Board of Education Meeting

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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

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

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.