Meeting Details
September 28, 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
4.
Recognition of Visitors and Public Participation (Agenda Items Only)
(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)
Minutes
The Board recognized the students listed below for earning perfect scores on state assessments.
4.1
Student Recognition - State Testing Perfect Scores
4th Grade
Aria Seyfors - ELA & 2nd year in a row in Math!
Charli Butterman - 2nd year in a row for perfect score in Math!
5th Grade
Leah Hilliard - Math (Perfect score in ELA last year!)
7th Grade
Jackson Engelhorn - Math
5.
Public Participation (Any Topic)
5.1
Board of Elections
Youth at the Booth
Minutes
Suzanne Rothhaar and Pat Hargis from the Board of Elections discussed the Youth at the Booth program, which allows eligible high school students to serve as poll workers.
6.
Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
Minutes
The Treasurer provided updates on ESS/Frontline integration, the FY26 GAAP audit, the district’s $3.6 million lease-purchase financing, and appropriations.
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 |
7.
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
The Superintendent discussed plans to replace approximately half of the district’s laptops, noting that they had not been substantially replaced since 2020, and provided an update on the turf project. He also discussed options to extend the life of existing BenQ boards, improve technology compatibility, and prioritize future replacements based on need and usage.
7.1
Overview of Board of Education Policies for Updates
8.
Personnel - Certified Staff
Minutes
Motion carried to approve Items 8.1 through 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 |
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.
Landry Amstutz, Weight Room Coordinator - Winter; Weight Room Coordinator - Spring; Weight Room Coordinator - Summer
21st Century Grant - After School Program:
Page Hensley, Tutor
Lisa Piastrelli, Tutor (Renhill)
9.
Personnel - Classified Staff
Minutes
Motion carried to approve Items 9.1 through 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 |
9.1
Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit.
9.2
Approve the following resignation as per exhibit.
Rebecca Clark, Bucyrus Elementary Custodian
9.3
Approve the following Limited Supplement Contracts as stated and pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.
Randy Banks, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
Kyle Blankenship, Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Walker Carr, Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Craig Corfman, Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Abbey Eichler, Volunteer Bowling Coach
Mark Garcia, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Dylan Goff, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
Miranda Kepler, Majorette & Flag Corps Advisor
Harley Koge, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
Shane Leuthold, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Jackson Lewis, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
Matt Makeever, Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Zac Messerschmidt, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Joe Powers, Volunteer Bowling Coach
Chad Redmon, Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Tyson Saull, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Michael Sheerer, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Mike Smith, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
Mike Wise, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
9.4
Approve changes to Classified Substitute List as per exhibit.
10.
Business
Minutes
Motion carried to approve Items 10.1 through 10.10.
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 FY27 Amended Appropriations and Estimated Resources (All Funds) for submission to the Crawford County Auditor
10.2
Approve the following as the district's Special Education Policies and Procedures (as modeled by ODEW) for the 2026-2027 school year.
10.3
Approve Master Service Agreement with High Road School of Bucyrus (SEIS) for 2026-2027 school year, as per Exhibit.
10.4
Approve Individual Service Agreements with High Road School of Bucyrus (SEIS) for students attending 2026-2027 school year, as per Exhibits.
10.5
Approved the following Service Agreement with MOESC for BASE (Building Academic into Structured Education) Training/ Support as per exhibit.
10.6
Approve the following amendment to the approved service contract with Cardinal Rehab LLC as per exhibit.
Addition of required Audiological Services
10.7
Approve the participation of Bucyrus City Schools in The Ohio State University, Marion - Research Project by Dr. Chris Daddis.
Proposed two year longitudinal study on Adolescent Psychology following current 6th grade (Class of 2033).
10.8
Approve the following Requests for Early Completion of Graduation Requirements as per exhibits.
Cameran William-Allen Rodgers with the Class of 2027
Brayden M.J. Swan with the Class of 2027
10.9
Approve the following Budget Purpose Statement for the 2026-2027 school year as per exhibit.
Yearbook Club
10.10
Accept the following donations as stated:
Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund $164.40
AMVETS $901.90
American Plastics donation of Shelving Storage for Wrestling and Cheerleading
11.
Discussion
Minutes
The Board discussed landscaping maintenance needs near the middle school and the rear of the building.
12.
Adjourn
Minutes
The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 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 |
