Meeting Details
November 19, 2015
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
Call to Order at 6:30 PM
Roll Call - All Present
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
2.
RECOGNITION
2.1
Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Process
Recognize Jun Hao Zheng as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Process.
2.2
Athlete Recognition
Recognize Drake Barnett as the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference Red Division Football Player of the Year.
Recognize Taylor Valentine as the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference Red Division Volleyball Player of the Year. Also, recognize Taylor Valentine for earning 2nd Team All-Ohio Honors.
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
Approve Minutes - October 1, 2015 Special Meeting
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Approve Minutes - October 15, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
October 2015 Financial Report
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
Community members Gina Powell and Ken Reynolds addressed the Board of Education regarding Concealed Carry and Gun Control Myths
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Superintendent Update
1. Correspondence
2. Board Organizational Meeting for January 2016
3. Galion High School Junior - Tristen Gosser - reported to the Board of Eduction on the many events and activities happening in the District.
5.2
Primary Building Presentation
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 substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year:
Abbie Goodman
Tim Weiskopf
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
Classified Resignation
Accept the resignation of Andrew M. Starr as Bus Driver, effective October 28, 2015.
Accept the resignation of Seth A. Broderdorp, Middle School Night Custodian, effective November 19, 2015.
Accept the resignation of Sarah O'Brien, St. Joseph Auxiliary Service Program Clerk, effective May 29, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.3
Classified
Approve the employment of Ron Smucker as Bus Driver, effective November 11, 2015. 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:
Jeanne Snipes - *Educational Assistant; Secretary; Crossing Guard; Cook
Robert Staley - *Bus Driver
Approve Heather Eby as St. Joseph Auxiliary Service Program Clerk, effective November 23, 2015. Pay rate of $11.50 per hour to be paid from the Auxiliary Service Funds not to exceed 120 days.
Approve the Superintendent to change the Substitute Bus Driver pay rate to $13.50 per hour.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.4
Extra-Duty Resignation
Accept the resignation of Kyle Parsons as Grade 8 Football Coach, effective July 18, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.5
Extra-Duty Assignments
Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2015-2016 school year:
High School
Tim Weiskopf, Mock Trial Advisor
Primary School
Cara Yaussy, Preschool Handicap
High School Athletics
Elliot Clouse, Volunteer Football Coach
Christopher Hatcher, Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Colby Bright, Indoor Track Volunteer Coach
Matthew Barnett, Varsity Football Co-Assistant Coach (split contract)
Carson Early, Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach
Middle School Athletics
Karri Sherer, Grade 8 Volleyball Coach
Kevin Williams, Grade 7 Wrestling Co-Coach (split contract)
Gary Burdine, Grades 7 & 8 Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
AGREEMENTS
7.1
Step by Step Academy, Inc.
Approve an agreement with Step by Step Academy, Inc. for an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) trained aide, behavioral consultant, and therapy management for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year as presented in the attached 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
7.2
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
Approve an agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. for nursing services as presented in the attached 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
DONATIONS
Accept a donation of 192 Texas Instruments TI-30X solar calculators to all Grade 6 and new Grade 7 and 8 students at the Galion Middle School valued at $2,160.00.
Accept a permanent loan of a wheelchair from Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio and the Community Ourtreach Coordinator, Robyn McNulty.
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES
Approve the First Read of the Board Bylaws and Policies as listed:
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
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 investigations 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 sessions 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 7:31 PM
Exit Executive Sessin at 9:18 PM
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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
ADJOURN
Adjourn Meeting at 9:20 PM
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Robert Zeisler, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Member | X |
