Board of Education Meeting

Request that the Board of Education accept the donation of $2,000 from the Elks to be used for security for campus buildings.

Accept a donation from Galion Youth Football of a shed with a value of approximately $2,000.

Accept the resignation of Randy L. Endsley, High School Guidance Counselor, effective at the conclusion of his 2013-2014 contractual school year.

Accept the resignation of Amy Buzard, Middle School Intervention Specialist, effective at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 contractual school year.

Approve the employment of Deanna L. Albert as Kindergarten Teacher at Galion Primary School. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Laura A. Moore as Kindergarten Teacher at Galion Primary School. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Paula J. Prince as Grade 5 Teacher at Galion Intermediate School. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Richard D. Ratvasky II as Elementary Art Teacher at Galion Intermediate and Galion Primary Schools. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Paula J. Thomas as High School Math Teacher at Galion High School. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Rachel Gangwer as Middle School Math Teacher at Galion Middle School.  Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Lisa Zupan as Guidance Counselor at Galion Middle School.  Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Reassignments:

Kevin Dickinson to Middle School/High School Art.

Marsha Garverick to Grade 5 Teacher.

Accept the retirement resignation of Cheryl L. Wood, Bus Driver, effective July 1, 2014.

Accept the resignation of Debra K. McCleese, 2.5 hr. Cook, effective at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year.

Approve Danya Wilson as Administrative Secretary Substitute for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Jennifer L. Allerding as principal of Galion Middle School.  Two-year contract with a salary based on the Administrative Salary Schedule.

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

Galion High School Summer School

Krista McKibben

Galion Middle School Summer School

Kyle Burris

Kim Chandler

Chris Cletzer

Sue Stark

Angie Brocwell, substitute

Jill Fenner, substitute

Angie Gimbel, substitute

Amy Graham, substitute

Doris Weals, substitute

Galion Intermediate Summer School

Nicci Lambright, substitute

Summer School Bus Driver:  Roxann Ramsey

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

Charlie Miller, Safety Patrol Advisor

Bob Roesch, Head Tennis (Boys/Girls) Coach

Cheri` Laughbaum, Fall Drama Advisor and High School Dramatics Assistant

Bryan Summer, Special Education (Orthopedic) Supplemental

Approve the following seasonal help for Summer 2014 for up to 68 days of grounds keeping at a rate of minimum wage per hour:

Joshua Keller

Anthony Kirk

Spencer Frizzell

Approve the following as Building Leadership Team members for the 2014-2015 school year for the Galion Primary School to be paid the hourly contractual rate of $20.00 per hour from Grant funds:

Ashlee Cuttitta

Katy Erlsten

Jena Gardner

Jamie Maguire

Meghan Tyrrell

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:

Amy Graham (1st year of a 2 year term)

Recommend approval of the "843 Contract" that outlines the services purchased from Mid-Ohio ESC to the Galion City School District in exchange for the $6.50 per pupil in the District paid pursuant to R.C. 3313.843(H). This contract is issued only this year and remains on file indefinitely unless and until modified by the parties.

Recommend approval of the “845 Contract” that outlines services purchased that are not covered by the 843 Contract with the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for the 2014-2015 School Year.

Recommend approval of the Psychologist additional days contract.

Approve a School Health Services Contract with the Galion City Board of Health for Nursing services for the 2014-2015 school year.

Recommend that the Galion City School District Board of Education accept the proposal for liability insurance coverage with Ohio School Plan for the 2014-15 fiscal year.

Recommend that the Galion City Schools Board of Education approve an agreement with Kennedy Cottrell Richards to represent the district as auditors of the filings for the Medicaid School Program reimbursements.

Recommend that the Galion City Schools Board of Education approve the purchasing contract between Galion City Schools and Smith Dairy giving Smith Dairy authority to sell commodities to the District in accordance with the MEC Specifications.

Approve a transportation contract between Galion City Schools and Mr. & Mrs. John Wilkins for transporting student to and from Cardington Schools for summer program.

Recommend that the Galion Board of Education accept the attached proposal from Schmidt Security to update/replace the security systems in all four buildings. The cost of the entire project over the 13/14 and 14/15 period will be $149,000. The Superintendent and Treasurer also recommend that the board declare the replacement of equipment at this time to be of urgent necessity and for the secuirty and protection of school property, students and staff and therefore is not required to enter into a bid process for the said project. ORC 3313.46(A)

Recommend that the Galion Board of Education approve the  Application for deposit of Public Funds with United Bank for a five year period to begin June 27, 2014.

Recommend that the Galion City School District Board of Education approve the adjustments to the FY2014 Certificate of Estimated Resources.

Recommend that the Galion City School District approve the FY 2014 Permanent Appropriations.

Recommend that the Galion City School District approve the Certificate of Estimated Resources and Temporary Appropriations for FY 2015

Recommend that the Galion Board of Education approve an advance from General Fund (001) to HS Athletic Account (300 900S) in the amount of $7,948.18. The funds will be returnded to the General Fund  in FY 2015.