Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Meeting Called to Order at 6:31PM


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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  

2. RECOGNITION

Mr. Grubbs recognized all guests at the meeting.


3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 Approve Minutes - September 3, 2015 Special Meeting

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  

3.2 Approve Minutes - September 17, 2015 Regular Meeting

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  

3.3 September 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  

4. COMMUNITY INPUT

Mr. Don Diosi addressed the Board of Education, asking th Board to consider options relating to Concealed Carry Weapons.


5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Superintendent Update

5.2 LRPE - Learning Readiness Physical Education
Mr. Matt Tyrrell
Attachments

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:


6.1 Certified

Approve the employment of the following as substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year.

Maureen Neal

Christine Cletzer

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  

6.2 Extra-Duty Assignments

Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year:

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC

Mike Moore, Freshman Football Coach

Todd Eagle, Varsity Football Assistant Coach

Kyle Strauch, Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant  Coach

Jim Hart, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Assistant  Coach

Darrell Jaynes, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Matt Tyrrell, Varsity Wrestling Assistant  Coach

Matt Clum, 8th Grade Wrestling Assistant Coach

Rachel Gangwer, Middle School Cheerleading Advisor

Mike Moore, Indoor Track Volunteer Coach

Todd Roston, Indoor Track Volunteer Coach

John Anich, Indoor Track Volunteer Coach

Kyle Strauch, Indoor Track Volunteer Coach

Jaime Valentine, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach

Kristi Hardy, Freshman Volleyball Coach

Ted Maglio, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Assistant  Coach

Ryan Scribner, 7th Grade Football Coach

Jamie Tate, Middle School Volunteer Cross Country Coach

Mario Davison, Co-Assistant Varsity Coach

Colby Bright, Freshman Football Coach

HIGH SCHOOL

Julie Hoffman, National Honor Society Co-Advisor

Tena Eyster, National Honor Society Co-Advisor

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  

6.3 High School Intervention

Approve the High School Intervention Program that will be conducted after school and provide content area assistance to students.

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  

6.4 District and Building Leadership Team

Approve the following District Leadership (DLT) and Building Leadership (BLT) Teams for the 2015-2016 school year to be paid the hourly contractual rate of $20.00 from grant funds:

Middle School

Angie Gimbel

Rachel Gangwer

Intermediate School

Laurie Smith

Marsha Garverick

Stephanie Kiger

Suzanne Woodmansee

Minutes

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  

7. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates

Approve the follwoing Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates effective January 1, 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  

7.2 Five Year Forecast

Accept the Five Year Forecast and assumptions as presented for submission to the Ohio Department of Education.

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  

8. AGREEMENTS

8.1 Rock Solid Media, LLC

Approve a 12 month contract with Rock Solid Media, LLC 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  

8.2 SPARC Council Career Coach Services

Approve a 1-year contract with SPARC Council Career Coach Services 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  

8.3 Iberia/Earthworm Contract

Approve the contract with Iberia/Earthworm for snow removal services 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  

8.4 Wooster City School District

Approve a contract for Pupils with Disabilities that are Galion resident students attending Wooster City School District through court placement.

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  

8.5 Cardington Lincoln Local School District

Approve a contract for Pupils with Disabilities that are Galion resident students attending Cardington Lincoln Local School District through open enrollment.

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  

8.6 McComb Local School District

Approve a contract for Pupils with Disabilities that are Galion resident students attending McComb Local School District through court placement.

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  

8.7 Willard City School District

Approve a contract for Pupils with Disabilities that are Galion resident students attending Willard City School District through open enrollment.

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. DONATION

9.1 Galion Alumni Association

Accept a $1,000.00 donation from the Galion Alumni Association for the Campus Wear Fund.

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  

10. MIDDLE SCHOOL DC TRIP

Approve a Middle school trip to DC as per attachment.

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  

11. MOU - GALION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Galion Educational Association regarding Insurance Rates as attached.

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  
Attachments

12. MOU - OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL #370

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ohio Association of Public Employees Local #370 regarding Insurance Rates as attached.

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  

13. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS & RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION & AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX RATES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received the necessary tax information from all political subdivisions for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing January 1, 2016; and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received from each entity the necessary information to establish said rates and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this political subdivision together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this political subdivision and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill limitation; therefore be it

RESOLVED by Galion City School District that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and be it further

RESOLVED that there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said County the rate if each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as indicated above, and be it further

RESOLVED that Galion City School District approved said rates on October 15, 2015.

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. 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;

___X__ 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

Entered Executive Session at 7:52 PM

Exit Executive Session at 9:09 PM

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  

15. ADJOURN

Adjourn Meeting at 9:10 PM

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