Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Present - Mr. Carson, Mrs. Kuns, Mr. Owens, Mr. Zeisler, Mr. Long

Minutes

Meeting began at 6:55 pm


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda and ADDENDUM

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

2. RECOGNITION

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 Approval of Minutes - December 18, 2014 Regular Meeting

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

3.2 Approval of December 2014 Financial Report

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

4. COMMUNITY INPUT

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Grade 3 Testing Changes
Dr. Sandra Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants

5.2 In-service Day, Friday, January 16th
Dr. Sandra Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Federal Grants

6. 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:


6.1 ADDENDUM ITEM - Certified

Approve the employment of Amy Tyree as a Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Galion High School, effective December 8, 2014. Salary to be based upon the Teachers' Salary Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.2 Classified

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Extra-Duty Assignments

High School

Correction - Violetta Chinni, (approved as Academic Challenge Volunteer at November 6, 2014 meeting) to be approved as Academic Challenge Advisor, formerly known as "In the Know" Supplemental.

Winter Sports 2014-2015

Correction - John Anich, Indoor Track Volunteer (not Coach as approved at December 18, 2014 meeting)

Correction - Colby Bright, Indoor Track Volunteer (not Coach as approved at November 6, 2014 meeting)

Correction - Kyle Strauch, Indoor Track Volunteer (not Coach as approved at November 6, 2014 meeting)

Correction - Michael Moore, Indoor Track Volunteer (not Coach as approved at November 6, 2014 meeting)   

Correction - Todd Roston, Indoor Track Volunteer (not Coach as approved at November 6, 2014 meeting)          

Correction - Jordyn Hatcher, Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach (not as Freshman Boys Basketball Coach as approved at December 18, 2014 meeting)

Correction - Ted Maglio, Freshman Boys Basketball Coach (not as Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach as approved at October 16, 2014 meeting)

Matt Clum, Middle School Wrestling Coach

Spring Sports 2015

Phil Jackson, Varsity Baseball Head Coach

Bart Cass, Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach

Josh Riggle, Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach (JV coach) (additional coaching position from last year)

Mike O'Leary, Freshman Baseball Coach

Jena Opperman, Head Softball Coach

Kenneth Fagan, Assistant Softball Coach

Tom Weithman, Softball Volunteer 

Todd Roston, Varsity Track Head Coach  

John Anich, Varsity Track Assistant Coach

Colby Bright, Varsity Track Assistant Coach  

Michael Moore, Middle School Track Coach 

Kyle Strauch, Middle School Track Coach

Bob Roesch, Head Boys Tennis  

Intermediate School

Christine Smith, After School Intervention Instructor Substitute

Stephanie Kiger, After School Intervention Instructor Substitute 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.4 Resident Educator Mentors

Approve the following staff as Resident Educator Mentors for the 2014-2015 school year, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated agreement: 

Todd Roston

Sean Maguire

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.5 Extra-Duty Assignment

Approve Jaime Valentine as the Freshman Track Coach for the 2014-2015 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member X 
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

7. AGREEMENTS

7.1 Mansfield City School District

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

 

Approve a contract for MedCentral Health System Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Pupils with Mansfield City School District for the 2014-2015 school year for Galion resident students educated through home instruction in the MedCentral Psychiatric Unit.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

8. CURRICULUM

9. JOB DESCRIPTION & PAYSCALE

Approve the Technology Assistant job description and payscale as presented.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

10. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LOCAL #370

Approve a one year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #370 from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education 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 MemberX  
Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education MemberX  

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

Entered Executive Session at 7:52 pm, exit executive session at 9:20 pm

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

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

12. ADJOURN

Adjourn meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education President

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