Meeting Details
July 22, 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 except Chad Redmon.
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 |
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 |
4.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
Minutes
There was no public participation for agenda items.
5.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
Minutes
There was no public participation.
6.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
The Treasurer reviewed the June financial report and provided an update on General Fund revenue, state funding, interest earnings, and the District’s cash balance.
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 |
7.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Mr. Britton provided an update on the high school United Way position and reviewed the District’s social media and community engagement report. He highlighted increased followers, engagement, and visibility compared with the prior year. The Board discussed performance benchmarks, return on investment, future marketing initiatives, and internal communication improvements. Mr. Britton also shared plans for the True North Navigator Award and agreed to provide communication and marketing updates twice each year.
7.1
Allerton Hill Social Media Results
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion carried to approve Items 8.1 through 8.3.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Ms. Jenna Bollinger, 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 |
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 Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center approved substitute as a long term substitute for 2026-2027 school year.
Beth Ford for Allie Chandler, BES Kindergarten
8.3
Approve the following limited supplemental contracts:
Kaitlyn Dunfee, RESA Teacher Mentor for William Bacon
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion carried to approve Items 9.1 through 9.6.
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 |
9.1
Approve Charma Schfier as Director of Transportation for the 2026-2027 school year with the compensation of $10,000.
9.2
Modify the following limited supplemental contracts:
Deb Moore, Transportation Coordinator 2026-2027
from $2000 compensation to $7000 compensation
9.3
Approve the following limited supplemental contracts:
Mary Scott, Athletics Admissions/Ticketing
Crystle Siegel, Middle School Assistant Cheerleading Coach - Fall
9.4
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.5
Approve the following as Classified Subs for the 2026-2027 school year as per Exhibit.
9.6
Employ Mercedes Baldinger as 3 hour Food Service Assistant at BES, effective August 12, 2026 pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check, to be compensated per the BOSS Negotiated Agreement.
10.
Business
Minutes
Motion carried to approve Items 10.1 through 10.14.
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 |
10.1
Approve the purchase of the of 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van from Alpha Chevrolet for $41,463.00 as per exhibit.
10.2
Approve the J&F Construction & Development, INC. bid/ proposal for Lincoln School: Community Room Remodel for $29,532.00 as per exhibit.
10.3
Approve the Then and Now Certificate for The Ohio Floor Company in the amount of $8,010.00
10.4
Approve the following Salary Schedule for Renhill Aides for the 2026-2027 school year as per exhibit.
10.5
Approve the following Service Agreement with MOESC for Turbo Cert for 2026-2027 as per exhibit.
10.6
Approve the following Literacy Consultant Contract with Contractor: Wally Distributing, LLC for 2026-2027 school year as per exhibit.
10.7
Approve the following Preschool Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year as per exhibit.
10.8
Approve the following Budget Purpose Statement for the 2026-2027 school year as per exhibit.
Art Club
10.9
Approve the proposals as written for the Bucyrus City Schools Elementary Musical and Summer Community Musical 2027 as per Exhibit.
Alice in Wonderland JR. - February 19-21, 2027
Les Miserables - June 25-27, 2027
10.10
Approve the resolution authorizing lease-purchase financing for the purpose of financing the acquisition and installation of HVAC equipment, in a principal amount not to exceed $1,202,305.
10.11
Approve the resolution authorizing lease-purchase financing for the acquisition and installation of windows, doors, and related energy-efficiency improvements, in a principal amount not to exceed $1,675,645.
10.12
Approve the resolution authorizing lease-purchase financing for the acquisition and installation of field turf, in a principal amount not to exceed $722,050.
10.13
Approve the resolution consolidating lease-purchase financings of the Bucyrus City School District, aggregating in a principal amount not to exceed $3,600,000.
10.14
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $165.40
11.
Discussion
Minutes
The Board discussed the District’s process for responding to public records requests in accordance with legal counsel’s guidance. The Board also discussed facility use by booster groups and other student-support organizations, noting that the District has not charged rental fees to these groups. Additional discussion focused on community engagement, communication, and continuing to share positive information about the District.
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
