Meeting Details
November 6, 2013
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Special Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
| 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 |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda
Minutes
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 |
2.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Minutes
no input
3.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
3.1
Galion City School District's Strategic Plan
3.2
Levy Results and Plans
Minutes
Mr. Long spoke about the increase in the number of people that voted and the number of for vs. against being a closer ratio.
Looking at the need for 3000 votes to win. For a good campaign need approx 6 mos have not had that.
Mr. Stefanik said statewide all issues 60% passage - new issues 36 out of 120 passed.
Mr. McElligott spoke of lack of turnout of voters as a whole.
Will notify board of cost to the district for levy to be put on ballot.
Mr. Stefanik would like to see scheduled activities - draw people out to keep the levy info present to community all the time. Keep it visible.
Board was informed that to be on May ballot paperwork needs to be filed with BOE by 4:00 p.m. on 2/5/14. Paperwork can be prepared and brought to the board for the November Regular Meeting for vote then file with Auditor for certification - have legal draw up resolution - get board approval in January and then file with Board of Election.
Mr. Stefanik spoke of the possibilities of using outside firm to assist with survey and/or marketing/promotion of levy for the district.
4.
AGREEMENTS
4.1
McQuay/Daikin Facility Optimization Contract and Time and Materials Agreement
Accept the agreement with McQuay/Daikin to study heating and cooling processes and assist with implementation of Proactive Maintenance and Facility Optimization Program. McQuay/Daikin will work with Wadsworth Slawson on controls and service to bring the highest amount of energy saviings to the district using existing equipment. Until the study is complete and a Proactive Maintenance Plan can be put in place, the Time and Material Agreement assures that we are only paying for the supplies we are in need of and the amount of time to correct issues.
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik explained who McQuay was and what they are presenting to us. McQuay would partner with Wadsworth Slawson to reassure their equipment is running at optimal levels to assure efficiency for the district.
Mr. McElligott asked to get more information concerning the contract with Brewer Garrett and HB264 plan.
Motion to a
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 |
4.2
PRN Staffing Services, Inc.
Approve an agreement with PRN Staffing for LPN services as required in an IEP for health/medical reasons pertaining to a Galion City Schools student attending Pioneer Career Center. This agreement will pay PRN $35.00/hr. for LPN. This payment includes attending IEP meetings, ETR's, School Visits, Collaboration with families, physicians, teacheers and nursing for the district.
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik explained about health needs of student that requires nursing services all day every day. This nurse has worked witht the student and has reduced her rate to accomodate our needs for the student from $50.00/hr to $35.00/hr.
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 |
4.3
Snow Removal
Approve a contract with Oakstone Landscape for snow & ice removal for the 2013-14 school year as per the attached contract. This job was posted in the Galion Inquirer and the District website for proposals.
The second page of the attachment is the spreadsheet illustrating the proposals from the 4 companies that bid on this job. Oakstone's proposal was the proposal chosen for services based on the prices they quoted for the contract.
Minutes
Board asked questions pertaining to sidewalk cleaning and equipment if district employees care for them.
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 |
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.
Minutes
entered into executive session: 8:53
1st: Jennifer
2nd: George
exited executive session: 9:25
1st: George
2nd: Brian
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 |
6.
ADJOURN
Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.
Minutes
9:37 p.m.
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 |
