Meeting Details
June 18, 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 5:30 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
All Board of Education members were present.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Board Agenda
Minutes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | 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.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
Minutes
There was no public participation
6.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
7.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
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.
7.1
Reschedule July 17th Regular Meeting to July 10th
Minutes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
7.2
Energy Optimizers Lighting Project
Minutes
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.
7.3
Renhill Aides
Salary Schedule
Minutes
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.
7.4
Administrator Pickup
Maintenance
Minutes
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.
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1 - 8.6.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 |
8.1
Approve the following new teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Cameron Cutrone - Integrated Social Studies Teacher at Bucyrus Secondary
8.2
Approve the following teacher contract renewals, as recommended beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
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
8.3
Accept the following resignation per Exhbit.
Angie Longden, unable to accept position
8.4
Authorize the annual non-renewal of all remaining certified one-year supplemental contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
8.5
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements (2025-2026 school year).
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
8.6
***Addendum Item** Approve the following resignation as per Exhibit
Jason Calder, Intervention Specialist - High School - resignation
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.4.
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 | X |
9.1
Accept the following resignation per Exhbit.
Joyce Barciz, Food Service Assistant - Resignation for retirement
Minutes
Mr. Britton thanked Joyce Barciz for her years of service.
9.2
Employ Kaitlyn McAdams as a Bucyrus City Educational Aide, Alternative Program - Middle School Unit beginning August 13, 2025 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check.
9.3
Authorize the annual non-renewal of all remaining classified one-year supplemental contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
9.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
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
10.
Business
Minutes
Motion passed 10.1 - 10.19.
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 | X |
10.1
Approve the following Master Service Agreement with Specialized Education of Ohio, Inc. (High Road School of Bucyrus) for 2025-2026 school year as per Exhibit.
10.2
Approve the following Preservice Teaching MOU with Ashland University as per Exhibit.
10.3
Approve the renewal of the MOU with Bucyrus Police Department for the employment of John Seif as a School Security Officer as per Exhibit.
10.4
Approve the limited service agreement with Mid-Ohio ESC for services July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 as per Exhibit.
10.5
Approve Agreement for Preschool Coordination Services, as per Exhibit.
10.6
Approve the following reports for submission to the Crawford County Auditor in Accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, as per Exhibits.
10.7
Approve The Ohio School Plan as the district's insurance carrier effective 7/1/2025-6/30/2026 as per exhibit
10.8
Resolution to Establish Capital Projects Fund (USAS 070) Under ORC 5705.13(C) and Authorize Initial Transfer
10.9
Approve the 403(b) / 457 Plan Provider List as per Exhibit
10.10
Approve the following changes to the handbooks for use in 2025-2026 as per Exhibits.
Secondary
Elementary
Preschool
Athletics
10.11
Accept the following Compliance Report from Bucyrus City Schools Food Service Director as per Exhibit.
10.12
Approve the following changes in School Lunch Prices for 2025-2026 school year as per reccomendations from ODEW.
BES $3.85
BSS $4.00
Adult $5.00
10.13
Proposal for Overnight / Extended Student Trips, as per Exhibits.
Band Camp July 21-25, 2025; Lancaster, Ohio
10.14
Approve the following Request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements for the following students as per Exhibits.
Adrianna Nicole Mass
Macayla Maelee Brown
10.15
Approve the Facility Use of the BES/BMS/BHS Gymnasiums by the Ohio National Guard as a contribution to GuardCare as per Exhibits.
10.16
Accept the following Purpose, Clause and Budgets as per Exhibit.
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
10.17
Approve the recommendation of the superintendent to transfer the remaining class fund balances to the general fund as per Board Policy 6610 and state guidance.
2020: $1,938.22
2021: $2,683.27
2022: $846.82
2023: $1,223.60
2024: $694.24
10.18
Accept the following donations as stated:
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
11.
Discussion
Minutes
There was no discussion.
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member
Seconded: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, Board Member
