Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 - 6:30pm

    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

    1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

    2. RECOGNITION

    Special thanks to Matt Tyrrell and Dustin Foust for painting the mural on the Primary School Gym wall (See Attached).


    3. COMMUNITY INPUT

    3.1 Federal Funds Overview- Title I & IDEA-B
    Mr. Paul Wheeler, Director of Academics & Federal Grants

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

    4.1 August 15, 2017 Regular BOE Meeting Minutes

    Recommend to approve the August 15, 2017 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes, as attached:


    4.2 August 2017 Financial Statements

    Recommend to approve the August 2017 Financial Statements, as attached:


    5. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
    Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

    5.1 Bus Garage and Athletic Complex Hypothetical Financing Presentation

    5.2 Approve Permanent Appropriations

    Approve permanent appropriations for the year ending June 30, 2018 to be submitted to the Crawford County Auditor by October 1, 2017.


    5.3 Approve Amended Estimated Resources

    Approve amended estimated resources for the year ending June 30, 2018 to be filed with the Crawford County Auditor by October 1, 2017.


    6. DONATIONS

    6.1 Ralph E. Boyd Foundation

    Recommend to accept a $5,000.00 donation from the Ralph E. Boyd Foundation to be used for the renovation of a school bus for the Summer Lunch Program Lunch Bus.


    7. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    7.1 Superintendent's Report
    Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

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

    8.1 Certified

    Recommend to approve a one-time $100.00 stipend to the following for their assistance with the District Grading Policy review and updates:

    • Angela DeGray
    • Amy Tyree
    • Rachel Gangwer
    • Amanda Kent
    • Jon Stinehour

    Recommend to approve a one-time $100.00 stipend to the following for attending Canvas Coach Training. The purpose of the training is to provide Canvas support to District Staff throughout the 2017-2018 school year:

    • Heidi Rietschlin
    • Isaac Keinath
    • Kim Chandler
    • Christine Smith
    • Shelly Barton
    • Jenny Reagan
    • Michael Moore
    • Gina Redman

    Recommend to approve awarding one personal day for attending Canvas Coach Training to the following, in lieu of a $100.00 stipend. The purpose of the training is to provide Canvas support to District Staff throughout the 2017-2018 school year:

    • Nicci Lambright
    • Violeta Chinni
    • Kyra Bryan
    • Josh Riggle
    • Amy Graham

    Recommend to approve out-of-state travel reimbursements for attending summer professional development opportunities to the following at the rate of $150.00 per day in lieu of a per diem, in agreement with the Galion Education Association, for the purpose of enabling the District to move forward with its initiatives:

    • John Denoon: Georgia Tech – Atlanta, GA, attended “AC Integrated Production and Control” July 10-14 and July 17-21 2017- 10 Days 
    • Bobby Gossom: Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ, attended "Logistics, and Supply Chain Management" July 9-20, 2017- 12 Days
    • Kevin Dickson: Sinclar Community College – Dayton, OH, attended “Design and Modeling” June 19-23, 2017- 5 Days
    • Charles Wilson: Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI, attended “Flight and Space” July 24-26, 2017- 3 Days
    • Stephanie Dorsey: Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI, attended “Flight and Space” July 24-26, 2017- 3 Days
    • Amanda Kent: New Hampshire Technical Institute – Concord, NH, attended "Biomedical Detectives” August 7-11, 2017- 5 Days
    • Laura Gibson: New Hampshire Technical Institute – Concord, NH, attended “Biomedical Detectives” August 7-11, 2017- 5 Days

    8.2 Certified Extra-Duty Assignments

    Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Compensation to be based upon the Extra-Duty Pay Schedule as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement, if applicable:

