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1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

All board members were present except Ms. Jenna Bollinger.

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Blankenship led the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Approval of Board Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

3. Approval of Board Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

Proposed Minutes 10.16.25 Regular Meeting

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

Lisa Thoman-Cha

Minutes

Mrs. Thoman-Cha reviewed House Bill 129 and House Bill 186, both of which were approved by the House and Senate on Wednesday. She presented a simulation and reported minimal projected changes for Bucyrus in FY25 and FY26, with an estimated $267,000 impact in FY27.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

Attachments

November 2025 Financial Report

7. Superintendent's Report

Robert A. Britton

Parent Teacher Conferences per Building - BES 732, BMS 313, BHS 143. Total Conferences = 1,188

On site Five Year Food Service Review went very well there were no findings, still waiting on the Procurement review results.

OSU "For Ohioans Series" - Contacted us, interviewed and selected Bucyrus for an upcoming episode

Draft Calendar 2026-2027

8. Personnel - Certified Staff

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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
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.

Attachments

MOESC Sub List

8.2 Approve FMLA leave for the following:

Sheryl Hernandez (start 11/17/25-12/15/25 est., up to 12 weeks)

Dawn Martin (start 12/5/25-12/19/25 est., up to 12 weeks)

9. Personnel - Classified Staff

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

9.1 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.

Attachments

RENHILL Contract of Services

9.2 Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements (2025-2026 school year).

Randy Banks, Middle School Assistant Basketball - Boys Coach

Pierce Krassow, Volunteer Basketball - Girls Coach

Tyson Saull, Volunteer Middle School Basketball - Girls Coach

Tony Stover, Middle School Assistant Basketball - Girls Coach

Michael Wise, Freshman Assistant Basketball - Boys Coach

9.3 Accept the following resignation per Exhbit.

Tammy Anders, resignation

Angelicka Lederer, resignation for retirement as of 12/1/25

Attachments

Resignation - Anders

Resignation - Lederer

Resignation - Anders

Resignation - Lederer

9.4 Approve the employee status change for Linda Topper from BES/ 4 hrs per day to BES/ 7 hours per day as of December 1, 2025.

10. Business

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Christa Graves, 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
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X

10.1 Approve Request for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements, as per exhibit.

Shane Kokensparger

Riona Mae Royal

Comments by Shane Kokensparger

Minutes

Mr. Kokensparger presented Riona for early graduation. She has completed 17 courses in a year and a half, maintains excellent attendance, and recently finished the RISE Up alternate pathway in under a month. Staff noted her significant personal and academic growth throughout her time in the program. The Board congratulated her on her accomplishments.

10.2 Approve the NEOLA Board of Education Policy Updates, as per Exhibit.

BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Policy 1422/3122/4122 - Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and AntiHarassment (Replacement)

Policy 1422.02/3122.02/4122.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee (DELETE/RESCIND)

Policy 1662/3362/4362 - Anti-Harassment (DELETE/RESCIND)

Policy 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (Technical Correction)

Policy 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability (Technical Correction)

Policy 1623/3123/4123 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Technical Correction)

ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

AG 1422/3122/4122 Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity, and AntiHarassment (Replacement)

AG 1662/3362/4362 - Anti-Harassment (DELETE/RESCIND) FORMS Form 1422F1/3122F1/4122F1 (Replacement)

https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/bucyoh/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DL7Q6E67A47E

Attachments

Policy Updates

10.3 Approve Transfer from 018 High School Principal Fund to 200 Activity Fund – Coffee Cart

Lisa Thoman-Cha

Transfer $90.53 from High School Principal Fund (018-9217) to Coffee Cart Fund (200-9101).

Attachments

Coffee Cart Reconciliation

10.4 Approval of Then and Now Certificate

Lisa Thoman-Cha

Attachments

Then and Now Raptor Technologies Board Resolution

10.5 Approve the 2026 Medical Insurance Rates

Lisa Thoman-Cha

Attachments

2026 Medical Insurance Rates

10.6 Approve the update to the Dental Insurance Rates as of 11/1/25.

A 5% increase in the monthly premium from $74.56 to $78.29.

10.7 Accept the following donations as stated:

Community Foundation - $1000 from Bernan Philanthropic Fund

Chris Stone and Sandy Stone: $175 donation for Football MVP trophies in honor of Chuck Stone

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $165.40

Attachments

Community Foundation

11. Discussion

Minutes

There was no additional discussion.

12. Adjourn

Minutes

The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Morgan Jones, 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
Mr. Chad Redmon, Board Member	X