Meeting Details
July 16, 2015
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
Minutes
Meeting began at 6:30 PM
Roll Call - Present; Carson, Owens, Kuns, Long
Absent - Zeisler
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Recognize the 2015 Girls Track Team accomplishments: MOAC Red Division Champions, District Runner-ups, Regional Runner-ups:
4x100 Team District and Regional Champions and State Runner-ups: Clair Erlsten, Sydney Hunt, Michaela Slone, and Alasha Williams.
4x200 Team Distict and Regional Champions and 8th Place at State: Clair Erlsten, M'lynn Gwinner, Michaela Slone, and Alasha Williams.
District and Regional Champion for High Jump and 3rd Place at State: Marisa Gwinner
State Qualifier for Long Jump: Marisa Gwinner and Sydney Hunt
2015 OMEA Band Solo and Ensemble Recognition
Middle School: Seneca East Local Schools, Saturday, April 18th
Name Rating Event Grade
Eleanor Chandler Excellent Trumpet Solo 7
Anna Court Superior Trombone Solo 7
Makenna Mohr Superior Alto Saxophone Solo 7
Ceyanna Mohr Superior Clarinet Solo 7
Stephen Thompson Superior Xylophone Solo 7
Kyler Ratcliff Superior Baritone Solo 7
High School: Marion Harding, Saturday, January 24th
Name Rating Event Grade
Jacob Bash Superior Snare Drum Solo 12
Rachel Greene Superior Alto Saxophone Solo 11
Justin Kostelnik Superior Alto Saxophone Solo 12
Allison Bauer Superior Tuba Solo 9
Tyler Harris Superior Trumpet Solo 9
Kendall Moody Superior Clarinet Solo 9
Annie Holley Superior Marimba Solo 11
Alexis Link Superior Flute Solo 10
Maranna White Superior Clarinet Trio
Kendall Moody
Cindy Straughter
Jacob Bash Superior Percussion Ensemble
Autumn Barone
Austin Hadamuscin
Jacob Bash, Annie Holley Superior Mallet Ensemble
Kearsten Kostelnik,
Max Papenhausen, and
Autumn Barone
Alex Barker, Kelly Baker, Excellent Brass Quintet
Tiffany Burchett,
Kearsten Kostelnik, and
Tyler Harris
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;
_____ 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 6:43 PM - Motin; First Mr. Long, Second Mr. Carson ALL AYE
Exit Executive Session at 7:31 PM - Motion; First Mr. Cason, Second Mr. Long ALL AYE
Resume Regular Session at 7:35 PM - Motion; First Mr. Carson, Second Mr. Owens ALL AYE
Motion to AMMEND the Gaion City Schools July 16, 2015 agenda to included the following Agreement: Approve agrement with Mid Ohio ESC to conduct a search for a Superintendent with immediate effect at no financial cost to the District. Motion; First Mr. Carson, Second Mr. Owens ALL AYE
Motion to Approve Agreement with Mid Ohio ESC to conduct Superintendent Search at no financial cost to the District - First Mr. Owens, Second Mr. Carson - ALL AYE
Approve the Minutes - June 11, 2015 as corrected for attendance.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the minutes - June 16, 2015 as corrected for attendance.
Minutes
Result: Tabled
Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Motion to approve the addition of an additional softball coach if the District has additional student participants that would require the District to add the softball coach to maintain compliance with all OHSAA regulations.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
The state will suspend its 5.75% sales tax on Aug. 7, 8 and 9 to help parents and teachers save money while back-to-school shopping. During the sales tax holiday, the following will be exempt from sales and use tax: an item of clothing priced at $75 or less; an item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less; and an item of school supplies priced at $20 or less. There is no limit on how many items consumers can buy, and mail, telephone and online purchases qualify, even if delivery is made after Aug. 9.
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:
The Vote for Items 7.1 - 7.4 as shown
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year:
High School Athletic
Bryce Lehman, Head Boys Golf Coach
Mark Barrier, Head Girls Golf Coach
George Guins, Head Varsity Cross Country Coach
Cindy Conner, 7th and 8th Grade Cross Country Coach
Ken Jarvis, Volunteer Cross Country Coach
Dave Kirk, Volunteer Cross Country Coach
Leah Zeisler, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Katie Holt, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
Terry Gribble, Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
Tom Pawsey, Volunteer Girls Tennis Coach
Michelle Harmon, Fall and Winter Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Julie Valentine, Fall Volunteer Cheerleading Coach
Chris Hawkins, Head Varsity Football Coach
Todd Roston, Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Richard Predmore, Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Todd Knight, 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach
Kyle Strauch, 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach
Kyle Parsons, 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach
Jim Hart, 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach
Scott Bauer, Volunteer Varsity Football Coach
Mike Valentine, Volunteer Varsity Football Coach
Jim Hart, Weight Training Coordinator
Brent Tyrrell, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach
Ted Temple, Head Varsity Swimming Coach
Todd Roston, Head Varsity Track Coach
Phil Jackson, Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Douglas Hunt, Head Varsity Softball Coach
Approve the following teachers as Resident Educator Mentors for the 2015-2016 school year, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated agreement:
Judy Cortelletti
Cay Faulkner
Nicole Lambright
Heidi Rietschlin
Linda Wilson
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 Members: Judy Cortelletti, Amy Graham, and Deb Horton
Administration Members: Cheryl Jason and Paul Wheeler
Approve High School Student Fees for 2015-2016 school year as attached:
The VOTE for items 8.1 and 8.2 as shown
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve Middle School Student Fees for 2015-2016 school year as attached:
Approve the attached contract with Mid Ohio ESC for Fiscal Year 2016
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve contract with RC Therapy Services Inc. for physical therapy services for the 2015-2016 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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve one year agreements with the following professional photographers to provide exclusive services as presented and based on specific package pricing. Each professional photography company will donate a percent of sales to the district:
Photorama - to provide individual and team photos for high school extra-curricular activities
Unique Images - to provide individual and team photos for middle school extra-curricular activities.
Maria Winemiller - to provide action photos as requested for high school extra-curricular activities
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the attached Freese Grant Project Agreement
Ammend the agenda item to the following : First Reading of the Freese Grant Project Agreement.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve that attached agreement with NCOCC for Fiscal 2016
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the 2015-2016 High School Student Handbook as attached:
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve the 2015-2016 Middle School Student Handbook as attached:
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Approve a second read on the revised Galion Local Professional Development Handbook as attached:
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Consider approval of the Calamity Day Recommendation and the Blizzard Bag Resolution.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Consider approval of the revised Athletic Code of Conduct.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Consider approval of the revised coach evaluation form.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
Consider approval of the Galion High School Girls Basketball Trip to Michigan July 15-17, 2015.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
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 8:32 PM Motion; First Mr. Long, Second Mr. Carson ALL AYE
Exit Executive Session at 10:45 PM Motion; First Mr. Owens, Second Mr. Carson ALL AYE
Motion to return to Regular Session at 10:47 PM First Mr. Owens, Second Mr. Carson ALL AYE
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Galion Board of Education work session scheduled for Wednesday August 6, 2015 has been changed to MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2015 at 6:30 PM Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
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 | |||
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |