diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index 0072ec6..8745fb8 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ pipeline {
         stage('sh: Shell Script') {
             steps {
                 sh 'chmod +x preparations.sh'
-                sh 'echo $(CUTOFF)'
-                sh './preparations.sh $(CUTOFF)'
+                sh 'echo ${CUTOFF}'
+                sh './preparations.sh ${CUTOFF}'
             }
         }
         stage('archiveArtifacts'){