Board of Education Meeting

1. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1.1 Roll Call

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Mr. Garverick - absent


1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 * Adopt Agenda

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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 President   
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

1.4 Acknowledgement of Guests

1.5 Community Input

2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION

2.1 Student Recognition

Recognize the following students for demonstrating the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Self-Disciplined:

  • Kendrick Howell - 1st grade
  • Masyn McDaniel - 5th grade
  • Mya Salone - 7th grade
  • Gavin Crim - 12th grade

3. * CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

October 18, 2022 Regular Board of Education Monthly Meeting Minutes

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

3.2 UPDATED - GEA & OAPSE - Assistant Cross Country Coach MOU

Recommend to approve an Updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Galion Board of Education, Galion Educational Association and Ohio Association of Public School Employees regarding the supplemental position of Assistant Cross Country Coach for the 2022-2023 school year, as attached:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education MemberX  
Mr. Grant Garverick, Board of Education President   
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 October 2022 Financial Statements

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 President   
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX  

4.2 Audit Compliance - System Generated Reports

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Motioned: Mr. Dennis Long, 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 President   
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 2022-2023 Fall Sports Board Report

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

5.3 Legislative Update
Mr. Dennis Long, Board of Education Member

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

6.1 Certified

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Travis Watson, Middle School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

Recommend to accept the retirement resignation of Bruce Weirich, High School Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

6.2 Extra Compensation for District Employees

Recommend to approve compensation for the following employees for CPI Training held on November 11, 2022:

  • Calli Bauer - $100
  • Jennifer Poppen - $100
  • Laura Gibson - $100
  • Heidi Perry - Paid per hourly rate
  • Jessica Price - Paid per hourly rate
  • Lisa Perry - Paid per hourly rate
  • Ann Pfister - $20 per hour, up to 10 hours

Recommend to approve extra compensation for the following Certified Staff for accompanying 6th grade students to Heartland Outdoor School:

  • Calli Bauer - $240
  • Rachel Gangwer - $240
  • Amy Graham - $240
  • Jon Stinehour - $240
  • Curt Wiggins - $240

Recommend to approve extra compensation for the following Certified Staff for obtaining the training and credentialing to meet the Ohio law regarding Dyslexia:

  • Jenny Jackson - $1625

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

6.3 Certified Extra-Duty

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:

  • Matt Tyrrell - Varsity Assistant Wrestling
  • Curt Wiggins - Varsity Assistant Swimming

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

6.4 Certified Extra-Duty

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:

  • JT Harris - 7th Grade Wrestling

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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 President   
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member  X

6.5 Classified

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:

  • Jennifer Erwin - Substitute Secretary, Substitute Cook, Substitute Educational Aide

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

6.6 Pupil Activity Contracts

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:

  • Jim Hart - Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball
  • Taylor Sabo - Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball
  • Garrett Fitzpatrick - Freshman Boys Basketball
  • Mike Glew - Volunteer Varsity Boys Basketball
  • Houston Blair - 8th Grade Boys Basketball
  • TJ Clark - 7th Grade Boys Basketball
  • Gary Burdine - Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball
  • Haley Amert - Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball
  • Emma Jutz - Volunteer Varsity Girls Basketball
  • Stephen Cox - 8th Grade Girls Basketball
  • James Nelson - 7th Grade Girls Basketball
  • Rich Ulmer - Varsity Assistant Wrestling
  • Jim Wegesin - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
  • Chad Campbell - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
  • Eric Trukovich - Volunteer Varsity Wrestling
  • Matt Clum - 8th Grade Wrestling
  • Jeremiah Woodmansee - Volunteer Varsity Swimming
  • Jessica Manley - Volunteer Varsity Swimming

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

7. * BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES

Recommend to approve the Second and Final Read of the attached Board Bylaws and Policies:

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

8. * FIELD TRIPS

Recommend to approve the following High School field trips for the 2022-2023 school year:

  • December 13, 2022 - Juniors and Seniors enrolled in Government Class for the First Semester to the Ohio Supreme Court House in Columbus, OH, as attached

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Motioned: Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education Member

Seconded: Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education Member

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

9. 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; 

_____ b.  consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, "regulated individual," or student; unless the person being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ c. consider the purchase of property for public purposes, the sale of property at competitive bidding, or sale or other disposition of unneeded, obsolete, unfit-for-use property if the premature disclosure of the information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest;
_____ d. 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;
_____ e. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms or conditions of employment;
_____ f. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ g. consider details of security arrangements and emergency response protocols where disclosure might reveal information that could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the District's security;
_____ h. consider confidential information related to the marketing plans, specific business strategy, production techniques, trade          secrets, or personal financial statements of an applicant for economic development assistance or negotiations with other politics subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance (provided statutory conditions are met).


RECESS TIME:   PM
RECONVENE TIME:   PM


10. ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at: 7:02 PM

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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 President   
Mr. Mike Mateer, Board of Education Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Melissa Miller, Board of Education MemberX  
Ms. Laura Johnson, Board of Education MemberX