Meeting Details
February 20, 2014
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Result: Approved
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda and ADDENDUM
Minutes
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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
2.
RECOGNITION
2.1
2014 Varsity Wrestling Team - NCC Champions
Recognition of 2014 Varsity Wrestling Team as North Central Conference Champions - Casey Barker, Drake Barnett, Cody Brady, Kade Dyer, Nicholas Flowers, Mason Fry, Johnathan Harris, Dylan Hiatt, Justin Kleinknecht, Christopher Kuehlman, Garrett Kuns, Jeremy Mason, Deaken McCoy, Nicholas McDaniel, Carson McIe, Nicolas Oehler, Austin Reyes, Tristan Schroeder, Ryan Talbott, and Arby Thompson. Coached by - Brent Tyrrell, Matt Clum, Matt Tyrrell, and Jim Wegesin.
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik and Mr. Long and Coach Terrell presented certificates of recognition to the wrestlers and Coaches to acknowledge their accomplishments as North Central Conference Wrestling Champions.
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
Approval Of Minutes - January 14, 2014 Organizational Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Approval of Minutes - January 14, 2014 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
Approval of Minutes - January 28, 2014 Special Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
January 2014 Financial Report
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Minutes
Missy Strauser has a 2nd grader in Galion Schools - she said Galion's primary building is amazing! She is promoting Tigers for Special Needs. Raising money to keep within our school. She did an autism walk and made $800.00 that she gave to Richland County. Saturday March 1 is first fundraiser at Varsity Grill. All money stays here at this building Julie Fackler oversees all of the funds that are deposited and tracked by the Galion PTO. She is proud of the progress her son has made since attending Galion Primary and credits the Galion School District. She doesn't think people realize what we offer here and wants to get that information out to the public. Families are searching for schools that offer support in special needs. She asked if we could we look into bringing them here because with one special ed student, she sees typical students coming as well.
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
High School Semester Course Conversion
Minutes
Dr. Powell stated that is is the time of year to talk about next year plans. Conversations at HS began with opportunity to divided full year courses into semester courses - same curriculm - some districts have done this - reasons: transfer students - Galion has a large amount of mobility, students that transfer in can get a partial semester credit then earn more in 2nd semester - can help students because right now we give 1 credit. If it is broke into semesters they earn 1/2 & 1/2. Can give credit for partial year this way. If someone has trouble with half a year, instead of having to recover a whole year they can work toward recovering only the semester they had trouble with. Goal is to graduate students and feel this will help achieve this goal with our students.
Begin with 5 or 6 classes at lower HS levels, don't see need for upper levels.
6.
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:
Minutes
vote for all of 6.1 - 6.5
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
6.1
Certified
Correctional Item from December 18, 2013 Board Meeting: Grant Amy Buzard a paid leave (Sick Leave) from December 16, 2013 through and inclusive of February 28, 2014 (incorrectly had through/inclusive February 17, 2014) in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act Board of Education Policy 3430.01 (Professional Staff, Family Medical Leave Act).
Accept retirement resignation of Alice Fox, High School French Teacher, effective May 30, 2014.
Minutes
voted in 6.0 above
6.2
Classified Resignations
Accept the retirement resignation of Juanita Nungesser, Transportation Secretary, effective end of the 2013-2014 school year.
ADDENDUM ITEM - Accept the resignation of Rodney Dean as Middle School Night Custodian effective, February 21, 2014.
ADDENDUM ITEM - Accept the resignation of Freddy Beachy as Primary Elementary Night Custodian effective, February 21, 2014.
Minutes
voted in 6.0 above
6.3
ADDENDUM ITEM - Classified Recommendations
Approve Rodney Dean as Middle School Head Custodian, effective February 24, 2014.
Approve Freddy Beachy as Middle School Night Custodian, effective February 24, 2014.
Minutes
voted in 6.0 above
6.4
Extra-Duty Assignments
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2013-2014 school year:
Lyndsey Kaple, Freshman Cheerleading Advisor - Winter only
Ehrick Williams, Middle School Wrestling Co-Coach
Bart Cass, Varsity Baseball Co-Assistant Coach and Junior Varsity Co-Coach
Phil Harris, Volunteer Baseball Coach
Todd Eagle, Volunteer Baseball Coach
George Guins, Varsity Track Assistant Coach
Ken Jarvis, Varsity Track Assistant Coach
Brent Tyrrell, Varsity Track Assistant Coach
Michael Moore, Middle School Track Coach
Colby Bright, Middle School Track Coach
Kyle Strauch, Middle School Track Coach
Scott Pensinger, Middle School Track Coach
Minutes
voted in 6.0 above
6.5
Resident Educator Mentors
Approve the following for Resident Educator Mentors for the 2013-2014 school year, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated contract. (Fund 509)
Cay Faulkner (2nd)
Charles Wilson
Ashlee Cuttitta
Judy Cortelletti (2nd)
Minutes
voted in 6.0 above
6.6
Extra-Duty Assignment
Approve Jaime Valentine as Freshman Track Coach for the 2013-2014 school year.
Minutes
voted separate, not included in 6.0 above
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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
Minutes
vote for all of 7.0
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
7.1
2014 School Improvement Bond Refunding
Recommend the Board of Education approve the attached resolutions to refund additional Series 2004 and Series 2006 School Improvement Bonds.
Minutes
vote in 7.0 above
7.2
Approve Amended Appropriations and Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2014
Recommend the Board of Education approve the attached list of adjustments to the 2013-2014 FY Final Ammended Appropriations and Certificate of Estimated Resources.
Minutes
vote in 7.0 above
7.3
OHSAA Tournament Fund
Recommend the Board of Education approve Fund 022 SCC 9014 as mandated by Auditor of State for revenue and expenditures directly related to Northwest District athletic tournaments. (ORC 5705.12)
Minutes
vote in 7.0 above
7.4
ADDENDUM ITEM: Approve Transfer of Funds
Recommend the Board of Education approve the following transfer of funds:
Casino Revenue $51,001.62
From General Fund (001) to Permanent Improvement Fund (003)
Minutes
vote in 7.0 above
8.
AGREEMENTS
Minutes
vote for all of 8.0
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
8.1
Metropolitan Education Center Annual Membership
Recommend the Board of Education approve the 2014 annual membership to the Metropolitan Education Center. The membership fee is $857.20 and is paid by food service fund (006).
Minutes
vote in 8.0 above
8.2
Ohio School Board Association Annual Membership
Recommend the Board of Education approve the 2014 annual membership with Ohio School Boards Association. The membership fee $5,154.00 plus and additional $190.00 for annual subscription to School Management News for all members on roster. Both membership and subscription will be paid from General Fund.
Minutes
Mr. Long asked about the difference in price if subscription were digital. The district would save $40.00 if subscription were digital. Mrs. Kuns stated she preferred this publication in hard copy. Board agreed to keep hard copy since savings was minimal to switch.
vote in 8.0 above
8.3
EDGE License Renewal
Recommend the Board of Education approve agreement with EDGE Document Solutions for a one year term for upgrade to Ultimate EDGE license and service agreement on check folding and sealing machine and Purchase Order and Check printing abilities in the amount of $3,039.00. Upgrade is required for new SSDT software and will be paid from general fund (001).
Minutes
vote in 8.0 above
8.4
Versatrans Maintenance Agreement
Recommend the Board of Education approve annual maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies in the amount of $1,986.67 for Versatrans Maintenance Agreement from 12/1/13 through 7/31/14 to be paid from general fund (001).
Minutes
vote in 8.0 above
8.5
Loundonville-Perrysville EVSD for Handicapped Pupils
Approve a contract for Handicapped Pupils with Disabilities for Galion resident students with Loundonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District through court placement of students into the Tri-State Youth Academy located within that district.
Minutes
vote in 8.0 above
8.6
Transportation Contract
Recommend the Board of Education approve a transportation contract between Galion City Schools and Mr John Wilkins for transporting student to and from Cardington Schools.
Minutes
vote in 8.0 above
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
FINAL READ - 2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Approve Final Read on the 2014-2015 School Calendar.
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik mentioned that this calendar has more regular professional development days. Opened talk about graduation, it is not on the calendar now. He is comfortable to hold graduation 1 week from the Friday that is the last day of school. The district is in excess of 20 days worth of hours built in to our calendar in excess of state requirements because we go for 6.5 hours a day and state minimum is 5.5 hours a day. Next year there will be no calamity days, any time off of school deducts from the total hours.
Robert Zeisler made a motion to add graduation date onto calendar as June 5 Brian Owens 2nd and vote on the calendar with added date.
vote on combined issue
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
DISTRICT GOALS FOR 2014
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik passed out district goals last month. Input from Board - most if not all suggestions fit as action steps or to do list under each of the goals listed here. This is the list to be viewed in community. The suggestions from Board is his to do list.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
RESOLUTION - LAND TRANSFER
Approve the following resolution:
That pursuant to R.C. 3313.41 (C) this Board hereby authorizes Board President Dennis Long and District Treasurer Terri Day to execute a deed to the City of Galion, Ohio conveying two (2) parcels of real estate totaling .4752 of an acre for the construction of the Portland Way North Improvement Project. This Board specifically finds that this land is no longer needed for school district purposes.
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik explained about discussions with city government, officials and Mr. McKeever, the engineer working on the new road across Hesby property. This land transfer allows the road to connect to district's parking lot. Harry Welsh, GCSD Attorney, drafted these documents and has cleared it with county auditor so they are framed in a way that will be accepted by the Board of Education.
Mr. Long explained - land on west side that leads to Highland - deed over to city; section of land near Park, deeding that land to city for roadway; sidewalk will be put in from Harding Way, over to Portland and come up along the district parking lot and connect to current walkway;
Mr. Zeisler asked if funding was available now. Mr O'Leary was in attendance and said yes the money is available. He asked if the project would fall through if the land will be deeded back to us. That is not in the contract. If land is owned by city, district will have access.
Hesby has 15 acres that is land locked, the Highland access allows them to get to their property.
Mr. Oleary said the timing if we can get it going in early April there is a good chance of having it open for use when the bridge goes out of use in mid June. Bridge is estimated ot be out for 120 days. Timeline for roadway is end of October - weather permitting.
Mr. Stefanik said when everything is finished we will be able to separate the traffice to alleviate some of the traffic on 598.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.
Minutes
enter into executive at 7:48
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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
12.1
Reconvene from Executive Session
Vote to reconvene at:
Minutes
8:45
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
13.
ADJOURN
Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.
Minutes
8:45
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member | X |
