Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

1.1 Roll Call

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Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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Mrs. Jennifer Kuns led the Board members in the pledge of allegiance.


1.3 Adopt Agenda and Addendum

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Mrs. Kuns asked for a motion to adopt the agenda and Addendum.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

2. RECOGNITION BY THE GALION BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

Recognition of Girls Tennis Team for Outstanding NCC Record 2012 - Raven Crawford, Kelsey Cassady, Sara Cassady, Sierra Johnson, Kayla LaForest, Donnetta Lester, and Katelyn Smith. Coached by Bob Roesch and Terry Gribble.

Recognition of the safe care in an emergency bus situation: Bus Drivers; Vicki Teerman and Linda Hiatt. Students; Alexandria Baker, Elaine Finch, Jessica Ireland, Makaela Keen, and Merrick Swango.

Recognize the volunteer work of the following individuals for the Visitor Bleacher Installation Project and the additional painting of the endzones and G emblem on the football field:

Painting Project:   Chad Early, Kyle Parsons, Nate Lovely, Scott Eckert.                      

Bleacher Project:   Jerry McElhatten, Jim Meyer, Tony Tanner, Randy Moritz, Tim McDaniel, Rodney Dean, Lee Kimberlin, Stan Walters, Jacob Burgess, Larry Palmer, Scott Campo, and Lupe Campo. Maintenance Staff - Joe Tucker, Jeff Shipman, Bill Hurlow.

 


3. TREASURER'S REPORT
Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer

3.1 Five Year Forecast

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

4. COMMUNITY INPUT

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No community input.


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:

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

5.1 Certified

Recommend Brent Tyrrell for a Continuing Contract. 


5.2 Classified

Approve the following classified personnel:

Cook:

DiAnna Danner - 4 hour cook at Galion Middle School effective October 15, 2012.

Accept the resignation of DiAnna Danner - 2.5 hour cook at Galion Intermediate School.

Addendum Item - Accept the resignation of Christina Boehler - 5 hour cook at Galion High School effective

October 24, 2012.

 

Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2012-2013 school year:


SUB CUSTODIAN:

Kevin Wechter

SUB MAINTENANCE:

Kevin Wechter

SUB MECHANIC:

Kevin Wechter


5.3 Extra Duty

Recommend the following Extra Duty Supplemental Contracts:

Middle School Student Council:

Amy Buzard,  Co-Advisor

Lucinda Glew, Co-Advisor

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Result: Approved


6. AGREEMENTS
Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

6.1 Instructional Technology Purchased Services Agreement with MidOhio Educational Service Center

Recommend approving a Purchased Services Agreement with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center for Instructional Technology Professional Development in the amount of $3,250.00 to be paid from grant funds.

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Dr. Jenney shared this is needed to support the One to One Program.


6.2 Student Disability Contracts for Galion Resident Students

Approve Contracts for Students with Disabilities for Galion resident students educated by Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools:

  a.  Contract for Handicapped Pupils - Open Enrollment.

  b.  Contract for Handicapped Pupils - Pre-School.


6.3 Addendum Item - Student Disability Contract for Galion Resident Student

Approve Contract for Student with Disability for Galion resident student educated by Ontario Local Board of Eduction -contract for Handicapped Pupil - Open Erollment.


6.4 Addendum Item - Spanish Enrichment Service Contract

Approve a Spanish Enrichment Service Contract between the Board of Education of Galion City School District and Carolina Martinez Karam for the 2012-2013 school year to be paid from the Galion Community Education Foundation Grant .


7. CURRICULUM
Dr. Sandra Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants

Approve the Second reading for Middle School grades 6-8 Curriculum for Reading, Math, and Technology electives.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

8. ADDENDUM ITEM - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS & RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION & AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX RATES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received the necessary tax information from all political subdivisions for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing January 1, 2013; and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received from each entity the necessary information to establish said rates and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this political subdivision together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this political subdivision and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill limitation; therefore be it

RESOLVED by Galion City School District that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and be it further

RESOLVED that there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said County the rate if each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as indicated above, and be it further

RESOLVED that Galion City School District approved said rates on October 25, 2012.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

9. WORK SESSION TOPICS
Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

1.  David Smith, Brewer Garrett Company - energy savings.

2.  Levy.

3.  Local Report Card Area Comparisons.

4.  ACT Data Review.

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David Smith from Brewer Garrett presented the results from the preliminary audit. He was excited to present the opportunities that can generate approximately $45,000/yr for the district. 

There was much conversation between Mr. Smith and the board members regarding the energy savings project he presented as well as other projects. 

Dr. Jenney gave an update regarding upcoming levy meetings and agendas.

Dr. Sandy Powell presented on the Local Report Card -Galion District is listed Effective - AYP was not met- Galion Middle School came out of School Improvement and into Excellent with Distinction. Dr. Powell presented all the building standings. She presented a comparison with other Crawford County Schools. Galion gained two more indicators this year. Finally she shared goals for District Accountability for 2012-2013.

ACT - not all HS students take the ACT. Galion has increased number of students that test. The class of 2012 had 69 students test with the state average being 71.

Mr. McElligott asked why the ACT and not the SAT. Meghan shared reasons why students do not take the SAT test including their school on the PSAT and college requirements..

Student representative spoke on behalf of the HS students about printing locations in the HS. The students (especially the post secondary) would like to have access to print in the library. 


10. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

Change the Regular Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab from December 13, 2012 to Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Set a Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab on November 29, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for OSBA revisit of setting school goals for next school year.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  

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

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Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President   
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX