Meeting Details
September 12, 2012
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
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 | X |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda and Addendum
Minutes
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 | X |
2.
TREASURER'S REPORT
2.1
Approve August 9, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes
Minutes
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 | X |
2.2
Approve August 23, 2012 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
2.3
Approve Financial Report for August 2012
Minutes
Mr. McElligott asked Ms. Day to announce page numbers as presenting the financial reports.
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 | X |
3.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Minutes
none
4.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
4.1
Professional Development Focus for 2012-2013 School Year
Minutes
The board suggested District ensure there is information for parents, suggestions for home support, and to consider information on website for Gr. 3 Reading Guarentee for students in grades K-3.
Dr. Jenney then reported on the start of the school year and estimated around twelve families have elected to use the new transportation policy allowing students to be dropped off at an alternate address for child care.
The Board was provided current preK-12 class size reports. Dr. Jenney was pleased to share that enrollment has increased from last year. She also expressed concern for several issues in the middle school schedule and will be coming back to the board with recommendations to address these concerns.
5.
CERTIFIED REDUCTION IN FORCE TO REINSTATE CONTRACTS, ARTICLE IV SECTION I
Recommend the Board reinstate the contract of Josh Riggle, Elementary Teacher, as a result of being reinstated under the provisions of the reduction in force procedure effective August 31, 2012.
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
6.
CLASSIFIED RECALL OF EMPLOYEE, OAPSE CONTRACT
Recommend the Board recall Janice Tuscan, Educational Assistant, per Article 5 of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #370 contract, effective August 31, 2012 for the 2012-13 school year.
Minutes
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 | X |
7.
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
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 | X |
7.1
Classified
Accept a resignation from Janice Tuscan, Six Hour Cook effective August 30, 2012.
Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2012-2013 school year:
Cook
Jolena Jones
Addendum Item - Linda Hedrick
Custodians
Matt Eusey
Scott Rigdon
Maintenance
Jim Miller
7.2
Extra-Duty
Approve the following extra-duty assignments for the 2012-13 school year:
Bryce Lehman - Grade 7 Girls Basketball Coach
Fred Beachy - Grade 8 Girls Basketball Coach
7.3
Addendum Item - Home Instruction Tutor
Approve Cara Yaussy as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2012-13 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour.
7.4
Addendum Item - Certified
Grant Rashan Rush continued leave of absence from October 27, 2012 through November 16, 2012 (inclusive) in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act, Board of Education Policy 3430.01 (Profesional Staff, Family Medical Leave Act).
8.
FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the following Financial Recommendations:
8.1
Health and Dental Insurance Premium Rates
Approve the following Health and Dental Insurance Premium Rates effective November 1, 2012:
SuperMedPlus Medical
Single: $437.11
Employee + 1: $974.73
Family: $1392.49
Dental
Single: $38.01
Family: $82.75
Minutes
In presenting the new rates, Dr. Jenney explained the increases and the instability in current insurance projections. The group also discussed the need to adjust the budget / 5 year forecast to reflect the employees' willingness to contribute 10% toward their insurance premiums.
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
8.2
Final Appropriations
Approve final appropriations for FY 2013. Final appropriations will be submitted to the Crawford County Auditor by October 1, 2012.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
9.
AGREEMENT
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
9.1
Transportation Contract - Apple Lane
Approve a Transportation Agreement with Apple Lane Transportation to provide student transportation to Mansfield Middle School and Senior High for students with disabilities. Services will be on an as needed basis at a cost of $40.00 per week.
9.2
AVID Contract
Approve an agreement for the 2012-13 school year with the AVID Center for membership and professional development services. The AVID Program is being implemented at the Middle School and High School. The contract amount of $16,325.00 will be paid from the AVID Innovation Grant and the Race to the Top Funding.
9.3
K12 School Consultants, LLC
Approve an agreement with K12 School Consultants, LLC for address verification services for Galion resident students educated elsewhere. Galion City Schools will pay K12 School Consultants, LLC $550.00 for each student verified to reside outside the district that is currently reported as the financial responsibility of Galion City Schools.
9.4
Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention, Training and Rehabilitation Center
Approve an Educational Agreement with the Northwest Ohio Juvenile Training and Rehabilitation Center to provide education to Galion resident students assigned to this facility for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost of $38.00 per student per week day.
10.
RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF EMPLOYEE INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION
Approve a change in the employee contribution to insurance premiums for all administrative support staff equivalent to that for the Ohio Association of School Public Employees Local 370 as defined, or otherwise stated, by the collective bargaining agreement.
Minutes
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 | X |
11.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee.
Minutes
Adjorn to excecutive 7:27 p.m.
Attended by Ms. Day, Board Members, Dr. Jenney.
No further action after the meeting.
Reconvened public meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
12.
ADJOURN
Minutes
Adjourned meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X |
