Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Roll Call at 6:55 pm

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VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda and Addendum

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

2. TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 Approve Minutes - September 8, 2014 Special Meeting

Tabled


2.2 Approve Minutes - October 16, 2014 Regular Meeting

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

2.3 Approve Minutes - October 21, 2014 Special Meeting

Tabled


2.4 Approve October 2014 Financial Report

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

2.5 Rates and Resolutions - Crawford County Auditor

Approve the resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2015.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

3. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

3.1 Christopher Stone

Progress on the Communication Program.

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Mr. Stone thanked the Board of Education and the Administration for the opportunity to work with the District. He gave an update on the progress of the audit of the school website, news articles and maintaining current inforrmation on the District marquee. 


4. 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:


4.1 Certified Resignations

Accept the resignation of John Williams, High School Science Teacher, effective November 17, 2014.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.2 Certified

Approve the employment of Mike Hartz as substitute teacher for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.3 Classified Resignations

Accept the retirement resignation of Joyce M. Atwood, High School Secretary I, effective December 31, 2014.

Accept the retirement resignation of Linda G. Hiatt, Bus Driver, effective December 1, 2014.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.4 Classified

Approve the employment of Stacy Kuehlman as an Educational Assistant for the Intermediate School, effective November 3, 2014. Salary to be based upon the Educational Assistant Payscale for the 2014-2015 school year.

Addendum item - Deleted item. 

Approve Roxann Ramsey as After School Intervention Bus Driver for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve Rhonda Cole and Kim Bercaw as After School Intervention Substitute Bus Drivers for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve Daniel J. Fosnaugh as substitute custodian for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.5 Extra-Duty Assignments

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

High School

Rick Walker, Junior Class Advisor

George Groth, Junior Class Advisor

Violetta Chinni, Academic Challenge Advisor

Tim Weiskopf, Mock Trial Advisor and National Honor Society Advisor

Julie Hoffman, National Honor Society Advisor

Heidi Rietschlin, Thursday School Monitor

Elizabeth Pritchard, Thursday School Monitor

High School Athletic

Colby Bright, Indoor Track Coach

Kyle Strauch, Indoor Track Coach

Michael Moore, Indoor Track Coach

Todd Roston, Indoor Track Coach

Michael Valentine, Volunteer Football Coach

Intermediate School

Angie Brocwell, After School Intervention Instructor

Kim Chandler, After School Intervention Instructor

Marsha Garverick, After School Intervention Instructor

Michelle Moreton, After School Intervention Instructor

Veronica Rinehart, After School Intervention Instructor

Sue Stark, After School Intervention Instructor

Beth Baughn, After School Intervention Instructor Substitute

Primary School

Jennifer Eachus, After School Intervention Instructor Substitute

Lynne Foust, Substitute After School Intervention Instructor

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.6 Race to the Top Technology Coach

Approve the following staff as Race to the Top Technology Integration Coaches to be paid a $2,000.00 stipend from the Race to the Top Grant fund:

Josh Riggle 

Cay Faulkner

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.7 Resident Educator Mentor

Approve Heidi Rietschlin as Resident Educator Mentor for the 2014-2015 school year, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated agreement.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

4.8 ADDENDUM ITEM: High School Intervention

Approve the High School Intervention Program that will be conducted after school and provide content area assistance to students.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

5. AGREEMENTS

5.1 Lima City School District

Approve a contract for Pupils with Disabilities that are Galion resident students attending Lima City School District through court placement for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

5.2 Snow Removal Contract

Approve a contract with Earthworm Construction for snow and ice removal for the 2014-2015 school year as per the attached contract. This job was posted in the Galion Inquirer for proposals.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

5.3 Rescission of Contract

Approve recscission of contract for the proposed sale and purchase of property located at 200 West Church Street Galion, Ohio.  

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member   

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

Minutes

Entered executive session at 7:20 pm and resumed regular meeting at 8:20 pm


7. ADJOURN

Adjourn meeting at 8:22 p.m.