Board of Education Meeting

Recognize the following Regional Winners of the 2014 Governor's Art Exhibit:  Conner Campbell, Kirsten Ensman, Caleb Haley, Searah Melvin, Natasha Najera, Molly Powell, Adam Rinehart, Chelsea Shifley, Seth VanDine, and Sheridan Webb. Art Teacher Linda Wilson. Regional Exhibit was held at the Mansfield Art Center.

Recognize the Galion City Schools Food Service Department Director and Staff for their outstanding work serving the children of our district healthy meals. The Children's Hunger Alliance published the Ohio School Breakfast Scorecard and Galion School District scored in the top 25 of Districts with 1,000 or more students for highest Breakfast participation rates and in the top 5 grades 9-12 schools.

Recognize the Galion City Schools Treasurer's Department staff members for being awarded the Ohio Auditor of State Award again this year. This award is presented for excellent record keeping and exemplary financial reporting in acordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Entities that receive this award meet the following criteria of a "clean" audit report:  file timely financial reports with the Auditor of the State's office, The audit reports could not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, weaknesses, deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs. The District's management letter could contain no comments related to Ethics referrals, questioned costs, reconciliations, timely submissions, findings for recovery less than $100, public meetings or public records.

Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2013-2014 school year:

Ted Maglio as Middle School Academic Challenge Advisor

Kenneth Fagan, Varsity Softball Assistant Coach

Michael O'Leary, Junior Varsity Baseball Co-Coach

Galion Primary School Summer School Instructors:

Mandy Beeman

Judy Cortelletti

Jena Gardner

Meghan Tyrrell, substitute

ADDENDUM ITEM - Galion High School Summer School Instructors:

OGT

Cay Faulkner

Dave Rinehart

Fred Rinehart

William Stepro

Credit Recovery:

Scott Campo

Cay Faulkner

ADDENDUM ITEM - Galion Intermediate School Summer School Instructors:

Judi Cortelletti

Sara Lutz

Julie Polak

Angela Brocwell, substitute

Jena Gardner, substitute

Nicci Lambright, substitute

Award a one-year administrative contract to Sandra K. Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Federal Grants, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 with her salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for her assigned position.

Award a two-year administrative contract to the following administrators effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016  with salaries to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for their assigned positions:

Jacki A. Corona, Supervisor of Food Services

Lori A. Dray, District Technology Coordinator

Kathleen K. Erlsten, Student Support Services Specialist at Galion Primary School

Edward Z. Rich, Assistant Principal at Galion Middle School

Cindy L. Parrot, Principal at Galion Intermediate School

Lucinda K. Voss, Principal at Galion Primary School

Approve the following 2014-2015 teacher contracts as listed:

One-Year

Mandy M. Beeman

Angela M. Brocwell

Kyle C. Burris

Denise A. Converse-McGowan

Molly C. Fairchild

Sara N. Lutz

David C. Miller

Joshua R. Riggle

Neal D. Rinehart

Aleta K. Rowe

P. Michael Schaffner

James W. Stepro

Michelle R. Talbott

Matthew W. Tyrrell

Dan J. Vincent

Thomas C. Wiggins

Ehrick G. Williams

John S. Williams

Five-Year

Hugh J. Denoon

Julie K. Fackler

Sean P. Maguire

Accept the retirement resignation of Catherine I. Murphy, cook at the Galion Primary School, effective July 1, 2014.

Approve Denise Wright as Substitute Secretary for the 2013-2014 school year.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Ralph Jolley as Substitute Custodian for the 2013-2014 school year.

Approve the following classified recommendations for the 2014-2015 school year:

Administrative Center Support Staff (12 months)

Jeraldine K. Deffendoll

Kelli S. Rinehart

Kimberle A. Tucker

These staff members receive the same benefits as the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #370 members as defined by the collective bargaining agreement.

ADDENDUM ITEM - Approve Amanda E. Abram as Administrative Secretary II for the Administrative Center, effective June 1, 2014. Salary to be based upon the Administrative Secretary II Payscale.

