Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. 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

1.6 Correspondence

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

2.1 September 18, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

2.2 September 2018 Financial Statements

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

2.3 Fund Transfers

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. 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

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

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

3. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates

Recommend to approve the Major Medical Insurance Premium Rates, effective January 1, 2019, as follows;

Major Medical Insurance Premium increase of 11.0%

Dental Insurance Premium increase of 11.0%

Vision Insurance Premium increase of 0.0%

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

3.2 Five Year Forecast

Recommend to approve the October 2018 Five Year Forecast

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

4. DONATIONS

4.1 Donation - Galion Community Foundation

Recommend to accept donation of $300 from the GALION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for various students who have negative lunch balances.

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

4.2 Donation - Anonymous

Recommend to accept donation of $150 from Anonymous donor for Ms. Prince 5th Grade "Socktober" event.

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

4.3 Donation - Galion Baseball Parents Club

Recommend to accept a donation in the amount of $3000 from the Galion Baseball Parents Club for Baseball Field maintenance.

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Student Achievement Report
Brian Owens, Vice President - Board of Education

5.2 Superintendent's Report
James Grubbs, Superintendent

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

6.1 Non-Classified Administrative Support

Recommend to approve the employment of Elizabeth Rutledge for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year for training purposes, to be paid at her regular daily rate as of September 21, 2018, not to exceed 60 hours. Hours worked will submitted on a time sheet for payroll processing. 

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Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

6.2 Certified

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Judy Cortelletti, Galion Primary School Teacher, effective May 31, 2019.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of John DeNoon, Galion High School Teacher, effective May 31, 2019.

Recommend to approve the following personnel as Galion Primary School Literacy Tutors for the 2018-2019 school year at the rate of $18.00 per hour:

  • Brooklyn Carter 
  • Bridget Sutton

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale, per Negotiated Agreement, for Michael Moore, Galion High School Teacher, from Bachelors + 12 to Bachelors + 24, effective October 11, 2018.

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Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

6.3 Athletic Extra-Duty

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, per Negotiated Agreement.

  • JT Harris-7th Grade Wrestling Assistant
  • Nick McDaniel- Varsity Wrestling Volunteer
  • Justin McMullen- 8th Grade Boys Basketball Volunteer
  • Matt Jacobs- Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant

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Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

6.4 Classified

Recommend to approve the employment of Nicole Cichanowicz as Secretary-I at Galion Middle School, effective October 10, 2018.  Salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Secretary-I 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:

Substitute Bus Driver

Jack Wright III

Recommend to accept the resignation of Sharon Jones, bus driver, effective October 7, 2018.

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Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

7. AGREEMENTS

7.1 Rock Solid Media, LLC

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

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

8. RESOLUTION TO RATIFY ACTION TAKEN TO CONTRACT WITH WEITHMAN BROTHERS INC. FOR THE BUS GARAGE/SOCCER FIELD PROJECT

Based on the Board's September 6, 2018 acceptance of the proposal from Weithman Bros., Inc. in the total amount of $1,754,000 (base proposal plus $3,100 for Alternate # 2 and $30,600 for a lift gate), the Superintendent contracted with Weithman Bros., Inc.for the Bus Garage/Soccer Field Project, and the Board ratifies the action taken to enter into a contract with Weithman Bros., Inc.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

9. 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, 2019; 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 16, 2018.

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

10. 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;

__XX___ 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:  7:39 PM

RECONVENE TIME:  8:49 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

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

11. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 8:49 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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