    High School

    • Cay Faulkner- Senior Class Advisor, Yearbook Co-Advisor
    • George Groth- Junior Class Co-Advisor
    • Rick Walker- Junior Class Co-Advisor, Showtunes, Dramatics Assistant Vocal
    • Jessica Hammond- Jazz Band
    • Heidi Reitschlin- Freshman Class Advisor, Sophomore Class Advisor, Thursday School Monitor
    • Violetta Chinni- Yearbook Co-Advisor, Academic Challenge
    • Cheri Laughbaum- Fall Drama, Spring Drama
    • Tena Eyster- National Honor Society Co-Advisor
    • Julie Hoffman- National Honor Society Co- Advisor
    • Michael Moore- Building Leadership Team
    • Bobby Gossom- Student Council Advisor

    Middle School

    • Stephanie Dorsey- Thursday School Monitor
    • Laura Gibson- Thursday School Monitor

    8.3 Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments

    Recommend to approve the following Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Compensation to be based upon the Extra-Duty Pay Schedule as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement, if applicable:

    • Elizabeth Volz- Volunteer- Varsity Cross Country
    • Ronald Pine- Volunteer- Varsity Football
    • Bradley Fairchild- Varsity Boys Bowling Head Coach

    8.4 Classified

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Christina M. Wright, Bus Driver, effective August 17, 2017.

    Recommend to approve the employment of Ranee Stumpf, Bus Driver, effective August 28, 2017, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the postion. Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Bus Driver Salary Schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.

    Recommend to approve employment of the following classified substitute personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position for the 2017-2018 school year:

    Secretary

    • Margie Sebrell
    • Doris Bell
    • Stacy Cameron Kieffer

    Educational Assistant

    • Doris Bell
    • Stacy Cameron Kieffer

    Custodian

    • Wendell Layton
    • Patricia Zehring
    • Jack Wright III

    Crossing Guard

    • Joyce Strutz

    Food Service

    • Margie Sebrell
    • Doris Bell
    • Denise Wright
    • Patricia Zehring
    • Joyce Shearer
    • Joyce Strutz

    9. AGREEMENTS

    9.1 2017-2018 North Central Ohio ESC- Audiology Services Agreement

    Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for the purpose of providing audiology services, effective August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018, as attached:


    9.2 The Ohio State University- FY18 Mathematics Literacy Initiative

    Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and The Ohio State University at Mansfield, for the purpose of providing FY18 Mathematics Literacy Consultant work, effective with the 2017-2018 school year or until terminated, as attached:


    9.3 2017-2018 Transportation- Shared Services Agreements

    Recommend to approve agreements between Galion City School District and the following school districts for shared transportation services to The Tomorrow Center, 3700 County Road 168, Cardington, OH 43315, effective August 21, 2017 through June 10, 2018, as attached:

    • Colonel Crawford
    • Wynford

    9.4 2017-2018 Seneca Crawford Area Transportation Services Agreements

    Recommend to approve agreements between Galion City School District and Seneca Crawford Area Transportation for the special needs transportation of District students throughout the 2017-2018 school year.


    9.5 2017-2018 North Central State College CCP Agreement

    Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and North Central State College, for the purpose of providing higher education opportunities to qualaified learners within the District, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached:


    10. D.A.R.E. RESOLUTION

    WHEREAS, the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.191, (L)(2)(e), currently known as the DUI Law, established the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Grants Fund to be housed and administered by the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio; and

    WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the D.A.R.E. Grants Program is to assist in providing funds to local law enforcement agencies, specifically for the salaries of certified D.A.R.E. officers teaching, or planning to teach, the approved D.A.R.E. curriculum in the local schools; and

    WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Galion City Board of Education to avail ourselves of the opportunities provided by this program and to participate with complete commitment;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Galion City Board of Education, Galion, Ohio the majority of all members elected or appointed thereto concurring that:

    Section 1: The Galion City Board of Education supports all efforts by the Crawford County Sheriff’s  Department to pursue funding to implement the D.A.R.E. Program in the Galion City Schools.


    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: 7:56PM

    RECONVENE TIME:  8:55PM


    12. ADJOURN

    Meeting Adjourned at 8:57PM


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