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, 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  

1.4 * Board of Education Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2021 Regular Board of Education Minutes and July 9, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

Minutes

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  

1.5 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.6 Community Input

1.7 Board Policy 0165.1 Meetings and Consent Agendas

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Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice 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  

2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 All-Ohio Track Athletes

Recognize the following All-Ohio Track Athletes:

  • Caleb Branstetter - State High Jump Runner-up
  • Samantha Comer - State High Jump, 6th Place

3. TREASURER'S REPORT

3.1 * Donations

Recommend to accept $200 from EZ Clean Laundromat for benefit of Galion High School Athletics.

Recommend to accept a donation of 2 pallets of hand sanitizer for students from the Ontario Wal Mart.

Recommend to accept $1,100 donation from Iberia Earthworm Construction for layout and painting of Safety Town.

Minutes

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  

3.2 June 2021 Financial Statements

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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  

3.3 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

Minutes

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  

4. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

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

4.2 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

5. * HANDBOOKS

5.1 * 2021-2022 School Handbooks

Recommend to approve 2021-2022 School Handbooks for Galion High School, Galion Middle School, Galion Intermediate School and Galion Primary School, as attached:

Minutes

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  

5.2 * 21-22 Galion Online Academy Handbook

Recommend to approve the Galion Online Academy Handbook for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

Minutes

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  

5.3 * 2021-2022 iPad Handbook for Grades 6-12

Recommend to approve the iPad Handbook for the 2021-2022 school year, for 6th grade through 12th grade students, as attached:

Minutes

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  

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

6.1 * Certified Extra-Duty

Recommend to approve the following Certified Employees for Summer 2021 Kindergarten Boot Camp Teachers, to be paid $110 per day for 10 days, up to a maximum of 12 days if needed for planning purposes.

  • Lindy Edgell (week of July 19-23 and week of August 2-6)
  • Madison Skinner (week of July 19-23 and week of August 2-6)
  • Suzanne Woodmansee (week of July 19-23)
  • Lindsay Gribble (week of August 2-6)

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:

  • Luke Warkall - Marching Band Director

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  

6.2 * Classified

Recommend to approve the following Classified Employees for Summer 2021 Kindergarten Boot Camp Aides, to be paid per the salary schedule as adopted by the OAPSE #370 Negotiated Agreement:

  • Kristen Lehman
  • Jan Cass
  • Laura Ridgon

Recommend to accept the resignation of Angela Oney, Cook, effective the end of the 20-21 contract year.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Samantha Tanner, Cook, effective July 7, 2021.

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  

6.3 * Pupil Activity Contracts

Recommend to accept the resignation of Brad Bowron as Varsity Boys Assistant Soccer.

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:

  • Lew Friend - Marching Band Assistant
  • Brad Bowran - Varsity Girls Assistant Soccer
  • Alex Batsko - Varsity Boys Assistant Soccer
  • Summer Flick - Varsity Assistant Volleyball
  • Shelbie Wiseman - Freshman Assistant Volleyball
  • Chelsea Ulrey - Middle School Volleyball

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  

6.4 * Kindergarten Screening

Recommend to approve the following Certified and Classified Employees to assist with Kindergarten Screening on August 5, 2021 to be paid $20.00 per hour:

  • DeAnna Albert
  • Rhonda Evak
  • JT Harris
  • Theresa Benedict

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  

7. * ADMINISTRATOR SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend to approve the Administrator salaries for the 21-22 school year.

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  

8. * RESOLUTIONS

8.1 * Resolution to Adopt a Calamity Day Alternative Make-Up Plan

Recommend to approve a resolution to adopt a calamity day alternative make-up plan for the 2021-2022 School Year, as attached:

Minutes

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  

8.2 * Resolution to Approve the Sale/Disposal of Old Text Books

Recommend to approve the sale of old textbooks to third party vendors, and to authorize the disposal of textbooks not in use and not eligible for buy back, upon written listing of disposal items submitted to the Treasurer.

Minutes

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  

9. * AGREEMENTS

9.1 * Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Recommend to approve the agreement between Galion City School District and Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, effective from June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 for the purpose of providing Professional Development services, as attached:

Minutes

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  

10. * BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Recommend to approve the current Board Policy 2413, regarding Career Advising, as attached:

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  

11. 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:   7:31 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 8:16 PM

Minutes

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. * BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommend to approve a resolution to authorize the issuance of written addendum to the Treasurer's current contract, with such contract addendum effective August 1, 2021, as attached;

Minutes

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  

13. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 8:20 PM

Minutes

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