Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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Meeting Began at 6:34 PM


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 Approve Minutes - August 4, 2016 Special Meeting

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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  

2.2 Approve Minutes - August 25, 2016 Regular Meeting

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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  

2.3 Approve August 2016 Financial Report

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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  

3. COMMUNITY INPUT

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Mr. Grubbs presented a plan for the possible acquisition and development of 17.6 acres of land West of Hesby Drive. Mr. Grubbs and the Board answered questions from a large audience of community  members for approximately 45 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  

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Superintendent Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

4.2 Student Board Representative
Tristan Gosser

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 Certified Resignation

Accept the resignation of Leah K. Horne, Social Studies Teacher at Galion High School, effective the end of the 2015-2016 school year.

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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  

5.2 Certified

Approve the employment of Moira Fodor as a Third Grade Teacher at the Galion Intermediate School, effective September 19, 2016. Salary to be based unon the Teacher Salary Schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve Laurie L. Sorrick as an Auxillary Service Program Enrichment Tutor for Title I Reading, K-3 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 up to 10 hours per week.

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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  

5.3 Classified

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

John Badenhop, *Substitute Bus Driver

Michelle Harmon, Substitute Secretary

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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  

5.4 Extra-Duty Assignments

Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2016-2017 school year:

High School

Violetta Chinni, Academic Challenge Advisor

Jessica Hammond, Pep Band Director

High School Athletic

John Anich, Volunteer Indoor Track Coach

Colby Bright, Volunteer Indoor Track Coach

Carson Early, Girls Assistant Varsity Coach

Michelle Harmon, Winter Head Cheerleading Varsity Coach

Ted Maglio, Boys Freshman  Basketball Coach

Mike Moore, Volunteer Indoor Track Coach

Todd Roston, Volunteer Indoor Track Coach

Kyle Strauch, Volunteer Indoor Track Coach

Kate Strickler, Volunteer Varsity Swimming Coach

Matt Tyrrell, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach

Julie Valentine, Volunteer Winter Varsity Cheerleading Coach

Curt Wiggins, Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach

Middle School

Stephanie Dorsey, Thursday School Monitor

Middle School Athletic

Gary Burdine, 7th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach

James Crockett, 8th Grade Boys Assistant Basketball Coach

Nathasha Early, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Rachel Gangwer, 7th/8th Winter Cheerleading Assistant Coach

Jim Hart, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

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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  

6. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Approve Permanent Appropriations

Approve permanent appropriations for the year ending June 30, 2017 to be submitted to the Crawford County Auditor by October 1, 2016.

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

6.2 Approve Amended Estimated Resources

Approve amended estimated resources for the year ending June 30, 2017 to be filed with the Crawford County Auditor by October 1, 2016.

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

6.3 Correction on Elementary School Fees

Approve the correction to the student school fees for 2 016-2017 school year as follows from the July 21, 2016 Board Meeting:

Elementary School Fees for 2016-2017

Grade 4 should have been $30.00 Fee and $10.00 Technology Usage Premium (not $30.00)

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

7. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

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

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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  

8. RESOLUTION - FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN AND SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION

Adopt the following resolution:

 

Resolved, that the form of amended Cafeteria Plan including a Health Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account effective October 1, 2016, presented to this meeting is hereby approved and adopted and that an authorized representative of the Employer is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Administrator of the Plan on or more counterparts of th Plan.

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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. AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT


Resolved, that the Board authorizes the President, Superintendent and Treasurer to negotiate a purchase agreement on behalf of the Board for the acquisition of approximately 17.6079 acres of real property located West of Hesby Drive from the Ruth B. Hesby Estate and to execute any and all necessary preliminary documents to effectuate such purchase on behalf of the Board.

 

Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall automatically be rescinded in the event a purchse agreement is not approved by thie Board at an open meeting within thirty days.  

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, 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  

10. PARENT TRANSPORTATION

Approve transportation by school conveyance is impractical for the following student during the 2016-2017 school year; further approve to pay the parent (or guardian) of said student in-lieu of providing such service. Amount to be calculated by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2016-2017 school year and as per section 3327.01 of the Ohio Revised Code:

Shyla Hoam attending Mansfield Christian School, Mansfield Ohio

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

11. 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.

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Executive Session was not held.


12. ADJOURN

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Meeting Adjourned 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