Meeting Details
April 17, 2014
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
| 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
Minutes
Vote to adopt the agenda with addendum.
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.
PRESENTATION
Garrett Murphy, 6th Grade student at Galion Middle School, to make presentation on Cub Scout Project.
Minutes
Mr. Stefanik explained to the board that last year the scouts completed a nature trail behind the school building. Tonight they will hear about an addition to this trail. He introduced Garrett Murphy.
Garrett explained that he is a life scout in troop 304 in Galion, proposing to build a 16x24 ft. shelter house near the nature trail. Plans have been completed and were donated - already over 50 hours of time equivalent to $2,000. Garrett asked for board approval to move forward on project. He has contacted Bob Johnson, the local building inspector - gave him 3 sets of prints and was told it looked good. Materials will be purchased from local vendors. Probably Gledhill Lumber. He intends to complete by the end of summer but that is dependent on his fund raising, The plans will take an additional $7,000 to complete.
Garrett has to wait until paperwork is approved by city council for fundraising to be approved as well.
Mr. Stefanik explained that there are other upcoming scouts that will be taking part in the completion of the entire project vision.
Mr. Zeisler asked about time line and asked how fund raising was progressing. Mrs. Powell asked if it was behind elementary or middle school. Garrett replied it would be behind intermediate building. Garrett was asked if PTO was willing to help with financing. Garretts mom said they have allocated money to scouts for all upcoming projects.
Board has approved a dress down day as a fundraiser.
The board commended Garrett on a good job on his presentation.
Troop very active and there are many boys upcoming with work on Eagle projects. They have planned to develop that area as an outdoor learning center so other scouts will continue to build on this.
Mr. Long explained that there are other groups - Kiwanis and Rotary would appreciate hearing his presentation and being asked for financial support.
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
Approve Minutes - March 13, 2014 Special 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
Approve Minutes - March 20, 2014 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 |
3.3
March 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
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Race to the Top Grant: 2014 Update
Minutes
Dr. Powell explained we were in year 4 of the grant and Galion is the only district in Crawford County to participate. All districts in state had opportunity to apply. Began with a team of 8-10 - Leadership Team, first requirement, to form this team and being plan.
Shelly Barton is on that team and stated that every other month she has to report progress in each of the four areas (assurances) to the State.
Each year the funds have increased because other districts have dropped out. This extra money has helped keep scope of work inplace. Each year a new scope of work has to be turned in on each of the four areas we committed to - these are called Assurances and are labled A through D.
A-Transformation Team with Transparent Communication; B - Standards & Assessments; C-Using Data to Improve Instruction; D-Great Teachers & Leaders
The most money was allotted to Assurance C - this was used as seed money for the One to One program.
Leadership Team took a year to create scope of work, at the end of the year we have been able to carry funds over to next year.
Field testing has begun and administration has found that younger students are in need of keyboarding instruction. All students will be able to have questions read to them, some students will need scribing and some will be able to use voice to text if it is required in their IEP.
We learned alot about how testing will work and Dr. Powell stated that she cannot say enough about the Race To the Top teams and the work they have done to bring the district to where it is today.
Galion is a step of head of many districts in this region in the area of technology.
Next year, we are able to apply for a grant extension and carry over any money not used this year.
Teachers and students are being trained in online test creating and online test taking.
Shelly said teachers were very happy about highlighting and marking out features because these are test taking strategies they teach the children so they were very pleased to see them be able to use the strategies.
Mr. Stefanik explained that year 5 offer was this late because the state had to wait until Federal Government stated they would allow the funds to continue to be in use.
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 is inclusive of all recommendations - 6.1-6.5
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 |
6.1
ADDENDUM ITEM - Administration
Accept the retirement resignation of Andrew M. Johnson III, Principal at Galion Middle School, effective on or before October 31, 2014.
Minutes
included in 6.0 vote above
6.2
Classified
Approve Bruce Miller as Substitute Custodian, Substitute Maintenance, and Substitue Crossing Guard for the 2013-2014 school year.
Approve Danya Wilson as Administrative Secretary Substitute for the 2013-2014 school year.
Minutes
included in 6.0 vote above
6.3
Extra-Duty Assignment
Approve Jerry McElhatten as Volunteer Softball Coach for the 2013-2014 school year.
Minutes
included in 6.0 vote above
6.4
Credit Recovery Teachers
Approve the following to serve as Credit Recovery Teachers for up to 10 hours for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year. Cost to be paid by Title I funds:
Krista McKibben, Math
Cay Faulkner, English
Ted Maglio, Science
Minutes
included in 6.0 vote above
6.5
Home Instruction Tutor
Approve Mark Twitchell as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2013-2014 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour.
Minutes
included in 6.0 vote above
7.
AGREEMENTS
Minutes
vote includes all agreements 7.1 - 7.6
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 |
7.1
North Central Ohio Educational Service Center Contract
Approve the ammended contract with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) for balance of 2013-14 fiscal year to adjust deduction from state foundation payments.
Minutes
vote included in 7.0 above
7.2
eSchoolView Instant Connect Contract
Approve the attached contract with ESchoolView Instant Connect.
Minutes
vote included in 7.0 above
7.3
Mid Ohio Educational Service Center
Approve the ammended contract with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) for balnace of 2013-14 fiscal year to adjust deduction from state foundation payments.
Minutes
vote included in 7.0 above
7.4
Esber Cash Register
Approve agreement with Esber Cash Register to supply equipment, training and support that will enable credit card payments at each building, receipt printing, automatic posting into dasl, automatic posting to State Accounting Software. This will allow the school offices, food service and central office to be more efficient as well as cost effective with the use of updated technology.
Minutes
vote included in 7.0 above
7.5
Mid-American Therapy
Approve addendum to original contract with Mid-American Thereapy for Athletic Training to allow for additional hours. Original contract was not to exceed $5,880 without approval. This addendum ads 34 hours or $952.00 - total $6,842.00
Minutes
vote included in 7.0 above
7.6
Mid Ohio Educational Service Center
Approve a contract with Mid Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) for the services of a School Psychologist, up to 30 hours per week for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year.
Minutes
vote included in 7.0 above
8.
CURRICULUM
8.1
First Read for High School Business Law for grades 9-12
Approve the first Read for High School Business Law as attached.
Minutes
Using National Business Standards because the State of Ohio
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
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.
2014 GRADUATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the attached list of seniors for the 2014 graduation, contingent upon their successful completion of graduation requirements:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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.
BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES
Minutes
Jennifer Kuns will be the board representative to sit in meeting with District staff and Neola representative as changes are discussed.
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 |
11.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.
Minutes
voted ot enter into executive session at 7:32
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
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 |
12.
ADJOURN
Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.
Minutes
vote to reconvene and adjourn at 8:46 p.m.
