Board of Education Meeting

Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.3 Adopt Agenda

    1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

    1.5 Community Input

    1.6 Correspondence

    2. TREASURER'S REPORT

    2.1 July 9, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes

    2.2 July 10, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

    2.3 July 2019 Financial Statements

    2.4 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

    2.5 Board Approved Fund to Fund Transfers

    Proceeds from Sale of 200 W Church Street - Transfer to Permanent Improvement Fund


    2.6 Five Year Forecast - Draft - New Funding Formula

    3. DONATIONS

    3.1 Galion Community Education Foundation

    Recommend to accept a $7,020 donation from the Galion Community Education Foundation for the Galion Primary School Spring 2019 Field Trips, Middle School Academic Enrichment Trips (Washington DC and Mohican) and High School Show Choir Camp.


    4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    4.1 Superintendent's Report
    Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

    4.2 Revised 2019-2020 Galion High School Handbook

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


    4.3 Revised 2019-2020 Galion High School Course Offering Guide

    Recommend to approve the revised 2019-2020 Galion High School Course Offering Guide, as attached:


    4.4 New Math Text Books

    Recommend to adopt new Math text books by Pearson:

    • enVision AGA Common Core, Algebra
    • enVision AGA Common Core, Gemetry
    • enVision Math Grades 6-8

    4.5 New Literacy Text Books

    Recommend to adopt new K-5 Literacy text books by McGraw Hill:

    •  Wonders Reading for Grades K-5

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

    5.1 Administrative

    Recommend to accept the resignation of James Myers, Transportation Director, effective September 30, 2019.


    5.2 Administrative Supplemental

    Recommend to issue a one-year supplemental contract to Paul Wheeler as the Director of Federal Programs/CCIP Administrator for the 2019-2020 school year.


    5.3 Unclassified Administrative Support Staff

    Recommend to approve Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Contracts for the following, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, with salary to be based upon the Administrative/Unclassified Administrative Salary Plan for the 2019-2020 school year:

    • Regina Jutz
    • Stacey Kuehlman
    • Stasha Lucas
    • Danya Wilson

    5.4 Certified

    Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Kerril Zeuch, Galion Primary School Teacher, effective May 31, 2020.

    Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale, per Negotiated Agreement, for Paula Prince, Galion Intermediate School Teacher, from Masters to Masters + 15, effective August 15, 2019

    Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale, per Negotiated Agreement, for Jenna Bollinger, Galion High School Teacher from Masters to Masters + 30, effective August 15, 2019

    Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale, per Negotiated Agreement, for Angie Campbell, Intermediate School Teacher from Masters to Masters + 15, effective August 15, 2019.

    Recommend to approve Judy Cortelletti as RESA Coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year, to be paid per the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

    Recommend to approve the following teachers as Big Brother/Big Sister Mentors for the 2019-2020 school year, to be paid for the GEA Negotiated Agreement:

    • Tina Crim
    • Angie Degray
    • Cindy Glew
    • Moira Fodor
    • Sara Lutz
    • Michael Moore
    • Paula Prince
    • Richard Ratvasky
    • Christine Smith
    • Laurie Smith
    • Brian Vredenburgh
    • Travis Watson
    • Linda Wilson

    5.5 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:

     

    High School

    • Fall Dramatics - Cheri Laughbaum
    • Spring Dramatics - Cheri Laughbaum
    • Junior Class Advisor - Rick Walker
    • Junior Class Advisor  - Tim Groth
    • Senoir Class Advisor - Cay Faulkner
    • Student Council Advisor  - Mikayla Hackett
    • Student Council Advisor  - Anisa Warr
    • National Honor Society Advisor - Tena Eyster
    • Showtunes - Rick Walker
    • Yearbook Advisor  - Justin Mattix
    • Jazz Band - Jessica Hammond

    Middle School

    •  Amy Graham - BLT

    Intermediate School

    • Kim Chandler - After School Detention
    • Hannah Douglas -  After School Detention
    • Alisha Griffin -  After School Detention
    • Stephanie Kiger - After School Detention 
    • Cory Ratliff - After School Detention
    • Charlie Miller -  Safety Patrol
    • Sara Lutz - BLT

    5.6 Certified - Leave of Absence

    Recommend to grant GEA teaching employee Kristi Jackson Family and Medical Leave Act leave of absence from August 21, 2019 through December 13, 2019 and in accordance with Board of Education Policy 3430.01


    5.7 Athletic Extra-Duty

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Kevin Williams, Middle School Football Coach.

