Board of Education Meeting

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL

DISTRICT OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, OHIO,

DETERMINING TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT THE

QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENT

OPERATING EXPENSES AND GENERAL PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO

SECTION 5705.217, REVISED CODE OF OHIO.

 

( THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE )

( GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT )

( OF CRAWFORD, MORROW, AND RICHLAND COUNTIES )

( MET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON )

( August 7, 2013 )

 

WHEREAS, on July 17, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of R.C. 5705.03(B), this Board

adopted a resolution to certify to the Auditor of Crawford County, Ohio, a request that she certify to

this Board the current tax valuation of this school district and the dollar amount of revenue that

would be raised by the levy of an additional tax of nine and four tenths (9.4) mills, with eight mills

(8.0) for current operating expenses and one and four tenths (1.4) mills for general permanent

improvements, and

 

WHEREAS, on July 24, 2013, said Auditor certified to this Board that the total current tax

valuation of this district is $159,334,550.00 and that the levy of an additional tax of nine and four

tenths (9.4) mills, with eight (8.0) mills for current operating expenses and one and four tenths (1.4)

mills for general permanent improvements, will generate $1,497,744.00 in revenue per year, with

$1,274,676.00 for current expenses and $223,068.00 for ongoing permanent improvements.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Galion City

School District two-thirds (2/3) of all its members concurring:

 

1. THAT this Board hereby finds and determines that the amount of taxes which may be

raised within the ten mill limitation by levies on the current tax duplicate will be insufficient to

provide an adequate amount for the present and future requirements of this school district.

 

2. THAT it is necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten mill limitation

pursuant to Section 5705.217, Revised Code of Ohio, for the purpose of the CURRENT

OPERATING EXPENSES AND GENERAL PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS of the school

district at a rate not exceeding nine and four tenths (9.4) mills for each one dollar of valuation which

amounts to Ninety-four Cents ($0.94) for each one hundred dollars of valuation for a five year

period of time beginning with the current tax year 2013 and including 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

 

3. THAT the tax levied under paragraph 2 of this Resolution shall be apportioned as

follows:

Eight (8.0) mills for current operating expenses;

One and four tenths (1.4) mills for general permanent improvements.

 

4. THAT this question shall be submitted to the electors of this school district at a special

election to be held on November 5, 2013, being the same day as the General Election.

 

5. THAT the Treasurer of this district shall certify a copy of this Resolution, the

Resolution adopted July 17, 2013, and the County Auditor’s Certificate issued pursuant thereto to

the Board of Elections of Crawford County, Ohio, immediately after its passage, and request that

said Board prepare the ballots and make such other arrangements as are necessary for the

submission of this question to the electors of this district all in accordance with law.

 

6. THAT said levy be placed upon the tax list of the current year 2013 and thereafter, if a

majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof.

Resolution – Page 2.

 

7. THAT the form of ballot to be used in said election shall be substantially as follows:

 

 

OFFICIAL QUESTIONS AND ISSUES BALLOT

PROPOSED TAX LEVY (ADDITIONAL)

GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.

 

An additional tax for the benefit of the Galion City School District for the

purpose of CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES (8.0) MILLS AND

GENERAL PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS (1.4) MILLS at a rate not

exceeding Nine and four tenths (9.4) mills for each one dollar of valuation

which amounts to Ninety-four Cents ($0.94) for each one hundred dollars

of valuation for a five-year period of time commencing in 2013, first due

in calendar year 2014.

Approve the administrative salary schedules as presented for the High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director and the Food Service Assistant Supervisor.

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:

Approve that transportation by school conveyance is impractical for the following student during the 2012-2013 school year; further agree to pay the parent or guardian of said student in lieu of providing such service, amount to be calculated by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2012-2013 school year and as per Section 3327.01 of the Ohio Revised Code:

Riley Wells - Sacred Heart School, Shelby OH

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

Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.