Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. TREASURER'S REPORT
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

2.1 Approve Minutes - January 9, 2017 Regular Meeting

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

2.2 Approve Minutes - February 13, 2017 Regular Meeting

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

2.3 February 2017 Financial Statements

Minutes

Further detail will be brought forward at the April 2017 meeting regarding the status of student related fees that have not been paid.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

3. COMMUNITY INPUT

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Student Board Representative
Tristan Gosser

4.2 Special Education Update
Mrs. Cindy Parrott

4.3 Superintendent's Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

4.4 Galion High School Course Offering Guide
Mr. Ron Williams

Recommend to approve the first read of the 2017-2018 Galion High School Course Offering Guide.

Minutes

Galion High School Course Offering Guide was approved with the following correction noted:

To accurately reflect the 60 hours of community service as .5 credits, beginning wth th Class of 2020, the graduation requirement will be 21.5 credits.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

4.5 2017 Regular Board Meeting Dates Change

Recommend to amend resolution 01092017-1.5, adjusting regular meeting dates of the Board of Education to the 3rd Tuesday of every month beginning April 2017, for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year as follows:

April 18, 2017

May 16, 2017

June 20, 2017

July 18, 2017

August 15, 2017

September 19, 2017

October 17, 2017

November 21, 2017

December 19, 2017

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

4.6 2017 Special Meeting Dates Change

Recommend to amend resolution 01092017-1.9, adjusting work session dates of the Board of Education, beginning April 2017, for the remainder of the 2016-2017 calendar year as follows:

May 2, 2017

August 1, 2017

October 3, 2017

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

4.7 2017-2018 Open-Enrollment

Recommend to approve participation in open-enrollment with school districts throughout the State of Ohio for the 2017-2018 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

4.8 Galion City Schools- Mission Statement
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Director of Teaching, Learning & Instruction

Recommend to adopt the Galion City Schools Mission Statement.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

4.9 Galion City Schools Board Handbook
Mr. Paul Wheeler, Director of Academics & Federal Grants

Recommend to adopt the Galion City Schools Board Handbook.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

4.10 Board Bylaws and Policies

Approve the First Read of the Board Bylaws and Policies as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

5.1 Certified

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

5.2 Classified

Recommend to approve a maternity leave of absence to Casey Weaver, Educational Assistant, from April 10, 2017 through May 31, 2017 per the terms and conditions of Local #370 OAPSE Bargaining Agreement.

Recommend to approve Deb Ernst as a substitute cook for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

5.3 Extra-Duty Assignments

Recommend to approve the following extra-duty assignments for the 2016-2017 school year:

High School

Jessica Hammond- Jazz Band

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

6. AGREEMENTS

6.1 Apple Master Lease Agreement and Quote

Recommend to approve the attached quote and lease purchase agreement from Apple Financial Services-Education Finance for the purpose of continuing the district's 1:1 Technology Program and implement a 4-Year Plan.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

6.2 Craig A. Miley Realty & Auction

Recommend to approve an Exclusive Right to Sell or Exchange with Craig A. Miley Realty & Auction for the former high school site at 200 West Church Street for a six month period through September 2017.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

7. 2016-2017 AMENDED DISTRICT CALENDAR

Approve the amended 2016-2017 District Calendar, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

8. MOU - OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL #370

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ohio Association of Public Employees Local #370 regarding the Transportation Department and field trips. 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President   
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member   
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education 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 investigaions 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.

_____g. no action taken.

RECESS TIME: 8:39 PM

RECONVENE TIME: 9:23 PM

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

10. ADJOURN

Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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