Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Meeting Called to Order at 6:43 PM

All Present


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

2. RECOGNITION

Recognition of Board Members during School Board Recognition Month, January 2016.

Mr. Grubbs thanked each Board member for their service to Galion City Schools. Refreshments were provided to all and served by members of the Galion Middle School Cheerleading Squad. Each Board Member received flowers and cards of thanks were given to all Board Members from the Middle School, the Intermediate School and the Primary School.  


3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 Approval of Minutes - December 17, 2015

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member  X

3.2 Approval of December 2015 Financial Report

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

4. COMMUNITY INPUT

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Superintendent Update

5.2 Middle School Presentation
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding

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 - Resignation

Accept the resignation of Brenda E. Neal, Para-Professional Tutor at the Primary Elementary School, effective December 31, 2015.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

6.2 Classified

Approve Sharon Eichhorn as substitute bus driver for the 2015-2016 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Extra-Duty Assignments

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

High School

Cay Faulkner, Credit Recovery for English

Jessica Hammond, Pep and Jazz Band

Cheri` Laughbaum, Fall and Spring Drama

Ted Maglio, Credit Recovery for Math and Science

Rick Walker, Showtunes

High School Athletic

Nate Cass, Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach

Jerry McElhatten, Varsity Softball Volunteer Coach

Scott Kreger, Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach

Brent Tyrrell, Varsity Track Assistant Coach

John Anich, Varsity Track Assistant Coach

Colby Bright, Varsity Track Assistant Coach

Jaime Valentine, Freshman Track Coach

Bethanie Schaffner,  Varsity Softball Volunteer Coach

Middle School Athletic

Isaac Keinath, Faculty Manager

Mike Moore, Track Coach

Jamie Tate, Track Coach

Karri Sherer, Track Coach

Kyle Strauch, Track Coach

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

6.4 *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:

Shelly Barton

Rachel Gangwer

Amanda Kent

Laurie Smith

Charles Wilson

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7. AGREEMENTS

7.1 OSBA Membership

Approve the membership dues for OSBA. In addition approve membership in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7.2 *NCOCC - Assistant Technology Coordinator

Approve the contract service agreement with NCOCC for the Assistant Technology Coordinator as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

8. VARSITY BASEBALL TRIP TO MCARTHUR, OHIO

Approve the Galion High School Varsity Baseball Trip to McArthur, Ohio as per attachment:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

9. 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 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 7:55 PM

Exit Executive Session at 8:30 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

10. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at 8:31 PM

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX