Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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Result: Approved

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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

2. 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:

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

2.1 Certified Resignation

Accept the resignation of Kyle C. Burris, High School Intervention Specialist, effective at the conclusion of his 2013-2014 contractual school year.

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vote recorded in 2.0


2.2 Certified

Approve the employment of Brittany N. Hardman as Intervention Specialist at the Galion Middle School. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Approve the employment of Violeta Chinni as French Teacher at the Galion High School. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

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vote recorded in 2.0


2.3 Extra-Duty Assignments for 2014-2015

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

Michelle Harmon, Senior High Cheerleading Advisor (Fall)

Marci Wheeler, Freshman Cheerleading Advisor

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vote recorded in 2.0


2.4 District and Building Leadership Team

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

Stephanie Kiger

Laurie Smith

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vote recorded in 2.0


2.5 Curriculum Revisions

Approve the following Teachers for completing curriculum revisions. When complete they will receive $200.00 each from the Race to the Top grant:

Cindy Conner

Kevin Dickinson

Jennifer Eachus

Lynn Evans

Cay Faulkner

Lynne Foust

Marsha Garverick

Nicci Lambright

Jamie Maguire

Krista McKibben

Cindy Rode

Mike Schaffner

Laurie Smith

Jaime Valentine

Doris Weals

John Williams

Mira Zeisler

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vote recorded in 2.0


3. AGREEMENTS

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Vote is for 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5

 

3.3 voted separately and recorded as such

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

3.1 Shared Services Agreement - Transportation Director

Approve the Shared Services Agreement with Ontario Schools in regards to the Transportation Director's position.

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vote included in 3.0


3.2 MOU - Teacher Evaluation

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Galion Education Association regarding OTES.

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vote included in 3.0


3.3 Nursing Agreement

Approve a nursing agreement with the Galion Department of Health for school nursing services.

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This vote separate from others in 3.0

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education Member

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

3.4 MOESC Treasurer Search Services

Approve a contract with Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to conduct the Galion City School District's Treasurer Search. Contract to include services for job posting, application review, first round interviews, and reference check on finalist not to exceed the amount of $2,000.00.

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vote recorded in 3.0


3.5 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Approve the 2014-2015 school year services contract, pursuant to ORC 3313.845 with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center to include services at the cost of $286,823.49.

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vote recorded in 3.0


4. SCHOOL CALENDAR: CALAMITY DAYS/CONTINGENCY PLAN

Approve the Calamity Days/Contingency Plan for the 2014-2015 School Year.

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Mr. Stefanik gave a brief explanation of the attached plan

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

5. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

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into executive at 7:44

 

 

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION - RECONVENE

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reconvened at 7:59

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

7. Interim Treasurer Contract

Approve Randy Harvey as Assistant Treasurer to be effective July 28, 2014 through July 31, 2014 and Interim Treasurer beginning August 1, 2014. Mr. Harvey will be paid per attached contract and employment period will last per attached contract:

$60.00 15

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Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX  

8. STRS Resolution -

Reverse Resolution 51513-13.1

May 15, 2013

Galion City School District will reverse the decision made in May 15, 2013 and continue to pay annual increase up to 13% set by State Teachers Retirement System.

Motion Jennifer 2nd Heath vote all aye


9. ADJOURN

Adjourn meeting at __________ p.m.

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adjourned at 8:20

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Heath Watkins, 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 Member   
Mr. Heath Watkins, Board of Education MemberX