Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 6:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda & Addendum

    2. TREASURER'S REPORT

    2.1 Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2013 Special Meeting

    2.2 Approval of Minutes - March 20, 2013 Regular Meeting

    2.3 March 2013 Financial Report

    3. COMMUNITY INPUT

    4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    4.1 Student Achievement
    Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

    New State Report Card Template.


    4.3 Superintendent Updates
    Dr. Kathleen Jenney, Superintendent

    4.4 Student Representative
    Megan Thompson

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


    5.1 Administrative

     

    Award a two year administrative contract to Andrew M. Johnson, Middle School Principal, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015 with salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.

    Award a two year administrative contract to Cheryl D. Jason, Intermediate Elementary School Student Support Services Specialist, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015 with salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.


    5.2 Administrative -

    ADDENDUM ITEM:  Accept the resignation of Superintendent - Dr. Kathleen Jenney effective July 31, 2013


    5.3 Administrative -

    Accept the retirement resignation of Joe Tucker -Buildings and Grounds Supervisor effective November 1, 2013


    5.4 Certified

    Approve the following 2013-2014 teacher contracts as listed:

    One-Year

    Diana J. Hurlow

    Joshua R. Riggle

    P. Michael Schaffner

    J. William Stepro

    Two-Year

    Randy L. Endsley

    Nicole L. Lambright

    Five-Year

    Jena L. Gardner

    Gina M. Redman

    Linda K. Wilson 


    5.5 Classified

    Accept the retirement resignation of Charles R. Caldwell as the night custodian at Galion Intermediate School effective April 30, 2013.

    Accept the resignation of Timothy W. Bartholomew as a substitute bus driver effective May 31, 2013.


    5.6 Extra-Duty Assignments

    Accept the resignation of the following Extra-Duty Assignments:
    Jennifer Meyer - Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

    Jen Opperman - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

    Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2012-2013 school year:

    Jeanie Rinehart - Junior Varsity Softball Coach

    Michael O'Leary - Volunteer Baseball Coach

    ADDENDUM ITEM - Marcia Wheeler - Freshman Cheerleader Advisor


    5.7 Curriculum Team

    Approve Krista McKibben for a $400.00 stipend to prepare the curriculum for the Probability and Statistics course to be offered starting with the 2013-2014 school year at Galion High School.


    5.8 Retire-Rehire

    Approve the following personnel for the retire-rehire one-year plan. Teachers must retire by May 31, 2013 in order to be rehired in August 2013. Retiree will be rehired with a one-year contract at the same step, experience level and degree level held before retiring. Retiree will be guaranteed a position for one year and will not receive a second one-year contract. Retiree will be entitled to all benefits during the 2013-2014 school year. There will be no break in insurance coverage between the date the teacher retires and the date they are rehired if retirement is on May 31, 2013:

    JoAnn Wiggins

    Christine Cletzer


    5.9 District and Building Leadership Team

    Approve the following District Leadership and Building Leadership Team for the 2012-2013 school year to be paid the hourly contractual rate of $20.00 from grant funds:

    Larry Dawson

    Lynn Evans

    Josh Riggle


    5.10 Seasonal Technology Maintenance Help

    Approve the following for 2013 Seasonal Technology Maintenance support at a rate of minimum wage per hour. Hours to be preapproved by the Superintendent:

    Dominic Erlsten

    Stephen Noggle


    6. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

    6.1 ACCEPT LEASE

    Recommend the Galion School District accept the agreement from DT Petroleum for the 5 year lease to purchase agreement for diesel fuel tank to be maintained by DT Petroleum for the life of the lease. DT Petroleum will be responsible for all permits over the 5 year life of lease. At the end of the 5 years, the tank will become the property of Galion City Schools and permits will become responsibility of the district. The lease reads that Galion City Schools will pay DT Petroleum $130.00 a month for 60 months - total price of tank is $7,800.00.


    7. AGREEMENTS

    7.1 Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center

    Approve the final 2012-2013 school year services with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for $160,341.00. Services include Talented and Gifted services, Curriculum and Instruction services, Occupational Therapy services, and Attendance services.


    7.2 Bus Driver T8 Physicals

    Approve Avita Health Care Work Well Program as the designated location for conducting the required bus driver T8 physicals.


    7.3 North Central State College

    Approve an agreement with North Central State College to serve as a practicum training site for the  2013-2014 school year. Practicum Field Experiences are required for students attending the Human Services Program at NCSC.


    7.4 Mid-West Computer Services

    Approve an agreement with Mid-West Computer Services to provide technology support services during the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years begining July 10, 2013 for a total of 2000 hours each year. The hours may be adjusted by mutual agreement between Mid-West Computer Services and the Superintendent. Mid-West Computer Services shall be compensated at an hourly rate of $19.00 in 2013-2014 and $20.00 in 2014-2015.


    8. RESOLUTION TO NON-RENEW SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS

    Approve the non-renewal of all employees holding supplemental contracts for the 2012-2013 school year.


    9. 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. 5705.21.

    THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE

    GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    OF CRAWFORD, MORROW AND RICHLAND COUNTIES

    MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON

    APRIL 17, 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 for a period of five (5) years at a rate of Eight (8.0) 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 (8.0) mills for the purpose of current expenses to be submitted to the electors at a special election to be held on August 6, 2013.

    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

    APRIL 17, 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: Eight (8.0) mills for the purpose of current expenses and One and Four-Tenths (1.4) mills for the purpose of ongoing permanent improvements as authorized by R.C. 5705.217, for a total tax levy of Nine and Four-Tenths (9.4) 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 Eight (8.0) mills for the purpose of current expenses and One and Four-Tenths (1.4) mills for the purpose of ongoing permanent improvements, for a total tax levy of Nine and Four-Tenths (9.4) mills, to be submitted to the electors at a special election to be held on August 6, 2013.

    11. SCHOOL DONATION

    Accept the following donations:

    - $5,000.00 from the Walter R. Hessenauer Foundation to be used for purchasing new concert band instruments.

    - $100.00 from Todd and Marcy Werpy toward an athletic scholarship in memory of Carl King.

    - $158.00 from Windfall Emanuel UCC in support of Hollyfield Youth Alliance Bullying program for Middle School Students.


    12. BOARD OF EDUCATION BYLAWS & POLICIES

    Approve the first reading of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies.


    13. SET PUBLIC MEETING FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRED CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES

    Set a public meeting for re-employment of retired certified employees for July 17, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.


    14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee and to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of employment.


    15. ADJOURN

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