Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

Meeting began at 6:30 PM

Roll Call - Present; Carson, Owens, Kuns, Long

Absent - Zeisler


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member

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

2. RECOGNITION

2.1 2015 Girls Track Team Division Champions

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


2.2 2015 OMEA Band Solo and Ensemble Recognition

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


3. 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;

_____ 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


4. TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 Approve Minutes - June 11, 2015 Special Meeting

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

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

4.2 Approve Minutes - June 16, 2015 Regular Meeting

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


4.3 June 2015 Financial Report

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member

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

5. COMMUNITY INPUT

6. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

6.1 Discussion Item - Addition of Softball Coach

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

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

6.2 New State Guidelines for 15-16 Testing

6.3 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
  • 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.


7. 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:

 

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

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

7.1 Certified

7.2 Extra-Duty Assignments

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


7.3 Resident Educator Mentors

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


7.4 Local Professional Development Committee

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


8. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

8.1 2015-2016 High School Student Fees

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

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

8.2 2015-2016 Middle School Student Fees

Approve Middle School Student Fees for 2015-2016 school year as attached:


9. AGREEMENTS

9.1 Mid Ohio ESC Contract for Fiscal Year 2016

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

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

9.2 RC Therapy Services Contract for 2015-2016 School Year

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

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

9.3 Professional Photographers

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

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

9.4 Freese Grant Project Agreement - Property Owner

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

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

9.5 Fiscal 2016 NCOCC Agreement

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

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

10. 2015-2016 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

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

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

11. 2015-2016 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

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

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

12. GALION LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HANDBOOK

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

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

13. ADDENDUM ITEM: CALAMITY DAY RECOMMENDATION/BLIZZARD BAG RESOLUTION

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

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

14. ADDENDUM ITEM: ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

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

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

15. ADDENDUM ITEM: COACH EVALUATION FORM

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

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

16. ADDENDUM ITEM: GIRLS BASKETBALL TRIP TO MICHIGAN

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

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

17. 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 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.

 


18. ADJOURN

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member

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