Board of Education Meeting

Preparing Teachers for Student Growth Measures and Future Evaluation Systems.

Teacher Evaluation Policy Timeline - Must be in place by July 1, 2013 and included in Negotiated Agreement with GEA. Teachers and administrators will receive a rating (accomplished, proficient, developing, ineffective) based on standards and value added measures. 

Safety and Security Protocols - have been reviewed and practiced in all buildings. See sample Emergency Management Guide.

State Notification of a Deficit

Solution for Bus Fuel - 600 gallon portable tank with pump and safety shut offs.  Will also include set up, monitoring of delivery, discounted pricing and monthly billing.  

Recommend Jamie Maguire for a Continuing Contract.

Approve the employment of Angela Brocwell as a K-8 teacher, effective January 22, 2013, for the 2012-2013 school year. Salary to be based on the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2012-2013 school year.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Accept the retirement resignation of Lisa J. Fingerhuth, Middle School Title I Teacher, effective April 1, 2013.

Approve Karen Barnhart as 2.5 hour Cook at the Intermediate Elementary School effective January 14, 2013.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Stacy Cameron as a Substitute Crossing Guard for the 2012-2013 school year.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Robert Keyes as a Substitute Custodian for the 2012-2013 school year.

Approve Shelly Barton as an additional team member as an AVID Coordinator for the 2012-2013 school year to be paid $400.00.

Approve Bridget Sutton as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2012-2013 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour.

Approve Marcia Wheeler as Freshman Cheer Advisor for the 2012-2013 Basketball season.

Original budget included school day enrichment hours. It is recommended to approve the revised budget to include additional after school hours and expenses for a Spanish Club. All costs pertaining to the Spanish Enrichment - before and after school, are paid through the $20,000.00 grant received from the Galion Education Foundation.

Review of first six months FY13 Food Service revenues and expenditures in comparison to previous year.

Approve revision to the Building Use Rental Agreement and Fee Schedule as presented.

Approve revisions to the Campus Wear Guidelines effective with the 2013-14 school year.

Approve a revision to the current contract with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for Student Attendant Services. The estimated cost is $10,046.85.  Cost will be reimbursed by the Colonel Crawford Local Schools as the district responsible for the assigned student.

Approve a two year agreement (2012-13 and 2013-14) with The Ohio State University-Mansfield to participate in the Exchange of Services Agreement for students interested in conducting field placements or internships (student teaching) in cooperation with personnel in the Galion City Schools. Tuition Authorization Credits will be awarded according to the contract for teachers participating in the program. 

Accept a donation of 10 hats from Adam Fox, a Senior at Riverdale High School. Adam has donated over 1100 hats to more than 40 local school districts through his Hats from the Heart initiative.

Accept the following donations in memory of Mr. Dustin Jones Redmond, Sr. to support the Galion "Tiger" Athletic Department:

1. John M. and Lisa J. Hawes ($25.00)

2. Helen M. Lott ($50.00)

3. Mary R. and Carl Rocco ($50.00)

Accept a donation from Todd A. and Marcy Rood Werpy of $100.00 in memory of Carl King to support Athletic Scholarships.

Accept a donation from Mr. Charles Miller of 3 credit hours of tuition at North Central State College valued at $429.00 for a Galion City Schools employee or family member.