Meeting Details
November 20, 2013
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda and ADDENDUM
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
2.
RECOGNITION
2.1
2013 Golf Team
Recognition of the 2013 Golf Team: North Central Conference Champions and District Qualifier (2nd place at Sectionals) - Eric Powell - State Qualifier, Seth Van Dine, Connor Campbell, Evan Huggins, Spencer Reynolds, and Nick Kruger.
Minutes
Board of Education approved and presented a resolution to the High School Golf Team members that recognized the team for their exemplary accomplishments as a team during the 2013-14 season , excellent representation of the district and outstanding sportsmanship.
Also recognized Eric Powell as a State Tournament Qualifier commending Eric for his representation of the district at the Tournaments.
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
Approval of Minutes - October 16, 2013 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Approval of October 2013 Financial Report
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Minutes
community member asked about thoughts on failed levy and plans for next steps.
Mr. Long addressed this and explained what was discussed, deadlines and Mrs. Kuns stated that the board discussed not putting the levy on in May because a renewal levy will be upcoming at the end of next school year.
Mrs. Kuns also discussed the number of cuts that have been made and the concerns of the board about needing to reinstate some of the programs that have been cut in order to offer our students the programs they need and deserve. Mr. Long gave an example of student activities - National Honor Society - a number of students were inducted into the society last night - we need to get the accompishments of our students out to the community.
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Preparing for Next Generation Assessments
Minutes
District will be selected to field test either Science or Social Studies.
1/2 of new state assessments will come from PARCC (a consortium made up of about 15 states) - English, Reading, and Math tests will be coming from the consortium. Science and Social Studies will come from private vendor.
The scores of these tests will be shared with the Ohio Board of Regents which controls all state colleges. HB237 is on house floor - states are challenging some of the new state tests.
Students will be testing on computers. Galion is aligned well because of the timing of our One to One program. Number of computers will determine time line of testing. Will be 2 part tests; Performance will be given 75% through school year. (March) When 90% of year completed the end of year assessment will occur. - 4 days of assessments - 2 days for Reading and 2 days for Math.
Dr. Powell described the types of Questions that will appear on the tests and the method of responding the students may use.
Natioanlly Standardized Assessment NSA -
All High School Sophomores will be taking PSAT next year. It enables them to get into early college workshops.
In High School there will be many more tests. These will be at end of course or end of year.
Graduation Points - point system inorder to graduate - 5 levels of passing tests.
5.2
School Finance/Levy Timeline Discussion
Minutes
One year we will be preparing for renewal - Mr. McElligott said a community member asked if we were going to put another levy on - and told him it was a dumb thing to do - the people have spoken.
District has tried an income tax and it failed 3 times.
Cloverleaf has a sales tax for PI only.
Mrs. Kuns mentioned that the yes votes are increasing - we are trying to change the culture - get back to where we were. Community does not realize how much has been cut.
2100 votes for mayor - roughly 8000 voters -people just don't seem to have ambition to speak up.
Mr. Stefanik stated that "the people have spoken" does not represent all of the people, a small amount of people spoke.
Have lists of things we used to have and don't any more - have a list of things we want to have - Mr. Owens stated he thinks the ball is rolling need to keep working on that.
Mr. Long and Mr. Stefanik spoke about higher number of renewal levies passing vs. new levies.
Mr. Long spoke about not asking for less than we need, then we will ask for money and still cut - people will not understand.
Sharpen pencils and see what we have to throw overboard if we don't ask for more money.
Key club went from 20+ kids now there are 60+ children - kids want to be involved in things.
Mrs. Kuns asked us to present a clear picture to the community - this is what we used to have vs. this is what we have now.
Community member spoke about having a clear vision of programs we want to invest in. We should not stop trying to get the funding.
Decide if district would request tax to be on earned income or all income. Mr. Stefanik thinks it is worth investigating. Only people that live in school district will pay the income tax.
6.
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:
Minutes
vote for all of 6.1 through 6.10
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
6.1
Certified - Resignation
Accept the retirement resignation of Lynne A. Goldsmith, Fifth Grade Teacher at Galion Intermediate School, effective end of the 2013-2014 school year.
Accept the resignation of Debra K. Horton as Resident Educator Mentor for the 2013-2014 school year.
6.2
Certified
Approve Robert Roesch as substitute teacher for the 2013-2014 school year.
6.3
Classified Resignation
Accept the retirement resignation of Joyce E. Roberts, Library Educational Assistant at Galion Intermediate School, effective December 31, 2013.
Minutes
mid year retirement
6.4
Classified
Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2013-2014 school year:
DiAnna Danner, Educational Assistant
Kyle C. Mann, Educational Assistant
Carla Russell, Educational Assistant
Rich Eichhorn, Sub Bus Driver
6.5
Extra-Duty Resignation
Accept the resignation of Neal D. Rinehart as Middle School Wrestling Coach Grade 7 & 8 for the 2013-2014 school year.
ADDENDUM-Accept the resignation of Cheryl Watkins as Fall Middle School Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year as there was no Fall squad.
6.6
Extra-Duty Assignments
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2013-2014 school year:
High School
Kyle Burris, Freshman Class Advisor
Jennie Stevens, Sophomore Class Advisor
John Williams, Junior Class Advisor
Scott Campo, Senior Class Advisor
Julie Hoffman, National Honor Society Co-Advisor
Tim Wieskopf, National Honor Society Co-Advisor
High School Athletic
ADDENDUM-Richard Predmore, Assistant Football Coach
Mark Barrier, Assistant Golf Coach
Michael Moore, Freshman Football Coach
Caden Lutz, Assistant Swim Coach
Jim Wegesin, Assistant Wrestling Coach
Matthew Tyrrell, Co-Assistant Wrestling Coach
Thomas Wiggins, Volunteer Swim Coach
Middle School Athletic
Ron Kostelnik, Co-Head Wrestling Coach Grade 7 & 8
ADDENDUM-Darrell Jaynes, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
6.7
AVID Coordinators
Approve the following AVID Coordinators for the 2013-2014 school year to be paid from the AVID Grant Fund as follows:
Nicole Lambright, High School Coordinator to be paid her hourly rate per time sheet
Doris Weals, Middle School Coordinator for a $400.00 stipend
6.8
Race to the Top Leadership Team Members
Approve the following Race to the Top Leadership Team Members to be paid at the rate of $20.00 per hour from the Race to the Top Grant Fund for the 2013-2014 school year:
Shelly Barton
Amy Buzard
Ashlee Cuttitta
Sue Stark
6.9
Volunteers
Approve the following Volunteers for the 2013-2014 school year:
Jeffrey Schultheis, Volunteer Math Tutor
Ashwin Welch, Volunteer Tutor/Interpreter
6.10
Thinkgate IIS (Instructional Information System) Training and Support Team
Approve Amy Graham as District Support for the Thinkgate IIS Team to be paid at the rate of $20.00 per hour from the Race to the Top Grant Fund for the 2013-2014 school year.
7.
AGREEMENTS
Minutes
Vote is for 7.1 thru 7.3
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
7.1
AVID
Approve AVID Implementation Contract and Fee Schedule for the 2013-14 School Year in the amount of $6,770.00 to be paid from AVID Grant (506 9114).
7.2
Bucyrus City School District for Non-Handicapped Pupils
Approve a contract for Non-handicapped Pupils for Galion resident students attending Bucyrus City School District through court placement for the 2013-2014 school year.
7.3
Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District for Handicapped Pupils
Approve a contract for Handicapped Pupils with Disabilities for Galion resident students with Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District through Open Enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year.
8.
CURRICULUM
Approve the Second Read for new Math series, Go Math, by Houghton Mifflin, 2012 edition, for Grades 3-5.
Minutes
Adopted series k, 1 & 2 Go Math - much computer application on line. Mr. McElligott and Dr. Powell sat in with teaching.
Mr. McElligott referred to Math vs. new Math - this is trying to show students to visualize the problem, put it in words, make a picture of it .
The common core is preparing kids for college and careers - new Math - teaching basic Algebra begins in 5th grade now.
George said he would be willing to work on curriculum
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Approve David Miller for a $200.00 stipend for the High School Business Law curriculum development.
Minutes
New business teacher - added to curriculum - Mr. Miller is working and creating the curriculum. He is preparing his curriculum for next semester.
Mr. Long asked
Financial literacy classes are in place
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
SCHOOL DONATIONS
10.1
Galion Building & Loan Bank
Accept the donation of 210 Texas Instruments TI-30X solar calculators to all Grade 6 and new Grade 7 and 8 students at the Galion Middle School valued at $2,727.90.
Minutes
Galion Building and Loan has donated the calculators for 27 years and offerred a really nice presentation ceremony to the students.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
RESOLUTION - OHIO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND
Approve the following resolution:
Whereas, the Galion Board of Education wishes to support the efforts of other boards of education to obtain favorable judicial decisions, and
Whereas, the Ohio School Boards Association Legal Assistance Fund has been established for this purpose,
Therefore, the Board hereby resolves to participate in the OSBA LAF for calendar year 2014 and authorizes the treasurer to pay to the LAF $250.00.
Minutes
Resolution # 112013-11
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
12.
RESOLUTION - TO EXTEND DISTRICT POLICY
Approve the following Resolution:
RESOLVED:
That any full-time temporary employee of the School District who is neither under
contract as an administrator nor a member of a collective bargaining unit, after
working ninety (90) consecutive calendar days in the same position, shall be
eligible to be covered by the District's hospitalization, vision, dental and life
insurance plan.
An employee eligible for coverage under this resolution shall request coverage
by written notice to the District Treasurer and shall be required to pay the same part
of the premium as is paid by regular School District employees who receive
insurance coverage.
Minutes
Resolution # 112013-12
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
13.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.
13.1
Entered Executive Session
voted to enter into executive session at 8:13 p.m.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
13.2
Reconvene from Executive Session
Voted to Reconvene at 9:14 p.m.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
14.
ADJOURN
Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.
Minutes
adjourned at 9:15
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. George McElligott, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X |
