Meeting Details
August 9, 2012
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Library Meeting Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda and Addendum
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
2.
TREASURER'S REPORT
2.1
Approve July 11, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
2.2
Approve July 12, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
2.3
Approve July 17, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
2.4
Approve July 19, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
2.5
Approve July 30, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
2.6
Approval of Financial Report for July 2012
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
3.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Minutes
No community input.
Presidetnt Long introduced new Treasurer Terri Day who was in attendance.
4.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
4.1
Superintendent Updates
- Visitor Stand Bleacher Project
- Administrator Conference
- Informational Items
Minutes
Dr. Jenney reported that bids are due on the Visitor Bleachers on August 17th. She will be working with the City to coordinate the proper filing on permits necessary for the project.
The administrative team attended the Annual MIdOhio Educational Service Center Administrative Conference on August 8 and 9, 2012. The focus was on increasing student achievement through the use of digital resources and tools that better reach the varied needs of students.
Mr. Long, Mr. Summer and Mrs. Jenney met with Jerry Rampelt of Support Ohio Schools on research related to successful levy campaigns.
4.2
Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants Update
- Elementary Spanish Enrichment Program (Galion Education Foundation Project)
- Changes in Ohio's Federal Waiver Agreement
5.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS - PERSONNEL
Approve the employment of the following personnel contingent upon subsequent receipt by the Board of a satisfactory criminal record check from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation as required by law and applicable state certification:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
5.1
Administrative
Approve Jeri S. Wires as Assistant Treasurer effective starting September 4, 2012 to be paid on an as needed and per diem basis through September 28, 2012.
Approve an addendum to the Administrator's Contract between the Board of Education of the Galion City Schools and Joe D. Tucker for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Approve the employment of Cheryl Jason as Student Support Services Specialist for the Galion Intermediate School for a one year contract for the period of August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2014 per the adminsitrative salary range for the position.
5.2
Certified
Approve rehiring the following retired personnel for a one-year period at the same step, experience level and degree level held before retiring. The rehired retiree will have a position for one year only and will not receive a second one year contract. The rehired retiree will be entitled to all insurance benefits during the 2012-13 school year:
Micheal Hartz Rex Payne, Jr. Julie Polak
Shari Roelle James Ruth, Jr. Cheryl Washington
Barbara West Lawrence Dawson, II
Approve rehiring P. Michael Schaffner, retired teacher, for a one-year limited contract at step 10 with the degree level held before retiring. This retiree has the ability to request to return for subsequent years of employment. The retiree will not resume nor be eligible for continuing contract status during any period of employment with the District. The rehired retiree will be entitled to all insurance benefits during the 2012-13 school year.
Approve the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year:
Ted Baker
Judy Beers
Nancy Fairchild
Judith Freytag
Cathy George
Lynn Hoffman
Sean Maguire
Maureen Neal
Josh Riggle
Karen Sorenson
5.3
Classified
Recommend the Board recall Michael Brown, Custodian, per Article 5 of the Ohio Association of Public Emplyees Local #370 effective for the 2012-13 school year.
Approve Lupe Campo for Crossing Guard at a rate of $9.23 per hour for the 2012-13 school year.
Approve the following Cooks:
Kathy Sage - 3 hour cook at Galion Primary School
Kim Bercaw - 2 hour cook at Galion Intermediate School
Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2012-2013 school year:
Bus Drivers
John Badenhop
Tim Bartholmew
Arlo Brown
Wilbur Cole
Belinda Crawford
Robert Dille
Katrina Haynes
Eli Hershberger
James Lust
Nicole Skidmore
Crossing Guards
Leslie Dixon
Adam Lehman
Heidi Pratt
Kathy Sage
Custodians
Dawn Burkholder
Robert Dille
Don Faulds
Jim Miller
Ryan Tanner
Cooks
Kathy Arbitter
Dawn Burkholder
Jennifer Erhman
Janet Hout
Barb Keyes
Elaine Lamp
Lori LaChance
Rosemary McDaniel
Monica Strickler
Secretaries
Dawn Burkholder
Phyllis Carmer
Leslie Dixon
Jennifer Ehrman
Rosemary Faulds
Barb Keyes
Lori LaChance
Janet Miller
Heidi Pratt
Kathy Sage
Monica Strickler
*Educational Assistants
Dawn Burkholder
Phyllis Carmer
Leslie Dixon
Jennifer Ehrman
Tammy Eicher
Rosemary Faulds
Cathy George
Barb Keyes
Lori LaChance
Janet Miller
Heidi Pratt
Kathy Sage
Monica Strickler
Para-Professional Tutors
Phyllis Carmer
Tammy Eicher
Cathy George
5.4
Extra-Duty
Approve the resignation of Nate Henderson as Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach effective for the 2012-13 school year.
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2012-2013 school year:
Junior Class Advisors:
Rex Payne
Mike Hartz
Freshmen Class Advisor - Mike Hartz
Safety Patrol - Lawrence Dawson
Summer School Instructor - Intermediate School
Veronica Rinehart ( previously approved as Summer School Substitute)
Freshmen Football Coaches:
Kyle Baughn
Todd Eagle
Seventh Grade Football Coaches:
Kyle Parsons
Matt Valentine
Volunteer Football Coach:
Dennis Lybarger, Varsity /JV Volunteer
Volleyball Coaches:
Leah Zeisler, Junior Varsity
Karri Shearer, Eighth Grade
Assistant Marching Band Director:
Fred Rinehart
5.5
Race to the Top Technology Integration Coaches
Approve the following Race to the Top Technology Coaches:
Lawrence Dawson - Intermediate School
Paula Iler - Middle School
5.6
Title I Supplemental Contract
Approve a supplemental contract for Theresa Benedict as Title I Secretary for the 2012-13 school year.
6.
EXTRA-DUTY
Recommend approving Brian Owens as a Volunteer Football Coach for the 2012 - 13 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
7.
AGREEMENT
Approve an agreement with SPARC Council /U-CAN to provide a College Access Advisor for the 2012-13 school at Galion High School. The College Acccess Advisor will provide in-school resources to assist students with career exploration, post-secondary planning and college selection.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
8.
PARENT TRANSPORTATION
Approve the transportation by school conveyance is impractical for the following student during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school year; further agree to pay the parent or guardian of said student in lieu of providing such service, amount to be calculated by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school year and as per Section 3327.01 of the Ohio Revised Code:
Nicholas J. Phillips II attending St. Peter's High School in Mansfield
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
9.
BOARD POLICIES
Approve the Board Policy Revisions:
- Transportation Policy 8600 Revisions
- Policy 1570 Contribution by Administrators towards Health Insurance Costs
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
10.
RESOLUTION - NORTHERN OHIO PIZZA COMPANY
RESOLVED:
That this Board hereby authorizes the Galion Boosters Club to enter into a concessions agreement with Northern Ohio Pizza Company to provide a concession trailer and services for the annual Cross Country Festival at Amann Reservoir on September 15, 2012, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the concession trailer and facilities are inspected and approved by the Morrow County Health Department.
2. That this Board of Education be listed as a named additional insured on Northern Ohio Pizza’s liability insurance policy.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
11.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee.
Minutes
Entered executive session at 7:11 p.m.
Attended by Board members, Mrs. Jenney, and Ms. Day.
No further action.
Reconvened at 7:54 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
12.
ADJOURN
Minutes
Adjorned at 7:56 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member |
