Meeting Details
January 14, 2020
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
Regular Board Meeting
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
Mr. Owens attended the meeting via tele-conference.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
Adopt Agenda
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
1.4
Acknowledgement of Guests
1.5
Community Input
1.6
Correspondence
2.
RECOGNITION
Recognition of students from the High School:
Students of the Month for September - Determination
- Kiera Barnhart
- Matthew Gimbel
- Zachary Grimes
- Eleanor Chandler
Students of the Month for October - Responsibility
- Holden Gabriel
- Clayton Yost
- Rebecca Sparks
- Caleb Strack
Students of the Month for November - Kindness
- Jace Kiser
- Brooke Kelly
- Aryona Hasibar
- Damontae Adams
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.
TREASURER'S REPORT
3.1
December 17, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
December 2019 Financial Statements
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.3
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
3.5
Peer to Peer Data Analytics
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
4.
DONATIONS
4.1
Avita
Recommend to accept a $3000 sponsorship of the Galion High School Athletic Department as described in the athletic trainer service agreement.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.2
Firelands Federal Credit Union
Recommend to accept $100 from staff at Firelands Federal Credit Union to be used for needy families/negative lunch balance accounts.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.3
Anonymous
Recommend to accept $300 donation from Anonymous for Middle School hygiene supplies.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.4
Arthur J. Freese Foundation
Recommend to accept a $9500 donation from the Arthur J. Freese Foundation for handrails in the High School Gymnasium.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
4.5
Galion PTO
Recommend to approve a donation of $1695.95 from the Galion PTO to cover all student negative balances from last semester for the Intermediate and Primary students.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Student Board Representative
5.2
Superintendent's Report
6.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
6.1
Classified
Recommend to accept the resignation of Sherri McMullen, High School Secretary II, effective January 5, 2020.
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:
- Jonathan Noggle - Substitute Bus Driver
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
Administrative
Recommend to approve Sherri McMullen as Transportation Supervisor, effective January 6, 2020.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
2020-2021 DISTRICT CALENDAR
Recommend to approve the final read of the 2020-2021 Galion City Schools district calendar, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - GEA - ENRICHMENT INTERVENTION TEACHER
Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding an Enrichment Intervention Teacher, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
RESOLUTIONS
9.1
Resolution to Reconfigure the High School Attendance/Transportation Secretary II Position
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.2
Resolution to authorize membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) for the 2020-2021 school year:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
9.3
Resolution to Recognize January as Ohio School Board Appreciation Month
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Recommend to approve membership renewals for Calendar Year 2020 with the attached organizations and associations:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
ADDENDUM ITEM - Field Trip
Recommend to approve the following High School field trip for the 2019-2020 school year:
- January 30, 2020 - Sophomore class visit to Pioneer Career & Technology Center in Shelby, OH.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
12.
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: 7:42 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 7:55 PM
13.
Addendum - Superintendent Search
Recommend to commence a search for a new superintendent with immediate effect.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brian Owens, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X |
14.
ADJOURN
Meeting Adjourned at: 8:00 PM
