Meeting Details
August 20, 2015
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Meeting Began at 6:30 PM
Roll Call - Absent Mr. 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
| 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 |
2.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session is requested for one or more of the following matters to:
_XX____ 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 6:35 PM
Exit Executive Session at 7:58 PM
Return To Regular Session 8:05 PM - MOTION - First Brian Owens, Second Brian Carson - All AYE
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 | |||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
Approve Minutes - July 8, 2015 Special Meeting
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 |
3.2
Approve Minutes - July 16, 2015 Regular Meeting
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 |
3.3
July 2015 Financial Report
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 |
4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Mr. Ron Williams, High School Principal, will put forward a list of names of Juniors and Seniors to be student representatives to the Board of Education
5.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEM
5.1
Board Member Appointments:
Appoint Brian Carson as members of the Audit Committee.
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 |
5.2
Board Member Appointments - Audit and Policy Committee
Appoint Jennifer Kuns as a member of the Audit Committee
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 |
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:
MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS 6.1 thhhrough and including 6.6 FIRST - Dennis Long, SECOND - Brian Carson - ALL AYE
6.1
Certified
Approve the employment of Michelle R. Talbott as a 4th Grade Teacher at Galion Intermediate School, effective the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. Salary to be based upon the Teacher pay scale for the 2015-2016 school year.
Approve the employment of Todd Galownia as an Intervention Specialist at the Galion High School, effective the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. Salary to be based upon the Teacher pay scale for the 2015-2016 school year.
Approve the following Tutors as Auxilliary Service Program Enrichment Tutors for students at St. Joesph School for the 2015-2016 school year at a rate of $20.00 per hour to be paid from the Auxillary Service Funds:
Ted Baker, up to 20 hours per week
Kristine Maloney, upt to 10 hours per week
Approve the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year:
Nancy Fairchild
Joylyn Finch
Kristina Franks
Erica Geiger
Cathy George
Lynn Hoffman
Dennise Holtzapfel
Barbara Nigh
Kim Pfleiderer
Julie Polak
Penney Pumphrey
Bob Roesch
Cheryl Washington
Jo Ann Wiggins
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 |
6.2
ADDENDUM ITEM: Preschool Educational Assistants
Approve the creation of two Preschool Educational Assistant positions. These positions will replace two positions that are currently part of a contracted services agreement.
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 |
6.3
Classified
Approve the reclassification/employment of Amy Heydinger as Educational Assistant at the Galion Middle School, effective the start of the 2015-2016 school year. Salary to be based upon the Educational Assistant pay scale for the 2015-2016 school year.
Approve the employment of Christina M. Wright as Bus Driver, effective the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. Salary to be based upon the Bus Driver pay scale for the 2015-2016 school year.
Addendum Item - Approve the employment of Andrew M. Starr as Bus Driver, effective the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. Salary to be based upon the Bus Driver pay scale for the 2015-2016 school year.
Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2015-2016 school year:
*Bus Drivers
John Badenhop
Tim Bartholomew
Wilbur Cole
Rich Eichhorn
Candy Hellinger
Kris Leiter
Daniel Lemke
James Lust
Ronald Smucker
Andrew Starr
Crossing Guards
Bruce Miller
Glinda Sparks
Custodians
Don Faulds
Daniel Fosnaugh
Ralph Jolley
Bruce Miller
Maintenance
Daniel Fosnaugh
Bruce Miller
Cooks
Sandra Hough
Janet Hout
Barb Keyes
Lori LaChance
Charlotte Sipes
Ashley Smith
Secretaries
Erica Geiger
Barbara Keyes
Lori LaChance
Nita Nungesser
Kelly Phelps
Glinda Sparks
Monica Strickler
Educational Assistants
Erica Geiger
Cathy George
Barbara Keyes
Bob Keyes
Lori LaChance
Kelly Phelps
Glinda Sparks
Monica Strickler
Para-Professional Tutors
Erica Geiger
Cathy George
Glinda Sparks
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 |
6.4
Extra-Duty Assignments
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year:
High School Athletic
Rachel Gangwer, Middle School Cheerleading Advisor
Robert Roesch, Head Girls Tennis Coach
Ron Kostelnik, Volunteer Middle School Football Coach
Dave Rinehart, Faculty Manager
High School
Cay Faulkner, Technology Coach
Jessica Hammond, Marching Band Director
Fred Rinehart, Assistant Marching Band Director
Vicki Meyers, Volunteer Majorette Advisor
Amy Jarvis, Volunteer Flag Advisor
Missy James, Volunteer Flag Advisor
Elizabeth Pritchard, Thursday School Monitor
Heidi Rietschlin, Thursday School Monitor
Middle School
Amy Graham, Technology Coach
Intermediate School
Josh Riggle, Technology Coach
Primary School
Jenny Jackson, Technology Coach
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 |
6.5
Home Instruction Tutors
Approve the following as Home Instruction Tutors for the 2015-2016 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:
Shelly Barton
Chris Cletzer
Tena Eyster
Lynne Foust
Cathy George
Cindy Glew
Amy Graham
Mike Hartz
Amy Johnson
Cheri Laughbaum
Sara Lutz
Ted Maglio
Jeannie Rinehart
Veronica Rinehart
Bob Roesch
Bryan Summer
Amy Tyree
Curt Wiggins
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 |
6.6
Addendum Item - District and Building Leadership Team
Approve the following District Leadership (DLT) and Building Leadership (BLT) Teams fro the 2015-2016 school year to be paid the hourly contractual rate of $20.00 from grant funds:
Middle School
Shelly Barton
Lynn Evans
Amy Graham
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 |
7.
AGREEMENTS
7.1
Galion Board of Health
Approve attached agreement with the Galion Board of Health for the Health Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2016
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 |
7.2
Colonel Crawford Local Board of Education
Approve a contract for Pupils with Disabilities that are Galion resident students attending Colonel Crawford Local School District through open enrollment:
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 |
7.3
Professional Photographer
Approve a one year agreement with Anatra Graphic Art, Inc., professional photographers, to provide exclusive services as presented and based on specific package pricing. Professional photography companies will donate a percent of sales to the district.
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 |
7.4
North Central Educational Service Center
Approve the attached contract with North Central Educational Service Center for Hearing Impaired Services for the 2015-2016 school year:
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 |
8.
CODE OF CONDUCT REVISION
Consider approval of the revised Extra- and Co-curricular Code of Conduct.
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 | |||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
ADDENDUM ITEM: STADIUM RENOVATION FUND
Consider an increase to Galion City School District's investment amount for the Stadium Renovation Projects.
Approved additional $20,000 contribution to the City of Galion / Freese Foundation Stadium Rennovation Project
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 |
10.
RESOLUTION - MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION WAIVER
Approve a resolution to exercise the 2015-2016 waiver offered by the Ohio Department of Education for the Middle School Career Technical Education (CTE) Program.
*awaiting the official Waiver template from the Ohio Department of Education. Boards are instructed to act on the resolution, then fill out the appropriate documentation once released by ODE.
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 |
11.
2015-2016 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK
Approve the 2015-2016 Middle School Student Handbook as attached:
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 |
12.
SCHOOL BUS STOPS 2015-2016
Approve the school bus stops/routes for the 2015-2016 school year as recommeded by the Superintendent and further authorize the Superintendent to make revisions as needed throughout the school year.
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 |
13.
BOARD BY-LAWS AND POLICIES
Approve the attached Board Policies:
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 |
14.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT - OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LOCAL #370
Tabled: Awaiting ratification by OAPSE membership.
Approve a one year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #370 from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
Minutes
Result: Tabled
15.
House Bill 70
ADDENDUM - HOUSE BILL 70 - Adopt the attached resoultion
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 |
16.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session is requested for one or more of the following matters to:
_____ 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 9:16 PM
Exit Executive Session at 10:36 PM
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 |
17.
ADJOURN
Minutes
Adjourn Meeting at 10:40 PM
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 | |||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