Approve Julia K. Hoffman for the retire-rehire plan option #2. Retiree will be rehired with a one-year limited contract at step 10 with the degree level held before retiring and will receive the Board provided insurance benefits as defined by the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The retiree will not resume nor be eligible for continuing contract status during any period of employment with the district.

Authorize the Treasurer to pay committee members $250.00 and the Chairperson $400.00. The GEA  members are appointed by the Association President (with approval of the executive committee). The Superintendent appoints administrative members. The members for the 2014-2015 school year are as follows:

GEA Representatives:

Judy Cortelletti (2nd year of a 2 year term)

Krista McKibben (2nd year of a 2 year term)

Administrative Representatives:

Sandy Powell

Cheryl Jason

Approve Reagan Wells for Summer Technology Worker at a rate of minimum wage per hour. Hours to be preapproved by the Superintendent.

Approve Dominick Erlsten for Summer Technology Maintenance Support at a rate of minimum wage per hour. Hours to be preapproved by the Superintendent. Funded through Title 6 Rural Grant.

Approve the following seasonal help for Summer 2014 for building custodial support at a rate of minimum wage per hour:

Charlie Frazier (20 hours per week not to exceed 11 weeks)

Michael Makeever (20 hours per week not to exceed 11 weeks)

Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2014-2015 school year:

Fall Sports:

Bryce Lehman, Head Golf Coach

Mark Barrier, Assistant Golf Coach

Caden Lutz, Freshman Volleyball Coach

Dick Predmore, Varsity Assistant Football Coach

Tim Opatken, Varsity Assistant Football Coach

Jim Hart, 7th Grade Football Coach

Nate Lovely, 8th Grade Football Coach

Kyle Burris, 8th Grade Football Coach

Scott Bauer, Volunteer Varsity Football Coach

Robert Lear, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach

Kyle Strauch, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach

Ron Kostelnick, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach

Approve Jaime Valentine as Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the Five Year Forecast and assumptions as attached for submission to the Ohio Department of Education

Recommend that the Galion City School District Board of Education approve the following bond payments:

1.  School Improvement Bond Series 2006 (OSFC Project) interest of $837.50 and principal of $0 due June 1, 2014 to be paid from the bond retirement fund.

2.   School Improvement Bond Series 2013 (OSFC Project) interest of $100,256.89 and principal of $0 due June 1, 2014 to be paid from the bond retirement fund.

3. School Improvement Bond Series 2014 (OSFC Project) interest of $14,665.01 and principal of $0 due June 1, 2014 to be paid from the bond retirement fund.

4.  Energy Conservation Improvement Bond Series 2010 Federal Tax Qualified School Construction Bond (HB264) interest of $9,562.50 due June 1, 2013 and receipt of federal interest payment reimbursement of $8874.00. All transactions will be recorded in the bond retirement fund. Net interest cost to the District is $688.50 for the Energy Conservation.

Recommend that the Galion City School District Board of Education approve the following transfer of funds:

$63,168 from General Fund(001) to the Permanent Improvement Fund(003) to finish the portion of set-aside required for FY2014.

$9,562.50 from General Fund(001) to the Bond Retirement Fund(002) to pay the interest portion of the HB264 Energy Conservation Bonds. $8,874. will be reimbursed from the Federal Government and deposited back into the General Fund as a reduction of expenditure.

$80,801 from the General Fund(001) to the Severence/Termination of Benefits Fund(035) to cover the balance of severance dollars to be paid to 2014 retirees.

Recommend that the Galion City School District Board of Education approve the 2014-2015 Elementary School Fees as attached.

Approve the Avita Health Care Work Well Program as the designated location for conducting the required bus driver T8 physicals.

Approve the contract as attached for NETech for the upgrade of switches in the district.

Approve the attached contract for Schindler Elevator Corporation for inspection services.

Approve the second read for High School Business Law as attached.

Accept the $1,500.00 donation presented earlier by the Galion Alumni Association for Campus Wear.

Accept the $5,000.00 donation by Beatrice and Charles Mechling for the Mechling Scholarship.