Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

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

2.1 Approve Organizational Meeting Minutes- January 9, 2018

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  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.2 Approve Regular Meeting Minutes- January 9, 2018

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.3 Approve January 2018 Financial Report

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.4 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.5 Galion City School District Single Audit for the year ended June 30, 2017

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

3. COMMUNITY INPUT

4. DONATIONS

Recommend to accept donations in the amount of $180.00 from the Christ United Methodist Church Mission Fund to the Galion City Schools Community Fund.

Recommend to accept a donation in the amount of $250.00 from the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund to the Galion City Schools Community Fund.

Recommend the Board recognize Christ United Methodist Church and its parishoners for their several donations of hats, gloves and winter coats to the district for students in need throughout the months of January and February.

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Student Board Representative
Miss Abigail Foust

5.2 Superintendent's Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

5.3 Technology Update - 1:1
Mrs. Veronica Rinehart, Technology Director

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  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5.4 2018-2019 Galion High School Course Offerings Guide

Recommend to approve the the 2018-2019 Galion High School Course Offerings Guide, 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  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

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

6.1 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

  • Amy Jarvis- Dramatics (Instrumentals)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.2 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:

  • Todd Galownia - Varsity Softball Assistant
  • Phil Harris - Volunteer Varsity Baseball
  • Neil Schaffner - Volunteer Varsity Baseball
  • Elizabeth Volz - Volunteer Track

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Classified Assignments

Recommend to accept the resignation of Frances Symsick, Secretary II, effective February 9, 2018.

Recommend to approve the employment of Sherri McMullen as Secretary II at Galion High School, effective February 7,  2018. Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Secretary II Salary Schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.

Recommend to approve the employment of Lori Keiser as Secretary I at Galion High School, effective February 8, 2018. Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Secretary I Salary Schedule for the 2017-2018 school year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

7. 2018-2019 DISTRICT CALENDAR

Recommend to approve the proposed 2018-2019 Galion City Schools district calendar, 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  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

8. ADDENDUM- RESOLUTION- DESIGN PROFESSIONAL- ATHLETIC FIELD COMPLEX AND BUS GARAGE

Recommend to approve a resolution for the selection of a design professional for the Athletic Field Complex and Bus Garage and authority to negotiate an agreement with selected firm for these services. 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, 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 investigations 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;

__XX___ f. consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal purposes.

_____g. no action taken.

RECESS TIME:   7:48 PM

RECONVENE TIME:   8:37 PM

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

10. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 8:38 PM

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  
Mr. Brian Owens, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX