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, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

1.6 Correspondence

2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 Middle School Student Recognition
Mr. Paul Wheeler, Middle School Principal

Recognize 6th grade student Cruz Castle


3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 December 14, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.2 School Board Recognition Month

Recommend to approve a resolution recognizing January 2022 as Ohio School Board Recognition Month, as attached:

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.3 Membership Renewals

Recommend to approve membership renewals Galion City Schools Board of Education and administration for calendar year 2022 with the attached organizations and associations:

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

3.4 Title I - Annual Notice

The Galion City School District Board of Education enhances the educational program for educationally disadvantaged students with the use of federal funding. Title I funding ensures that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on Ohio's challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. A complete copy of Galion's Title I Services Policy 2261, Parents Participation in Title Programs Policy 2261.01, and Parent's Right to Know Policy 2261.02 are attached below:

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

4. *TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 December 2021 Financial Statements

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

4.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

5. REPORTS & DISCUSSION

5.1 Student Achievement Report
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

5.2 Legislative Update
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member and Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

5.3 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

6. * SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS- PERSONNEL

6.1 Certified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Michelle Brown, Intermediate School Intervention Specialist, effective 12/29/2021.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

6.2 Certified Extra-Duty

Recommend to approve Ted Maglio as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2021-2022 school year, at the rate of $20.00 per hour.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Classified

Recommend to approve the employment of Sarah Fraizer, 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 Jessica Price, Educational Assistant, 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.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Roxann Ramsey, Bus Driver, effective July 31, 2022.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

7. * ADDENDUM ITEM - COVID PREMIUM/INCENTIVE FOR CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTES

Recommend to approve a COVID Premium for Substitute Teachers in the amount of $20 per each full day of work, to expire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Recommend to approve a COVID Incentive for Classified Substitute Personnel in the amount of $100 for every 10 full days (80 hours) worked, to be paid out twice a year, to expire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

8. * 2022-2023 DISTRICT CALENDAR

Recommend to approve the final read of the 2022-2023 Galion City Schools district calendar, as attached:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

9. * FIELD TRIPS

Recommend to approve the following Middle School field trip:

  • February 25, 2022 - Snow Trails Incentive for qualifying students (no office referrals, passing all classes and no unexcused absences) in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, in Mansfield, OH

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

10. * INDOOR TRACK & FIELD MEET

Recommend to grant permission for Indoor Track Athletes to compete at the state championships held at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, OH, date to be determined.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, 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;
_XX__ d. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;
_XX__ 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 7:10 PM
RECONVENE TIME:  7:50 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  

12. ADJOURN

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Adjourn 7:51 PM

Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education MemberX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX