Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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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 Member   

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda and Addendum

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motion to ammend the agenda - move Brewer Garret to beginning of agenda 

Motion Dennis Long, Second Jennifer

Long - Aye     Kuns - Aye     McElligott - Aye     Owens - Aye

 

Adopt agenda vote below

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 Member   

2. TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 Approval of Minutes - September 18, 2013 Regular Meeting

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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 Member   

2.2 Approval of September 2013 Financial Report

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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 Member   

3. COMMUNITY INPUT

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Paula Durbin, City Treasurer

Invited a board member or administrator to Candidates night October 29th to talk about the levy at 6:30 at the library.

She doesn't understand why the levy has not passes. Mr. Long explained that only 12% of all registered voters came to the polls to dictate what happens.

Dennis and Mark both said they believe it can happen.

 


4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Brewer-Garrett Audit Report HB264
Dave Smith

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Presented to the Board and public. District did not save as much money this year -significantly less this year and identified reason in presentation. Expressed that the building automation system is the problem. If our system continually gets worse there could be a guarantee issue with Brewer Garrett. District is still $18,000. above guarantee. System needs to be rewritten Wadsworth Slossen is trying to re-write now.  He claimed that the automation system problem was a result of Employee misconduct - computer siezed - information lost and WS never backed it up. Information was lost. Something has significantly changed and that is their best guess. Remote access gives opportunity to have a controls contact to run system remotely. Can do a better job than process now - engineers review and trend daily weekly monthly. Brewer Garrett sent engineers to review the campus and they came up with suggestions as to what the district needs to correct current issues and improve outcome of savings.

 

Base line for year to year comparisons takes temperatures and days into consideration. 

 


4.2 Digital Schools Serving Galion Students
Dr. Sandra Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants

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EMIS time of year - one area is students attending digital academies  or Community Schools - State of OH does recognize. Digital Academies are not always homebound there are a few that require students to go to a facility.

Showed dollars and cents not numbers of students and where they are going. As of yesterday there were 125 students that reside in Galion District that attend a digital  academy.

Richland Academy and the Tomorrow Center are brick and mortar digital academies. Tomorrow Center supports special needs students.

Largest is Goal Digital Academy - has a storefront on Harding Way and staff to support students. Headquarters are at Mid Ohio ESC. They partnered with Mid Ohio 5-6 years ago.

ECOT started in 2001 - first graduating class under 100. This past year graduated over 1700 students.

TRECA is out of Marion 

fastest growing area of public education.

Mr. McElligott asked why students are going there. In the past principals were asked to do exit interviews. Dr Powell did not have access to information.

Mr. Stefanik spoke on past experience -he used to monitor this information. Mostly flexibility of hours, may work nights, may work days and work on classwork at night, various answers. Some "the grass is greener" 

Mr. Williams (HS Adm) spoke that many attend because of truancy charges. The academies are often underperformning schools.

Board members said we have digital courses so why are we losing students. Dr Powell spoke to that - about 2 years ago Galion decided to enter into this area. Galion partnered with Virtual Community Schools. At this time we have students participating. No primary, 1 IS, 9 MS full time, HS 3 ft, 2 pt, also using at HS for credit recovery. 16 students recovering credits. We pay a few hundred for a course but at least still Galion Schools

Why would a student want to leave - we need to do a study in this area. Mrs. Kuns suggests marketing it with these students.We have a program that no one talks about. She receives ECOT advertisements every 3 months. Dr. Powell said they have a large advertising budget - Jack Hannah is their spokesperson.

Mr. Williams spoke about schools having their own digital academy. If students do not graduate that counts against the district on State report card. Many truancy students enroll in these schools but do not earn any credits.

Galion had a student that had medical issues and could not attend school but she took digital coursework and was successful and graduated from Galion.

Mrs. Kuns said when she sees 125 students she sees over $700,000 dollars. She thinks we should market - make phone calls, visit home, etc. Tell about what we offer and let them know they can also participate in extra curricular.


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:

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Vote for all 5.1 through 5.3 and 5.5 and 5.6

5.4 voted separate because it pertains to Dennis Long's volunteer position and he must abstain.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, 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 Member   

5.1 Certified

Approve a one-year teaching contract for Aleta Rowe as Kindergarten Teacher at Galion Primary School, effective September 24, 2013. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year.

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Vote recorded in 5.0


5.2 Classified

Approve Jennifer Howell for the 2.5 hour Cook position at the Galion Intermediate School at a rate per the OAPSE Salary Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year, effective September 24, 2013.

 

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

Secretary

Carla Russell

ADDENDUM ITEM - Julie Knowlton

Educational Assistant

Dale Knowlton

Julie Knowlton

Custodian

Sandra Hough

Kyle Mann

Cook

Sandra Hough

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vote recorded in  5.0


5.3 Extra-Duty Assignments

Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2013-2014 school year:

Galion High School

Sandy Powell, Volunteer Academic Challenge Co-Advisor

Galion Middle School

Lynn Evans, Thursday School Monitor

Cindy Rode, Thursday School Monitor

Amy Graham, Thursday School Monitor

Gina Redman, Thursday School Monitor

Doris Weals, Thursday School Monitor

Jo Ann Wiggins, Thursday School Monitor

High School Athletics

Ted Maglio, Freshman Basketball Coach

Caden Lutz, Assistant Swim Coach

Jim Wegesin, Assistant Wrestling Coach

Scott Bauer, Volunteer Football Coach

Brandon Rumple, Volunteer Wrestling Coach

Josh Barnett, Volunteer Wrestling Coach

Ehrick Williams, Volunteer Wrestling Coach

Kyle Burris, Volunteer Wrestling Coach

Thomas Weithman, Volunteer Varsity Softball Coach

Middle School Athletics

Kyle Strauch, 8th Grade Football Coach

Todd Redman, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Neal Rinehart, Wrestling Co-Coach

Ron Kostelnik, Wrestling Co-Coach

Cindy Conner, Cross Country Coach

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vote recorded in 5.0


5.4 Extra-Duty Assignment

Approve Dennis Long as Volunteer Academic Challenge Co-Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year.

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vote below

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 President  X
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 Member   

5.5 Resident Educator Mentor

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

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vote recorded in 5.0


5.6 Home Instruction Tutor

Approve Nicole Lambright as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2013-2014 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour.

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vote recorded in 5.0


6. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 5-Year Forecast & Assumptions

Approve 5-Year Forecast  and Assumptions as attached. The State of Ohio has been sending payments based on FY2013 Basic Aid numbers until the October payments. October  11th payment was the first payment that reflected revenue based on the new formula from HB59. The new formula is used beginning in October but the revenue is still estimated on FY2013 data and won't reflect FY2014 data until November or December when EMIS numbers are submitted with actual student counts from October count week. This forecast reflects the estimates up to October 2013. At the January 2014 regular Board Meeting the Five Year Forecast (through December - 6 months into the 2014 fiscal year) will be presented for Board approval and resubmitted to the State with all revisions based on actual numbers.

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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 Member   

7. AGREEMENTS

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vote for all agreements 7.1 - 7.7

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  

7.1 Carolina Martinez Karam

Approve a Spanish Enrichment Service Contract between the Board of Education of Galion City School District and Carolina Martinez Karam for the 2013-2014 school year. This contract agrees to pay Ms. Karam an hourly rate of $20.00 for up to 650 hours over a 30 week period, not to exceed $13,000.00. Ms. Karam will also be paid at the same rate for additional hours for extra curricular activities and reimbursed for expenses incurred for student activities. All disbursements to Ms. Karam concerning the Spanish Enrichment Services are to be paid from the Galion Community Education Foundation Grant .(019-9113)

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vote recorded in 7.0


7.2 Schmidt Security

Approve the agreement with Schmidt Security Pro. This contract includes service, labor and inspection of the camera systems used in all schools and service only on the security systems in all schools. This contract will be paid from the General Fund in the amount of $14,763.00.

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vote recorded in 7.0


7.3 Columbus City School District

Approve a contract with the Columbus City School District to provide educational services for Galion student(s) hospitalized at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The Columbus City School's daily rate will be $32.88 (plus any applicable excess costs) for each day the student(s) are hospitalized.

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vote recorded in 7.0


7.4 Robert Simon

Approve a Temporary Bus Mechanic Contract between the Board of Education of Galion City School District and Robert Simon for the length of term of district mechanic's absence. This contract agrees to pay Mr. Simon an hourly rate of $15.00 for up to 8 hours per day for no more than a 12 week period. Mr. Simon may also be paid for additional hours for extra services upon approval of Superintendent and Treasurer. All disbursements to Mr. Simon concerning the Temporary Bus Mechanic Services are to be paid from the Galion City Schools General Fund.  

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vote recorded in 7.0


7.5 Sport Safe Testing Service

Approve a contract with Sport Safe Testing Service for drug testing program and medical review of drug test results according to Galion City School District drug testing policy at a rate of $28.00 per typical drug and alcohol tests. Add-on prices are listed in contract for additional services if requested by Superintendent or designee. Drug testing services will be paid from Galion City School District General Fund.

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vote recorded in 7.0


7.6 Colonel Crawford

Approve a contract with Colonel Crawford School District for shared transportation services to provide transportation for students attending St. Peter's at 104 W. First Street, Mansfield, OH for the 2013-14 school year. The transportation services will be divided evenly between Galion, Bucyrus, Crestline and Colonel Crawford school districts at a cost of $9,385.20 each. The funds will be paid from the district's General Fund.

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vote recorded in 7.0


7.7 ADDENDUM ITEM - Addendum to Superintendent's Contract

Approve an Addendum to the Superintendent's Contract per attachment.

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vote recorded in 7.0


8. CURRICULUM

Approve the First Read for new Math series, Go Math, by Houghton Mifflin, 2012 edition, for Grades 3-5.

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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 Member   

9. SCHOOL DONATIONS

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vote included 9.1 and 9.2

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, 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 Member   

9.1 High School Multi-Handicap Unit

Accept a donation in the amount of $420.00 from Carol Dayne to assist with purchase of High School Multi-Handicap Unit Unique Learning System. This donation and purchase will run through the HS Principal's Fund 018-900S-002

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vote recorded in 9.0


9.2 The Daughters of the Union Veteran's of the Civil War 1861-1865

Accept the donation of two Ohio Flags for the Galion Intermediate School and the Galion Primary School by The Daughters of the Union Veteran's of the Civil War 1861-1865. Cathy Brown is the President of that organization.

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vote recorded in 9.0


10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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


10.1 Enter Executive Session at:

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entered into executive at 8:43 p.m.

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 Member   

10.2 Reconvene to Regular Meeting from Executive Session at:

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reconvened at 9:52

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 Member   

11. ADJOURN

Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.

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Mr. Stefanik announced that Galion High School has been named by the State of Ohio as an Ohio School Of Promise!

 

Adjourn meeting at 9:53

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 Member