Board of Education Meeting

August 9, 2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Recommend to accept $9,800.00 from the Boyd Foundation for needs at Unckrich Stadium and Varsity Soccer Field (receipt # 230065).

Recommend to accept $2,000.00 from the Galion PTO for Elementary Teacher Supplies (receipt # 230080).

Recommend to accept $1,112.00 from the Galion Booster Club for Soccer Field Flag Pole (receipt # 230064).

Recommend to accept $500.00 from Lubrication Specialities for Galion Boys Basketball (receipt # 230124).

Recommend to accept $1,416.04 from Avita Health Systems for Athletic Training Supplies (receipt # 230169).

Recommend to accept $56,250.00 from Egbert Freese Foundation / City of Galion for Stadium Parking Lot Repairs (receipt # 230241).

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 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

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 Safety Patrol for the 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

Recommend to approve sponsorship and accept donations for Spooktacular, an annual Trick or Treating event held on October 27, 2022  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.

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 the agreement between the Galion City Schools and The Impact Group for the 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

List of companies who sponsored $2000 ads in the team programs for the 2022-2023 school year:

• Piper's Collision
• Avita
• Fox Plumbing & Heating
• Covert Manufacturing
• Galion Elks
• Bowlin Real Estate
• My Floors
• HR Wolf Hardware
• Galion LLC
• Cass Woodworking
• H&R Block
• Ralphie's
• Galion Family Health

Recommend to approve the agreement with Safehouse Preparatory, as per ORC 3317.30.

Recommend to approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Central Ohio Educational Service Center for the 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

Recommend to approve an agreement between the Galion City School District and North Central State College, for the purpose of providing higher education opportunities to qualified learners within the District, effective the 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

Recommend to approve the following LPDC Administrative and Committee Members for the 2022-2023 school year, per the terms and conditions of the GEA negotiated agreement:

GEA Members:  Angela DeGray, Amy Graham and Lynne Foust

Administrative Members:   Melisa Watters and Sam Staton

LPDC Chairperson:  Amy Graham

Recommend to approve the employment of Heidi Perry, Middle School 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 2022-2023 school year.

Recommend to approve the employment of Angela Owens, High School Secretary II, 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 2022-2023 school year.

Recommend to approve the employment of Mavis Mallory, 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 10 for the 2022-2023 school year.

Recommend to approve the employment of Leslie Ramey, Part Time 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 0 for the 2022-2023 school year.

Recommend to approve employment of the following Classified Substitute Personnel, contingent upon state certification and/or requirements as applicable to the position, for the 2022-2023 school year:

• Janet Hart - Substitute Cook
• Vickie Jobe-Myers - Substitute Cook
• Crystal Wilcox - Substitute Cook
• Julie Boles - Substitute Cook
• Larry Alspach - Substitute Custodian
• Rhonda Cole - Substitute Bus Driver
• Marianne Goss - Substitute Secretary
• Patrick Hill - Substitute Cook, Substitute Crossing Guard
• Lori LaChance - Substitute Cook
• Christina Parsley - Substitute Custodian
• Margaret Sulser - Substitute Educational Aide
• Ronald Smucker - Substitute Bus Driver
• Janet Snyder - Substitute Secretary
• Robert Staley - Substitute Bus Driver
• Jennie Stevens - Substitute Secretary
• Jan Tuscan - Substitute Cook, Substitute Secretary, Substitute Education Aide
• Terry Miller - Substitute Bus Driver
• Doug Rader - Substitute Bus Driver
• Kris Leiter - Substitute Bus Driver
• Michael Mercurio - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Custodian, Substitute Cook
• Brittany Sublett - Substitute Bus Driver
• Eric Lester - Substitute Custodian
• Dawn Hunter - Substitute Bus Driver
• Roxann Ramsey - Substitute Bus Driver
• Shelley Clark - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Assistant, Substitute Custodian, Substitute Cook
• Stacey Kieffer - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Educational Assistant

Recommend to accept the resignation of James Sparks, Bus Driver, effective August 19, 2022.

