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. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 Food Service Department Presentation

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 September 15, 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  

3.2 September 2020 Financial Statements

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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  

3.3 Resolution Accepting the Amounts & Rates as Determined by the Budget Commission & Authorizing the Necessary Tax Rates and Certifying them to the County Auditor

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received the necessary tax information from all political subdivisions for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing January 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has received from each entity the necessary information to establish said rates; and

WHEREAS the Budget Commission of Crawford County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this political subdivision together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this political subdivision and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill limitation;

THEREFORE be it resolved by Galion City School District that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and

THEREFORE be it further resolved that there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said County the rate if each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as indicated above; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Galion City School District approved said rates on October 20, 2020.

Minutes

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  

3.4 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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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  

4. DONATIONS

4.1 Anonymous Donor

Recommend to accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $2000 to be used for spirit wear T-shirts at Galion High School.

Minutes

Motioned: Debra Donaldson, 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  

4.2 Board of Commissioners, Crawford County

Recommend to accept a donation from the Crawford County Commissioners in the amount of $6300 from the Coronavirus Relief Funds for Sixty (60) Mobile HotSpots and Data.

Minutes

Motioned: Debra Donaldson, 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  

4.3 Donations for Galion Middle School's Spooktacular Event

Recommend to approve sponsorship and accept donations for Spooktacular, an annual Trick or Treating event held on October 29, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Galion Middle School.  This event is a great extension of our school’s character education program, The Leader in Me.  It provides students with opportunities to show leadership, build community relationships, and also make the transition from elementary school easier for students and families.  In order to make the Spooktacular a success, we have reached out to area businesses to be part of this event as sponsors.

This year's sponsors include:

  • First Lutheran Church 
  • Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs
  • Bowlin Real Estate LLC
  • Galion Public Library
  • K&B Laundromat 
  • Farmers Insurance 
  • Covert Manufacturing Inc
  • Crossroads Original Designs 
  • Jag Healthcare Galion Pointe 
  • RSVP of Crawford, Marion & Morrow Counties
  • Galion Grace Point
  • Craig A. Miley Realty & Auction 
  • CSI Insurance LLC 
  • Avita Home Health and Hospice 
  • Magnolia Terrace 
  • Phil's Deli 
  • First Federal Bank of Ohio 
  • Hottenroth, Tilson, Garverick 
  • American Legion, Scarbrough Post #243 
  • Signature Healthcare of Galion 
  • Flourish Boutique 
  • Park National Bank
  • Firelands Federal Credit Union 
  • Rotary Club of Galion 
  • East of Chicago Pizza 
  • Galion Building & Loan Bank  
  • Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home

Minutes

Motioned: Debra Donaldson, 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. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

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

6.1 Certified

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Sara Palmer, Primary School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of David Rinehart, High School Teacher, effective May 27, 2021.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Stephanie Kiger, Intermediate School Teacher, effective July 31, 2021.

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 issue an amended contract to Isaac Keinath, High School Teacher, from a Limited Contract (2nd year of a first 2 year contract) to a Continuing Contract.

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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  

6.2 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

  • Amanda Kent - BLT
  • Heidi Rietschlin - After School Detention

Recommend to approve the following Teacher Evaluation Committee members for the 2020-2021 school year, per the terms and conditions of the GEA negotiated agreement:

  • Shelly Barton
  • Heidi Rietschlin
  • Michelle Talbott

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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  

6.3 Classified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Brian Betts, Primary Custodian, effective October 16, 2020.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Shaynie Kleinhoffer, High School Cook, effective October 26, 2020.

Recommend to approve the employment of Jennifer Marsh, Middle School Custodian, 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.

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:

  • Michelle Gosser - Substitute Custodian
  • Crystal Wilcox - Substitute Cook

 

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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  

6.4 Pupil Activity Contracts

 Recommend to accept the resignation of Kristi Hardy, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, effective 10/8/2020.

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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  

7. AGREEMENTS

7.1 Mid-Ohio ESC - Title IX Services Agreement

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021, for the purpose of providing services to the District to comply with the Title IX grievance process, as attached:

Minutes

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  

7.2 Center for Autism and Dyslexia of Bucyrus (Catapult)

Recommend to approve tuition agreements between the Galion City School District and The Center for Autism & Dyslexia (Catapult), for the purpose of providing specialized services to students in need, effective for the 2020-2021 school year.

Minutes

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  

7.3 Ashland University Exchange of Services Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and Ashland University for the purpose of participating in the exchange of services for field experiences and internships, as attached:

Minutes

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  

7.4 Title I Non Public School Service Agreements

Minutes

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  

7.5 Wynford Transportation Services Agreement

Minutes

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  

7.6 ADDENDUM - Resolution to Waive Conflict of Interest

Minutes

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  

8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

8.1 OAPSE - Supplemental Contract for Safety Patrol

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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  

9. 2020-2021 GALION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REOPENING PLAN AND REMOTE LEARNING PLAN

Recommend to give authorization to the Superintendent to change the Galion City Schools Reopening Plan and Remote Learning Plan if and when the need arises. 

 

Minutes

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

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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. COVID PREMIUM/INCENTIVE FOR CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES

Recommend to approve a COVID Premium for Substitute Teachers in the amount of $20 per each full day of work, to expire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Recommend to approve a COVID Incentive for Classified Substitute Personnel in the amount of $100 for every 10 full days (80 hours) worked, to be paid out twice a year, to expire at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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  

11. 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


12. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 8:04 PM

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, 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