The Organizational Meeting of the Bryan City School District Board of Education was held on Monday, January 6,2025 at 6:00 PM at the Bryan Field House Conference Room.
The board members present at roll call were Ben Camarillo, Deb Opdycke, Dustin Schlachter, Caleb Turnbull, and Lynn Wieland. Administrators present were Mark Rairigh and Kevin Schafer.
Schlachter nominated and Wieland seconded Caleb Turnbull for School Board President which was approved. Turnbull then nominated and Camarillo seconded, Schlachter for School Board Vice President which also approved.
Lynn moved and Schlachter seconded a motion to approve the following recommendations: 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule as the second Monday of the month at the Elementary Commons with the following exceptions:
Monday, January 6 – Following the Organizational Meeting – Field House Board Room, Monday, August 18 – 6:00pm – Elementary Commons, Monday, September 15 – 6:00pm – Elementary Commons, Monday, December 9 – 6:00pm – Field House Board Room.
Members were then assigned to the following committee assignments and designations: Negotiations- Wieland and Schlachter; Business Advisory – Camarillo and Turnbull; Facilities/OFCC – Wieland and Schlachter; Legislative Liaison/Policy – Turnbull and Camarillo; OSBA Delegate -Opdycke and Camarillo, Audit – Wieland and Schlachter.
A recommendation was then approved that the board of education establish a Service Fund of $20,000.00 for 2025 to cover school board expenses.
Opdycke moved and Camarillo seconded to make the following standing authorizations for 2025:
-Superintendent to act as purchasing agent for Bryan City Schools, thus dispensing with the Board’s requirement to authorize and approve all purchases and payments, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.18.
-Superintendent to employ personnel on a temporary basis.
-Superintendent to dispose of obsolete equipment and materials.
-Treasurer/CFO to request and invest tax money as it becomes available through the County Auditor.
-Treasurer/CFO to make appropriation modifications throughout the year as is necessary.
-Treasurer/CFO to pay all bills in a timely manner.
-Treasurer/CFO, Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent to serve as Board of Education Representatives for Mandatory Public Records Training, required by House Bill 9.
The regular meeting then began with Wieland moving and Camarillo seconding a motion to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2024 regular board meeting minutes.
Mark Rairigh presented the board with certificates provided by the Ohio School Board Association in appreciation of their service.
Opdycke moved and Wieland seconded a motion to approve the following treasurer recommendations:
-Monthly Financial Report
-Amended Appropriations for FY2025
-Williams County YMCA Pool Rental Agreement for 24-25 season.
-Devise Diving Board Lease for 24-25 season.
-Resolution to Authorize the Solicitation of Professional Design Services Related to the Board’s Arts and Education Improvement Project.
-Donations: Williams County Dairy Association – $300 for Family Consumer Science; Community Advocates for Healthy Families – $5,162.35 for Student Speakers; Fountain City Vet Hospital – $1,000 for Elementary Principal’s Fund; Newlyn Quest – $200 for Cheerleading, $400 for Wrestling, $500 for Band, $100 for National Honor Society, $250 for Middle School Council, $200 Boys Soccer.
Schlachter then moved and Opdycke seconded a motion to approve joining the 2025 OSBA Legal Assistance Fund.
Wieland moved and Camarillo seconded a motion to approve the following superintendent recommendations:
-Policy and Bylaw – 2nd Reading.
-Policy 2265 – Protections of Individual Beliefs, Affiliations, Ideals, or Principles of Political Movements or Ideology (New).
-2025-2026 Middle/High School Course Offering and Curriculum Guide.
-Wrestling Overnight Tournament 2024-2025.
-8th Grade Chicago Trip – May 8 – May 9, 2025.
Camarillo moved and Schlachter seconded a motion to approve the following personnel recommendations.
-Certified Staff Retirement: Beth Wyse, effective May 31, 2025, Tina Delfavero, effective June 1, 2025, Vicki Eidenier, effective May 30, 2025.
-Classified Staff Retirement: Dee Siders, effective January 6, 2025.
-Classified Staff Resignation: Denise Ley, bus driver, effective January 5, 2025.
-Classified Staff update: Alexis Jack, PK-5 Secretary, 9 years of Service, Effective 11/18/2024.
-Classified Staff Transfer: Tamara Pruden, transfer to MS/HS General Aide – Bus Aide, Classroom Aide, Study Hall, Lunch Monitor;7.5 paid hours, 7:00am – 3:00pm, unpaid 30 min lunch, effective 1/06/2025.
-Winter Supplemental Contract Resignation: Dena Siebenaler, Assistant Swim Coach, effective December 30, 2024.
-Winter Athletic Volunteer: Dena Siebenaler, Swim/Dive Program, effective December 31, 2024.
-Winter Supplemental New Hire: Shawn Kaedyn Ward, effective December 31, 2024, balance of Assistant Swim Coach Supplemental.
-Spring Athletic Coaches 2024-2025 GBSN – Volunteer Landon Bassett.
Opdycke moved and Ben Camarillo seconded a motion to approve the following recommendation:
-Non-Renew Coaching Supplemental: Melanie Reinhart, Volleyball Head Coach, effective end of 2024-2025 volleyball season.
Camarillo then moved and Schlachter seconded a motion to enter executive session for the following reason: Compensation of an employee.
