Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer attended via conference call.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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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 Member   

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

1.6 Correspondence

2. RECOGNITION
Mr. Kyle Baughn, Athletic Director

Recognize the following All-Ohio Track Athletes:

  • Kerrigan Myers - 100m Hurdles, State Champion
  • Jalyn Oswald - 4x100 Relay, 3rd Place
  • Kerrigan Myers - 4x100 Relay, 3rd Place
  • Brooklyn Cosey - 4x100 Relay, 3rd Place
  • Kaitlin Bailey - 4x100 Relay, 3rd Place
  • Jack McElligott - High Jump, 2nd Place
  • Hanif Donaldson - Long Jump, 6th Place
  • Braxton Tate - 3200m Run, 7th Place
  • Colbey Fox - 400m Dash, 7th Place

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 May 21, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes

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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 Member   

3.2 June 4, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Result: Tabled


3.3 May 2019 Financial Statements

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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 Member   

3.4 Audit Compliance- System Generated Reports

4. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 Board Approved Fund Transfers

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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 Member   

4.2 Updated Technology Usage Premium Fee

Recommend to approve an updated technology usage premium for the 5th grade, changing from $40.00 to $20.00, for the 2019-2020 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 Member   

5. DONATIONS

 


5.1 Galion Track Parents Donation

Recommend to accept a donation from the Galion Track Parents Club in the amount of $700 to go towards an Eagle Racing Chair.

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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 Member   

6. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

6.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

6.2 2018-2019 Spring Sports - Athlete Recognition
Mr. Kyle Baughn, Athletic Director

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

7.1 Certified

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Lynn Bailey, Elementary Teacher, effective with the 2019-2020 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2019-2020 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Madison Skinner, Intervention Specialist, effective with the 2019-2020 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2019-2020 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Sara Dick, Intervention Specialist, effective with the 2019-2020 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2019-2020 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Margaret Carr, High School Math Teacher, effective with the 2019-2020 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule for the 2019-2020 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to accept the resignation of C. Tucker Neutzel, Intervention Specialist, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Kevin Williams, Physical Education Teacher, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale, per Negotiated Agreement, for Charlie Miller, Galion Intermediate School Teacher, from Masters to Masters + 15, effective May 24, 2019.

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale, per Negotiated Agreement, for Suzanne Woodmansee, Preschool Teacher, from Masters + 15 to Masters + 30, effective August 15, 2019.

Recommend to approve a one-time $370.00 stipend, to be paid out of the High Schools That Work MDC mini-grant, to the following for their participation in the Math Design Collaborative:

  • Angela Degray
  • Julie Gove
  • Fred Rinehart
  • Brent Tyrrell

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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 Member   

7.2 Certified Extra-Duty

Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2019-2020 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:

  • Jenny Jackson - Primary BLT
  • Anisa Warr - High School Tech Coach

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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 Member   

7.3 Local Professional Development Administrative and Committee Members 2019-2020

Recommend to approve the following LPDC Administrative and Committee Members for the 2019-2020 school year, per the terms and conditions of the GEA negotiated agreement:

GEA Members:  Angela DeGray, Amy Graham and Lynne Foust

Administrative Members:   Paul Wheeler and Adam Brown

Minutes

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 Member   

7.4 Classified

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Dolores Hoffman, Cook, effective March 1, 2020.

Recommend to approve the re-employment of retired employee William Hurlow, as a 4 Hour per Day Bus Driver for the 2019-2020 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the postion.  Employment terms to be based upon Article 4 of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Galion City Schools Board of Education and OAPSE and it's Local #370 (2019-2022), with salary to be based upon the OAPSE Local #370 Bus Driver Salary Schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.

 

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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 Member   

7.5 Athletic Extra-Duty

Recommend to accept the resignation of Phil Jackson, Head Varsity Baseball Coach.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Kathryn Nutt, Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Alyssa Pickering, 7th Grade Volleyball Coach.

