Board of Education Meeting

1. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Result: Approved

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

1.2 Reorganization - President Pro-Tem, Mr. Dennis Long

Roll Call

Oath of Office of Newly Elected Board Members - Heath Watkins

Election and Oath of President _______________ motioned to nominate ________________ for President.

Election and Oath of Vice President _______________ motioned to nominate _______________ for Vice President.

Minutes

Jennifer Kuns nominated Dennis Long for the position of President

 

 

Brian Owens nominated Jennifer Kuns as Vice Pres

 

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President  X
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President  X
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

1.3 Adopt Organizational Meeting Agenda

Minutes

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.4 Resolution setting regular meeting times, dates, and location

Day:_______________ Time:_______________

(has been 3rd Wednesday of month for 2013; had been 2nd Thursday of month previously)

February _____

March _____

April _____

May _____

June _____

July _____

August _____

September _____

October _____

November _____

December _____ at Galion Middle School

Minutes

Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm in the mIddle school library/computer lab

 

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.5 Organizational Items - Standing Authorization 2014

1) Authorization for Treasurer to secure advance payment on current collection of taxes.

2) Authorization for Treasurer to invest all funds.

3) Authorization for Treasurer to pay all bills per limits established and authorized by appropriation resolution.

4) Authorize that Board members may participate at their own expense in group health, dental, vision and life insurance plans provided to employees of the district as permitted by Ohio Revised Code 3313.202.

5) Employment of Temporary Personnel – authorization for the Superintendent to employ personnel as needed for emergency situations. Such employments to be presented for approval by the Board at the next regular meeting.

6) Authorize the Superintendent to pay $150.00 a day, or some such amount, for substitute teachers whenever the Superintendent determines that extraordinary circumstances require a higher rate of substitute pay.

7) Appointment of Purchasing Agent – authorize the Superintendent to serve as the purchasing agent for the school district.

8) Service fund – establish a service fund in the amount of $5,000.00 to be a part of the General Fund for fiscal year 2014 (2013-2014 school year), in accordance with Section 3315.15 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board believes it is important to demonstrate appreciation to its employees. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to identify unique means of demonstrating the Board’s appreciation. The following are examples of forms of this appreciation, but is not limited to: refreshments, small gifts, plaques, awards, and flowers.

9) Participation in State or Federal projects – authorization for the Superintendent, without further action by said Board to apply on behalf of said district to participate in any federal or state project or program for which approval by said Board is required. Authorize the Treasurer to pay stipends in the amount specified to Community Members/Staff Members when authorized by grant applications.

10) Authorize the approval of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center monthly revisions to the Substitute Teacher List for the calendar year and the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Tutor Directory for the current school year.

11) Authorize the Treasurer to compensate board members for up to 12 meetings per year in an amount equal to the maximum allowable compensation permitted by law.

12) Appoint Treasurer as designee to attend public record training on behalf of board members.

Minutes

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.6 Board Member Appointments

1) Legislative Liaison –

2) Delegate and Alternate to the Ohio School Boards Association Annual Conference –

3) Student Achievement Liaison –

4) Galion Area Betterment Commission –

5) Pioneer Career Technology Center School Board –

6) GEA Labor Relations Committee –

7) OAPSE Labor Relations Committee –

8) Galion Advisory Group for Education –

9) Audit Committee –

Minutes

Legislative Liaison - Dennis Long

Delegate and Alternate to the OSBA - Del - Jennifer Kuns Alt. Robert Zeisler

Student Achievement - Jennifer Kuns

Betterment - Heath Watkins

Pioneer Career Technology School Board - Dennis Long

GEA Labor Relations Committee - 1) Robert Zeisler 2) Brian Owens

OAPSE Labor Relations Committee - 1) Jennifer Kuns 2) Dennis Long

Galion Advisory Group for Education - dispensed - no longer meeting resolution to remove for next year

Audit Committee - 1) Jennifer Kuns  2) Robert Zeisler

Result: Approved

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

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.7 Designate Newspapers - Galion Inquirer and Newspaper Network of Central Ohio

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.8 Resolution Setting Special Meeting Dates for Work Sessions

Establish special meeting dates to provide the opportunity to discuss the business of the Board in a work session format and to transact any business that the Board determines necessary. The work session meetings will begin at _____ p.m.:

January 14, 2014

February _____

April _____

August _____

October _____

Minutes

6:30 p.m. in middle school library/computer lab

 

Feb 6

April 3

Aug 7

Oct 2

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.9 School District Records Commission Meeting

Set the School District Records Commission meeting date to be held at the Middle School. (Statutory members are the President and Treasurer of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools).

Minutes

6:00 p.m. on Feb 20th in middle school library/computer lab

Result: Approved

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

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.10 Public Hearing on the 2014-2015 School District Calendar

Hold a Public Hearing  on the 2014-2015 School District Calendar and approve the first reading of the calendar as attached.

Minutes

Mr. Mark Stefanik explained the new State minimum school hours laws ORC 3314.48

Our 2014-15 calendar will have enough hours scheduled to cover any calamity days.

2013-14 calendar basically rolled over into 2014-15

Different time requirements for different levels - currently all of our schools run on same schedules GCSD is going to keep it the same. Extra hours in classroom will benefit students in the long run.

Calendar recommendation presented to the Board for first read. New law requires a public hearing, this meeting is considered public hearing - will vote on the calendar 

Mr. Long questioned professional developement days - Mr. Stefanik stated there will be one more calendar committee meeting to determine professional development format and will make every attempt to make the early release days regular.

Mr Zeisler questioned whether Blizzard Bags are included as a school day - Mr. Stefanik responded yes they do count but there are state requirements that have to be met to consider a day a blizzard bag day.

 

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

2. DISTRICT GOALS FOR 2014

2.1 Draft Goals

Minutes

Dr Powell suggested that # 1 be changed to include ONES Ohio 

These will be discussed at the first work session, February 6.


3. ADJOURN

Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.

Minutes

special meeting adjourned  then entered directly into regular meeting.

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

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. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX