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: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

2. TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 August 12, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.2 August 2020 Financial Statements

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.3 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.4 Major Medical Insurance Rate Premiums

Recommend to approve the health care related insurance premium rates, effective January 1, 2021 as follows:

MAJOR MEDICAL Insurance Premium increase of 3%

DENTAL Insurance Premium increase of 0%

VISION Insurance Premium increase of 0% 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.5 Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.6 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources Fiscal Year 2021

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.7 Establish Fund 510 Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF)

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.8 Fund to Fund Transfer - Casino Revenue

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.9 Fee Holiday 2020-2021 Athlete Drug Testing

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.10 Closing Documents - 828 Edwards Street

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

2.11 Addendum Item - Refunding Series 2013 Bond Refinancing Discussion

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The Galion Board of Education decided to forgo the Refunding Series 2013 Bond Refinancing Option until the first quarter of 2021.

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3. DONATIONS

3.1 Galion Elementary PTO

Recommend to accept a $4,000 donation from the Galion Elementary PTO for the benefit of the Galion Primary Principal's Fund ($2,000) and the Galion Intermediate Principal's Fund ($2,000)  

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.2 Iron Vault Distillery

Recommend to accept the donation of over 50 gallons hand sanitizer (a value of $1500) from the Iron Vault Distillery to the Galion City School District.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.3 KFC

Recommend to accept 240 meals (one for each staff member) from KFC in Galion. 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.4 Anonymous Donor

   Recommend to accept $1000 from an anonymous donor for Girls Soccer uniforms.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.5 Galion Community Education Foundation

Recommend to accept $10,000 from the Galion Community Education Foundation for the continuation and growth of the Robotics Program. 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

5.1 Administrative

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Ron Williams, Galion High School Principal, from Masters to Masters 15, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per the administrative salary table.

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

5.2 Certified

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Alison Weltmer, Galion Middle School Teacher, from Bachelors to Masters, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Sarah Wegesin, Galion Primary School Teacher, from Masters to Masters + 15, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Hannah Douglas, Galion Intermediate School Teacher, from Bachelors + 12 to Bachelors + 24, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Travis Watson, Galion High School Teacher, effective October 16, 2020.

 

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

5.3 Certified Extra-Duty

Recommend to approve the following as Home Instruction Tutors for the 2020-2021 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:

  • Angela Brocwell

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

5.4 Classified

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 2020-2021 school year:

  • William Belcher-Donahue - Middle School Custodian, effective September 3, 2020
  • Ashley VanDyke - 2 Hour Cook
  • Connie Kiser - 4 Hour Cook
  • Samantha Tanner - 3 Hour Cook

Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2020-2021 school year:

  • Jennifer Marsh - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Aide, Substitute Cook, Substitute Custodian
  • Vickie Adams - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Aide, Substitute Cook

Recommend to accept the resignation of William Belcher-Donohue, Middle School Custodian, effective September 11, 2020.

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

5.5 Pupil Activity Contracts

Recommend to accept the resignation of Keaton Durbin, Middle School Cheer Coach, effective August 19, 2020.

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:

  • Megan Webber - Middle School Cheerleading

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

5.6 ADDENDUM ITEM Unclassified Support Staff

Recommend to approve Vickie Adams as Crossing Guard, to be paid at a rate of $10.00 per hour, not to exceed 25 hours per week.

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

6. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

6.1 OAPSE - Supplemental Contract for Head Golf Coach

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

7. AGREEMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS

7.1 Mid-Ohio ESC - Professional Development for Non-Public School

Recommend to approve the amended agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, new effective date of September 1, 2020 through January 15, 2021, for the purpose of providing Professional Development services for Galion St. Joseph School, as attached:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

7.2 Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Recommend to approve the agreement between Galion City School District and Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, effective from August 18, 2020 through June 4, 2021 for the purpose of providing Professional Development services, as attached:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

7.3 2020-2021 Community Counseling Service, 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 to District students in need, effective for the 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

8. 2020-2021 D.A.R.E. RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.191, (L)(2)(e), currently known as the DUI Law, established the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Grants Fund to be housed and administered by the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the D.A.R.E. Grants Program is to assist in providing funds to local law enforcement agencies, specifically for the salaries of certified D.A.R.E. officers teaching, or planning to teach, the approved D.A.R.E. curriculum in the local schools; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Galion City Board of Education to avail ourselves of the opportunities provided by this program and to participate with complete commitment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Galion City Board of Education, Galion, Ohio the majority of all members elected or appointed thereto concurring that:

Section 1: The Galion City Board of Education supports all efforts by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department to pursue funding to implement the D.A.R.E. Program in the Galion City Schools.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

9. BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

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

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

Seconded: Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

10. 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


11. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:53 PM

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of Education

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX