Board of Education Meeting

Galion High School Cafetorium
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

    1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

    1.2 * Roll Call

    1.3 * Adopt Agenda

    1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

    1.5 Community Input

    2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

    2.1 Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award

    Grant the Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award to Bryan Summer.


    3. * TREASURER'S REPORT

    3.1 * Donations

    Recommend to accept $500 donation from Ohio Specialty Services Motor Ranch for benefit of Intermediate School Playground.

    Recommend to accept a donation of sandwich coupons for all school staff from the Lewis Family McDonald's.

    Recommend to accept 24 gift cards to Tiger Blendz from Cori Kreiger for the District Pep Rally.

    Recommend to accept $1,000 from Galion Boosters Club for vending machine profits. 

    Recommend to accept $750 from Galion Kiwanis Club for the Galion Kiwanis Club Track Invite awards.

    Recommend to accept $3,000 from Avita Health Systems for Galion High School Ice Machine


    3.2 April 20, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

    3.3 April 2021 Financial Statements

    3.4 Five Year Forecast - May, 2021

    3.5 Board Approved Fund Transfers

     

    $3,718.75 from General Fund to Energy Conservation Improvement Bond Fund

     


    3.6 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

    4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

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

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

    4.3 Superintendent's Report
    Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

    Discussion Items to the Board:

    • Update on Strategic Planning Process
    • Other items as necessary

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

    5.1 * 2021-2022 Limited and Continuing Certified Contracts

    Recommend to approve the following Limited and Continuing Certified Contracts for the 2021-2022 school year:

    • Deanna Albert - First year of first three year
    • Samantha Altstadt - Second one year
    • Calli Bauer - First year of first two year
    • Jenna Bollinger - First year of first two year
    • Angela Brocwell - Second year of first three year
    • Angie Campbell - First year of first three year
    • Margaret Carr - Third one year
    • Gabrielle Carsey - Second one year
    • Amy Cline - First year of first three year
    • Nicole Cotton - Second one year
    • Amanda Courtright - Second year of second two year
    • Sara Dick - Third one year
    • Hannah Douglas - Third one year
    • Lucinda Edgell -  Second year of first two year
    • Mildred Faulkner - First year of fourth three year
    • Rachel Gangwer - First year of first three year
    • Jena Gardner - Third year of third five year
    • Laura Gibson - Second year of second two year
    • Lindsey Gribble - Second year of second two year
    • Alisha Griffin - Third one year
    • Mikayla Hackett - First year of first two year
    • JT Harris - Second one year
    • Laura Humberson - First year of first three year
    • Elizabeth Ice - First year of second two year
    • Terri Keckler - Second year of second two year
    • Amanda Kent - Second year of second two year
    • Dave Kirk - Second year of second two year
    • Sara Lutz - Second year of first three year
    • Michael Moore - First year of first three year
    • Cole Plumb - Third one year
    • Corwin Ratliff - Third one year
    • Richard Ratvasky - First year of first three year
    • Maura Rider - Third one year
    • Claudia Riedy - Second one year
    • Joshua Riggle - Second year of first three year
    • Neal Rinehart - Second year of first three year
    • Aleta Rowe - Second year of first three year
    • Paula Seng - Second year of second two year
    • Madison Skinner - Third one year
    • Moira Stinehour - First year of second two year
    • Michelle Talbott - Second year of second two year
    • Amy Tyree - First year of first three year
    • Richard Ulmer - Third one year
    • Elizabeth Volz - Second year of first two year
    • Anisa Warr - First year of first two year
    • Alison Weltmer - First year of second two year
    • Suzanne Woodmansee - First year of first three year
    • Heidi Anderson - Continuing
    • Shelly Barton - Continuing
    • Elizabeth Baughn - Continuing
    • Lesley Buzza - Continuing
    • Kimberley Chandler - Continuing
    • Cindy Conner - Continuing
    • Ashlee Cuttitta - Continuing
    • Angela Degray - Continuing
    • Kevin Dickinson - Continuing
    • John Erslten - Continuing
    • Rhonda Evak - Continuing
    • Jill Fenner - Continuing
    • Lisa Fisher - Continuing
    • Lynne Foust - Continuing
    • Marsha Garverick - Continuing
    • Kristin Gearheart - Continuing
    • Angela Gimbel - Continuing
    • Lucinda Glew - Continuing
    • Julie Gove - Continuing
    • Amy Graham - Continuing
    • Jessica Hammond - Continuing
    • Julie Human - Continuing
    • Jennifer Jackson - Continuing
    • Kristi Jackson - Continuing
    • Amy Johnson - Continuing
    • Isaac Keinath -  Continuing
    • Amy Keller - Continuing
    • Nicole Lambright - Continuing
    • Theodore Maglio - Continuing
    • Jamie Maguire - Continuing
    • Sean Maguire - Continuing
    • Charles Miller - Continuing
    • Laurie Obenour - Continuing
    • Paula Prince - Continuing
    • Jenny Reagan - Continuing
    • Gina Redman - Continuing
    • Heidi Rietschlin - Continuing
    • Fred Rinehart - Continuing
    • Todd Roston - Continuing
    • Rashan Rush - Continuing
    • Monica Shifley - Continuing
    • Donna Sims Shipley - Continuing
    • Christine Smith - Continuing
    • Laurie Smith - Continuing
    • Sue Stark - Continuing
    • Jon Stinehour - Continuing
    • Jennifer Tanner - Continuing
    • Brent Tyrrell - Continuing
    • Matthew Tyrrell - Continuing
    • Meghan Tyrrell - Continuing
    • Jaime Valentine - Continuing
    • Brian Vredenburgh - Continuing
    • Cheryl Walter - Continuing
    • Doris Weals - Continuing
    • Sarah Wegesin - Continuing
    • Thomas Wiggins - Continuing
    • Charles Wilson - Continuing
    • Troy Yunker - Continuing
    • Mira Zeisler - Continuing