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

    • Lindsey Gribble:  Girls Tennis Varsity Assistant- Split Contract
    • Tom Pawsey:  Girls Tennis Varsity Assistant- Split Contract
    • Rich Ulmer:  7th Grade Football
    • Jeff Little:  Girls Soccer Varsity Assistant
    • Drake Barnett:  Volunteer Varsity Assistant Football
    • Taylor Sabo:  Volunteer Varsity Assistant Football
    • Justin Mattix:  Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant
    • Colton Moore:  Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant
    • Tim O’leary:  Boys Basketball 8th Grade
    • Todd Galownia:  Girls Basketball Varsity Assistant
    • Gary Burdine:  Volunteer Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball
    • Mike Glew:  Girls Basketball 8th Grade
    • Jamie Ehrman:  Girls Basketball 7th Grade
    • Neil Schaffner:  Head Varsity Baseball

    5.8 Classified

    Recommend to accept resignations from the following employees:

    • Richard Beck, Bus Driver, effective August 16, 2019.
    • Julie Boles, 2.5 hour Cook, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

    • Rhonda Cole, 2 hour Cook, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

    • Dianna Danner, 7 hour Cook, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

    • Rodney Dean, Maintenance, effective July 31, 2019.

    • Deborah Furr, 4 hour Cook, effective August 14, 2019.

    • Bill Hurlow, 4 hour Bus driver, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

    • Susan Sparks, 3 hour Cook, effective with the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

    • Susan Sparks, 4 hour Cook position, not formally Board approved, but offered.

    • Denise Wright, Bus Driver, effective August 31, 2019.

    Recommend to approve the employment of the following employees, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Employment terms to be based upon Article 4 of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Galion City Schools Board of Education and OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.

    • Rhonda Cole as a Bus Driver for the afternoon preschool route, effective for the 2019-2020 school year.
    • Dianna Danner as a 4 hour per day Bus Driver, effective for the 2019-2020 school year.
    • Rodney Dean as Head of Maintenance, effective August 1, 2019.
    • Bill Hurlow as a Regular Route Driver, effective for the 2019-2020 school year.
    • Susan Sparks as a 7 hour Cook, effective for the 2019-2020 school year.
    • Angela Oney as a 3 hour Cook, effective for the 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year:

    Substitute Bus Driver

    • Amber Albert
    • Wilbur Cole
    • A. Terry Miller
    • Robert Staley
    • Denise Wright

    Substitute Cook

    • Julie Boles
    • Deborah Furr
    • Loretta Jeffries
    • Lori LaChance
    • Juanita Nungesser
    • Margaret Sulser

    Substitute Custodian

    • Larry Alspach
    • Ralph Jolley

    Substitute Crossing Guard

    • Dianna Danner

    Substitute Educational Aide

    • Dianna Danner
    • Leslie Dixon
    • Erica Geiger
    • Jennie Stevens
    • Margaret Sulser

    Substitute Secretary

    • Doris Bell
    • Leslie Dixon
    • Erica Geiger
    • Juanita Nungesser
    • Margie Sebrell
    • Jennie Stevens
    • Margaret Sulser

     


    6. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR CERTIFIED STAFF

    6.1 Compensation for Attendance at ASCD Teaching for Exellence Conference

    Recommend to approve compensation for the following Certified Staff who attended the ASCD Teaching for Excellence Conference in Orlando, FL June 24 - 27, 2019 as part of the Middle School  - School Quality Improvement Grant (Federal Fund 572-9919) :

    • Amanda Kent $600
    • Shelly Barton $600
    • Lucinda Glew $600
    • Elizabeth Ice $600
    • Gina Redman $600
    • Rachel Gangwer $600
    • Doris Weals $600
    • Curt Wiggins $600

    6.2 Compensation for Attendance at Project Lead the Way Training

    Recommend to approve $750 compensation for Todd Roston for attendance at Project Lead the Way Training in Rochester, NY July 29 through August 2, 2019.


    6.3 Compensation for Attendance at Summer Trainings

    Recommend to approve compensation for the following Certified Staff during the Summer:

    • Laura Humberson - DIBELS Training - $100
    • Elizabeth Volz - DIBELS Training - $100
    • Maura Rider - DIBELS Training - $100
    • Charlie Miller - DIBELS Training - $100
    • Jon Stinehour - DIBELS Training (1/2 day) - $50
    • Hannah Douglas - DIBELS Training (1/2 day) - $50
    • Moira Fodor - DIBELS Training (1/2 day) - $50
    • Lesley Buzza - DIBELS Training (1/2 day) - $50
    • Angie Brocwell - DIBELS Training (1/2 day) - $50
    • Jaime Valentine - Science Fusion Training - $100
    • Jenny Jackson - District Literacy Work (6 days) - $600
    • Sara Dick - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Maura Rider - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Madison Skinner - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Mikayla Hackett - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Anisa Warr - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Jenna Bollinger - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Lynn Bailey - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Elizabeth Volz - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Ayako Hampton - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Hannah Douglas - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200
    • Alisha Griffin - Franklin Covey 7 Habits Training (2 days) - $200 
    • Justin Mattix - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Cole Plumb - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Madison Skinner - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Alisha Griffin - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Hannah Douglas - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Sara Dick - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Maggie Carr - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Heidi Anderson - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100
    • Cory Ratliff - New Teacher Training (1 day) - $100

