Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll 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. 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 May 19, 2020 Regular Board 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 MemberX  

2.2 May 2020 Financial Statements

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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 MemberX  

2.3 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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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 MemberX  

3. FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 Fund to Fund Transfer

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

3.2 Establish Fund 507 Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Fund

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

3.3 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2020

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

3.4 Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

3.5 Temporary Appropriations Fiscal Year 2021

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

4. DONATIONS

4.1 Private Donations

Recommend to accept a $1,200 donation from Colleen Howells to be used for technology premium fees for students in need. 

Recommend to accept the following anonymous donations in honor of Natasha Early:

  • $120 to Cross Country Team
  • $120 to Girls Basketball Team

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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  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Superintendent's Report

6. BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Board Member Resignation

Recommend to accept the resignation of Board of Education Vice President Brian Owens, effective June 19, 2020.

   

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

6.2 Resolution to Approve Addendum to Superintendent Contract

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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  

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

7.1 Administrative

Recommend to accept the resignation of Jacob Grove, High School Assistant Principal, effective July 31, 2020.

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

7.2 Certified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Lynn Bailey, Intermediate School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year contract to Gabrielle Carsey, Middle School Counselor, effective with the 2020-2021 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 6 for the 2020-2021 school year, as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Johnathan Harris, Primary School Teacher, effective with the 2020-2021 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 0 for the 2020-2021 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one year limited retire/rehire 1/2 teaching contract to Bruce Weirich, High School Industrial Technology Teacher, effective with the 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one year limited retire/rehire 1/2 teaching contract to P. Michael Schaffner, High School Social Studies Teacher, effective with the 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

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

7.3 Classified

Recommend to approve the following food service staff for the 2020 summer lunch program:

  • Leslie Justice - Substitute Cook

Recommend to accept the resignation of Scott Kintner, Head Custodian at the Primary School, effective May 26, 2020.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Denise Wright, Bus Driver/Transportation Secretary, effective June 9, 2020.

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

7.4 2020 Summer Workers

Recommend to approve employment of the following for 2020 Summer Help for the District:

  • Scott Campo - Custodial/Maintenance

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

7.5 ADDENDUM ITEM - SL Co-Op/University of Cincinnati

Recommend to employ Lucas Conner as an Assistant to Director of Technology, to be paid $12.50 an hour for a maximum of 80 hours of work and reimbursed by the University of Cincinnati, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

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

8. AGREEMENTS

8.1 Ohio School Plan

Recommend to approve the Insurance Plan Coverage Proposal Renewal with the Ohio School Plan from July 1, 2020 through July 1, 2021, as attached:

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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 MemberX  

8.2 LEAP Agreement 2020-2021

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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 MemberX  

8.3 Truancy Officer Agreement 2020-2021

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 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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 MemberX  

8.4 Mid-Ohio ESC Service Agreement 2020-2021

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective for the 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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 MemberX  

9. ADDENDUM ITEMS - MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING

9.1 GEA - Social Studies Teacher

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

9.2 GEA - Industrial Tech Teacher

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding a High School Industrial Tech Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

9.3 GEA - CCP English Teacher

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding a High School CCP English Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

10. BREAKFAST & LUNCH PRICES FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Recommend to approve the breakfast and lunch prices for school year 2020-2021, as follows:

  • All student breakfasts with milk:  $1.75
  • High School & Middle School lunch with milk:  $3.25
  • Intermediate School & Primary School lunch with milk:  $3.00
  • All students reduced breakfast with milk:  $0.30
  • All students reduced lunch with milk:  $0.40
  • Adult breakfast:  $2.25
  • Adult lunch:  $3.75
  • Only milk:  $0.50

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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  

11. 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:   7:06 PM
RECONVENE TIME:   7:18 PM

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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  

12. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:20 PM

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

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