Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 * Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 * Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 Galion Primary School Student Recognition

Recognition of the following student from the Primary School:

  • Christopher Secrest - 1st grade

2.2 Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award

Grant the Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award to Jess Price, Galion PTO President.


2.3 Children's Hunger Alliance
Mr. Rick Oxley

Presentation and Recognition of the Galion City Schools Food Service Department.


2.4 Transportation Presentation
Mrs. Sherri McMullen, Transportation Director

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 * February 16, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

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

3.2 * March 2, 2021 Work Session Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

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

3.3 * February 2021 Financial Reports

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

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

3.4 * Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

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

3.5 * Donations

Recommend to accept a donation of multiple bottles of hand sanitzer and screen cleaner from the Sons of Amvets in Galion.

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member

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

3.6 Discussion Items - Treasurer to Board
5 minutes

Forecast June 30, 2021 ending cash balance General Fund

Severance Liability "Accrual" proposed at June 30, 2021

Permanent Improvement "Accrual" proposed at June 30, 2021

Refunding Bonds Refinancing Options

Establish Relationship with Meeder Investments 

 


4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

4.1 20-21 Winter Sports Report

4.2 Student Achievement Report
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

4.3 Legislative Update
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

4.4 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

Discussion Items to Board:

  • Public Participation
  • Community Service
  • Walking Trail
  • Other Items as Necessary

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

5.1 * 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:

  • Patrick Hill - Substitute Custodian

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

5.2 * Pupil Activity Contracts

Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2020-2021 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Extra-Duty Pay Schedule as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement, if applicable:

  • Kathleen Scott - Head Varsity Volleyball
  • Alan Conner - Assistant High School Athletic Director

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

6. * AGREEMENTS

6.1 * 2021-2022 North Central State College CCP Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and North Central State College, for the purpose of providing higher education opportunities to qualified learners within the District, effective the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

6.2 * 2020-2021 Mid-Ohio ESC True-Up

Recommend to approve the true up contract between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as attached: 

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

8. * 2021-2022 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERING GUIDE

Recommend to approve the 2021-2022 Course Offering Guide for Galion High School, as attached:

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

9. * FIELD TRIPS

Recommend to approve the following tentatively scheduled Middle School Field trips for the 2020-2021 school year:

  • April 12, 2021 - Tentative date for Middle School ROAR students' trip to Crawford Success Center in Bucyrus, OH

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of EducationX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of EducationX  
Mrs. 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:
__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;
__XX_ 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:  7:56 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 9:15 PM

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

11. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 9:16 PM

Minutes

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

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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