Meeting Details
April 27, 2026
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: 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 for the Agenda items.
5.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
Minutes
There was no public participation.
6.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
The Treasurer went over items on the Financial report.
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 superintendent reviewed recent and upcoming career-connected learning activities, including career days, workforce events, and a freshman service project addressing food insecurity, and shared a potential partnership to house Crawford County Mentors. He noted upcoming release of career pathway videos and presented preliminary information on field turf projects for baseball and softball to improve usability and reduce maintenance, with no action recommended at this time pending further planning.
7.1
Crawford County Mentors space at Lincoln
7.2
Allerton Hill videos
7.3
Field Turf Update
Motz group
Maumee Bay
7.4
Athletics Update
Minutes
The athletic director reported participation increased by 18 athletes, with most programs remaining stable and growth in several sports, and noted future impacts from class sizes and league changes, including the formation of a new tennis league. He reviewed upcoming expenses, including a new scoreboard, equipment, uniforms, and training programs, as well as shifts in booster support, and shared drug-testing data showing higher positivity rates in follow-up tests. Athletic highlights included individual state qualifiers, all-Ohio recognition, and team regional qualifications in cross country and bowling.
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
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 | 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
Accept the following resignation per exhibit.
Julie Rheinscheld, BES Title Teacher for Retirement
Kim Mutchler, BES STEM Teacher for Retirement
Minutes
Mr. Britton expressed his appreciation for their years of service.
8.3
Approve the following Application for Leave of Absence as per exhibit:
Jenay Bailey as of August 12, 2026
8.4
Approve the following limited Supplemental Contracts:
Jon Butchko, Head Varsity Football Coach
Kris Knodell, Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach (Fall)
Nick Kohler, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
BES 21st CCLC SUMMER PROGRAM
Tutors: Abbie Adams, Ashton Boyd, Damien Dean (Renhill), Isabella Evak (Renhill), Julia Evak (Renhill), Nicole Everhart, Gabrielle Frizzell, Maddie Gahring, Abbie Klotz, Monica Johnson, Josie Lynch, Jalyn Lyons (Renhill), Jamie Lyons, Dawn Martin, Kenzie Nominee, Stephanie Newton, Tiffany Powers, Shari Shuck. Jennifer Smith, Ashley Vargas Scanu, Ed Warner, Jennifer Weber
Co-Coordinators: Robin Showers, Renhill; Kim Mutchler
8.5
Approve the following reassignments:
Jennifer Smith- Cross-Categorical Unit Intervention Specialist (from autism unit)
Terri Keckler- Cross-Categorical Unit Intervention Specialist (from multi-categorical)
Laura Williams- Cross-Categorical Unit Intervention Specialist (from KG IS)
Elizabeth Derr- K/1 Intervention Specialist (from 1st IS)
Katherine Wurm- 4/5 Intervention Specialist- Resource Room (from 3-5 IS)
Katie Spaniel- 4/5 Intervention Specialist- Inclusion (from 5th IS)
Aubrey Brause- 2/3 Intervention Specialist- Inclusion (from 3/4 IS)
Kim Christman- 2/3 Intervention Specialist- Resource Room (from 2nd IS)
Abbie Klotz- 2nd grade general education teacher (from 4th grade gen ed)
8.6
Administrator Contract
Resolution to renew Mr. Jonathan Muro for a three (3) year administrator contract as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Grants. (220 days per year) Effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, per the Administrator Salary Schedule.
8.7
Administrator Contract
Resolution to renew Ms. Loni Porinchok for a three (3) year administrator contract as the Director of Student Services. (260 days per year) Effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, per the Administrator Salary Schedule.
8.8
Administrator Contract
Resolution to renew Mr. Jim Issler for a three (3) year administrator contract as the Technology Coordinator. (260 days per year) Effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, per the Administrator Salary Schedule.
8.9
Administrator Contract
Resolution to renew Mr. Matt Newell for a three (3) year administrator contract as the IT Systems Administrator. (260 days per year) Effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, per the Administrator Salary Schedule.
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
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 |
9.1
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per exhibit.
