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. 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 * Board of Education Meeting Minutes

May 18, 2021 Regular Board of Education Minutes and June 3, 2021 Special Board of Education Minutes

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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

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  

1.5 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.6 Community Input

2. * TREASURER'S REPORT

2.1 * Donations

Recommend to accept $2,025 from Galion Community Education Foundation for CNC Machine Router for the benefit of Galion High School. 

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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  

2.2 May 2021 Financial Statements

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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  

2.3 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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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  

2.4 * Ohio School Plan

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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  

2.5 * 2021-2022 School Fees & Tech Premiums

Recommend to approve student school fees and technology usage premiums for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

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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  

2.6 Create Fund 584 - Title IV, Part A Student Supports and Academic Enrichment

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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  

2.7 Wyandot Crawford Health Benefit Fund - Annual Update

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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  

2.8 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources Fiscal Year 2021

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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  

2.9 Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021

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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  

2.10 Temporary Appropriations Fiscal Year 2022

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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  

2.11 Fund to Fund Transfer

$350,000 from General Fund (001) to Severance Pay Fund (035)

$240,000 from General Fund (001) to Permanent Improvement Fund (003)

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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  

3. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

3.1 2020-2021 Spring Sports Board Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

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

3.3 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

4. *RESOLUTION - ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF - SALARY AND INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION RATES

4.1 *Administrative Staff

Recommend to rescind the attached employee base salary and insurance contribution rates for Administrative Staff for the period August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2022.

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

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

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. * ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES SPECIALIST

Recommend to approve a new job description for Academic Support & Student Opportunities Specialist, as attached:

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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  

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

6.1 * Administrative Assignments

Recommend the transfer and approval of a two-year administrative contract for Ronald Williams, High School Principal to the position of Academic Support & Student Opportunities Specialist, effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 with the 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 the approval of a two-year administrative contract for Tasha Stanton to the position of High School Principal, effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2023 with the salary to be based on the Administrative Salary Plan for the assigned position, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position.

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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  

6.2 * Certified

Recommend to issue an amended contract to Amy Tyree, High School Teacher for the 2021-2022 contract year, from a Limited Contract (First year of first three year) to a Continuing Contract.

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Kathleen Scott, High School 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 8 for the 2021-2022 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

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

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

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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  

6.3 * ADDENDUM ITEM - Classified

Recommend to approve the employment of Jeffrey Jones, Bus Driver, 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 2021-2022 school year

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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  

6.4 * 2021 Summer Workers

Recommend to approve employment of the following as 2021 summer workers for the District:

  • Scott Campo - Custodial/Maintenance
  • Jeff Gross - Custodial Maintenance

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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  

6.5 * Pupil Activity Contracts

Recommend to approve the following Athletic 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:

  • Ryan Stover - Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach

Recommend to amend the Pupil Activity Assignment for Tom Pawsey, from Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis (Split Contract) to Volunteer Varsity Girls Tennis for the 2021-2022 school year.

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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  

6.6 * Certified Extra-Duty

Recommend to amend the approval of Angela Degray as Junior Class Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year, to Junior Class Advisor for the 2020-2021 school year.  Compensation to be based upon the Extra-Duty Pay Schedule as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement, if applicable.

Recommend to approve Maggie Carr as Junior Class Advisor 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.

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:

  • Ashlee Cuttitta - RESA Coordinator

Recommend to amend the Certified Extra-Duty Assignment for Lindsey Gribble, from Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis (Split Contract) to Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis with the full stipend for the 2021-2022 school year.

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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  

6.7 * 2021-2022 Local Professional Development Administrative and Committee members

Recommend to approve the following LPDC Administrative and Committee Members for the 2021-2022 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

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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  

7. FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

7.1 Annual Food Service Compliance Report

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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

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  

7.2 * 2021-2022 Breakfast and Lunch Prices

Recommend to approve the following breakfast and lunch prices for school year 2021-2022.  However, all student breakfasts and lunches will be free for the 2021-2022 school under President Biden's American Rescue Plan, Seamless Summer Program.

  • All student breakfasts with milk:  $1.75
  • High School & Middle School lunch with milk:  $3.25
  • Intermediate School & Primary School lunch with milk:  $3.00
  • All students reduced breakfast with milk:  $0.30
  • All students reduced lunch with milk:  $0.40
  • Adult breakfast:  $2.25
  • Adult lunch:  $3.75
  • Only milk:  $0.50

 

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

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

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 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES/STOPS

Recommend to approve the school bus routes/stops for the 2021-2022 school year and to authorize the Superintendent to make "as needed" revisions throughout the school year.

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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  

9. * AGREEMENTS

9.1 * Mid-Ohio ESC Service Agreement 2021-2022

Recommend to approve the "estimated" service agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

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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  

9.2 * Galion Health Department- Nursing Services Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City Board of Education and the Galion City Health Department, for the purpose of administering nursing services for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

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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  

10. * FIELD TRIPS

10.1 * Band Trip to Nashville, TN- Spring 2022

Recommend to approve a Band Trip to Nashville, TN April 7-10, 2022. Participants will travel by chartered bus to attend the Heritage Festival and will also include visits to the Country Music Hall of Fame, exhibits, and other music related activities. The trip will be funded by various fundraisers/donations and students may earn free academic credits. The Music Parents Club will be required to submit a $850.00 non-refundable deposit upon approval from the Board of Education to lock in travel rates for the trip.

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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  

11. * MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

11.1 * GEA - Teacher Start Times

Recommend to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education and the Galion Educational Association regarding the teacher start times for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

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

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

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  

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:   7:06 PM
RECONVENE TIME:   7:48 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, 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  

13. * BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

13.1 * Superintendent Contract

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

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  

14. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:55 PM

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

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

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