Board of Education Meeting

Recognize 8th grade student Kadyn Brickley.

Recommend to accept $4,000 from the Galion Elementary Parent Teacher Organization for the benefit of Fund 018 (Principal) at the Primary Building and the Intermediate Building.

Recommend to accept 24 cases of hand sanitizer from the organization Nurses with Purses, owned by Amy Philip and Tia Rupe.

Recommend to accept $1000 from the Avita Health System's August 14th, 2021 5K run; $500 to the Athletic Department and $500 to the Cross Country Program

Recommend to accept $300 from the Class of 1976 for the benefit of the Campus Wear Fund.

Recommend to approve a one-year agreement between the Galion Board of Education and NOVA, for the purpose of administering instructional services and materials related to virtual learning, as attached:  

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and NCOCC, beginning July 31, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as attached:

Recommend to approve the contract service agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective for the 2021-2022 school year, for the purpose of providing a Family Engagement Coordinator and Social Worker to the District, as attached:

Recommend to approve the agreement between the Galion City School District and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022, for the purpose of providing services to the District to comply with the Title IX grievance process, as attached:

Recommend to approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, for the purpose of providing 21st Century Program Management Support, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as attached:

Recommend to approve sponsorship and accept donations for Spooktacular, an annual Trick or Treating event held on October 1, 2021  at the Galion Middle School.  This event is a great extension of our school’s character education program, The Leader in Me.  It provides students with opportunities to show leadership, build community relationships, and also make the transition from elementary school easier for students and families.  In order to make the Spooktacular a success, we have reached out to area businesses to be part of this event as sponsors.

Recommend to approve a fund-raiser for the National Honor Society, selling spirit wear hoodies to all High School students and District staff members.  Proceeds from this fund-raiser will be used to pay for the NHS New Member Breakfast and the21-22 NHS Induction Banquet.

Recommend to accept sponsorships from community businesses for Athletic ads, as attached.

WHEREAS, the Ohio Revised Code, Section 4511.191, (L)(2)(e), currently known as the DUI Law, established the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Grants Fund to be housed and administered by the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the D.A.R.E. Grants Program is to assist in providing funds to local law enforcement agencies, specifically for the salaries of certified D.A.R.E. officers teaching, or planning to teach, the approved D.A.R.E. curriculum in the local schools; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Galion City Board of Education to avail ourselves of the opportunities provided by this program and to participate with complete commitment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Galion City Board of Education, Galion, Ohio the majority of all members elected or appointed thereto concurring that:

Section 1: The Galion City Board of Education supports all efforts by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department to pursue funding to implement the D.A.R.E. Program in the Galion City Schools.

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and SPARC Council Services, for the purpose of providing career coach services, effective August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as attached:

Discussion Items to the Board:

• Strategic Planning
• COVID Update
• Performing Arts Center 
• Other Items as Necessary

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Bruce Weirich, Galion High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Sue Stark, Galion Middle School Teacher, effective June 30, 2022.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Mike Schaffner, Galion High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Mira Zeisler, Galion Online Teacher, effective May 31, 2022.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Doris Weals, Galion Intermediate School Teacher, effective July 31, 2022.

Recommend to approve the following as Home Instruction Tutors for the 2021-2022 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:

• Nicci Lambright

Recommend to accept the resignation of Amanda Kent as Sophomore Class Advisor for the 21-22 school year.

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

• Amanda Kent - Student Council Advisor 
• Katie Davis - Sophomore Class Advisor
• Jenna Bollinger - High School Tech Coach
• Ted Maglio - BLT
• Amanda Kent - BLT
• Amanda Courtright - BLT
• Nicci Lambright - BLT
• Dave Kirk - BLT & DLT
• Katie Endsley - BLT & DLT
• Amanda Kent - Mentor
• Heidi Rietschlin - Mentor & Big Sister
• Cay Faulkner - Mentor
• Nicci Lambright - Mentor & Big Sister
• Amy Tyree - Big Sister
• Kevin Dickinson - Big Brother
• Claudia Riedy - Big Sister
• Angela DeGray - Big Sister

Middle School

• Gina Redman - Middle School Yearbook Coordinator
• Jill Fenner - BLT
• Todd Roston - BLT
• Charles Wilson - BLT
• Shelly Barton - BLT & DLT
• Sue Stark - BLT & DLT
• Todd Roston - Mentor
• Rachel Gangwer - Mentor

Intermediate School

• Doris Weals - BLT
• Kim Garver - BLT
• Jenny Jackson - BLT & DLT
• Maura Rider - BLT & DLT
• Laurie Smith - BLT & DLT
• Jenny Reagan - Mentor
• Lesley Buzza - Mentor
• Christine Smith - Big Sister
• Hannah Smith - Big Sister
• Moira Stinehour - Big Sister
• Sara Dick - Big Sister

Primary School

• Jamie Maguire - BLT
• Ashlee Cuttitta - BLT
• Jenny Jackson - BLT & DLT
• Jena Gardner - BLT & DLT
• Suzanne Woodmansee - BLT & DLT
• Lindsey Harris - Mentor
• Aleta Rowe - Mentor
• Laura Humberson - Mentor
• Ashlee Cuttitta - Big Sister
• Jena Gardner - Big Sister

Athletics

• Matt Tyrrell - Varsity Assistant Wrestling
• Rich Ulmer - Volunteer Varsity Assistant Wrestling
• JT Harris - Middle School Wrestling
• Cole Plumb - Middle School Girls Basketball
• Curt Wiggins - Varsity Assistant Swimming

Recommend to approved compensation for the following Certified Staff for training during the Summer:

• Michelle Brown - Leader In Me - $100
• Katie Guy - Leader In Me - $100
• Emily Sycks - Leader In Me - $100
• Caitlyn Cannon - Leader In Me - $100
• Kaitlyn Endsley - Leader In Me - $100
• Luke Warkall - Leader In Me - $100
• Felicity Melendez - Leader In Me - $100
• Jane Kundu - Leader In Me - $100
• Olivia Tanner - Leader In Me - $100
• Kim Gardner - Leader In Me - $100
• Katie Davis - Leader In Me - $50

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:

• A. Terry Miller - Substitute Bus Driver

Recommend to accept the resignation of Ashley VanDyke, Cook, effective September 7, 2021.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Adam Buxton, Custodian, effective September 17, 2021.

Recommend to approve Russell Kent as Crossing Guard, to be paid at a rate of $10.00 per hour.

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

• Jim Wegesin - Varsity Assistant Wrestling
• Matt Clum - Middle School Wrestling
• Nick McDaniel - Volunteer Middle School Wrestling
• Jim Hart - Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball
• Taylor Sabo - Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball
• Robert Sharrock - Freshman Assistant Boys Basketball
• Houston Blair - Middle School Boys Basketball
• Ridge Durbin - Middle School Boys Basketball
• Carson Early - Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball
• Gary Burdine - Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball
• Mike Glew - Volunteer Varsity and Middle School Girls Basketball
• Hunter Hickman - Volunteer Varsity Girls Basketball
• James Nelson - Middle School Girls Basketball
• Jessica Manley - Volunteer Varsity Assistant Swimming
• Jeremiah Woodmansee - Volunteer Varsity Assistant Swimming
• Kenneth Fagan - Head Varsity Baseball

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 Academic Challenge Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:

Protective facial coverings during pandemic/epidemic events. Policy 8450.01 (protective facial coverings).

Recommend to waive readings and approve the first and final read of the attached Policy 8450.01 (protective facial coverings):