Recommend to approve the following Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2019-2020 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:

  • Tina Crim - 7th grade Volleyball Coach
  • Nic Sorrenson -  Assistant Middle School Football Volunteer
  • Anisa Warr - Marching Band Volunteer

Minutes

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 Member   

7.6 Summer Workers - 2019

Recommend to approve employment of the following for 2019 Summer Help for the District:

  • Scott Campo - Custodial/Maintenance
  • Kim Bercaw -  Summer Lunch Bus Program

Minutes

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 Member   

7.7 Student Summer Workers - 2019

Recommend to approve the following seasonal help for Summer 2018 for up to 60 days at a rate of the state minimum wage, per hour:

  • Jose Hart - Primary School Custodial
  • Max Papenhausen - Primary School Custodial
  • Caleb Ivy - Intermediate School Custodial
  • Alyssa Franks - Middle School Custodial
  • Harrison Ivy - Middle School Custodial
  • Tia Hart - High School Custodial

Minutes

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 Member   

8. 2018-2019 MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP COMPENSATION

Recommend to approve compensation for the following Certified Staff for accompanying 6th grade students to Mohican Outdoor School and 8th grade students to Washington D.C.:

  • Rachel Gangwer - Mohican - $240.00
  • Doris Weals - Mohican - $140.00
  • Alison Weltmer - Mohican - $140.00
  • Curt Wiggins - Mohican - $240.00
  • Stephanie Dorsey - Washington D.C.- $300.00
  • Cindy Glew - Washington D.C.- $300.00
  • Amanda Kent - Washington D.C.- $300.00
  • Ted Maglio - Washington D.C.- $300.00
  • Gina Redman - Washington D.C. - $300.00
  • Kevin Williams - Washington D.C.- $300.00

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

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 Member   

9. 2019-2020 DISTRICT CALENDAR REVISION

Recommend to approve the attached 2019-2020 revised District Calendar.  Revisions include removing all scheduled 2-hour delays, adding two staff professional development days on August 19 and 20, 2019 and changing the first day for students to August 21, 2019.

Minutes

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 Member   

10. ADDITION TO THE 2019-2020 GALION HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERING GUIDE

Recommend to approve a course addition to the 2019-2020 Galion High School Course Offerings Guide, as attached:

Minutes

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

Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, 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 Member   

11. AGREEMENTS

11.1 Ohio School Plan

Recommend to approve the Insurance Plan Coverage Proposal Renewal with the Ohio School Plan from July 1, 2019 through July 1, 2020, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

11.2 Truancy Officer Agreement 2019-2020

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and Steve Helbert, for the purpose of providing attendance services to the District, effective for the 2019-2020 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

11.3 North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative Agreements

Recommend to approve the agreements between the Galion City School District and NCOCC, beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

11.4 2019-2020 LEAP Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and River Education Services, LLC (LEAP), for the purpose of providing day treatment services to students in need, effective for the 2019-2020 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

11.5 School Compensation Agreement

Recommend to approve the agreement between Five Galion Company, LLC, Galion City Schools and Pioneer Career and Technology Center, regarding school compensation for a Galion Community Reinvestment Area, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

11.6 SPARC Council Services Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and SPARC Council Services, for the purpose of providing career coach services, effective August 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

12. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN OFFER FOR SCHOOL OWNED PROPERTY AT 200 W. CHURCH STREET, GALION, OHIO

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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 Member   

13. RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF - SALARY AND INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION RATES

Recommend to approve the attached employee base salary and insurance contribution rates for Administrative Staff for the period August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2022.

 

Minutes

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 Member   

14. RESOLUTION - NON-BARGAINING NON-ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Recommend to approve the attached base salary levels and insurance contribution rates for Administrative Support Staff for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.

Minutes

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 Member   

15. 2019-2020 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES/STOPS

Recommend to approve the school bus routes/stops for the 2019-2020 school year and to authorize the Superintendent to make "as needed" revisions throughout the school year, as attached:

Minutes

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

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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 Member   

16. STAFF ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

 Recommend to approve the 2019-2020 Staff Acceptable Use Policy, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

17. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Recommend to approve the First Read of the revised Board Policy 7540.02, as attached:

Recommend to approve the Second Read of the revised Board Policy 1570, as attached:

Minutes

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 Member   

18. 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 sessions 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:   7:45 PM
RECONVENE TIME:   8:38 PM

Minutes

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 Member   

19. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 8:40 PM

Minutes

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 Member