Meeting Details
December 19, 2017
6:30pm
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Board 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: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
1.4
Acknowledgement of Guests
2.
RECOGNITION
2.1
Boys Golf Recognition - OHSAA 6th Place
Recognition of the 2017 Golf Team- OHSAA Championship- 6th Place:
- Matthew Kingseed
- Jack McElligott
- Mitchell Dyer
- Kaleb Harsh
- Spencer Keller
- Matthew McMullen
- Head Coach Bryce Lehman
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
2.2
Board Member Recognition
Recognition of the following Board Members for their dedication, committment and valued service to the Galion City Schools- Board of Education:
Brian Carson - 2015-2017 - 3 Years
Jennifer Kuns - 2010-2017 - 8 Years
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
November 21, 2017 Regular BOE Meeting Minutes
Recommend to approve the November 21, 2017 Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes, as attached:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
November 2017 Financial Statements
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
General Purpose External Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
Copies distributed and public notification published via local media, print as well as online notifications December 2 and December 6, 2017.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
COMMUNITY INPUT
5.
DONATIONS
Recommend to accept a donation in the amount of $9,000.00 from the Arthur J. Freese Foundation for the purpose of purchasing a new wrestling mat.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
6.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
6.1
Student Board Report
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
Superintendent's Report
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
7.1
Certified
Recommend to approve the employment of Chelsey J. McChesney as an Intermediate School Intervention Specialist, effective January 3, 2018, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2017-2018 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
7.2
Classified
Recommend to accept the resignation of Christi Eckert, High School Secretary I, effective January 3, 2018, with her last day of employment being January 2, 2018.
Recommend to approve the employment of Richard Beck, Bus Driver, effective January 3, 2018, 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.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
7.3
Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments
Recommend to accept the resignation of John Stewart, Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, effective November 29, 2017.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Brittany McCleese, Varsity Softball Assistant, effective November 27, 2017.
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:
- Sam DeNero- Volunteer Swim Coach
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
FIELD TRIPS
Recommend to approve the Galion High School Varsity Baseball Trip to Minford, OH March 16 & 17, 2018.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
RESOLUTION - LEASE-PURCHASE
RECOMMEND TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT LAND AND FACILITIES, AND A LEASE OF THE SAME BACK TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING SCHOOL FACILITIES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A NEW BUS GARAGE COMPLEX AND ATHLETIC FIELDS; AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT, A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND APPROVING RELATED MATTERS, AS ATTACHED:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
RESOLUTION- DESIGN FIRM
RECOMMEND TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF A DESIGN FIRM FOR A NEW BUS GARAGE AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS, AS ATTACHED:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
RESOLUTION- SUPPORT OF OHIO SENATE BILL 216
Recommend to adopt a resolution in support of Ohio Senate Bill 216, as attached:
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
12.
BOARD DESIGNATIONS
12.1
President Pro-Tem Appointment
Recommend the Board elect a President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting in January to lead the meeting until the Board elects the President for 2018.
Minutes
Recommend Mr. Grant Garverick as President Pro-Tem for the January 2018 Organizational Meeting
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
12.2
January 2018 Organizational & Regular Meetings
Recommend the Board set the date of the Organizational Meeting of the Galion City Board of Education for Monday, January 8, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
Recommend the Board set the date of the Regular Board of Education meeting for January 8, 2018, to take place immediately following the Organizational Meeting on January 8, 2018, at 6:30 PM at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
13.
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: 7:18 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 8:49 PM
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
14.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjouned at 8:50 PM
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Jennifer Kuns, Board of Education Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Carson, Board of Education President | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member | X |
