Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Adopt Agenda

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

2. CONSENT AGENDA

2.1 Presentations and Recognition

All-Ohio Football Athletes:

Recognize the following 1st Team All-Ohio Football Athletes from the Fall 2020 Football Season:

  • Brayden Eckels - Linebacker
  • Dominic Pittman - Kicker

 

Believe, Succeed, Achieve Award:

Present the Believe, Succeed, Achieve Award to Student Resource Officer Ralph Burwell.


2.2 Approve July 20, 2021 Regular Board of Education 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  

2.3 Approve August 4, 2021 Special Board of Education 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  

2.4 Treasurer's Report

Scholarship Awards Class of 2021

Recommend to approve the distribution of the following, District Managed, scholarship awards:

  • Nathaniel Ivy - Smith Scholarship $2,000 payable to Miami University
  • Carter Keinath - Goldsmith Scholarship $539.55 payable to Carter Keinath
  • Grace Murphy - Tracht Medical Scholarship $500 payable to Grace Murphy
  • Braeden Horn - Pounder Scholarship $500 payable to Braeden Horn
  • Matthew McMullen - Flick Golf Scholarship $4,000 payable to Matthew McMullen

 

Commercial Paper Activity Fiscal Year 2021 - Meeder Investments

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  

2.5 Reports & Discussion

Legislative Update - Mr. Dennis Long

Superintendent's Report - Mrs. Jennifer Allerding

Discussion Items to the Board:

  • Strategic Planning

2.6 Superintendent's Recommendations - Personnel

Certified:

Recommend to approve the employment and issuance of a one-year teaching contract to Michelle Brown, lntervention Specialist, 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 0 for the 2021-2022 school year as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to approve compensation in the amount of $20 per hour, for completion of work during the 2021 summer for the following Certified Staff:

  • Amy Johnson
  • Elizabeth Volz
  • Sarah Wegesin

Recommend to approve a Long Time Substitute Contract for Kathleen Davis, effective August 19, 2021

 

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:

  • Luke Warkall - Jazz Band Director
  • Luke Warkall - Pep Band Director
  • Jane Kundu - Showtunes

 

Pupil Activity Contracts:

Recommend to accept the resignation of Adam Lehman as Safety Patrol Advisor for the 21-22 school year.

Recommend to approve employment of the following personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements applicable to the position, for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Judy Cortelletti - COVID Compliance Support at a rate of $20 per hour
  • Becky Skillicorn - Safety Patrol Advisor

Recommend to accept the resignation of Neil Schaffner as Varsity Head Baseball Coach, effective July 30, 2021.

 

Classified Substitute Personnel

Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Robert Staley - Substitute Bus Driver
  • Loretta Jeffries - Substitute Cook
  • Marianne Goss - Substitute Secretary
  • Maggie Sulser - Substitute Educational Aide and Substitute Secretary
  • Jan Tuscan - Substitute Cook, Substitute Secretary and Substitute Educational Aide
  • Larry Alspach - Substitute Custodian
  • Julie Boles - Substitute Cook
  • Erica Geiger - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Aide
  • Patrick Hill - Substitute Cook, Substitute Custodian
  • Margaret Sebrell - Substitute Secretary
  • Katrina Sipes - Substitute Bus Driver
  • Douglas Roach, Jr. - Substitute Bus Driver, Substitute Custodian
  • Lori LaChance - Substitute Cook
  • Ranee Stumpf - Substitute Bus Driver
  • Jennie Stevens - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Aide

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  

2.7 2021-2022 Galion High School Handbook

Recommend to approve the 2021-2022 School Handbook for Galion High School, as attached:

   

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  

2.8 2021-2022 Extra-Curricular Photographers

Recommend to approve granting the following non-compensated photographers the authorization to take photographs at extra-curricular activities for the Galion City School District, effective for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Craig Alguire - Photorama
  • Gary Bellew - Unique Images
  • Maria Winemiller - Photos by Maria
  • Kathy Anatra - Anatra Graphic Art, Inc.
  • Erin Miller - Images by Erin
  • Lynne Foust - Treasured Memories
  • Mark Baer - MLBaer Photography

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  

2.9 2021-2022 Community Counseling Service, Inc. Agreement

Recommend to approve the contract services agreement between the Galion City School District and Community Counseling Services, Inc., for the purpose of providing Licensed Counselor or Licensed Social Worker to District students in need, commencing on or about August 24, 2021 and running through June 4, 2022, as attached:

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  

2.10 North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative - EMIS

Recommend to approve the EMIS service agreement between the Galion City School District and NCOCC, beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as attached:

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  

2.11 North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative - Assistant Technology Coordinator

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and NCOCC, beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as attached:

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  

2.12 Midstates Recreation

Recommend to approve the agreement with Midstates Recreation for the Galion Intermediate School Playground project, as attached:

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  

2.13 North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative /Heartland Council of Government Service Agreement

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and NCOCC/H-COG for services effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as attached:

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  

2.14 2021-2022 LEAP Program Agreement

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and River Education Services, LLC (LEAP), for the purpose of providing day treatment services to students in need, effective for the 2020-2021 school year, as attached:

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. NON-CONSENT ITEMS

3.1 2021-2022 Galion City School District Return and Reset Plan

Recommend to approve the 2021-2022 Return and Reset Plan, as attached:

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 Member X 

3.2 2021-2022 Galion City School District Return and Reset Plan

Recommend to give authorization to the Superintendent to change the Galion City Schools Return and Reset Plan if and when the need arises.

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  

3.3 Unkrich Stadium New Fence Project

4. 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


5. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:53 PM

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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