Board of Education Meeting

Galion High School Cafetorium
Monday, July 13, 2020 - 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

    2. RESOLUTION TO FILL BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

    Whereas a vacancy has been caused in this Board of Education by reason of resignation; and 

    Whereas this Board of Education has by law authority to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term thereof;

    Now, therefore, be it resolved by a majority vote of all the remaining members of the board of education of the Galion City School District that Melissa Miller be and hereby is, appointed to serve as a member of the board of education of this school district in the vacated seat of Mr. Brian Owens. This appointment has a term that ends on December 31, 2021.


    3. OATH OF OFFICE

    Administer Oath of Office to new Board member  to complete the term vacated on June 19, 2020:  

    Melissa Miller - July 13, 2020 -December 31, 2021


    4. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

    4.1 Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award
    Jen Allerding

    Presentation of the Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award to Jim Grubbs.


    5. TREASURER'S REPORT

    5.1 June 24, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes

    5.2 July 9, 2020 Work Session Board Meeting Minutes

    5.3 June 2020 Financial Statements

    5.4 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

    6. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

    6.1 Superintendent's Report
    Mr. James Grubbs, Superintendent

    6.2 2020-2021 School Handbooks

    Recommend to approve 2020-2021 School Handbooks for Galion High School, Galion Middle School, Galion Intermediate School and Galion Primary School as attached:


    6.3 iPad Handbooks

    Recommend to approve iPad Handbooks for the 2020-2021 school year, one for Kindergarten through 5th grade students and one for 6th grade through 12th grade students, as attached:


    7. BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

    Recommend to award Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer, a contract effective August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023 per the Treasurer Salary Schedule and conditions of the contract.


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

    8.1 Administrative Supplemental

    Recommend to issue a one-year supplemental contract to Paul Wheeler as the Director of Federal Programs/CCIP Administrator for the 2020-2021 school year.


    8.2 Unclassified Administrative Support Staff

    Recommend to approve Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Contracts for the following, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with salary to be based upon the Administrative/Unclassified Administrative Salary Plan for the 2020-2021 school year:

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

    8.3 Certified

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Ayako Hampton, Primary School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 contract year.


    8.4 Certified Extra-Duty

    Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2020-2021 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:

    • Showtunes - Rick Walker
    • High School Dramatics Assistant (Vocals) - Rick Walker
    • Junior Class Advisor - Rick Walker
    • Senior Class Advisor - Cay Faulkner

    Athletics:

    • Head Varsity Cheerleading - Mikayla Hackett
    • Marching Band Volunteer - Anisa Warr

    8.5 Pupil Activity Contracts

    Recommend to approve the following Athletic Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2020-2021 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:

    Fall

    • Marching Band Assistant - Lew Friend
    • Marching Band Volunteer - Vicki Myers
    • Marching Band Volunteer - Angel Barone
    • Marching Band Volunteer - Gidget Rupert
    • Assistant Varsity Cross Country - Carson Early
    • Head Varsity Volleyball - Kristi Hardy
    • Volunteer Varsity Cheerleading - Anna Matney
    • Assistant Varsity Volleyball - Bradlee Saterfield

    8.6 Classified

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Anna Matney, Middle School Educational Assistant, effective July 7, 2020.


    9. 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR REVISION

    Recommend to approve the attached 2020-2021 revised District Calendar.  The revision includes two additional staff in-service days, on August 18 and 19, 2020 and moves the student's first day of classes to August 20, 2020.


    10. AGREEMENTS

    10.1 Mid-Ohio ESC - Family Engagement Coordinator and Social Worker

    Recommend to approve the contract service agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective for the 2020-2021 school year, for the purpose of providing a Family Engagement Coordinator and Social Worker to the District, as attached:


    10.2 North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative - EMIS and Asst. Technology Coordinator

    Recommend to approve the agreements between the Galion City School District and NCOCC, beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, as attached:


    10.3 2020-2021 NOVA Agreement

    Recommend to approve a one-year agreement between the Galion Board of Education and NOVA, for the purpose of administering instructional services and materials related to virtual learning, as attached:  


    10.4 Step by Step Learning

    Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and Step by Step Learning, LLC, for the purpose of providing a professional development model for teachers and administrators, as attached:


    10.5 SPARC Council Career Coach 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, 2020 through June 30, 2021, as attached:


    10.6 Community Counseling Services, Inc.

    Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and Community Counseling Services, Inc., for the purpose of providing a Licensed Counselor or Licensed Social Worker or providing a Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) Worker to District students in need, at no cost to the District, for the 2020-2021 school year.


    11. RESOLUTIONS

    11.1 Resolution to Adopt a Calamity Day Alternative Make-Up Plan

    Recommend to approve a resolution to adopt a calamity day alternative make-up plan for the 2020-2021 School Year, as attached:


    12. 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:   PM
    RECONVENE TIME:   PM


    13. ADJOURN

    Meeting Adjourned at: 7:19 PM


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