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 MemberX  

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

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  

2. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

2.1 Board President Update on Superintendent Search
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

Minutes

Update on search - last meeting Linda Keller, Superintendent of  MOESC, came to gather information to begin search. Job was posted May 23rd with deadline of May 10th. Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be submitted to board members for review by May 13. Interviews will be held May 21 & 22 and final interviews to be held June 4. Selection of candidate by June 4 and Board approval at June 19 board meeting.


3. COMMUNITY INPUT

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Megan Thompson told of band competition - scored a 1.

Seniors are finished with research project.

Prom was enjoyable, classes were commended on their behavior.

Dr. Jenney thanked the teachers that put it all together; for the wonderfuld job they have done this year and all the years in the past.


4. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REDUCTION IN FORCE RESOLUTION - SUSPENSION OF CONTRACT

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REDUCING THE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION AND SUSPENDING THE CONTRACT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR HOLDING THIS POSITION EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2013:

Now, Therefore be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District:

That pursuant to the recommendation of the Superintendent and in accordance with the Administrative Suspension policy adopted by this Board on March 11, 2010, it is the opinion of this Board that a reasonable reduction in the number of administrative positions be made due to inadequate financing. The position is as follows:

Athletic Director (62.5%)

This Board further finds and determines that there is one person currently employed in this position and therefore the Board hereby suspends the administrative contract of:

Robert Roesch, Athletic Director (62.5%) effective June 30, 2013.

Minutes

Dr. Jenney told Mr. Roesch that the district is very thankful for his service.

Mrs. Kuns said Mr. Roesch put many, many hours into this position. No one realizes the extra time involved and wanted to express her appreciation.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 MemberX  

4.2 CERTIFIED REDUCTION IN FORCE RESOLUTION - ABOLISHMENT OF POSITIONS

Recommend the following Reduction in Force Resolution - abolishment of positions:

Whereas, because of a decrease in the number of students enrolled and/or inadequate financing for the 2013-14 school year, it is the opinion of this Board that reasonable reduction in the number of positions of employment must be made effective with the 2013-14 school year. 

Now, Therefore be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District (in accordance with Article IV, Section I of the collective bargaining agreement between the Galion Education Association and the Galion Board of Education):

That effective with the 2013-14 school year the Superintendent recommends this Board hereby abolish the folllowing positions of employment with this district:

1 - Kindergarten (K) Teacher at Primary Elementary School

1 - Social Studies Teacher at the High School

1 - Middle School Special Education Teacher

1 - Middle School Specialist / Primary School Intervention Specialist 

Minutes

Due to financial situation and student enrollment.

Registered 97 students to date.  In past increase in August and reinstated then. 

Mr. Long asked about "bumping" looking at 3rd grade reading guarantee - do any of these employees have required credentials to teach for this?

Dr. Jenny responded "not at this time".

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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 MemberX  

4.3 CERTIFIED REDUCTION IN FORCE RESOLUTION - SUSPENSION OF CONTRACTS

Recommend the following Reduction in Force Resolution - Suspension of Contracts:

Whereas, this Board has abolished four positions of employment because of a decrease in the number of students enrolled with this district and inadequate funding, and

Whereas one position was held by an employee who elected to resign, and

Whereas, eliminating the remainder of the positions requires suspension of three contracts, and

Whereas, in order to carry out this reduction in force, the Superintendent recommends that the employment contracts of the following employees be suspended.

Now, Therefore be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District:

That effective with the 2013-14 school year, this Board hereby suspends the contracts of the following employees:

     Sarah Wegesin - Kindergarten

     Angela Brocwell - Middle School Specialist / Primary Intervention Specialist 

     Curt Wiggins - Middle School Intervention Specialist

That the above listed teachers shall have the right to bump a less senior teacher in another position for which they qualify under Article IV, Section I (2F) (3) of the negotiated agreement or in the alternative shall be placed upon the recall list. 

