Meeting Details
December 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 members were present.
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: 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 | 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
The Treasurer reported that the auditors are in the process of finalizing the audit. She also discussed preparations for the upcoming overtime (OT) regulations. Although not required for calendar year 2025, the Treasurer shared her decision to report overtime earnings on employees’ W-2 forms. The Treasurer further reported that the budget remains on track.
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
Discuss dates for January Planning Meeting, monthly meetings
Save the Date - March 25, 2026 Pioneer Career & Technology Center - Annual Board Member and Administrator Dinner 5pm
Program Advisory Committee Tour responses
7.1
GuardCare Recap 2025
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 8.1
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 |
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.
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion passed 9.1 - 9.6.
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 |
9.1
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.2
Approve the following as Classified Subs for the 2025-2026 school year as per Exhibit.
9.3
Employ Rebecca Clark as Evening Custodian as of December 16, 2025 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the BOSS Negotiated Agreement - Salary Schedule.
9.4
Approve the employee status change for Constance Welborn from BES/ 3 hrs per day to BES/ 4 hours per day as of December 1, 2025.
9.5
Employ Alisha Hollis as 3 hour Food Service Assistant at BES as of January 5, 2026; pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be paid per the BOSS Negotiated Agreement - Salary Schedule.
9.6
Accept the following resignation per Exhbit.
10.
Business
Minutes
Motion passed 10.1 - 10.7.
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 Vision Services Contract with Cardinal Rehab LLC for the 2025-2026 school year as per exhbit.
10.2
Approve that Preschool not be in session on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in order for Preschool Staff to attend OAEYC Conference.
10.3
Approve establishing a Student Activity Fund to support benevolence initiatives at both the secondary and elementary per exhibit
10.4
Approve Ruolin Yang to provide translation services for state testing, at the state's rate of reimbursement of $100 for each part of the two-part tests for the 2025-2026 school year.
10.5
Approve the use of the following Bucyrus City Schools Transportation Services Department Parental Reimbursement Contract for the 2056-2026 school year as needed.
10.6
Approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar as per exhibit.
10.7
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $165.40
11.
Approve the following date for the Bucyrus City Schools Organizational Meeting and Regular Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026, Organizational meeting will begin at 5:30 pm followed immediately by the Regular monthly 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 |
12.
Election of President Pro Temp for the Board Organizational Meeting
Minutes
Mr. Blankenship was nominated by Mr. Redmon and seconded by Ms. Bollinger to serve as President Pro Temp for the January 2026 organizational meeting.
13.
Discussion
Minutes
Staffing for the upcoming school year was discussed, including the possibility of a retirement. The district is exploring potential partnerships with United Way to provide certain student support services at no cost to the district.
Athletic space constraints were also discussed. Increased participation in youth and elementary athletic programs has created scheduling challenges due to limited gym availability. The district will continue to evaluate options and monitor needs moving forward.
14.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Chad Redmon, 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 |
