Meeting Details
August 21, 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 5:31 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
Motion passed 2 - 2.1.
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 | X |
2.1
Approve Addendum items to Board Agenda, as per Exhibit.
3.
Approval of Board Minutes
7.10.25 Regular Meeting
8.6.25 Special Meeting
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
The treasurer reported that revenues appeared down by 66% at the time of the presentation due to the timing of property tax collections; those taxes have since been received. She also noted that grant activity has been delayed because of transition issues with the state’s grant management system. The state is shifting some processes back to the prior system, and the district is now seeing grant funds begin to move forward again. No other significant items were reported, and questions were invited.
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
Mr. Britton discussed the recent PD Day, which included 29 community partners focused on career connections. He noted teachers are already using the resources provided, staff feedback was very positive, and the event even created real job connections for families. He also highlighted that the Department of Education and Workforce has allocated additional funding for Career Connections initiatives, which the district plans to pursue.
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1 - 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 |
8.1
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.
8.2
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Jade Acker, RESA Coordinator
George Barbuto, Faculty Manager
Jewels Flach, Teacher Leader
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.4.
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 |
9.1
Approve the following as Bus Driver, per negotiated agreement, pending completion of all State and Board requirements including favorable background checks.
Paige Kilby - Bus Driver 4 hrs/ day 5 days a week
9.2
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.3
Approve the following as Classified Subs for the 2025-2026 school year as per Exhibit.
Update Classified Sub List - Add Dawn Burkholder & Mercedes Baldinger
9.4
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Danielle Rebon, Percussion Advisor
10.
Business
Minutes
Motion passed 10.1 - 10.12.
10.1
Approve the Revised NEOLA Board Polices as stated per Exhibit.
10.2
Approve the following Master Service Agreement with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center for the 2025-2026 school year as per Exhibit.
10.3
Approve the following service agreement with Mid Ohio ESC for Title IX Services as per Exhibit.
10.4
Approve the following resolution allowing META Solutions Cooperative Advertising and Receiving Bids for School Bus for Bucyrus City Schools as per Exhibits.
10.5
Approve the following service agreement with Golden Touch Consulting, LLC for program evaluation services for the 21CCLC Grant at Bucyrus Elementary School for State Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 as per exhibit.
10.6
Approve the following Fairway Aide agreement with Crawford County Board of DD as per Exhibit.
10.7
Approve the income earned from Commercial Paper and Bankers Acceptances from FY25 per Exhibit
10.8
Accept the following Purpose, Clause and Budgets as per Exhibit.
10.9
Approve the following Athletic Ticket prices as per Exhibit.
10.10
Approve the Bus Routes for 2025-2026 School Year as per Exhibit.
10.11
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $185.40
10.12
**Addendum Item** Approve the addition of a Weight Room Coordinator as four-separate Supplemental Contract positions with a MOU with the BEA, as per Exhibit.
11.
Discussion
Minutes
There was no discussion.
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
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 |
