Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 6:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda and ADDENDUM

    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.


    3. TREASURER'S REPORT

    3.1 Approval Of Minutes - January 14, 2014 Organizational Meeting

    3.2 Approval of Minutes - January 14, 2014 Regular Meeting

    3.3 Approval of Minutes - January 28, 2014 Special Meeting

    3.4 January 2014 Financial Report

    4. COMMUNITY INPUT

    5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    5.1 High School Semester Course Conversion

    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:


    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.


    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. 


    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.


    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


    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)


    6.6 Extra-Duty Assignment

    Approve Jaime Valentine as Freshman Track Coach for the 2013-2014 school year.


    7. TREASURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS

    7.1 2014 School Improvement Bond Refunding

    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.


    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)


    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)


    8. AGREEMENTS

    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).


    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.


    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).


    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).


    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.


    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. 


    9. FINAL READ - 2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR

    Approve Final Read on the 2014-2015 School Calendar.


    10. DISTRICT GOALS FOR 2014

    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.


    12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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


    12.1 Reconvene from Executive Session

    Vote to reconvene at:


    13. ADJOURN

    Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.


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