Memorial Fund Donations for Carrie Robertson to BES $3160
Atrusa Club of Bucyrus for a $539 donation for Girls Most Valuable Teammate Awards
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There was no discussion.
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The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member