Meeting Details
October 19, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm
1 hr
Galion Middle School Computer Lab
Purpose
N/A
1.
PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
1.3
* Adopt Agenda
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
1.4
Acknowledgement of Guests
1.5
Community Input
2.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION
2.1
Primary School Student Recognition
Recognize Kindergarten student Lucy Edgell.
3.
* CONSENT AGENDA
3.1
September 21, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
3.2
Donations
3.3
Center for Autism and Dyslexia of Bucyrus (Catapult)
Recommend to approve the attached agreement between the Galion City School District and The Center for Autism & Dyslexia (Catapult), for the purpose of providing specialized services to students in need, effective for the 2021-2022 school year, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
3.4
Fundraiser
Recommend to approve a fund-raiser for the Middle School with Club's Choice Sales Fall Fundraiser. Students will earn prizes and all proceeds will go to the Middle School.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
3.5
Socktober Service Project
Recommend to approve Intermediate School Teacher Paula Prince to take two students from the Intermediate School and two students from the Primary School, in the school district's van or suburban, to distribute socks to The Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter located at 326 W. Fairground St, Marion, OH.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
4.
TREASURER'S REPORT
4.1
September 2021 Financial Statements
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
4.2
Five Year Forecast - Draft November, 2021
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
4.3
Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
5.
REPORTS & DISCUSSION
5.1
Student Achievement Report
5.2
Legislative Update
5.3
Superintendent's Report
Discussion Items to the Board:
- Strategic Planning Update
- COVID Update
- Other Items as Necessary
6.
* SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL
6.1
Certified
Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Cindy Conner, Primary School Teacher, from Masters + 15 to Masters + 30, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Lynne Foust, Primary School Teacher, from Masters + 15 to Masters + 30, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Fred Rinehart, High School Teacher, from Masters + 15 to Masters + 30, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Kim Chandler, Primary School Teacher, from Masters to Masters + 15, effective with the first pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.
Recommend to approve the following personnel as a Literacy Tutor for the 2021-2022 school year at the rate of $20.00 per hour:
- Sara Palmer
- Julie Polak
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
6.2
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:
Intermediate School
- Katie Guy - After School Detention
- Leslie Buzza - After School Detention
- Paula Prince - After School Detention
- Jenny Reagan - After School Detention
- Christine Smith - After School Detention
- Marsha Garverick - After School Detention
- Doris Weals - After School Detention
- Kim Garver - After School Detention
- Jaime Valentine - After School Detention
- Angie Campbell - After School Detention
- Angie Brocwell - After School Detention
- Maura Rider - After School Detention
- Moira Stinehour - Mentor
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
6.3
Classified
Recommend to accept the resignation of Scott Chase, Bus Driver, effective October 18, 2021.
Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Tracie Wittiblsager, Middle School Educational Assistant, effective June 30, 2022.
Recommend to accept the resignation of Philip Amerine, Maintenance, effective October 5, 2021.
Recommend to approve the employment of Katrina Sipes, 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 at Step 2 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Recommend to approve the employment of Tonya Morningstar, 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.
Recommend to approve the employment of Matt Eusey, High School Custodian, 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 at Step 0 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
6.4
Pupil Activity Contracts
Recommend to accept the resignation of Ridge Durbin, Middle School Boys Basketball.
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:
- Mike Glew - 7th Grade Boys Basketball
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
7.
* STRATEGIC PLAN
Recommend to approve the Strategic Plan for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, as attached:
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
8.
* BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES
Recommend to approve the First Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:
Minutes
The following policies are being tabled, are not included in this vote, and will be presented for a first read at a later date.
po1617.pdf
po3217.pdf
po4217.pdf
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
9.
BOARD VACANCY
9.1
Ratify Action of District Administration to Post for Upcoming Board Vacancy
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education
Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
10.
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: 8:33 PM
RECONVENE TIME: 10:23 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
11.
* RESOLUTION
Approve the recommendation to suspend classified employee, Lori Keiser, without pay pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.081.
Minutes
Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education
Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
12.
ADJOURN
Meeting Suspended at 8:03 PM and Reconvened at 8:29 PM. First by Mr. Garverick, Second by Mr. Mateer, - Rolll Call 5 aye (Long, Donaldson, Miller, Garverick, Mateer)
Adjourned at: 10:27 PM
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member
Seconded: Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mr. Grant Garverick, Vice President- Board of Education | X | ||
| Mr. Mike Mateer, President - Board of Education | X | ||
| Mrs. Debra Donaldson, Board of Education Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member | X |
