Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Meeting Began at 6:31 PM


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

Mr. Long asked for a Moment of Silence for the McElligott Family


2. TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 Approve Minutes - July 21, 2016 Regular Meeting

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  

2.2 Approve July 2016 Financial Report

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

3. COMMUNITY INPUT

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Superintendent Update

4.2 Director of Academics & Federal Grants
Mr. Paul Wheeler

OGT data


5. 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:


5.1 Administration

Award a two-year administrative contract to Cindy Parrott, Special Education Coordinator, through July 31, 2017 with salary to be based upon the Administraitve Salary Range for that assigned position.

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

5.2 Certified

 

Approve the following Tutors as Auxillary Service Program Enrichment Tutors for students at St. Joseph School for the 2016-2017 school year at a rate of $20.00 per hour to be paid from Auxillary Service Funds:

Ted Baker, up to 20 hours per week 

Debra Ritter, up to 20 hours per week 

Approve the Superintendent to change the Substitute Teacher pay rate to $80.00 per day.

Approve the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2016-2017 school year:

Joylyn Finch

Kristina Franks

Erica Geiger

Lynn Hoffman

Dennise Holtzapfel

Maureen Neal

Julie Polak

Penney Pumphrey

Bob Roesch

Karen Sorenson

Tim Weiskopf

JoAnn Wiggins

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

5.3 Classified

Approve the employment of Frances E. Symsick as Part Time Transportation Secretary II, effective August 15, 2016. Salary to be based upon the Secretary II Pay Scale for the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve the employment of Dustin Edgell, Night Custodian, effective August 29, 2016. Salary to be based upon the Custodian Pay Scale for the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve the following as full time Bus Drivers, effective August 22, 2016. Salaries to be based upon the Bus Driver Pay Scale for the 2016-2017 school year:

Patti S. Holloway

Sharon Jones

Approve the hourly reassignments of the following Cook positions, effective the start of the 2016-2017 school year:

Chris Carpenter to 7 hour Cook

Dianna Danner to 7 hour Cook

Debbie Furr to 4 hour Cook

Leslie Justice to 6 hour Cook

Approve the following as 2.5 hour Cooks, effective the start of the 2016-2017 school year. Salaries to be based upon the Cook Pay Scale for the 2016-2017 school year:

Julie Boles

Jessica McCabe

Approve Lupe Campo as Crossing Guard/Mail Courier for the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve Heather Eby as St. Joseph Auxillary Service Program Clerk for the 2016-2017 school year. Pay rate of $12.00 per hour to be paid from the Auxillary Service Funds not to exceed 120 days.

Approve the following classified substitute personnel, *contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, for the 2016-2017 school year:

*Bus Driver

Tim Bartholomew

Wilbur Cole

Robert Dille

Candy Hellinger

Kris Leiter

Robert Staley

Andrew Starr

Cook

Joyce Atwood

Jennifer Butcher

Barb Keyes

Lori LaChance

Charlotte Sipes

Crossing Guard

Leslie Dixon

Custodian

Don Faulds

Daniel Fosnaugh

Ralph Jolley

*Educational Assistant

Leslie Dixon

Erica Geiger

Barb Keyes

Bob Keyes

Lori LaChance

Nita Nungesser

Monica Strickler

Maintenance

Daniel Fosnaugh

Secretary

Joyce Atwood

Leslie Dixon

Erica Geiger

Barb Keyes

Lori LaChance

Nita Nungesser

Monica Strickler

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

5.4 Extra-Duty Assignments

Approve the following extra-duty assignments for the 2016-2017 school year:

High School

Tena Eyster, National Honor Society Co-Advisor

Julie Hoffman, National Honor Society Co-Advisor

Molly Fairchild, Student Council Advisor

Cay Faulkner, Senior Class Advisor

Rick Walker, Junior Class Advisor, Showtunes, Spring Musical Vocal

Jennie Stevens, Sophomore Class Advisor

Cheri Laughbaum, Fall Drama 

Amy Jarvis, Spring Musical Instrumental

Violetta Chini, Yearbook Advisor

Cay Faulkner, Yearbook Advisor

Middle School

Julie Noggle, Yearbook Advisor

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

5.5 Home Instruction Tutors

Approve the following as Home Instruction Tutors for the 2016-2017 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:

Angie Brocwell

Scott Campo

Amy Graham

Tonya Heyman

Jeanne Rinehart

Bob Roesch

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

5.6 District and Building Leadership Team

Approve the following District Leadership (DLT) and Building Leadership (BLT) Teams for th e 2016-2017 school year to be paid the hourly contractual rate of $20.00 from grant funds:

High School

Angie DeGray, BLT

Molly Fairchild, BLT

Cay Faulkner, DLT, BLT

Nicci Lambright, DLT, BLT

Michael Moore, BLT

Amy Tyree, BLT

Middle School

Shelly Barton, DLT, BLT

Amy Graham, DLT, BLT

Rachel Grosh, BLT

Intermediate School

Marsha Garverick, DLT, BLT

Stephanie Kiger, DLT, BLT

Charlie Miller, BLT

Neal Rinehart, BLT

Primary School

Jena Gardner, DLT, BLT

Jamie Maguire, BLT

Meghan Tyrrell, BLT

Cheryl Walter, DLT, BLT

Suzanne Woodmansee, BLT

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

5.7 Teacher Evaluation Committee

Approve the following Teacher Evaluation Committee members for the 2016-2017 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:

Shelly Barton

Monica Shifley

Michelle Talbott

Amanda Watkins

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

5.8 UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Pursuant to ORC 3319.13, the negotiated agreement between Galion Education Association and Board of Education Galion Cty School Dstrict and formal notification from State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) change status of Michelle Moreton to UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

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

6. AGREEMENTS

6.1 Professional Photographer

Approve a one year agreement with Images by Erin, professional photographer, to provide individual and team photos for the middle school extra-curricular activities.

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

6.2 Community Counseling Services, Inc.

Approve an agreement with Community Counseling Services, Inc. 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 MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Step by Step Academy

Approve contracts with Step by Step Academy for the 2016-2017 school year for affected students at service levels and rates as determined by the Special Education Director.

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

6.4 Silver Lining Group

Approve contracts with The Silver Lining Group for the 2016-2017 school year for affected students at service levels and rates as determined by the Special Education Director.

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

7. GALION LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - HANDBOOK

Approve second read on the revised Galion Local Professional Development Handbook as attached.

Minutes

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  

8. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Approve the second read on the Board Bylaws and Policies as attached.

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. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Approve first read of the Board Bylaws and Policies as attached.

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  

10. BUS DRIVER HANDBOOK

Approve the attached Bus Driver Handbook for the 2016-2017 school year.

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  

11. SCHOOL BUS ROUTES/STOPS 2016-2017

Approve the school bus routes/stops for the 2016-2017 school year as recommended by the Superintendent and further authorize the Superintendent to make revisions as needed throughout the 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  

12. 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;

_____ 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

No Executive Session


13. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 PM 

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