Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 6:30pm

    1. REGULAR MEETING
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    1.1 Adopt Regular Meeting Agenda and Addendum

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

    2.1 Approval of December 12, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes

    2.2 Approval of December 21, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes

    2.3 Approval of Financial Report for December 2012

    3. COMMUNITY INPUT

    4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION

    4.1 Student Representative
    Megan Thompson

    4.2 Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Programs
    Dr. Sandra Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants

    Preparing Teachers for Student Growth Measures and Future Evaluation Systems.


    4.3 Superintendent Updates
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    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.  


    4.4 Race to the Top Update

    5. SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATIONS
    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 Federal Bureau of Investigation as required by law and applicable state certification:


    5.1 Certified

    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.


    5.2 Classified

    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.

     


    5.3 AVID Coordinator

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


    5.4 Home Instruction Tutor

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


    5.5 Extra-Duty Assignments

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


    6. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
    Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer

    6.1 Approve Revised Spanish Enrichment Budget

    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.


    6.2 Food Service Analysis

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


    7. AGREEMENTS
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    7.1 Building Use Agreement

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


    7.2 Campus Wear Guidelines

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


    7.3 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center

    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.


    7.4 Ohio State University - Mansfield

    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. 


    8. SCHOOL DONATIONS

    8.1 Hats from the Heart

    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.


    8.2 Mr. Dustin Jones Redman

    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)


    8.3 Mr. Carl King

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


    8.4 Mr. Charles Miller

    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.


    9. RESOLUTION LEVY
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO, REQUESTING THAT THE CRAWFORD COUNTY AUDITOR CERTIFY TO THIS BOARD CERTAIN INFORMATION PURSUANT TO R.C. 5705.03(B) AND R.C. 5705.21.

    ( THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE )

    ( GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT )

    ( OF CRAWFORD, MORROW AND RICHLAND COUNTIES )

    ( MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON )

    ( JANUARY 10, 2013 )

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

    THAT this Board hereby determines that it is necessary to levy an additional tax outside of the ten-mill limitation for the purpose of current expenses at a rate of nine and four tenths (9.4) mills as authorized by R.C. 5705.21.

    THAT this Board hereby requests that the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, certify to this Board:

    1. The total current tax valuation of this school district;
    2. The dollar amount of revenue which will be generated per year by the levy of an additional tax of Eight (8) mills for the purpose of current expenses to be submitted to the electors at a special election to be held on May 7, 2013, being the same day as the primary election.

    10. RESOLUTION LEVY

    A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO, REQUESTING THAT THE CRAWFORD COUNTY AUDITOR CERTIFY TO THIS BOARD CERTAIN INFORMATION PURSUANT TO R.C. 5705.03(B) AND R.C. 5705.217.

    ( THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE )

    ( GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT )

    ( OF CRAWFORD, MORROW AND RICHLAND COUNTIES )

    ( MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON )

    ( JANUARY 10, 2013 )

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

    THAT this Board hereby determines that it is necessary to levy an additional tax outside of the ten-mill limitation for a period of five (5) years as follows: ____________ (______) mills for the purpose of current expenses and ____________ (______) mills for the purpose of ongoing permanent improvements as authorized by R.C. 5705.217, for a total tax levy of ____________ (______) mills.

    THAT this Board hereby requests that the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, certify to this Board:

    1. The total current tax valuation of this school district;
    2. The dollar amount of revenue which will be generated per year by the levy of an additional tax of ____________ (______) mills for the purpose of current expenses and ____________ (______) mills for the purpose of ongoing permanent improvements, for a total tax levy of ____________ (______) mills, to be submitted to the electors at a special election to be held on May 7, 2013, being the same day as the primary election.

    11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of public employees.


    12. ADJOURN

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