Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

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Meeting began at 6:31 PM


1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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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  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. *ADDENDUM RECOGNITION

2.1 Jessica Harris

A 2016 Galion graduate, Jessica Harris, had a poem published in the A Celebration of Poets book.


3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 Approve Minutes - September 8, 2016 Special Meeting

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  

3.2 Approve Minutes - September 15, 2016 Regular Meeting

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  

3.3 Approve September 2016 Financial Report

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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  

4. COMMUNITY INPUT

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Transportation Report
Mr. Jim Myers

5.2 Superintendent Report

5.3 Student Board Representative
Tristan Gosser

5.4 High Schools that Work
Mr. Paul Wheeler, Director of Academics & Federal Grants

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 Certified Resignation

Accept the retirement resignation of Cynthia A. Rode, Language Arts Teacher at Galion Middle School, effective June 1, 2017 with May 31, 2017 being the last day of employment.

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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  

6.2 ADDENDUM - CERTIFIED RESIGNATION

Accept the retirement resignation of Loretta Feichtner, Pre-School teacher at Galion Primary School, effective June 1, 2017 with May 31, 2017 being the last day of employment.

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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  

6.3 *ADDENDUM Certified

Approve Sandra Maddox as Substitute Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year.

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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  

6.4 Classified Resignations

Accept the retirement resignation of Jennie L. Stevens, Secretary II for Athletic Director and Guidance at Galion High School, effective June 10, 2017 with June 9, 2017 being last day of employment.

Accept the retirement resignation of Kenneth L. Burkhart, Head Custodian at Galion Intermediate School, effective June 29, 2017 with June 28, 2017 being last day of employment.

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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  

6.5 Classified

Approve Lora Brenneman as Substitute Cook for the 2016-2017 school year.

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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  

6.6 Extra-Duty Resignation

Accept the resignation of Colby Bright, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, effective October 13, 2016.

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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  

6.7 Extra-Duty Assignments

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

High School Athletic

Kyle Kelso, Volunteer Varsity Football Coach

Matt Clum, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach

Jim Wegesin, Assistant 8th Grade Wrestling Coach

Kevin Williams, Assistant 7th Grade Wrestling Coach

*ADDENDUM Ryan Scribner, Head Boys Bowling Coach

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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  

7. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates

Approve the following Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates effective January 1, 2016.

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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  

7.2 Five Year Forecast

Accept the Five Year Forecast and assumptions as presented for submission to the Ohio Department of Education.

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  

8. AGREEMENTS

8.1 Professional Photographer

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

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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  

8.2 Rock Solid Media, LLC

Approve a 12 month contract with Rock Solid Media, LLC as attached.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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  

9. DONATIONS

Accept the following donations:

$1,500 from Galion LLC

$100 from Crawford County Retired Teachers Association

$50 from Galion Boosters

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. MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIPS

Approve a Middle School 8th Grade trip to DC, May 23-25, 2017, as per attachment.

Approve a Middle School 6th Grade Mohican Outdoor School May 24-26, 2017 as per attachment.

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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  

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.

Minutes

No Executive Session Necessary


12. ADJOURN

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Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM

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