Minutes

All but two people will be offered opportunity to return from call back list.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 MemberX  

4.4 CERTIFIED REDUCTION IN FORCE RESOLUTION - ABOLISHMENT OF POSITION

Recommend the following Reduction in Force Resolution - abolishment of position:

Whereas, because of uncertainty in federal funding resulting in potential loss of revenue for the 2013-14 school year, it is the opinion of this Board that reasonable reduction in the number of positions of employment must be made effective with the 2013-14 school year. 

Now, Therefore be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District (in accordance with Article IV, Section I of the collective bargaining agreement between the Galion Education Association and the Galion Board of Education):

That effective with the 2013-14 school year the Superintendent recommends this Board hereby abolish the following position of employment with this district:

1 - Title I Funded Position - position to be absorbed through attrition.

Minutes

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 MemberX  

5. SUPERINTENDENT 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 is for 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.

 

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 MemberX  

5.1 Extra-Duty Assignments

Approve the following Extra-Duty assignments:

High School 2013 Summer School Instructors:

     Dave Rinehart

     Bill Stepro

     Brent Tyrell

Middle School 2013 Summer School Instructors:

    Amy Buzard

    Lynn Evans

    Shelly Barton

Minutes

Result: Approved


5.2 Summer Help Summer 2013

Approve the following seasonal help for Summer 2013 for up to 68 days of grounds keeping at a rate of minimum wage per hour:

     Dakota Frizzell

     Chad McCray

Approve the following seasonal help for Summer 2013 for building custodial support at a rate of minimum wage per hour:

     Michael Makeever (20 hours per week not to exceed 11 weeks)

     Charlie Frazier (20 hours per week not to exceed 11 weeks)

Minutes

Result: Approved


5.3 ADDENDUM ITEM - Classified

Approve Dale Knowlton as a Substitute Custodian for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Result: Approved


6. AGREEMENTS

Approve the following agreements:


6.1 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Approve the 2013-14 school year services contract, pursuant to ORC 3313.845 with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center to include services for Educational Aides and School Psychologist at the cost of $284,501.60.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 MemberX  

6.2 Board of Health of City of Galion

Approve a contract with the Galion City Health Department to provide nursing services at a rate of $35.00 per hour for 20 hours per week during the 2013-14 school year.  This also includes an additional ten (10) hours for data entry and medical record keeping. Additional hours will be allowed for emergency situations with administrative approval by both entities.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. George McElligott, 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 MemberX  

7. SET SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS

7.1 Set a Special Meeting for Levy Resolutions

Set a Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab E107 on Wednesday May 8th at 7:30 a.m. to consider a resolution to levy an additional tax on August 6, 2013 Special Election

Minutes

If levy does not pass on May ballot, district will need to appear on August ballot. Must file for August ballot by May 8, 2013. Board needs to consider  and vote on resolutions for August. Income to district is the same if passed in May, August or November. It is imperative that the levy be passed this calendar year. if board determines the necessity to 

 

Board agrees to meet to determine if district will appear on August ballot. Ammend motion to reflect change of May 8, 2013 meeting time from 7:30 to 7:15.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 MemberX  

7.2 Set a Special Meeting for Superintendent Interviews

 

ADDENDUM ITEM - Set a Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab Room E107 on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to conduct new Superintendent interviews with no further action.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Set a Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab Room E107 on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to conduct new Superintendent interviews with no further action.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Set a Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab Room E107 on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to conduct new Superintendent interviews with no further action.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Set a Special Board Meeting at the Middle School Computer Lab Room E107 on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to conduct new Superintendent interviews with no further action.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 MemberX  

8. ADDENDUM ITEM - WORK SESSION TOPICS

1.  Levy

2.  State Funding Update

3.

Minutes

Dr Jenney discussed the levy and reiterated what was to appear on the May ballot: 9.4 mills; 1.4 mills Permanent Improvement; 8 mills Operating; different from Maintenance Levy - part of building process. Permanent Improvement fills in areas the Maintenance Levy cannot touch.

Dr. Jenney mentioned that Intermediate Elementary was having an open house showcasing technology and how it is changing.


9. 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 their employment.

Minutes

entered into executive session at 7:07 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 MemberX  

10. ADJOURN

Minutes

out of executive at 8:45 p.m.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.