     

     


    5.2 * Certified

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Robert Gossom, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 contract year.

    Recommend to approve five (5) extended days to Tena Eyster, to be paid at her current per diem rate and submitted on a time sheet for payroll processing.

    Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to John Warner, Vocal Music Teacher, effective with the 2021-2022 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 5 for the 2021-2022 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

    Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Luke Warkall, Instrumental Music Teacher, effective with the 2021-2022 school year, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.  Salary to be based upon the Teacher's salary schedule at Step 1 for the 2021-2022 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.


    5.3 * Certified Extra-Duty

    Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2021-2022 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

    • Maggie Carr - Junior Class Advisor
    • Anissa Warr - Tech Coach
    • Cheri Laughbaum - Fall Drama
    • Cheri Laughbaum - Spring Drama
    • Claudia Riedy - Freshman Class Advisor
    • Nicci Lambright - National Honor Society Advisor
    • Nicci Lambright - GECA Director
    • Cay Faulkner - Senior Class Advisor
    • Anisa Warr - Student Council Advisor
    • Mikayla Hackett - Student Council Advisor
    • Mandy Kent - Sophomore Class Advisor
    • Cay Faulkner - Yearbook Advisor
    • Nicole Cotton - Yearbook Advisor
    • Heidi Rietschlin - After School Detention
    • Angie Gimbel - After School Detention

    Middle School

    • Amy Graham - Tech Coach

    Intermediate School

    • Laurie Smith - Tech Coach

    Primary School

    • Jenny Jackson - Tech Coach

    Athletics

    • Lindsey Gribble - Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis (Split Contract)
    • Olivia Tanner - Freshman Cheerleading
    • Rich Ulmer - Assistant Varsity Football
    • Todd Roston - Assistant Varsity Football
    • Brent Tyrrell - Assistant Varsity Football
    • JT Harris - Assistant Middle School Football
    • Matt Tyrrell - Assistant Middle School Football
    • Elizabeth Volz - Assistant Middle School Cross Country

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Robert Gossom as Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.


    5.4 * Local Professional Development Administrative and Committee members 2020-2021

    Recommend to approve the following LPDC Administrative and Committee Members for the 2020-2021 school year, per the terms and conditions of the GEA negotiated agreement:

    GEA Members:  Angela DeGray, Amy Graham and Lynne Foust

    Administrative Members:   Paul Wheeler and Sam Staton


    5.5 * Classified

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Rodney Dean as Head Maintenance, effective June 30, 2021.


    5.6 * Pupil Activity Contracts

    Recommend to approve the following Athletic Pupil Activity Assignments for the 2021-2022 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:

    • Justin McMullen - Assistant Varsity Golf
    • Carson Early - Assistant Varsity Cross Country
    • Jamie Tate - Volunteer Varsity Cross Country
    • Mike Stover - Volunteer Middle School Cross Country
    • Tom Pawsey - Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis (Split Contract)
    • Anna Matney - Volunteer Varsity Cheerleading
    • Megan Webber - Assistant Middle School Cheerleading
    • Jim Hart - Freshman Football
    • Ryan Scribner - Freshman Football
    • Michael Marshall - Assistant Varsity Football
    • Matt Clum - Assistant Middle School Football
    • Nic Sorrenson - Assistant Middle School Football
    • Todd Eagle - Volunteer Varsity Football
    • Taylor Sabo - Volunteer Varsity Football
    • Dalton Flohr - Volunteer Varsity Football
    • Codi Bowman - Volunteer Middle School Football
    • Bradley Bowron - Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer

     


    5.7 * Administrative Assignments

    Recommend to approve a two-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 with salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Plan for the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position:

    • Kyle Baughn - Athletic Director
    • Brian Kinnard - Middle School Assistant Principal
    • Cindy Parrott - Director of Student Services
    • Ronnie Rinehart - Director of Technology

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Sherri McMullen as Director of Transportation, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 contract year.

