Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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Meeting Called to Order at 6:31 PM

Student Representative Tristian Gosser - Present


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. PRESENTATION

2.1 Kindergarten Presentation
Mrs. Bridget Sutton

Habit Crayons

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Tyler and Madison from the Kindergarten educated the Board on the first two of Seven Habits for Healthy Kids, Be Proactive and Begin with the End in Mind!


3. STAFF AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORTS

3.1 Staff Achievement

District educators will be recognized for their work in the Closing the Gap Series on May 11, 2016 at the State Support Region 7 facility located at 1495 West Longview Avenue Room 235, Mansfield, OH 44906 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Coach Ted Temple - MOAC Coach of the Year, All-County Coach of the Year


3.2 Student Achievement

Boys Swimming:

MOAC Champions - Lucas Conner, Luke Eisnaugle, Clay Karnes, Sam Rigdon, Landon Rose, and Eli Skaggs

Eli Skaggs -State Qualifier, District Qualifier, All-County All Star, 1st Team MOAC

Sam Rigdon - MOAC Swimmer of the Year, District Qualifier, All-County All Star, 1st Team MOAC

Lucas Conner - District Qualifier, 1st Team

Luke Eisnaugle - District Qualifier, 1st Team

Clay Karnes - District Qualifier, 1st Team

Landon Rose - District Qualifier, 1st Team

 

Girls Swimming:

Bri Wallis - District Qualifier, All-County All Star, 1st Team MOAC

 

Wrestling:

Drake Barnett - 7th Place in State All Ohio, 3rd Place in District, 2nd in Sectional, MOAC Champion


4. TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 Approve Minutes -March 22, 2016 Regular Meeting

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Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

4.2 Approve February 2016 Financial Report

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

4.3 Approve March 2016 Financial Report

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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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

4.4 Freese Program Update

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Information Only


4.5 E-Rate Funding Update

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Information Only


5. COMMUNITY INPUT

6. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

6.1 Student Board Representative
Tristan Gosser

6.2 IDEA / Title I (Federal Grants)
Mrs. Cindy Parrott

6.3 Superintendent Update

7. 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:


7.1 Administration Resignation

Accept the retirement resignation of Cheryl D. Jason, Galion Intermediate School Student Support Services Specialist, effective July 31, 2016.

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7.2 Administration

Award a two-year administrative contract to Jacob T. Grove, Assistant Galion High School Principal, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 with salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7.3 Certified Resignation

Accept the retirement resignation of Cara Yaussy, Galion Primary School Preschool Teacher, effective June 1, 2016

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7.4 Certified

Approve the employment of Matthew J. Dick,  as the Galion High School In-school Detention/Credit Recovery Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Salary to be based upon the Teacher Salary Schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7.5 Extra-Duty Resignation

Accept the resignation of Nathan Cass as Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach effective immediately. Nathan will remain as Volunteer Coach.

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

7.6 Extra-Duty Assignments

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

High School Athletic:

Bethanie Schaffner, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach (Correction - Not as Volunteer as approved January 14, 2016)

Brittany Smith, Volunteer Softball Coach

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

8. RESOLUTION - NON-RENEW SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS

Approve the non-renewal of all employees holding supplemental contracts at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

9. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

9.1 Then and Now: Felty Heinlen Architect Firm

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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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

9.2 Membership in Professional Related Organizations

Approve membership renewal for Fiscal Year 2017 in the following organizations and per amounts indicated:

Crestline/Galion Area Chamber of Commerce - $200

OSBA-Ohio School Boards Association - Approximately $5,000

ASCD-Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Approximately $1,000

OASSA-Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators

OAESA-Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators - $275

OAEYC-Ohio Association for Education of  Young Children

META-Metropolotian Educational Technology Association - $500

SNA-School Nutrition Association

OASBO-Ohio Association of School Board Administrators - $850

Child Nutrition Association

BASA-Buckeye Association of School Administrators - Approximately $1,000

Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association - $250

OAPT-Ohio Association of Pupil Transportation - $35

NASFEP - National Association of Federal Education Programs - $100

OAEP - Ohio Association of EMIS Professionals - $50

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

10. CURRICULUM

10.1 Student Success Class

Approve the Student Success Class for the High School as attached.

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

10.2 Community Service Flex Credit Course

Approve the curriculum for the Community Service Flex Credit Course for the High School as attached.

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Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

11. AGREEMENTS

11.1 RC Therapy Services, Inc.

Approve contract with RC Therapy Services, Inc. as attached.

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Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

11.2 NOVA Contract

Approve contract with NOVA as attached.

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

12. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Approve the First Read of the Board Bylaws and Policies 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

13. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICES FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

Approve the following Breakfast and Lunch prices for the 2016-2017 school year:

High School lunch with milk - $2.75

Middle School lunch with milk - $2.75

Elementary School lunch with milk - $2.60

Adult lunch with milk - $3.50

Minutes

The price for Milk will remain unchanges at $0.50.

Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

14. Hessenauer Foundation - Donation

Accept generous $10,000 and $5,040 donations from the Hessenauer Foundation for High School weight room epuipment 
 and High School Band Activities, respectively.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

15. TEACHER - MOUs

Approve the MOU for the 2015-2016 school year as attached:

 

Approve the MOU for the 2016-2017 school year as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

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 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;

__XX___ 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.

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Enter Executive Session at 8:18 PM - Exit Executive Session at 9:03 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

17. ADJOURN

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Meeting Adjourned at 9:04 PM

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 Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX