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. 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  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. RECOGNITION

2.1 BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED AWARD
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

Grant the Believe, Achieve, and Succeed Award to Galion Primary Staff Member: Kathleen K. Erlsten.

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  

3. COMMUNITY INPUT

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

4.1 September 19, 2017 Regular BOE Meeting Minutes

Recommend to approve the September 19, 2017 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes, as attached:

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  

4.2 September 2017 Financial Statements

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

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  

5. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

5.1 Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates

Recommend to approve the Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates, effective January 1, 2018, as attached:

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  

5.2 Five-Year Forecast

Recommend to accept the Five Year Forecast and assumptions for submission to the Ohio Department of Education, 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. DONATIONS

6.1 Crawford County Cattleman's Association Donation
Mr. Joe Morabito, Middle School Principal

Recommend to accept a $250.00 donation from the Crawford County Cattleman's Association to be used for a chili dinner on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 4:30-6:30 before the home football game in the middle school cafeteria.  All proceeds will go towards offsetting the costs for the 2017-2018 Middle School Overnight Trips to Washington D.C. and Mohican Outdoor School.

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  

6.2 Galion Booster Club Donation
Mr. Kyle Baughn, Athletic Director

Recommend to accept a $2,500.00 donation from the Galion Booster Club to be used for the purchase of sports uniforms.

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  

6.3 Ontario Wal-Mart School Supplies Donation

Recommend to accept a donation of school supplies (3 pallets full of pencil boxes, paper and book covers) from the Ontario Wal-Mart. The supplies will be disbursed amongst the students of the district and items leftover will be passed along to other districts in need.

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  

6.4 ALDI Donation

Recommend to accept a donation of $500.00 worth of gift cards from ALDI, Inc. for the purpose of purchasing food and raffle prizes for Math Night at the Intermediate and Primary Buildings. Receipts will be provided for all purchases and extra gift cards will be returned to the building principal(s) to be used for future events.

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  

7. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

7.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

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  

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

8.1 Administrative & Unclassified Administrative

Recommend to amend the current Administrative Contract dated August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2018, for Jennifer Allerding- Director of Teaching & Learning, from 232 days to 260 days, effective immediately.

Recommend to award a two-year Administrative Contract to Jennifer Allerding- Director of Teaching & Learning, effective August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2020, with salary to be based upon the Administrative Salary Range for the assigned position.

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  

8.2 Certified Extra-Duty Assignments

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

  • Nicci Lambright
  • Richard Ratvaski
  • Shelly Barton
  • Suzanne Woodmansee

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  

8.3 Classified

Recommend to approve employment of Jennifer Butcher, Part-Time Cook, retroactive to January 23, 2017, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Cook salary schedule for the 2016-2017 school year as defined in the OAPSE Local #370 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Recommend to approve employment of Michael Makeever, Part-Time District Float Custodian, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Custodian salary schedule for the 2017-2018 school year as defined in the OAPSE Local #370 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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:

  • Deb Furr- Bus Aide 

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  

9. AGREEMENTS

9.1 Rock Solid Media, LLC

Recommend to approve a 12 month agreement between the Galion City Schools and Rock Sold Media, LLC, as attached: 

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 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, effective October 17, 2017 through April 17, 2018, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 Administrative Contracts- Second Addendum

Recommend to approve a resolution to authorize the issuance of written, second addendums, to the Superintendent's current contract and to the Treasurer's current contract, respectively, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, 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. BOARD OF EDUCATION HANDBOOK- REVISION

Recommend to approve the Galion Board of Education Handbook, with revisions, as attached:

Minutes

Result: Approved

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

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, 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. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS & RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION & AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX RATES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received the necessary tax information from all political subdivisions for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing January 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received from each entity the necessary information to establish said rates; and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this political subdivision together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this political subdivision and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill limitation;

THEREFORE be it resolved by Galion City School District that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and

THEREFORE be it further resolved that there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said County the rate if each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as indicated above; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Galion City School District approved said rates on October 17, 2017.

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. CRAWFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVE
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

Recommend to approve participation in the Crawford County Community Opportunity Initiative, as attached.

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  

13. AMEND RESOLUTION 6.3- 6.20.2017

RECOMMEND TO AMEND Resolution 6.3 from the June 20, 2017 Board Meeting, adjusting dates for the 2017-2018 8th Grade overnight Middle School Field Trips to the following:   

*Washington D.C. is scheduled for May 21 - May 23

*Mohican Outdoor School is scheduled for May 23-25

*Students will return the day after their last day of school  

Trip details and pricing 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  

14. REPEAL RESOLUTION 10.9- 6.20.2017

RECOMMEND TO REPEAL Resolution 10.9 from the June 20, 2017 Board Meeting as follows:

  • Professional Photographers 2017-2018

    Recommend to approve one-year agreements with the following professional photographers to provide exclusive services as presented and based on specific package pricing. Each professional photography company will donate a percentage of their sales to the District:

    • Craig Alguire- Photorama
    • Gary Bellew- Unique Images
    • Maria Winemiller- Photos by Maria
    • Kathy Anatra- Anatra Graphic Art, Inc
    • Erin Miller- Images by Erin
    • Lynne Foust- Treasured Memories
    • Mark Baer- MLBaer Photography

 

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  

15. PHOTOGRAPHERS 2017-2018

Recommend to approve granting the following non-compensated photographers the authorization to take photographs at extra-curricular activites for the Galion City School District, effective for the 2017-2018 school year:

  • Maria Winemiller- Photos by Maria
  • Kathy Anatra- Anatra Graphic Art, Inc
  • Erin Miller- Images by Erin
  • Lynne Foust- Treasured Memories
  • Mark Baer- MLBaer Photography

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  

16. ADDENDUM - Approve Attached Proposal with MT Business Technologies

Accept proposal from MT Business Technologies to replace copiers in the District as shown on the 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  
Attachments

17. 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:   7:52 PM

RECONVENE TIME:   8:47 PM

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  

18. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned - 8:47 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