Recommend to accept the resignation of Dave Kirk as Head Varsity Track Coach for the 22-23 school year

Recommend to accept the resignation of Katie Davis as Sophomore Class Advisor for the 22-23 school year.

Recommend to approve the following Certified Extra-Duty Assignments for the 2022-2023 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

• Katie Davis - BLT
• Dave Kirk - BLT
• Heather Kurtz - BLT
• Amanda Courtright - BLT
• Angela DeGray - BLT
• Olivia Tanner - BLT
• Jessica Watkins - BLT
• Matt Tyrrell - BLT
• Amanda Courtright - DLT
• Jessica Watkins - DLT
• Jenna Bollinger - After School Detention
• Allison Fisher - After School Detention
• Katie Davis - Junior Class Advisor
• Allison Fisher - Sophomore Class Advisor
• Luke Warkall - Freshman Class Advisor

Middle School

• Amy Graham - After School Detention
• Julie Murphy - After School Detention
• Rachel Gangwer - After School Detention
• Kristi Jackson - After School Detention
• Jon Stinehour - After School Detention
• Curt Wiggins - After School Detention
• Calli Bauer - After School Detention
• Troy Yunker - After School Detention
• Shelly Barton - After School Detention
• Alison Weltmer - BLT
• Shelly Barton - BLT
• Calli Bauer - BLT
• Julie Murphy - BLT
• Sarah Smith - BLT

Intermediate School

• Maura Rider - BLT
• Laurie Smith - BLT
• Katie Guy - BLT
• Kim Garver - BLT
• Maura Rider - DLT
• Katie Guy - DLT

Primary School

• Ashlee Cuttitta - BLT
• Jena Gardner - BLT
• Jamie Maguire - BLT
• Lindy Edgell - BLT
• Suzanne Woodmansee - BLT
• Jenny Jackson - BLT
• Jena Gardner - DLT
• Lindy Edgell - DLT

Recommend to approve the following teachers as Big Brother/Big Sister and Mentors for the 2022-2023 school year.  Compensation to be based upon the Extra-Duty Pay Schedule as defined in the GEA Negotiated Agreement, if applicable:

• Deanna Albert - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Lindy Edgell - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Madison Skinner - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Jamie Maguire - Big Brother/Big Sister
• JT Harris - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Lynne Foust - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Maura Rider - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Laura Gibson - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Paula Seng - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Christine Smith - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Rachel Gangwer - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Cindy Glew - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Calli Bauer - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Heidi Rietschlin - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Michael Moore - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Fred Rinehart - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Angie DeGray - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Felicity Melendez - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Amanda Courtright - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Amy Cline - Big Brother/Big Sister
• Laura Humberson - Mentor
• Aleta Rowe - Mentor
• Lindsey Harris - Mentor
• Lesley Buzza - Mentor
• Moira Stinehour - Mentor
• Shelly Barton - Mentor
• Cay Faulkner - Mentor
• Julie Murphy - Mentor
• Mandy Kent - Mentor
• Katie Guy - Mentor

Recommend to approve Angie Brocwell as a Home Instruction Tutor for the 2022-2023 school year, at the rate of $25.00 per hour.

Recommend to approve the following Pupil Activity Contracts for the 2022-2023 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:

• Amy Jarvis - Spring Drama Asst. Instrumental
• Kaitlyn Kuehlman - Volunteer Marching Band
• Adriana Zeger - Volunteer Varsity Girls Soccer

Recommend to approve $100 in compensation for the following Certified Staff for training in Canvas and completion of Leader In Me during the summer:

• Nicole Pawsey
• Tiffany Fox
• Sarah Oney
• Sierra Frost
• Meghan Keller
• Julie Murphy
• Ann Pfister
• Christy Zender
• Cheryl Williams
• Haylie Bowlby
• Mitch Willeke
• Jennifer Poppen
• Taylor Smith
• Rebecca Duckworth
• Kelly Showecker
• Chance Robinette
• Allison Fisher
• Eric Legron
• Jessica Watkins
• Sarah Smith