Board of Education Meeting

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

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda

    2. RETIREE RE-EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC HEARING

    The following persons have retired as teachers and are now seeking re-employment in the same position by our school district:

    Christine Cletzer

    Joylyn E. Finch

    Dennise K. Holtzapfel

    D. Melinda Nicholls

    Richard L. Predmore

    JoAnne Wiggins

    At the August 14, 2013 Board Meeting, the Board will consider rehiring these retirees for a one-year period at the same step, experience level and degree level held before retiring. The rehired retiree will have a position for one-year and one-year only and will not receive a second one-year contract. The rehired retiree will be entitled to all insurance benefits during the 2013-2014 school year.


    3. TREASURER'S REPORT

    3.1 Approval of Minutes - June 28, 2013 Special Meeting

    3.2 Approval of June 2013 Financial Report

    4. COMMUNITY INPUT

    5. ADDENDUM - EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.


    6. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    6.1 Bond Issue Refinancing Presentation

    John Payne from Bradley Payne LLC Financial Advisor Group will present the outcome of the partial 2004 Bond Issue Refinancing.


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

    Third Grade Guarantee Update.


    6.3 OSBA Recommendations for Bus Purchase
    Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer

    Presentation of the bus bids submitted for discussion to determine board action.


    7. BOARD PRESIDENT RECOMMENDATION - SUPERINTENDENT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
    Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

    Approve an agreement with Mark J. Stefanik as Consultant of this school district effective July 15, 2013 and ending July 31, 2013 at a rate of $43.75 per hour not to exceed $350.00 per day.


    8. 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:


    8.1 Certified

    Approve one-year teaching contracts for the following, effective with the start of the 2013-2014 school year; salary to be based on the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year:

    Dan Vincent - High School Intervention Specialist

    John Williams - High School Science Teacher


    8.2 Classified

    Approve Paul Webb as Galion Intermediate School Custodian at a rate per the OAPSE Salary Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year, effective July 22, 2013.

    Approve the following classified substitute personnel *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2013-2014 school year:

    Brian Betts, Substitute Custodian


    8.3 Extra-Duty Resignation

    Approve the resignation of Fred Beachy, Head Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, effective for the 2013-2014 school year.


    8.4 Extra-Duty Assignments

    Approve Amy Grogg, Speech Therapist, for Summer Speech Therapy Services for 2013 to be paid $20.00 per hour up to 10 hours.


    8.5 Lead Mentor

    Approve Lynn Evans for the Lead Mentor for Resident Educators Mentoring Program for the 2013-2014 school years, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated agreement.


    8.6 Resident Educator Mentor

    Approve Lynn Evans for Resident Educator Mentor for the 2013-2014 school year, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated contract.


    9. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

    9.1 2013-2014 High School Fees

    Approve High School Student Fees as attached for the 2013-2014 school year.


    9.2 2013-2014 Middle School Fees

    Approve Middle School Student Fees as attached for the 2013-2014 school year.


    9.3 Treasurer's Personnel Recommendation

    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:

    Approve the following classified substitute personnel *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2013-2014 school year:

    Amanda Abram, Administrative Secretary Substitute


    10. AGREEMENTS

    10.1 North Central State College

    Approve an agreement with North Central State College for the offering of Dual Enrollment Classes at Galion High School for the 2013-2014 school year.


    10.2 RC Therapy Services

    Approve an agreement with RC Therapy Services, for therapy services at a rate of $60.00 per hour for the 2013-2014 school year.


    10.3 McGown & Markling

    Approve an agreement with McGown/Markling Law Firm for 10 free hours of use of the School Law Hotline. Any additional hours beyond the 10 pro bono hours  will be billed at the blended rate of $225.00 per hour for general school law work. 


    11. STUDENT HANDBOOKS

    Approve the attached 2013-2014 Student Handbooks:

    ADDENDUM - Primary Elementary School

    Intermediate Elementary School

    Galion High School


    12. RESOLUTION - WAIVER DAYS

    RESOLUTION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT  BOARD OF EDUCATION/GOVERNING AUTHORITY TO SEEK AN OPERATIONAL WAIVER TO MINIMUM SCHOOL YEAR REQUIREMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    The Galion City School District Board of Education/Governing Authority recognizes that the district is in need of additional time to successfully implement professional development related to the One to One Program during the 2013-2014 school year for teachers in Prekindergarten through Grade 12 and is seeking a waiver of Minimum School Year Standards:

    WHEREAS the Galion City School District Board of Education/Governing Authority is committed to implementing a staff professional development program that is aligned with the overall improvement strategies identified by the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) for Prekindergarten through Grade 12;

    WHEREAS the Galion City School District Board of Education/Governing Authority acknowledges that the Superintendent may seek a waiver with full board approval by submitting the board-adopted resolution for the waiver in accordance with ORC 3302.07, the Innovative Education Pilot Program (IPP); and

    WHEREAS the Galion City School District Board of Education/Governing Authority recommends and grants authority for the Superintendent to seek a waiver for two days of instruction to occur on August 27 and August 28, 2013; Therefore, Be It

    RESOLVED that the Galion City School District Board of Education/Governing Authority hereby recommends that the Superintendent seek an Innovative Education Pilot Program waiver and complete the annual evaluation report to the Ohio Department of Education by June 30, 2014.


    13. 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                                    

    JULY 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 operating expenses and one and four tenths (1.4) mills for the purpose of general 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 operating expenses and one and four tenths (1.4) mills for the purpose of general 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 November 5, 2013, being the same day as the general election.


    14. PARENT TRANSPORTATION

    Approve that transportation by school conveyance is impractical for the following students during the 2013-2014 school year; further agree to pay the parent or guardian of said student in lieu of providing such service, amount to be calculated by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2013-2014 school year and as per Section 3327.01 of the Ohio Revised Code:

    Riley Wells attending Sacred Heart School in Shelby

    Matthew Gosser attending Sacred Heart School in Shelby

    Jordyn Benton attending Sacred Heart School in Shelby


    15. CRAWFORD COUNTY TAX INCENTIVE REVIEW COUNCIL

    Appoint the Superintendent and Treasurer as representatives of Galion City School District to the Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council. The Crawford County Tax Incentive Review Council is required by Ohio Revised Code to annually reivew all agreements granting exemptions from property taxation.


    16. BOARD POLICIES - FIRST READ

     

    Recommend the first read on the following Board Policies:
     

    Board Policy 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics 

    Board Policy 5630.01 - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports and Limited Use of Restraint and Seclusion

     

    17. SET SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

    Set a Special Board Meeting for Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. in the Administrative Center to consider a resolution to levy an additional tax for the November 5, 2013 Election.


    18. EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.


    19. ADJOURN

    Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.


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