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. 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  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Correspondence

2. RECOGNITION

2.1 Galion Intermediate School Recognition

Recognition of Macey Bash, 4th grader, for being the top Accelerated Reader in the Intermediate School

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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  

2.2 Believe, Achieve Succeed Award

Grant the Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award to Galion City Health Department Health Commissioner Trish Factor and the Galion City Health Department.

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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  

2.3 ADDENDUM - PROCLAMATION

Recommend to designate December 15, 2020 Galion City Schools Excellent Pandemic Response Day

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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. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 November 17, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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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  

3.2 December 7, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes

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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  

3.3 November 2020 Financial Statements

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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  

3.4 Basic Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 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  

3.5 High School Athletics - Negative Fund Balance

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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  

3.6 Fund to Fund Transfer - Energy Conservation Improvement Bonds

Approve the transfer of $35,722.48 from the General Fund to the Energy Conservation Improvement Bond Fund

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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  

3.7 MUSCO LIGHTING QUOTE

Recommend to approve attached Quote and Requisition for the Stadium Light Replacement Project, including the $75,000 contribution from the Freese Foundation toward the cost of the project.

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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  

3.8 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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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  

4. DONATIONS

4.1 Galion Booster Club

Recommend to accept a $2500 donation from the Galion Booster Club for football uniforms.

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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  

4.2 Galion Football Parents

Recommend to accept a $2500 donation from the Galion Football Parents for Football Port-A-Phones.

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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  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Superintendent's Report

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

6.1 Certified Extra-Duty Assignments

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

  • Angie Gimbel - After School Detention

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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  

6.2 Classified

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:

  • Eva Michalski - Substitute Secretary and Substitute Educational Assistant

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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  

6.3 Pupil Activity Contracts

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

  • Judy Cortelletti - COVID Compliance Support at a rate of $20 per hour

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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

7.1 Reserve School

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and Applewood Centers, Inc., operating under an educational institution known as Reserve School, for the provision of special education and related services for a qualified student who resides in the Galion City School District, for the 2020-2021 school year.

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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  

8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

8.1 City of Galion/Galion City Police Department

Recommend to approve an addendum to the MOU originally approved on September 17, 2020 between the Galion City School District and the City of Galion/Galion City Police Department, extending the term of agreement through June 1, 2023, 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  

8.2 Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0

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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. ANNUAL FOOD SERVICE COMPLIANCE REPORT

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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  

10. PUBLIC NOTICE - 2021-2022 DISTRICT CALENDAR

Recommend to hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Galion City Schools District Calendar and approve the first reading of the proposed calendar, 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  

11. BOARD DESIGNATIONS

11.1 President Pro-Tem Appointment

Recommend the Board elect a President Pro-Tem for the Organizational Meeting in January to lead the meeting until the Board elects a President for 2021.

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Grant Garverick nominated as President Pro-Tem

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 Education  X
Mr. Mike Mateer, Vice-President - Board of EducationX  
Debra Donaldson, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

11.2 January 2021 Organizational & Regular Meetings

Recommend the Board set the date of the Organizational Meeting of the Galion City Board of Education for Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab. 

Recommend the Board set the date of the Regular Board of Education meeting for January 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., to take place immediately following the Organizational Meeting on January 12, 2021, at the Galion Middle School Computer Lab.

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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  

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: 7:42 PM

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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