PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
RECEIVING RECOGNITION … Bryan City School District’s Board of Education recognized several students for their achievements and abilities. Among those recognized was the entire Bryan softball team for their outstanding achievements in the state tourney.
By: Jenna Frisby
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jenna@thevillagereporter.com
Bryan City School District Board of Education recognized several student athletes and talents at their meeting on Monday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m.
In attendance were Ben Camarillo, Deb Opdycke, Dustin Schlachter, Caleb Turnbull, Lynn Wieland, and administrators Mark Rairigh and Kevin Schafer.
The meeting began with the motion for the approval of the minutes from their May 13th meeting. Camarillo moved and Wieland seconded that motion.
The board then took time to recognize several students for their achievements and abilities. Among those recognized were: Gillian Davies for her gifted artistic abilities, Landon Bassett for his achievements in tennis, Kate Thormeier and Nicolette Stickney for their achievements in track, and lastly the entire Bryan High School softball team for their state tourney success.
Camarillo then presented the Four County report to the board. Followed by a board approval of the following financial recommendations from the treasurer.
Monthly Financial Report, Amended Permanent Appropriations for FY24, Permanent Appropriations for FY25, SORSA Participation Agreement for FY25, NWOESC Tutoring Agreement, STRS Tax-Deferred Payroll Deduction Plan, St-Patricks – LB Speech Pathology Speech Contract, Administrative Compensation & Benefits Schedule Update, Transfer to 034 Classroom Maintenance Fund from 003 Permanent Improvement Fund per MOU with OFCC for FY24 of $152,022.38, Acceptance of Milk Bid from Arps Dairy, Three Year Administrative Contract Effective August 1, 2024 for Brandy Rodeheaver – Payroll and Benefits Specialist, David Betts Double Play Diamond FY 26 Contract, Juvenile Detention Educational Agreement, and seconding.
With no ongoing or new business, the board reviewed and approved the following superintendent recommendations. 2024 Graduates for 22+ – Destany Duvall, Certified Teacher Substitutes pay increase – $125.00/day effective for the 2024-2025 school year (substitutes must meet ORC minimum requirements as described per ODEW Substitute Education.
Local Ed Requirements for Temporary OH Substitute License: High School Diploma, or equivalent), for safety and security in part with the District Safety Plan, some security measures must remain confidential, specifically, arrangements for safety evacuation zones (Confidential MOU 2024-01 and Confidential MOU 2024-02), NWOAL and Athletic Ticket Pricing for the 2024-2025 school year High School: Adults – $8.00 Students – $4.00, Junior High: Adults – $5.00 Students – $2.00. Approval was motioned by Schalchter and seconded by Camarillo.
Board then proceeded onto the approval several personal recommendations. Those being:
classified resignations of Larry Harsila, Peggy Wendt, Becky Penrod, Miriam Deitemeyer, classified retirement of Donna Mann, classified reduction in workforce for the 2024-2025 school year of Jeremiah Frank, a one year retire-rehire administrative contract for Ned Ruffer and Tom Karnes, a two-year administrative contract for Vannesa Resendiz, a three-year administrative contract for Steve Alspaugh, Karyn Cox, Amy Dominique, Lauren Garrett, Rachel Gerken, Nathan Keel, Chris Malanga, and Kasey Thormeier, new certified one-year staff contracts for, Amy Chambers, Katie Stiverson, and Alicia Shook, the transfer of certified staff Paige Gansmiller, the supplemental resignation for 2024-2025 school year for Heidi Brown, and Jennifer Redhead, the administrative supplemental contract for the 2024-2025 school year Stephanie Poncsak, a salary schedule placement change effective the second semester of 2023-2024 school year for Jessica Root, a salary schedule placement for the 2024-2025 school year for Matthew Kaullen, and Olivia Kaullen, the non-renewal of spring athletic supplementals for 2023-2024, the fall athletic supplementals and athletic volunteers for 2024-2025, athletic supplementals for 2024-2025 for Scott Staten, Melanie Reinhart, and Collin Walker, and the approval of certified and classified substitutes with revisions and updates as they occur for the 2024-2025 school year (pending verification of current FBI/BCI and required certifications). Turnbull motioned for approval seconded by Schlachter.
With no other business to discuss Schlachter moved for adjournment and Wieland seconded. The board meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Bryan City School District’s Board of Education’s next meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the Mose Isaac Field House Board Room.
