Board of Education Meeting

1. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

1.2 Reorganization - President Pro-Tem

Minutes

President - Jennifer Kuns nominated by George Mcelligott she declined

1. Jennifer Kuns nominated Dennis Long

2. Robert Zeisler

All approved-sworn in

Vice President - Jennifer Kuns

1. Jennifer Kuns nominated by Brian Owens

2. Robert Zeisler

All approved-sworn in

 

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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  

1.3 Adopt Organizational Meeting Agenda

Minutes

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 PresidentX  
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  

1.4 Executive Session

Recommend entering into executive session to discuss the appointment of public officials.

Minutes

entered executive session at 6:09 p.m.

 

called meeting back into order 6:23 p.m.


1.5 Resolution setting regular meeting times, dates, and location:

Minutes

Third Wednesday of the month; agenda to come out on Friday. 

 

Work sessions will be on first Wednesday of month.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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  

1.6 Organization Items - Standing Authorization 2013

1) Authorization for Treasurer to secure advance payment on current collection of taxes.

2) Authorization for Treasurer to invest all funds.

3) Authorization for Treasurer to pay all bills per limits established and authorized by appropriation resolution.

4) Authorize that Board members may participate at their own expense in group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans provided to employees of the district as permitted by Ohio Revised Code 3313.202.

5) Employment of Temporary Personnel – authorization for the Superintendent to employ personnel as needed for emergency situations. Such employments to be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.

6) Authorize the Superintendent to pay $150.00 a day, or some such amount, for substitute teachers whenever the Superintendent determines that extraordinary circumstances require a higher rate of substitute pay.

7) Appointment of Purchasing Agent – authorize the Superintendent to serve as the purchasing agent for the school district.

8) Service fund – establish a service fund in the amount of $5,000.00 to be a part of the General Fund for fiscal year 2013 (2012-2013 school year), in accordance with Section 3315.15 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board believes it is important to demonstrate appreciation to its employees. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to identify unique means of demonstrating the Board’s appreciation. The following are examples of forms of this appreciation, but is not limited to:  refreshments, small gifts, plaques, awards, and flowers.

9) Participation in State or Federal projects – authorization for the Superintendent, without further action by said Board to apply on behalf of said district to participate in any federal or state project or program for which approval by said Board is required. Authorize the Treasurer to pay stipends in the amount specified to Community Members/Staff Members when authorized by grant applications.

10) Authorize the approval of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center monthly revisions to the Substitute Teacher List for the calendar year and the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Tutor Directory for the current school year.

11) Authorize the Treasurer to compensate board members for up to 12 meetings per year in an amount equal to the maximum allowable compensation permitted by law.

12) Appoint Treasurer as designee to attend public record training on behalf of board members.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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  

1.7 Board Member Appointments:

1) Legislative Liaison –

2) Delegate and Alternate to the Ohio School Boards Association Annual Conference –

3) Student Achievement Liaison – 

4) Galion Area Betterment Commission –

5) Pioneer Career Technology Center School Board – 

6) GEA Labor Relations Committee – 

7) OAPSE Labor Relations Committee – 

8) Galion Advisory Group for Education – 

9) Audit Committee – 

Minutes

1.) Dennis Long

2.) Jennifer Kuns alt Brian Owens

3.) Jennifer Kuns

4.) Jennifer Kuns

5.) Dennis Long

6.) Brian Owens & Jennifer Kuns

7.) George McElligott & Robert Zeisler

8.) appointed at a later date if needed

9.) George McElligott & Robert Zeisler

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 PresidentX  
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  

1.8 Designate Newspapers - Galion Inquirer and Newspaper Network of Central Ohio

Minutes

Mr. Dennis Long mentioned that we have been requested to use digital media. He addressed this issue saying that printed is available to all so we will continue to print media.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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  

1.9 Resolution Setting Special Meeting Dates for Work Sessions

Establish special meeting dates to provide the opportunity to discuss the business of the Board in a work session format and to transact any business that the Board determines necessary. The work session meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m.:

 

Minutes

January  24 will remain the same. All other work sessions will be scheduled as follows:

March 6

May 1

Sept 4

Nov 6

Work sessions

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 PresidentX  
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  

1.10 School District Records Commission Meeting

Set the School District Records Commission meeting date to be held at the Middle School. (Statutory members are the President and Treasurer of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools).

Minutes

Meeting date was set for February 20, 2013 @ 6:15 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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  

1.11 2013-14 School Calendar

Approve the recommended 2013-2014 School District Calendar (see attachment)

Minutes

Recommended to table this record until next regular meeting so a correction could be sent out for review. Original sent was not compatable with some technology and did not read correctly on these computers.

 

Result: Tabled

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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. DISTRICT GOALS FOR 2013

Minutes

Dr. Jenney presented the 2012 goals and stated that most all goals have been accomplished.

Identify areas to target for 2013 come back on 1/24 with topics that need to be included in these areas and determing 2013 goals.

 

Kathy Jenney will email strategic plan to Board members.

Priority items - managable and real with less staff members. Remain on cutting edge with limited finances

Target areas - curriculum, technology under facilities and curriculum, finance, outreach

 


3. SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH JANUARY, 2013

Recognizing the Galion Board of Education for Exemplary Service to the Galion Schools and community.

Minutes

Dr. Jenney presented each Board Member with a certificate recognizing them for their dedication and hard work given to the successes of the Galion City School District. 


4. ADJOURN

Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. went directly into regular session.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
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