Meeting Details
July 10, 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 advised that the last change to the Board Agenda was 8.2.
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: 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 |
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
Mrs. Thoman-Cha presented a fiscal year-end report to the board.
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.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton presented the bullying report, noting 17 reports for the first semester. He stated it will be published on the district website.
Mr. Britton also reported that the red van may need to be replaced, and the booster club plans to sell the music truck and purchase a trailer. A special board meeting may be needed in late July to approve an intervention specialist position.
7.1
Energy Optimizers Lighting Project Presentation
Minutes
Rusty Bookman and Dave Burns from Energy Optimizers presented a proposed LED lighting retrofit project for all district buildings.
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1 - 8.5.
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 | X |
8.1
Accept the following resignation per Exhbit.
Jessica Truck, Guidance Counselor Bucyrus Middle School - Supplemental Contract: 20 Extended Days Guidance Counselor
8.2
Employ the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including favorable background check, and salary pending the approval of the BEA negotiated agreement, effective August 13, 2025.
Lauren Wetzel, Middle School Guidance Counselor
8.3
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.
Abbie Klotz, 4th Grade Self Contained Classroom Teacher
Elizabeth Derr, 1st Grade Intervention Specialist
8.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Kevin Boggs, Head Varsity Boys & Girls Track Coach
Thaddeus Hensel, Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Nancy Fischer, Teacher Leader
Kris Knodell, Head Varsity Boys Tennis Coach
Lauren Wetzel, 10 Extended Days Guidance Counselor
8.5
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.
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.8.
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 |
9.1
Approve the Renhill Salary Schedules for 2025-2026 as per Exhibits.
Minutes
The board approved adding five sick days, five calamity days, and three personal days to the Renhill aide schedule.
9.2
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.3
Approve FMLA leave for the following.
Mike Schupp - est. July 12, 2025 - 2-3 weeks, but up to 12 weeks as needed
9.4
Approve the following new Renhill hire, as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Hailey Amert, Educational Aide at Bucyrus Elementary
9.5
Approve the following personnel, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per approved salary schedule, effective August 13, 2025:
Veronica Griffin, Food Service Assistant at Bucyrus Elementary, 4 hours per day, 5 days a week
9.6
Approve the SERS retirement pick-up for Maintenance Director Brian Mitchell
9.7
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Mike Middleton, Head Varsity Softball Coach
9.8
Approve the following as Classified Subs for the 2025-2026 school year as per Exhibit.
10.
Business
Minutes
Item 10.5 was removed and renumbered as Item 11 in Section 11. The remaining business items (10.1–10.4 and 10.6–10.10) were approved.
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 Service Agreement with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center governing Board for the 2025-2026 School Year Services as per Exhibit.
10.2
Approve the annual dues for membership to the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding as per Exhibits.
10.3
Approve the TIES Foundational Supports Estimate for 2025-2026 Professional Development as per Exhibit.
10.4
Approve the following MOU with Pioneer Career & Technology Center to deliver a Career Coach Program at Bucyrus Middle & High School as per Exhibit.
10.5
Approve the following Human Service Affiliation Agreement with NC State College as per Exhibits.
Minutes
Item 10.5 was pulled and moved to Section 11 as Item 11.
10.6
Approve the following service agreement with Wood County Juvenile Detention Center, Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio Agreement as per Exhibits.
10.7
Approve the Service Agreement with LearnWell for 2025-2026 Virtual Learning Services as per Exhibit.
10.8
Approve the recertification of the Bucyrus City Schools Emergency Operations Plan for 2025-2026 school year.
10.9
Approve the Lighting Project Agreement with Energy Optimizers, USA as per Exhibit.
10.10
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $217.40
Academic Boosters Banquet - Moose Donation $1924.00
11.
Approve the following Human Service Affiliation Agreement with NC State College as per Exhibits.
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 | X |
12.
Discussion
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship shared that a community member approached him and also spoke with Chad about honoring "Pudge" Jerry Hargis and Coach Sturgeon, possibly by naming the football field after them or consider other recognition options. While Randy wasn't sure exactly what the request should look like, he acknowledged their lasting impact on Bucyrus football. Mr. Britton said he would discuss the idea further with high school staff.
Christa asked if the banners had been hung, and Mr. Britton said he would follow up with Matt.
The district is still awaiting a site visit from the National Guard. Communication is ongoing, and preparations are in place.
13.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