9.2
Approve the following limited Supplemental Contracts:
Nate Smith, Head Varsity Basketball - Boys Coach
Kim Boyd, Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach - Fall
Amber Christy, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Aaron Weisenauer, Head Varsity Golf Coach
BES 21st CCLC SUMMER PROGRAM
Educational Aides: Angie Kohler, Renhill; Amye Nolen, Renhill; Deb Moore; Linda Snyder
Bus Drivers: Deb Moore, Linda Snyder
9.3
Approve the following as Summer Food Service Assistants at Step 0 and approved each to be an approved operator for district vehicles during the summer program running June 1 - July 22, 2026.
Shannon Landis
Michael Dean
Linda Topper
Mercedes Baldinger, substitute
Nicole Miller, substitute
Rita Davis, substitute
9.4
Accept the following resignation per exhibit.
Jacqueline Shell, RN - Elementary Health Consultant, Nurse - Renhill for Retirement
10.
Business
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 |
10.1
Approve the Bargaining Agreement between Bucyrus City School District Board of Education and the Bucyrus Education Association, Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 as per exhibits.
10.1.1
Approve the following MOUs with BEA (Bucyrus Education Association) as per exhibits.
10.2
Approve the NEOLA Board of Education Policy Updates, as per exhibits.
10.3
Approve the request or Early Completion of Graduation Requirements as per exhibit.
Lacie Marie Harringer, with Class of 2026
10.4
Approve the following prospective candidates for graduation (list is subject to change) from Bucyrus High School as the Class of 2026, as per exhibit.
Updated 4/8
10.5
Approve the Student Wellness and Success Funds & Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid Plan for FY 2026 as per exhibit.
10.6
Approve the following contract true-up with Mid-Ohio ESC for Fiscal Year 2026 as per exhibit.
10.7
Approve the following Purpose - Budget Statements as per exhibits.
10.8
Approve the following quotes for Curriculum purchase as per exhibits.
Wilson Language Training
Order 1 (25-26 funds)
Readers-Fun in Focus-$42,085.18
JW-$20,763.00
WRS-$26,643.30
FUN PL-$8,548.00
Total:$98,039.48
Order 2 (26-27 funds)
Fundations Materials-$54,017.25
Total:$54,017.25
Grand total: $152,056.73
10.9
Approve the following quotes for Curriculum purchase as per exhibits.
enVision Math for grades 6-12
PD Training Quote (25-26 funds)
$2,400.00
Materials Quote (26-27) funds
$81,663.55
Grand total is $84,063.55
10.10
Approve the following Proposal for Overnight/ Extended Student Trip as per exhibit.
Boys Basketball to Eastern Ohio Basketball Camp
June 17-19, 2026
10.11
Approve Capitol Aluminum & Glass proposal #10057-26 Re: BES West Elevation window replacement via Ohio Schools Council as per exhibit.
WINDOWS: Material and labor to install (78) windows into (78) openings $538,200.00
10.12
Approve Capitol Aluminum & Glass proposal #10078-26 Re: BES North Elevation door replacement via Ohio Schools Council as per exhibit.
Material and labor to install (2) single doors and (3) double door entrances $59,800.00
10.13
Approve the following for Preschool 2026-2027 as per exhibits:
2026-2027 Federal Poverty Guidelines, for use with Preschool Tuition
2026-2027 Preschool Tuition Fees
10.14
Approve the MOU with the United Way of North Central Ohio effective July 1, 2026-June 20, 2029 for a Community Hub School Coordinator as per exhibit.
10.15
Approve 2026-2027 Student Accident Insurance Program with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company, as per exhibit.
10.16
Approve the Mid Ohio Educational Service Center 2026-2027 Service Agreement for professional development as per exhibit.
10.17
Approve the Purchased Service Agreement for Leadership with MGSD Consulting, LLC. Strategies for Integrating Career Technical Education (CTE) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) as per exhibit.
10.18
Approve the following service agreement with River Education Services, INC. - Leap Program for the 2026-2027 school year, as per exhibit.
10.19
Approve the Service Agreement with Cardinal Rehab LLC for the 2026-2027 school year as per exhibit.
10.20
Approve the Vended Meals Contract with High Road School of Bucyrus & Fairway Preschool for 2026-2027 school year as per exhibit.
10.21
Approve the following Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Marcum as per exhibit.
10.22
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $165.40
Heid Family for the Larry Heid Scholarship $1450 to Academic Boosters
Sandy Stone Donation - In honor of Chuck Stone - for Basketball MVP Trophy $160
11.
Discussion
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 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 |
