Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 5:00pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda

    2. ADDENDUM - EXECUTIVE SESSION

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


    2.1 Enter Executive Session

    2.2 Reconvene Meeting

    3. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS

    3.1 Certified Reduction in Force Resolution to Reinstate Contracts, Article IV Section I

    Recommend the Board reinstate the contracts of the following personnel as a result of being reinstated under the provisions of the reduction in force procedure effective with the 2013-2014 school year:

     

    Sarah Wegesin, Primary Grade 1 Teacher

    Thomas C. Wiggins, Middle School Intervention Specialist


    4. RESOLUTION - EMPLOYING RON WILLIAMS AS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015

    Whereas, Fritz A. Caudle has resigned for the purpose of retirement effective August 31, 2013, and

    Whereas, he is on an extended leave of absence until that time due to personal illness, and

    Whereas, he will not be returning to the position of High School Principal prior to the effective date of his retirement, and

    Whereas, the operation of the High School requires that a Principal be available at all times.

    Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved:

    That this Board finds and determines that it is necessary and appropriate to hire a new High School Principal effective July 1, 2013, even though Mr. Caudle is still employed in that capacity but unavailable due to his illness.

    That a two (2) year contract as High School Principal is hereby awarded to Ron Williams commencing July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015 per the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.


    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:


    5.1 Administrative

    Accept the resignation of Fritz Caudle effective August 31, 2013.

    Award a two year administrative contract to Ronald Williams, High School Principal, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015 with salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.


    5.2 Extra-Duty Assignments - 2013-2014 School Year

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

    Bryce Lehman, Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

    Fred Beachy, Head Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach


    5.3 Extra-Duty Assignments - 2013-2014 School Year

    Approve Brian Owens as Volunteer Football Coach for the 2013-2014 school year.


    6. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

    6.1 Five Year Forecast

    Accept the Five Year Forecast and assumptions as presented for submission to the Ohio Department of Education.


    7. STRS Resolution - SUPERINTENDENT

    Adoption of Pickup

    Be it resolved, effective July 1, 2013 the Galion City Schools Board of Education agrees to pick up the total amount of employee contributions required by Section 3307.26, Revised Code, to be contributed by Superintendent to STRS Ohio. Galion City Schools Board of Education is permitted to pick up employee contributions pursuant to Section 3307.27, Revised Code, and Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. These picked-up contributions, although designated as employee contributions, are being paid by the Galion City Schools Board of Education in lieu of employee contributions, and shall be paid by the board as a fringe benefit in addition to the contract salary otherwise payable to the employee. These contributions shall be treated as additional compensation and included in salary for retirement purposes.

    The Superintendent may not opt out of the picked-up contributions or elect to receive the contributed amounts directly instead of having them picked up by the Galion City Schools Board of Education and paid to STRS Ohio.


    8. STRS Resolution - ADMINISTRATORS

    Adoption of Pickup - - revised from previously approved resolution:

    Be it resolved, effective July 1, 2013 the Galion City Schools Board of Education agrees to pick up the total amount of employee contributions required by Section 3307.26, Revised Code, to be contributed by Administrators to STRS Ohio. Galion City Schools Board of Education is permitted to pick up employee contributions pursuant to Section 3307.27, Revised Code, and Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. These picked-up contributions, although designated as employee contributions, are being paid by the Galion City Schools Board of Education in lieu of employee contributions, and shall be paid by the board as a fringe benefit in addition to the contract salary otherwise payable to the employee. These contributions shall be treated as additional compensation and included in salary for retirement purposes.

    The Administrator group may not opt out of the picked-up contributions or elect to receive the contributed amounts directly instead of having them picked up by the Galion City Schools Board of Education and paid to STRS Ohio.


    9. STRS Resolution - TEACHER

    Adoption of Pickup - revised from previously approved resolution:

    Teachers

    Be it resolved, effective July 1, 2013 the Galion City Schools Board of Education agrees to pick up the total amount of employee contributions required by Section 3307.26, Revised Code, to be contributed by teachers to STRS Ohio. Galion City Schools Board of Education is permitted to pick up employee contributions pursuant to Section 3307.27, Revised Code, and Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. These picked-up contributions, although designated as employee contributions, are being paid by the Galion City Schools Board of Education in lieu of employee contributions, and shall be treated as mandatory salary reduction from the contract salary otherwise payable to the employee.

    Employees in the teachers group may not opt out of the picked-up contributions or elect to receive the contributed amounts directly instead of having them picked up by the Galion City Schools Board of Education and paid to STRS Ohio.


    10. SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION

    Recommend approving the Superintendent job description as presented.


    11. Executive Session

    Recommend the Board enter into Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.


    11.1 Enter Into Executive Session

     

     


    11.2 End Executive Session

    12. ADJOURN

    Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.


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