Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 6:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President
    1.1 Roll Call
    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
    1.3 Adopt Agenda And Addendum
    2. COMMUNITY INPUT
    3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

    Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee.

    4. CERTIFIED REDUCTION IN FORCE RESOLUTION TO REINSTATE CONTRACTS, ARTICLE IV SECTION I
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Recommend the Board reinstate the contract of Sean Maguire as Middle School Health Teacher as a result of being reinstated under the provisions of the reduction in force procedure effective with the 2012-13 school year.

    5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS - PERSONNEL
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    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:

    5.1 Administrative

    Approve the date corrections for the following administrative contracts:

    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, 2014.

    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 July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 per the administrative salary range for the position.

    Approve the employment of Ed Rich as Middle School Assistant Principal for a two year contract for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 per the administrative salary range for the Middle School Assistant Principal.

    5.2 Classified

    Approve DiAnna Danner as a 2.5 hour cook at Galion Intermediate School.

    5.3 Extra-Duty

    Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2012-13 school year:

    Cheerleading Co-Coaches:

    Krista McKibben (60%)

    Jamie Tate (40%)

    Volunteer Cheerleading Coaches:

    Michelle Harmon 

    Heather Dyer

    Freshmen Volleyball Coach:

    Elizabeth Weithman

    Seventh Grade Volleyball Coach:

    Katie Holt

    Volunteer Football Coach:

    Rob Newcome

    5.4 Race to the Top Technology Integration Coaches

    Approve the following Race to the Top Technology Integration Coaches:

         Lynne Foust - Galion Primary School

    6. AGREEMENTS
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve the following agreements:

    6.1 Colonel Crawford Local School District Transportation Agreement

    Approve a Transportation Agreement with Colonel Crawford Local School District to provide student transportation to the Tomorrow Center in Mt. Gilead, Ohio for the 2012-13 school year. Estimated cost is not to exceed $9,000.00.

    6.2 Mt. Gilead Exempted Village School District Transportation Agreement

    Approve a Transportation Agreement with Mt. Gilead Exempted Village School District to provide student transportation to the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio School for the Blind for the 2012-13 school year.  Estimated cost is not to exceed $10,000.00.

    6.3 Crawford County Family and Children First Council

    Approve 2012-13 school year membership dues of $600.00 for Crawford County Family and Children First Council. Dues will be paid from the General Fund.

    6.4 Contract with River Valley Local School District for Students with Disabilities

    Recommend the Board approve a contract for students with disabilities through court placement for Galion resident students with River Valley Local School District for the 2012-13 school year.

    6.5 Contract with River Valley Local School District for Non-Handicapped Students

    Recommend the Board approve a contract for non-handicapped students attending the North Central Ohio Rehabilitation Center located in River Valley Local School District for the 2012-13 school year.

    7. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - GALION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve a one year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Galion Education Association from August 15, 2012 through August 14, 2013 to include 0% on the base salary and a ten (10%) percent contribution on health, dental and vision insurance.

    8. SCHOOL BUS STOPS
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve the school bus stops for the 2012-13 school year as recommended by the Superintendent and further authorize the Superintendent to make changes as needed throughout the school year.

    9. VISITOR BLEACHER SITE PREPARATION PROJECT
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Approve a contract with Weithman Construction for the Visitor Football Bleacher site preparation project. This project will include demolition of existing visitor bleachers, site preparation and concrete installation per specifications. The total cost of the project is $19,875.00 and will be paid from the Building / Construction fund. 

    10. VISITOR BLEACHER PROJECT
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    Accept the bid for Replacement Football Bleachers from Farnham Equipment for $35,950.00 and an additional $950.00 for supervision of installation. The total project cost of $36,900.00 will be paid through the Building / Construction fund. Estimated delivery is September 24, 2012. This bid was determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bid based on bid price opened on August 17, 2012.  

    11. WORK SESSION TOPICS
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    1.  State Report Card Update

    2.  Levy Campaign

    12. ADJOURN
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President
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