Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 6:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda

    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.


    4. TREASURER'S REPORT

    4.1 Approve Minutes - June 11, 2015 Special Meeting

    Approve the Minutes - June 11, 2015 as corrected for attendance.


    4.2 Approve Minutes - June 16, 2015 Regular Meeting

    Approve the minutes - June 16, 2015 as corrected for attendance.


    4.3 June 2015 Financial Report

    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.

     

     


    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


    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 


    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


    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.


    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


    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.


    9.5 Fiscal 2016 NCOCC Agreement

    Approve that attached agreement with NCOCC for Fiscal 2016


    10. 2015-2016 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

    Approve the 2015-2016 High School Student Handbook as attached:


    11. 2015-2016 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

    Approve the 2015-2016 Middle School Student Handbook as attached:


    12. GALION LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HANDBOOK

    Approve a second read on the revised Galion Local Professional Development Handbook as attached:


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

    Consider approval of the Calamity Day Recommendation and the Blizzard Bag Resolution.


    14. ADDENDUM ITEM: ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

    Consider approval of the revised Athletic Code of Conduct.


    15. ADDENDUM ITEM: COACH EVALUATION FORM

    Consider approval of the revised coach evaluation form.


    16. ADDENDUM ITEM: GIRLS BASKETBALL TRIP TO MICHIGAN

    Consider approval of the Galion High School Girls Basketball Trip to Michigan July 15-17, 2015.


    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.


    18. ADJOURN

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