Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

2. TREASURER'S REPORT
Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

2.1 July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.2 August 7, 2018 Work Session Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education  X
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.3 July 2018 Financial Statements

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Motioned: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.4 Audit Compliance- System Generated Reports

3. DONATIONS

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Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

3.1 Donation - Galion Alumni Association

Recommend to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Galion Alumni Association for the benefit of the District Campus Wear Fund.

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Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Superintendent's Report
James Grubbs, Superintendent

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
James Grubbs, Superintendent

5.1 Addendum- 18-19 Unclassified Administrative Support Staff

Recommend to approve Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Contracts for the following, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with salary to be based upon the Administrative/Unclassified Administrative Salary Plan for the 2018-2019 school year:

  • Stacey M. Kuehlman
  • Stasha J. Lucas
  • Elizabeth A. Rutledge
  • Danya C. Wilson

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Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5.2 Addendum- Certified Assignments

Recommend to approve the employment of Olivia Fox as a certified substitute for the 2018-2019 school year at the Intermediate School, as needed, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

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Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5.3 Certified Extra-Duty Assignments

Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2018-2019 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

  • Freshman Class Advisor – Heidi Rietschlin
  • Sophomore Class Advisor – Heidi Rietschlin
  • Junior Class Advisor (split) – Rick Walker
  • Junior Class Advisor (split) - Tim Groth
  • Showtunes – Rick Walker
  • National Honor Society– Tena Eyster
  • Academic Challenge – Violetta Chinni
  • High School Yearbook (split) – Violetta Chinni
  • High School Yearbook (split)- Cay Faulkner
  • Fall Dramatics- Cheri Laughbaum
  • Spring Dramatics – Cheri Laughbaum
  • Drama Asst. Instrumental – Amy Jarvis
  • Drama Asst. Vocal – Rick Walker
  • Student Council- Bobby Gossom
  • Jazz Band- Jessica Hammond

Middle School

  • Shelly Barton- Building Leadership Team
  • Jill Fenner- Building Leadership Team
  • Isaac Keinath- Building Leadership Team
  • Charles Wilson- Building Leadership Team

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Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5.4 Athletic Extra-Duty

Recommend to accept the resignation of Todd Galownia, Varsity Boys Assistant Golf Coach, effective July 27, 2018.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Ted Maglio, 8th Grade Football Coach, effective July 27, 2018.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Ted Maglio, Varsity Boys Assistant Basketball, effective July 27, 2018.

Recommend to approve the following Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2018-2019 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:

  •  Justin McMullen- Boys Assistant Varsity Golf
  • Katie Harvey- 7th Grade Volleyball
  • Leah Zeisler- Volunteer Varsity Volleyball
  • Codi Bowman- 8th Grade Football
  • Curt Wiggins- Swimming Varsity Assistant
  • Sam DeNero- Volunteer Varsity Swimming
  • Matt Tyrrell- Varsity Assistant Wrestling
  • Jim Wegesin- Varsity Assistant Wrestling
  • Kevin Williams- 8th Grade Wrestling
  • Matt Clum- Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
  • Angel Barone- Volunteer Marching Band

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Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5.5 Addendum- Athletic Extra-Duty

Recommend to approve the following Athletic Extra-Duty Assignment for the 2018-2019 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:

  • Shani Rush- Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

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Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

5.6 Classified

Recommend to approve the resignation of Diane Mann, Educational Assistant, effective July 31, 2018.

Recommend to approve the employment of Kelly M. Phelps, Educational Assistant, effective August 16, 2018, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Educational Assistant Salary Schedule for the 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 school year:

Bus Driver

Terry Miller

DiAnna Danner

Wilbur Cole

William Hurlow

Robert Staley

Secretary

Erica Geiger

Jennie Stevens

Margaret Sulser

Leslie Dixon

DiAnna Danner

Juanita Nungesser

Janice Tuscan

Margie Sebrell

Educational Assistant

Erica Geiger

Jennie Stevens

Margaret Sulser

Leslie Dixon

DiAnna Danner

Doris Bell

Janice Tuscan

Custodian

Larry Ernst 

Larry Alspach

Crossing Guard

DiAnna Danner

Cook

Erica Geiger

Lori LaChance

Loretta Jeffries

Doris Bell

Janice Tuscan

Margie Sebrell

 

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Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

6. AGREEMENTS

6.1 18-19 Center for Autism & Dyslexia (Catapult) Agreements

Recommend to approve the attached agreements between the Galion City School District and The Center for Autism & Dyslexia (Catapult), for the purpose of providing specialized services to students in need, effective for the 2018-2019 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.2 18-19 Step by Step Academy, Inc. Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and Step by Step Academy, Inc., for the purpose of providing specialized services to students in need, effective for the 2018-2019 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Addendum- 18-19 North Central Ohio ESC- Visually Impaired 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 services for visually impaired students, effective August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

7. 2018-2019 EXTRA-CURRICULAR PHOTOGRAPHERS

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

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Motioned: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

8. ADDENDUM- MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING- OAPSE #370

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and OAPSE Local #370 regarding the addition of a new job classification "Maintenance/Custodial Helper" to the current collective bargaining agreement July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION

An executive session is requested for one or more of the following matters to:

_____ 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;

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

_____g. no action taken.

RECESS TIME:   PM

RECONVENE TIME:   PM


10. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at:

Minutes

Meeting Adjourned at 7:13 PM

Motioned: Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX