Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, May 22, 2014
- 6:30pm
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.
Presentation by the Galion Alumni Association of a donation check to the district for Campus Wear.
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:
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
Adopt resolution to abolish the position of Secretary II - Transportation.
Approve the non-renewal of all employees holding supplemental contracts for the 2013-2014 school year.
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:
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 first read of the Transportation Supervisor Job Description and Payscale.
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.
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
Second Reading of revisions to the Board Bylaws and Policies. Revisions were made to align policies to new state statutes.
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
Adopt the attached resolution:
Enter Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.
Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.