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. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. COMMUNITY INPUT

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

3.1 March 13, 2017 BOE Meeting Minutes

Recommend to approve the March 13, 2017 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, 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  

3.2 April 10, 2017 BOE Meeting Minutes
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

Recommend to approve the April 10, 2017 Board of Education Special Meeting Minutes, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, 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  

3.3 April 18, 2017 BOE Meeting Minutes
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

Recommend to approve the April 18, 2017 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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

3.4 May 2, 2017 BOE Meeting Minutes
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

Recommend to approve the May 2, 2017 Board of Education Special Meeting Minutes, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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

3.5 April 2017 Financial Statements
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

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

4. DONATION ACCEPTANCE

4.1 Grant Donations

Recommend to accept a grant donation in the amount of $500.00 from Wal Mart. The grant was written by Kim Pfleiderer and awarded for the Weekend Backpack Program.

Recommend to accept a grant donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from The Children's Hunger Alliance. The grant was written by Kim Pfleiderer and awarded for the Summer Feeding Program.

Recommend to accept a grant donation in the amount of $5,000 from Hessenauer Trust. The grant was written by Jessica Hammond and awarded for the Galion Music/Marching Band.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

4.2 Kiwanis Donation

Recommend to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Galion Kiwanis for the Annual Spring Track Meet.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

5.2 Galion Athletics Presentation
Mr. Kyle Baughn- Athletic Director

5.3 Galion City Schools- Athletic Code of Conduct 2017-2018
Mr. Kyle Baughn- Athletic Director

Recommend to approve the first read of the 2017-2018 Galion City Schools- Athletic Code of Conduct, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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

5.4 French Class Trip to New York City 2018 Presentation
Violeta Chinni

Recommend to approve the Galion High School- French Class trip to New York City, June 4-6, 2018, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

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

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

6.1 Administrative

Award a two-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2019 with salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.

  • Kyle Baughn, Athletic Director
  • Brian Kinnard, Middle School Assistant Principal
  • Cindy Parrott, Director of Student Services
  • Veronica Rinehart, Director of Technology
  • Alex Sharick, Intermediate School Principal
  • Paul Wheeler, Director of Assesments, Grants and Federal Programs
  • Ronald Williams, High School Principal

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

6.2 Certified

Approve Limited and Continuing Certified Contracts for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

6.3 2017-2018 Extra-Duty Assignments

Approve the following 2017 Extra-Duty Summer School Assignments:

High School Summer School:

  • Heidi Rietschlin

Middle School Summer School

  • Stephanie Dorsey
  • Shelly Barton

Intermediate School Summer School

  •  Sue Stark
  • Angie Brocwell
  • Angie Campbell
  • Paula Seng
  • Judy Cortelletti, Substitute

Primary School Summer School

  • Aleta Rowe
  • Jamie Maguire
  • Meghan Tyrell
  • Lucinda Edgell
  • Laura Moore

Approve Amy Johnson as Speech Therapist for 2017 Summer Speech Therapy Extended Services to be paid $20.00 per hour up to 20 hours.

Approve the following Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2017-2018 school year:

  • Charles Miller- Safety Patrol
  • Bryan Summer- Special Education Stipend- Orthopedics

Approve the following Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

6.4 2017-2018 One-Year Retire-Rehire Contracts

Approve the following one-year retire-rehire teacher contracts to the following for the 2017-2018 school year:

  • Julia Hoffman
  • P. Michael Schaffner
  • James Stepro

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

6.5 2017-2018 Resident Educator Lead Mentor and Resident Educator Mentors

Approve Judy Cortilletti as Resident Educator- Lead Mentor for the 2017-2018 school year, to be paid $600.00, per the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Approve the following teachers as Resident Educator Mentors for the 2017-2018 school year, to be paid $600.00, per the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

  • Judy Cortilletti
  • Aleta Rowe
  • Lesley Buzza
  • Amanda Kent
  • Rachel Gangwer
  • Linda Wilson
  • Heidi Rietschlin

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

6.6 Classified

Approve the resignation of Jeanne Kuns, Educational Assistant, effective with the end of the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve the employment of Jeanne Kuns as Secretary II at the Galion Elementary School, effective with the 2017-2018 school year. Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Secretary II Salary Schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.

Approve the resignation of Guido Lane, 2nd Shift Custodian at Galion High School, effective June 25, 2017.

Approve the employment of Guido Lane as 1st Shift- Head Custodian at Galion High School, effective June 26, 2017. Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Head Custodian Salary Schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve the employment of Kyle Mann as 2nd Shift Custodian at Galion Intermediate School, effective May 8th, 2017. Salary to be based on the OAPSE Local #370 Custodian Salary Schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

Approve employment of the following Classified Substitutes, contingent upon state certification as applicable to position, effective with the 2016-2017 school year:

  • Ranee Stumpf- Bus Driver
  • Mathew Hackworth- Custodian
  • Ruthanne Blubaugh- Educational Assistant

ADDENDUM: Approve the resignation of Bryce Lehman, Head Custodian at Galion High School, effective June 25, 2017. 

ADDENDUM: Approve the employment of Bryce Lehman as Elementary Head Custodian, effective June 26, 2017.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

7. CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE PAY RATES
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

Approve the following Certified and Classified Substitute pay rates, recommended by the Superintendent, effective with the 2017-2018 school year:

  • Substitute Teacher- $80.00 per day
  • Substitute Custodian- $10.00 per hour
  • Substitute Bus Driver- $13.75 per hour
  • Substitute Secretary- $9.75 per hour
  • Substitute Food Service- $9.00 per hour
  • Substitue Educational Assistant- $9.50 per hour

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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

8. AGREEMENTS

8.1 NOVA Agreement FY18
Mr. Paul Wheeler, Director of Academics & Federal Grants

Recommend to appove a one-year agreement between the Galion Board of Education and NOVA, for the purpose of administering intructional services and materials related to virtual learning, as attached:  

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

8.2 RC Therapy Services Agreement
Mrs. Cindy Parrott- Special Education Coordinator

Recommend to approve a one-year agreement between the Galion City Board of Education and RC Therapy Services, Inc., for the purpose of administering physical therapy services and support to referred district students for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

8.3 Galion Health Department- Nursing Services Agreement
Mrs. Cindy Parrott- Special Education Coordinator

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City Board of Education and the Galion City Health Department, for the purpose of administering nursing services for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

8.4 ProCare Therapy, Inc. Agreement
Mrs. Cindy Parrott- Special Education Coordinator

Recommend to approve an agreement with ProCare Therapy, Inc. for the purpose of providing social work services to district students for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

8.5 Leanna Rentz, Occupational Therapy Agreement
Mrs. Cindy Parrott- Special Education Coordinator

Recommend to approve an agreement with Leanna Rentz- Occupational Therapist, for the purpose of providing occupational therapy services to district students for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

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

9. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

9.1 Five-Year Forecast- May 2017

Minutes

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

9.2 Local Government Services Contract
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

Recommend to approve a three-year contract with the Local Government Services Section of the Auditor of State to compile the Annual Financial Statements (GAAP Conversion) for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2017, 2018 and 2019 at an annual cost not expected to exceed $8,500, as attached:

Minutes

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

9.3 2017-2018 Student School Fees

Recommend to approve student school fees and technology usage premiums for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

10. 2017 GRADUATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the attached list of Seniors for the 2016-2017 Galion City Schools Graduation, contingent upon successful completion of graduation requirements:

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education 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:

___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:  7:28 PM

RECONVENE TIME:    8:05 PM

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 MemberX  
Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  

12. ADJOURN

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

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