Meeting Details
February 19, 2015
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Carson, Kuns, Zeisler, Long, Owens - ALL PRESENT
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda and ADDENDUM
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
2.
TREASURER'S REPORT
2.1
Approval of Minutes - January 15, 2015 Organizational Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
2.2
Approval of Minutes - January 15, 2015 Regular Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
2.3
Approval of Financial Report for January 2015
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.
COMMUNITY INPUT
4.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
4.1
State Testing Update
5.
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:
5.1
Addendum Item - Administrative Retirement Resignation
Accept the retirement resignation of Sandra K. Powell, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Federal Grants, effective the end of her contractual year, July 31, 2015.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.2
Administrative
Approve the employment of Trent Porter as Assistant Technology Coordinator, effective February 3, 2015. Salary to based upon the Assistant Technology Coordinator Payscale for 2014-2015 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.3
Certified
Approve a change of placement on the payscale to Molly Fairchild, Spanish Teacher at Galion High School, from Bachelors to Bachelors + 12, effective January 12, 2015.
Approve Cathy George as Substitute Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year.
Addendum Item - Approve Krista McKibben to be paid $1800 for teaching two dual enrollment full-year classes (Advanced Math and Calculus) in cooperation with North Central State College for the 2014-2015 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.4
Addendum Item - Classified Resignations
Accept the retirement resignation of Jeraldine K. Deffendoll, Special Education Secretary, effective July 1, 2015.
Accept the resignation of Susan Sparks, 2.5 hour Cook at Primary School, effective March 6, 2015.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.5
Classified
Approve Cathy George as Substitute Educational Assistant and Para-Professional Tutor for the 2014-2015 school year.
Addendum Item - Approve Susan Sparks as 3 hour Cook at Primary School, effective March 9, 2015. Salary to be based upon the Cook Payscale for 2014-2015 school year.
Addendum Item - Approve Heather R. Kurtz as Part Time Transportation Secretary I, effective February 17, 2015. Salary to be based upon the Part Time Transportation Secretary I Payscale for 2014-2015.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.6
Extra-Duty Assignments
Approve Paul Gladden as Middle School Track Coach for the 2014-2015 school year.
Addendum Items - Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2014-2015 school year:
Molly Fairchild, High School Student Council
Krista McKibben, Credit Recovery Math
Ted Maglio, Credit Recovery Science
Cay Faulkner, Credit Recovery English
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.
AGREEMENTS
6.1
Rader Environmental Services, Inc.
Approve an agreement with Rader Environmental Services, Inc. for the handling and disposal of obsolete chemicals from the Galion High School. Total cost not to exceed $3,250.00
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
CURRICULUM
8.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session is requested for one or more of the following matters to:
__X___ a. consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or to consider the investigaions of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee or "regulated individual"; unless the person being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ b. consider the purchase or sale of public property if the public interest would be hurt by the premature disclosure of the information;
_____ c. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
_X____ d. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sesssions with public employees;
_____ e. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ f. consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal purposes.
Minutes
Enter Executive Session at 6:57 PM
Exit Executive Session at 8:40 PM
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
ADJOURN
Adjourn at 8:42 PM
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Robert Zeisler, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
