Meeting Details
November 8, 2012
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
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
Minutes
Mr. Dennis Long led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3
Adopt Agenda & 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.
RECOGNITION
Recognition of the 2012 Golf Team Qualifying for the Northwest District Golf Tournament - Clayton Kendall, Seth VanDine, Eric Powell, Connor Campbell, Spencer Reynolds, and Evan Huggins as alternate. Coached by Bryce Lehman and Mark Barrier.
Minutes
Dr. Jenney and Mr. Long presented awards to the coach and participants of the Galion City Schools Golf Team.
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
Approve October 11, 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 |
3.2
Approve October 25, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes
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 |
3.3
Approve Financial Report for October 2012
Mrs. Day presented the Amended October Financial Report.
Minutes
Motion and Vote was for Amended Financial Report as presented electronically and then emailed 11/9/12 to Board Members.
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 |
4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Superintendent Updates
Minutes
The Board discussed the need to continue to place an operating levy on the ballot due to the failure of the 8 mill combined levy on November 6, 2012. A recommendation for the Board will be to come back on May ballot and come out strong with request. The Board will need to consider two things - millage and what revenues will generate with new property valuations. Mr. McElligott recommended we determine what our needs are and then figure out what millage we will need to request to meet those goals.
The district will need to submit plan to state as required on how to manage negative forecasted dollars at year end next year.
State Auditors are currently conducting a performance audit. They will provide recommendations to to the Board based on their audit findings for further expenditure reductions.
Minimum wage increase will be presented at December board meeting. Effective January 1, 2013, there will be a fifteen cent increase to minimum wage. The public needs to be aware minimum wage increases cannot be controlled by district and is an increased expenditure.
5.2
Minimum Wage Adjustment
Minutes
presentd by Dr. Jenney - 15 cent increase to minimum wage. Public not aware there are increases in expenditures that are out of our control that effect our budget. Information that public needs to be made aware of to help understand need for levy to pass.
5.3
Understanding Ohio's Differentiated Accountability for Schools
Minutes
Dr. Powell presented and explained AYP gaps, performance index, and value added as determined by state then outlined goal areas for Galion Schools.
The Ohio Department of Education has sent a letter detailing requirements and state expectations for our district.
5.4
ADDENDUM ITEM - Routine Community Meetings
Minutes
Mr. Long discussed need for planning community meetings,. get away from schools and out in community not such a structured format. He also suggested we ask other political representatives to be part of our meeting (city council members, state representatives, etc.).
Dr. Jenney asked how frequently we should organize these and make it a community effort, not just schools. Possible locations could be the library and neighborhood locations. Possibly provide transportation. Council on aging or city/business support to share any expenses.
5.5
Student Representative
Minutes
Megan presented results from mock election at the High School
The majority of students voted for the levy.
The majority of students rity voted for Obama.
212 registered 177 voted
6.
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 |
6.1
Certified
Tutor - Galion St. Joseph School
Recommend Nancy Rolsten as a tutor at St. Joseph School effective November 9, 2012. The position is for three hours per day, one hour to be funded by Title I funds and two hours per day from Auxiliary Service Personnel Funding.
Minutes
Dr. Jenney discussed the details of how St. Joseph's tutor services are funded.
6.2
Classified
Accept the resignation of Jon Haas, Technician, effective November 7, 2012.
Approve Bridgette Vavra as 2.5 hour Cook at the Intermediate Elementary School effective November 12, 2012.
ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Elaine Lamp as 4 hour Cook at the High School effective November 12, 2012.
Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2012-2013 school year:
Substitute Cook:
Samantha Anderson
Stacey Kuehlman
Substitute Custodian:
Mandy LaForest
Substitute Educational Assistant:
Stacy Cameron
Dale Knowlton
Julie Knowlton
Stacey Kuehlman
Mandy LaForest
Judy Remy
Glinda Sparks
Substitute Secretary:
Stacey Kuehlman
Mandy LaForest
Bridgette Vavra
Substitute Para-Professional:
Stacy Cameron
Glinda Sparks
6.3
Extra-Duty
Approve Amy Johnson to conduct Speech/Language Screenings and qualified services for students currently attending St. Joseph School in Galion for the 2012-2013 school year. To be paid $20.00 per hour not to exceed 78 hours total. This position will be paid from the IDEA-B Federal Grant.
ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Cheri` Laughbaum as Fall Drama Advisor at the contractual rate of $20.00 per hour to be paid from the Fall Drama student activity account.
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2012-2013 school year:
Colby Bright - JV Boys Basketball Coach
Jordan Hatcher - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Chris Hatcher - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Michelle Harmon - H.S. Winter Cheerleading Co-Advisor
Jena Opperman - Head Softball Coach
Josh Barnett - Middle School Wrestling Coach
Ted Maglio - Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
6.4
ADDENDUM ITEM - Home Instruction Tutor
Approve Lisa Fisher as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2012-2013 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour.
7.
CURRICULUM
Approve the First reading for the following Curriculum:
1. 21st Century Skills (grades 6-8)
2. 21st Century Skills (grades 3-5)
3. Math Intervention/Enrichment (grade 5)
Minutes
Dr. Powell presented first readings for Curriculum for items meeting new standards and to boost student scores. Title I personnel to offer skills aligned with new technology and common core.
Math in alignment with need for more math intervention at the 5th grade level that includes more hands on math skills
Middle school curriculum includes usage of the Mac Airs, college readiness, leadership, collaboration, cooperation skills, listening and public speaking, pursuasive writing, using information to do research. Common Core skills and technology skills.
Mr. Long commented on the importance of each of the skills mentioned in the above additions to Galion School's curriculum.
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 |
8.
ELIGIBILITY OF PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
Recommend approving a resolution to provide transportation for eligible students to Mansfield St. Peter and the Richland Academy of the Arts, non-public schools. This approval will be for the 2012-13 school year, beginning November 15, 2012. The designated bus stop for the 2012-13 school year will be at the intersection of Brandt Road and Portland Way North and the stop will be set annually by the Board of Education. Eligible riders must provide a written Transportation Request Form and Emergency Contact Information Form.
Minutes
Dr. Jenney presented details as written by State concerning eligiblility of Pupil Transporation. In leiu of transportaion dollars are provided to families based a formula using on state average cost from prior year costs. 2 students eligible for transporation based on time run eligibilty. District will provide transportation and use Colonel Crawford and Crestline transportation cooperative arrangement. Galion would enter into this arrangement and cost would be divided by all three district. Opportunity for shared services to accomodate students. Possibly could be up to 9 students eligible.
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 |
9.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee.
Minutes
motioned to go into executive session at 7:33
executive session began at 8:15 and ended at George/Brian
moved back into session and for a vote on settlement agreement from OAPSE grievance.
George/Jennifer
fix the oapse agreement = Motion approved
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 |
10.
OAPSE SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL
The board authorizes exucution of a settlement agreement with OASPE Local #370 as the result of a grievance arbirtation hearing in Case No. AAA 53 390 0002712.
11.
ADJOURN
Minutes
Meeting ad
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 |
