Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, May 22, 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 Recognition of the 2014 Governor's Art Exhibit Regional Winners

    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.


    2.2 Galion City School District Honorable Mentions

    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.


    3. PRESENTATION

    Presentation by the Galion Alumni Association of a donation check to the district for Campus Wear.


    4. TREASURER'S REPORT

    4.1 Approve Minutes - April 17, 2014 Regular Meeting

    4.2 April 2014 Financial Report

    5. COMMUNITY INPUT

    6. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    7. 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:


    7.1 Extra-Duty Assignments 2013-2014

    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


    8. RESOLUTION - ABOLISHMENT OF CLASSIFIED POSITION

    Adopt resolution to abolish the position of Secretary II - Transportation.


    9. RESOLUTION - NON-RENEW SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS

    Approve the non-renewal of all employees holding supplemental contracts for the 2013-2014 school year.


    10. 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:


    10.1 Administration

    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


    10.2 Certified

    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


    10.3 Classified - Resignation

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


    10.4 Classified

    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.


    10.5 Retire-Rehire

    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.


    10.6 Local Professional Development Committee

    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


    10.7 Summer 2014 Technology Worker

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


    10.8 Summer 2014 Technology Maintenance Support

    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.


    10.9 Summer 2014 Seasonal Help

    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)


    10.10 Extra-Duty Assignments 2014-2015

    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


    10.11 Extra-Duty Assignment 2014-2015

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


    11. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

    11.1 Five Year Forecast

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


    11.2 Bond Payments

    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.


    11.3 Transfer of funds/Advances of funds

    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.


    11.4 2014-2015 Elementary School Fees

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


    12. FIRST READ OF TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR POSITION

    Approve the first read of the Transportation Supervisor Job Description and Payscale.


    13. AGREEMENTS

    13.1 Bus Driver T8 Physicals

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


    13.2 NETech

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


    13.3 Schindler Elevator Corporation

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


    14. CURRICULUM

    14.1 Second Read for High School Business Law for Grades 9-12

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


    15. SCHOOL DONATIONS

    15.1 Galion Alumni Association

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


    15.2 Mechling Scholarship

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


    16. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICES FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

    Approve the following Breakfast and Lunch prices for the 2014-2015 school year:

    High School lunch with milk - $2.65

    Middle School lunch with milk - $2.65

    Elementary School lunch with milk - $2.50

    Adult lunch without milk - $3.25


    17. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

    Second Reading of revisions to the Board Bylaws and Policies.  Revisions were made to align policies to new state statutes.


    18. RESOLUTION - OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

    Adopt the following resolution authorizing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for the 2014-2015 school year:

    WHEREAS, Galion City School District of 470 Portland Way North, Galion, Ohio, Crawford County, Ohio has satisfied all the requirements for membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, a voluntary not-for-profit association; and

    WHEREAS: the Board of Education and its Administration desire for the schools with one or more grades at the 7-12 grade level under their jurisdiction to be voluntary members of the OHSAA;

    Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Galion City School District that all schools listed shall be members of the OHSAA and that the Constitution, Bylaws, and Sports Regulations of the OHSAA shall be approved and adopted by this Board of Education for its own minimum student eligibility standards. The Board of Education reserves the right to raise the eligibility standards as the Board deems appropriate;

    Be it further resolved that the schools under this Board’s jurisdiction agree to conduct their athletic programs in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, and Sports Regulations of the OHSAA. Furthermore, the schools under this Board’s jurisdiction agree to be primary enforcers of the Constitution, Bylaws, and Sports Regulations and their interpretations.

    Galion High School

    Galion Middle School


    19. RESOLUTION - GUARDING "THOROUGH AND EFFICIENT" PROVISIONS OF THE OHIO CONSTITUTION

    Adopt the attached resolution:


    20. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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


    21. ADJOURN

    Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.


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