Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

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Charlene Parkinson attended the meeting via teleconference, Mr. Owens arrived at 6:33 PM.


1.1 Roll Call

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Charlene Parkinson attended the meeting via teleconference, Mr. Owens arrived at 6:33 PM.


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

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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 MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

1.6 Correspondence

2. TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 June 4, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes

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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, Vice President- Board of Education   
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education   
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  

2.2 June 18, 2019 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 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   

2.3 June 28, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes

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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 June 2019 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  

2.5 Audit Compliance- System Generated Reports

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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  

2.6 Wyandot Crawford Health Benefit Fund - May 2019 Financial Report

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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  

3. DONATIONS

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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  

3.1 American Heart Association Donation

Recommend to accept a $1500.00 donation from the American Heart Association for 2 CPR in-school kits.

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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  

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

4.2 2019-2020 Galion High School Student Handbook

Recommend to approve the 2019-2020 Galion High School Student Handbook, as attached:

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Amend the handbook to read:

4. Students are duly informed that their behavior may be monitored on school property, and/or school buses, and/or on adjacent property by security cameras. 

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  

4.3 2019-2020 Galion Middle School Student Handbook

Recommend to approve the 2019-2020 Galion Middle School Student Handbook, as attached:

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Amend the handbook to read:

Students are duly informed that their behavior may be monitored on school property, and/or school buses, and/or on adjacent property by security cameras.

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  

4.4 Galion Intermediate School Student Handbook

Recommend to approve the 2019-2020 Galion Intermediate School Student Handbook, as attached:

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Amend the handbook to read:

Students are duly informed that their behavior may be monitored on school property, and/or school buses, and/or on adjacent property by security cameras.

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  

4.5 2019-2020 Galion Primary School Student Handbook

Recommend to approve the 2019-2020 Galion Primary School Student Handbook, as attached:

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Amend the handbook to read:

Students are duly informed that their behavior may be monitored on school property, and/or school buses, and/or on adjacent property by security cameras.

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  

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

5.1 Administrative

Recommend to approve the employment of Lorie Pennington, Food Service Manager, effective August 1, 2019, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position. Salary to be based upon the Administrator/Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Salary Schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.

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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  

5.2 Certified

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Justin Mattix, High School English 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.

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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  

5.3 Athletic Extra-Duty

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:

  • Cole Plumb - Head Varsity Girls Soccer

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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  

6. AGREEMENTS

6.1 Center for Autism and Dyslexia of Bucyrus (Catapult)

Recommend to approve the attached tuition 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 2019-2020 school year, as attached:

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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  

6.2 Mid-Ohio ESC Services Agreement FY20

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective for the 2019-2020 school year, as attached:

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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  

7. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A CALAMITY DAY ALTERNATIVE MAKE-UP PLAN

Recommend to approve a resolution to adopt a calamity day alternative make-up plan, as attached:

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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  

8. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

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

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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  

8.1 ADDENDUM ITEM POLICY 2413

Recommend to approve the First Read of Board Policy 2413, as attached:

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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  

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 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:  7:19 PM
RECONVENE TIME:  7:55  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  

10. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:56 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