Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 6:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda

    2. PRESENTATION

    Presentation to Outgoing Board Member Robert Zeisler for 12 years of service to the District.


    3. TREASURER'S REPORT

    3.1 Approve Minutes - November 19, 2015 Regular Meeting

    Corrections noted and made regarding Gina Powell, not Gina Powe.


    3.2 November 2015 Financial Report

    4. COMMUNITY INPUT

    Miss Genevieve Mann, Sixth Grade, Galion Middle School, delivered  a well researched and thought out presentation on the use of reusable versus disposable cafeteria trays. Mrs. Kuns appreciated Miss Mann's preparation and willingness to share her findings with the Board  of Education.


    5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    5.1 Superintendent Update

    5.2 Curriculum - State Testing Update
    Mr. Paul Wheeler, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Federal Grants

    5.3 Intermediate Building Presentation
    Mr. Alex Sharick

    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 Classified

    Approve the employment of Kimberly D. Pfleiderer as Part Time Transportation Secretary II, effective December 1, 2015. Salary to be based upon the Secretary II Pay Scale for the 2015-2016 school year.

    Approve the employment of Pamela Martin as Bus Driver, effective December 14, 2015. Salary to be based upon the Bus Driver Pay Scale for the 2015-2016 school year.


    6.2 Extra-Duty Assignments

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

    High School

    Cheri` Laughbaum, Fall and Spring Drama

    High School Athletic

    Jim Wegesin, Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach

    Curt Wiggins, Varsity Swimming Assistant Coach

    Michael Valentine, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

    Kate Strickler, Volunteer Swimming Coach

    Middle School Athletic

    Natasha Early, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

    Intermediate School

    Laurie Smith, Technology Coach (pro-rated remainder of the school year)


    6.3 Lead Mentor

    Approve Judy Cortelletti for the Lead Mentor for Resident Educators Mentoring Program for the 2015-2016 school year, to be paid $600.00 per the negotiated agreement.


    7. FINANCIALS

    Accept the revised Five Year Forecast and assumptions as presented.

    SEE TREASURER'S REPORT


    8. AGREEMENTS

    8.1 Rentz Contracted Services

    Approve an agreement for Rentz Occupational Therapy Services as presented in the attached agreement.


    9. FRENCH CLASS QUEBEC TRIP

    Approve the Galion High School French Class trip to Quebec as per attachment.


    10. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

    Approve the Second Read of the Board Bylaws and Policies as listed:


    11. BOARD DESIGNATIONS

    11.1 Organizational Meeting

    Recommend the Board set the date for the Organizational Meeting of the Galion City Board of Education for Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.

    Amended to inclued: Regular Board of Education meeting for January, 2016 will take place immediately following the organizational Meeting on January 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Gaion Middle School Computer Lab.


    11.2 President Pro-Tem Appointment

    Recommend the Board elect a President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting in January to lead the meeting until the Board elects the President for 2016.


    12. ADJOURN

    Adjourn Regular Meeting at 7:45 PM


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