Board of Education Meeting

Galion Administrative Center
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 7:00am

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda

    2. ADDENDUM: Levy Resolution for 8.0 mills Operating and 1.4 mills Ongoing Permanent Improvement on the November 2013 ballot
    Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer

     

    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.


    3. Salary Schedules

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


    4. 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:


    4.1 Certified - Resignation

    Accept the resignation of Amy Rodocker, Grade 3 teacher, effective July 30, 2013.


    4.2 Classified - Resignation

    Accept the resignation of Karen Barnhart, 2.5 hour cook at the Intermediate Elementary School effective August 23, 2013.


    4.3 Classified - Recommedations

    Approve Karen Barnhart as 7 hour cook, building placement to be determined, effective August 26, 2013.

    Approve Laurie A. Yeater as Food Service Supervisor Assistant, effective August 15, 2013. Salary to be based on the Food Service Supervisor Assistant Pay Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year.


    4.4 Extra-Duty Resignation

    Accept the resignation of Matthew Valentine, 7th Grade Football Coach, effective July 18, 2013.


    4.5 Extra-Duty Assignment

    Approve David Rinehart for the High School Faculty Manager for the 2013-2014 school year.


    5. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

    5.1 Approve Then & Now Certificate

    There was at the time of making this contract or order and at the time of the execution of such certificate a sufficient sum appropriated for the purpose of such contract and in the treasury or in process of collection to the credit of an appropriate fund free from any previous encumbrance for FY 2013 contract with Mt. Gilead Exempted Village Schools for transportation to School for the Blind (contract board approved on 10/25/12)  in the amount of $7,545.45.


    6. AGREEMENTS

    6.1 SchoolMessenger Renewal

    Approve the renewal of the agreement with SchoolMessenger, the District's online communications application and phone messenger service for the amount of $3,609.00.


    6.2 Saunders' Excavating
    Ms. Terri Day, Treasurer

    Approve quote from Saunder's Excavating in the amount of $12,800.00 to make improvements to the lot at the 800 Edwards Street (school bus lot) that will prevent water flow into the bus garage and lack of proper drainage of terrain then coat lot with 2.5" of blue limestone prior to installation of fuel tank.


    6.3 WORKS International

    Approve renewal of license for Public School Works, the software used for staff training, Non-training compliance, Accident Management, Student Watch and other safety programs in the amount of $8,576.00.


    7. Parent Transportation

    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


    8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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


    8.1 Enter into Executive Session

    8.2 Reconvene from Executive Session

    9. ADJOURN

    Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.


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