     

     


    7. 2019-2020 FIELD TRIPS

    7.1 Middle School Trips

    Recommend to approve the following Middle School trips for the 2019-2020 school year:

    • September 30 - October 2, 2019 - 6th grade Class Camp trip to Heartland Outdoor School in Marengo, OH (please see attached for more information)
    • October 23, 2019 - Bowling Incentive for qualifying students (no office referrals, passing all classes and no unexcused absences) in all grade levels at Victory Lanes in Galion
    • November 1, 2019 - Kalahari Incentive for qualifying students (passed all state tests) in grades 7, 8 and 9, in Sandusky, OH
    • January 16, 2020 - Snow Trails Incentive for qualifying students (no office referrals, passing all classes and no unexcused absences) in all grade levels, in Mansfield, OH
    • March 18-20, 2020 - Altitude Trampoline Park Incentive for qualifying students (no office referrals, passing all classes and no unexcused absences), one grade level per day, in Ontario, OH
    • May 12, 2020 - Tentative date for 7th Grade trip to Columbus Zoo
    • May 19, 2020 - 7th Grade trip to Infield in Lexington, OH
    • May 19-20, 2020 - 8th Grade Class trip to Washington, D.C. (please see attached for more information)
    • May 20, 2020 - 6th Grade trip to COSI in Columbus, OH
    • Date TBA - Leader Richland at North Central State College in Mansfield, OH

    8. AGREEMENTS

    8.1 2019-2020 Safely Home School Agreement

    Recommend to approve a tuition agreement between the Galion City School District and Safely Home School, for the purpose of providing residential treatment services to students in need at a cost of $176.47 per student per scheduled school day, effective for the 2019-2020 school year.


    8.2 2019-2020 Seneca-Crawford Area Transportation Services Agreement

    Recommend to approve agreement between Galion City School District and Seneca-Crawford Area Transportation (SCAT) for the transportation of District students throughout the 2019-2020 school year.


    8.3 Walter Haverfield Attorneys at Law - Legal Services Engagement Agreement

    Recommend to approve the attached FY20 Professional Legal Services Engagement Agreement, as attached:


    8.4 2019-2020 Community Counseling Services, Inc. Agreement

    Recommend to approve the contract services agreement between the Galion City School District and Community Counseling Services, Inc., for the purpose of providing Licensed Counselor or Licensed Social Worker or providing a Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) Worker to District students in need, effective for the 2019-2020 school year, as attached:


    8.5 Avita Health Care Work Well Program

    Recommend to approve the Avita Health Care Work Well Program as the designated location for conducting the required bus driver physicals for the 2019-2020 school year.


    8.6 2019-2020 Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start

    Recommend to approve an inter-agency agreement between the Galion City School District, Crawford County Schools and Crawford County Agencies with the Ohio Heartland Community Action Head Start, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as attached:


    8.7 2019-2020 Memorandum of Understanding - Ohio Heartland CAC Head Start

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion City School District, Crawford County Schools and Crawford County Agencies with the Ohio Heartland Community Action Head Start, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as attached:


    8.8 2019-2020 North Central Ohio ESC - Audiology Services Agreement

    Recommend to approve agreements between the Galion City School District and the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for the purpose of providing audiology services, effective August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020, as attached:


    8.9 Memorandum of Understanding - City of Galion/Galion City Police Department

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion City School District and the City of Galion/Galion City Police Department for the School Resource Officer Program.


    9. DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & TRANSPORTATION

    Recommend to approve a new job description for Director of Buildings, Grounds & Transportation, as attached:


    10. 2019-2020 EXTRA-CURRICULAR PHOTOGRAPHERS

    Recommend to approve granting the following non-compensated photographers the authorization to take photographs at extra-curricular activities for the Galion City School District, effective for the 2019-2020 school year:

    • 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
    • Craig Alguire - Photorama

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

    11.1 Amend Resolution To Accept An Offer For School Owned Property At 200 W. Church Street, Galion, Ohio

    Amend the attached Board Resolution to further clarify the Permanent Parcel No(s) as shown on the Warranty Deed, excerpt attached.


    12. RESOLUTION TO COMBINE PARCELS OF LAND

    13. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

    13.1 Rescind Policy

    Recommend to rescind Policy 1545, as attached, from the Board Bylaws and Policies.


    13.2 Policy 5460 and Policy 3120.09

    Recommend to approve the First Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:


    14. 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 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:   8:15 PM
    RECONVENE TIME:  8:57 PM


    14.1 Item B - Memo

    15. ADJOURN

    Meeting Adjourned at: 8:57 PM


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