    Recommend to accept the resignation of Tina Crim, Primary School Student Support Service Specialist, effective at the end of the 2020-2021 contract year.

    Recommend to approve a two-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 to Tina Crim as Intermediate School Principal.   Salary to be based upon the Administrator/Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Salary Plan, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

    Recommend to approve a two-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 to Kayla Heimann as Primary School Student Support Service Specialist.  Salary to be based upon the Administrator/Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Salary Plan, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

    Recommend to approve a 25 month administrative contract effective July 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 to Rodney Dean as Director of Building, Grounds & Transportation.  Salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Plan for the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

    Recommend to approve a two-year administrative contract effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 to Shannon King as Food Service Director.  In addition, 13 extended days to be taken in June 2021 and July 2021.  Salary to be based upon the Administrator/Unclassified Administrative Support Staff Salary Plan and contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.


    5.8 * Administrative Supplemental

    Recommend to issue a one-year supplemental contract to Paul Wheeler as the Director of Federal Programs/CCIP Administrator for the 2021-2022 school year.


    5.9 * Unclassified Administrative Support Staff

    Recommend to approve Sherri McMullen as Facilities & Transportation Administrative Assistant effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with salary to be based upon the Administrative/Unclassified Administrative Salary Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.


    6. * 2021-2022 CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE PAY RATES

    Recommend to approve the following Temporary Summer Help pay rates, recommended by the Superintendent, effective for Summer 2021:

    • Employees age 18 and over - $10.00 per hour
    • Employees under age 18 - Current minimum wage rate

    Recommend to approve the following Certified and Classified Substitute pay rates, recommended by the Superintendent, effective with the 2021-2022 school year:

    • Substitute Teacher - $110.00 per day
    • Substitute Custodian - Step 0 Custodian Rate of the OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule for the 2021-2022 school year
    • Substitute Bus Driver - Step 0 Bus Driver Rate of the OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule for the 2021-2022 school year
    • Substitute Secretary - Step 0 Secretary Rate of the OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule for the 2021-2022 school year
    • Substitute Food Service - Step 0 Cook Rate of the OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule for the 2021-2022 school year
    • Substitute Educational Assistant - Step 0 Educational Assistant Rate of the OAPSE Local #370 Salary Schedule for the 2021-2022 school year

    7. * MODIFICATION OF 2020-2021 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

    Recommend the reduction of Community Service hours for the Class of 2021 from 60 hours to 30 hours due to restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.


    8. * GRADUATION RECOMMENDATIONS

    Recommend to approve the attached list of Seniors for the 2020-2021 Galion City Schools Graduation, contingent upon successful completion of graduation requirements:


    9. * RESOLUTION - OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (OHSAA)

    Recommend to adopt the resolution authorizing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:


    10. * AGREEMENTS

    10.1 * Avita Health Care Work Well Program

    Recommend to approve the Avita Health Care Work Well Program as the designated location for conducting the required Bus Driver physicals for the 2021-2022 school year.


    10.2 * Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation VECHS User Agreement

    Recommend to approve a user agreement between the Galion City School District, the Ohio Attorney General and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (“BCI”) regarding the Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System (“VECHS”) for criminal history record checks by a qualified entity under the National Child Protection Act of 1993, as attached:


    11. * MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

    11.1 * GEA - Part-time Industrial Technology Instructor

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding a High School Industrial Technology Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:


    11.2 * GEA - HS Social Studies Teacher

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:


    11.3 * GEA and OAPSE - Safety Patrol

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education, Galion Educational Association and Ohio Association of Public School Employees regarding the supplemental position of Safety Patrol for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:


    11.4 * GEA & OAPSE - Head Golf Coach

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education, Galion Educational Association and Ohio Association of Public School Employees regarding the supplemental position of Varsity Head Golf Coach, as attached:


    11.5 * OAPSE - Head Maintenance/Head Mechanic Position

    Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Galion Board of Education and Ohio Association of Public School Employees regarding the creating of a Head Maintenance/Head Mechanic position, as attached


    12. 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;
    _____ 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:  7:20 PM
    RECONVENE TIME:   8:35 PM


    13. ADJOURN

    Meeting Adjourned at: 8:37 PM


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