Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Oath of Office
Mrs. Charlene Parkinson, Treasurer

Administer Oath of Office to new Board Member, Laura Johnson, appointed on January 18, 2022.

 


1.4 * Adopt Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

1.5 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.6 Correspondence

1.7 Community Input

2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 Primary School Student Recognition
Mrs. Katy Erlsten, Primary School Principal

Recognize 1st grade student Amaya Bostic


3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2021 Organizational Meeting Minutes

January 11, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

January 18, 2021 Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member  X

3.2 Donations

Recommend to accept $500 from Gerald Bosler, Hall of Fame Class of 2021, to support Galion School System Facilities

Recommend to accept $60,000 from Egbert Freese Fund via City of Galion as financial support for new fence project at Unckrich Stadium

Recommend to accept $10,000 from Horace Freese Fund to support security cameras for Unckrich Stadium.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

3.3 Resolution - Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)

Recommend to adopt the resolution authorizing membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

3.4 2022-2023 Open Enrollment

Recommend to approve participation in open enrollment with school districts throughout the State of Ohio for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4. TREASURER'S REPORT

4.1 January 2022 Financial Reports

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.2 First Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.3 Amended Fiscal 2022 Appropriations

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.4 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, 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

5.3 Superintendent's Report
Mrs. Jennifer Allerding, Superintendent

Discussion Items to the Board:

  • COVID Update
  • Other Items as Necessary

5.4 Bullying Discussion
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

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

6.1 Certified

Recommend to approve a change of placement on the pay scale for Claudia Riedy, High School Teacher, from Bachelors to Bachelors + 12, pro-rated and effective with the fourteenth 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 Elizabeth Volz, Primary School Teacher, from Bachelors to Bachelors + 12, pro-rated and effective with the fourteenth 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 Madison Skinner, Primary School Teacher, from Bachelors to Bachelors + 12, pro-rated and effective with the fourteenth pay of the current contract year, per Article X of the Negotiated Agreement.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation for Monica Shifley, Primary School Teacher, effective September 30, 2022.

Recommend to accept the resignation for Nicci Lambright, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract year.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

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:

  • Isaac Keinath - Varsity Assistant Baseball
  • Amy Keller - Freshman Assistant Softball
  • Elizabeth Volz - Middle School Assistant Track
  • Cindy Conner - Middle School Assistant Track

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.3 Classified

Recommend to accept the resignation of Randall Padilla, Intermediate School Custodian, effective February 4, 2022.

Recommend to approve the employment of the following employees, 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:

  • Loretta Jeffries - 2.5 Hour Cook, Step 0
  • Isaac Kilgore - Intermediate School Custodian, Step 6

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:

  • Hannah Risch - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Assistant, Substitute Cook
  • Christina Parsley - Substitute Custodian

 

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

6.4 Pupil Activity Contracts

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:

  • Connor Mutchler - Varsity Assistant Baseball
  • Nate Coffman - Freshman Assistant
  • Terry Gribble - Varsity Assistant Boys Tennis
  • Alan Conner - Volunteer Varsity Boys Tennis
  • Phil Harris - Varsity Assistant Softball
  • Scott Carrier - Varsity Assistant Softball
  • Abby Volk - Volunteer Assistant Softball
  • Ryan Scribner - Varsity Assistant Track
  • Jamie Tate - Varsity Assistant Track
  • Jerry Myers - Varsity Assistant Track
  • Carson Early - Freshman Assistant Track
  • Taylor Sabo - Middle School Assistant Track
  • Mindy Yost - Middle School Assistant Track
  • Mike Stover - Volunteer Middle School Assistant Track

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

7. *ATHLETIC SUMMER CAMPS

Recommend to approve the following Athletic Summer Camps:

  • Girls Golf Team Mohican Trip, to golf at Pleasant Hills and Little Apple July 24-26, 2022
  • Cross Country Team to attend the "Camp of Champs" at Camp Glenn in Tiffin, OH from July 28 through August 2, 2022

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

8. * ADDENDUM ITEM - RESOLUTION TO CARRY OUT BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

9. * ADDENDUM ITEM - CANCEL SCHEDULED WORK SESSION

Recommend to cancel the Board of Education Work Session, scheduled for March 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

10. 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


11. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:56 PM

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Motioned: Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education PresidentX  
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX